Cadence Design Systems Inc (CDNS) — Quality & forensics
As of 2026-10-29 — refreshed nightly. Closelooknet readings from an investment research diary, not ratings or advice.
The Closelooknet module scores
- Valuation 18
- Quality 84
- Growth 72
- Balance sheet 80
- Cash quality 52
- Capital allocation 42
- Momentum 51
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
Sits in the safe zone (above 2.99). The Z-Score estimates financial-distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.
Nine binary fundamental-strength checks across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.
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 2026-10-29
Quick answers
What is Cadence Design Systems Inc's Closelooknet quality reading?
The composite reads 58/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-10-29: valuation 18, quality 84, growth 72, balance sheet 80, cash quality 52, capital allocation 42, momentum 51. Closelooknet scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.
What is Cadence Design Systems Inc's Altman Z-Score?
13.77, which sits in the safe zone (above 2.99) as of 2026-10-29. 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 2026-10-29. 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 2026-10-29. The M-Score screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns; it is a screen, not an accusation.
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