analyticsVertical SaaS
Data as of Q4 2025
Summary Verdict
CDNS: 5—DDD: 0wins
Rule of 40
44.1CDNS
-37.4DDD
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Revenue Growth
14.1%CDNS
-12.1%DDD
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Gross Margin
99%CDNS
34%DDD
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FCF Margin
30.0%CDNS
-25.3%DDD
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Operating Margin
28.2%CDNS
-24.8%DDD
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NRR
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Metric
Rule of 40Efficiency score
CDNS
44.1check_circle
DDD
-37.4
Revenue GrowthYoY
CDNS
14.1%check_circle
DDD
-12.1%
Gross Margin% of revenue
CDNS
99%check_circle
DDD
34%
FCF MarginFree cash flow
CDNS
30.0%check_circle
DDD
-25.3%
Operating MarginGAAP
CDNS
28.2%check_circle
DDD
-24.8%
NRRNet retention
CDNS
N/A
DDD
N/A
EV / RevenueValuation multiple
CDNS
N/A
DDD
N/A
Market CapUSD
CDNS
N/A
DDD
N/A
ARR GrowthYoY
CDNS
N/A
DDD
N/A
CAC PaybackMonths to recover
CDNS
N/A
DDD
N/A
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Analysis
As of Q4 2025, CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEMS INC trades at N/A EV/Revenue versus 3D SYSTEMS CORP at N/A. On the Rule of 40, CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEMS INC scores 44.1 compared to 3D SYSTEMS CORP's -37.4, placing CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEMS INC ahead in operating efficiency. Gross margins stand at CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEMS INC 99% vs 3D SYSTEMS CORP 34%.
Sector Context
Both companies operate in the Vertical SaaS sector. The median columns above show where each company stands relative to their peers.