Cadence Design Systems Inc (CDNS) — Quality & forensics

As of 2026-08-06 — refreshed nightly. Closelook readings from an investment research diary, not ratings or advice.

The Closelook module scores

58 /100 composite · 7 modules · semis-cyclical weight set

Valuation 23
Quality 83
Growth 71
Balance sheet 74
Cash quality 50
Capital allocation 47
Momentum 55

Scores are computed nightly across the coverage universe and read relative to it — the methodology lives in the company-scoring explainer.

Financial forensics — the academic screens

14.40 Altman Z-Score

Sits in the safe zone (above 2.99). The Z-Score estimates financial-distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.

7/9 Piotroski F-Score

Nine binary fundamental-strength checks across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.

-2.42 Beneish M-Score

Screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns — below the −1.78 manipulation-risk threshold. A screen, not an accusation.

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FAQ · from the current data · as of 2026-08-06

Quick answers

What is Cadence Design Systems Inc's Closelook quality reading?

The composite reads 58/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-08-06: valuation 23, quality 83, growth 71, balance sheet 74, cash quality 50, capital allocation 47, momentum 55. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

What is Cadence Design Systems Inc's Altman Z-Score?

14.40, which sits in the safe zone (above 2.99) as of 2026-08-06. The Altman Z-Score estimates financial distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.

What is Cadence Design Systems Inc's Piotroski F-Score?

7 of 9, as of 2026-08-06. The F-Score counts nine binary fundamental-strength signals across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.

What does Cadence Design Systems Inc's Beneish M-Score indicate?

-2.42 — below the −1.78 manipulation-risk threshold, as of 2026-08-06. The M-Score screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns; it is a screen, not an accusation.