analyticsVertical SaaS
Data as of Q1 2026
Summary Verdict
CDNS: 5—DDD: 0wins
Rule of 40
37.7CDNS
-44.1DDD
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Revenue Growth
14.9%CDNS
-14.5%DDD
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Gross Margin
99%CDNS
35%DDD
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FCF Margin
22.8%CDNS
-29.6%DDD
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Operating Margin
27.4%CDNS
-21.3%DDD
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NRR
—CDNS
—DDD
Metric
Rule of 40Efficiency score
CDNS
37.7check_circle
DDD
-44.1
Revenue GrowthYoY
CDNS
14.9%check_circle
DDD
-14.5%
Gross Margin% of revenue
CDNS
99%check_circle
DDD
35%
FCF MarginFree cash flow
CDNS
22.8%check_circle
DDD
-29.6%
Operating MarginGAAP
CDNS
27.4%check_circle
DDD
-21.3%
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 Q1 2026, 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 37.7 compared to 3D SYSTEMS CORP's -44.1, placing CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEMS INC ahead in operating efficiency. Gross margins stand at CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEMS INC 99% vs 3D SYSTEMS CORP 35%.
Sector Context
Both companies operate in the Vertical SaaS sector. The median columns above show where each company stands relative to their peers.