CDNS EV/EBITDA: current value, 10-year range and year-by-year history
Cash & Leverage
CDNS's ev/ebitda is right around its 10-year median of 41.9.
EV/EBITDA History
CDNS EV/EBITDA by year
Yearly range of CDNS’s ev/ebitda from 2016 to 2026. Over the full period it ranged from 19.0 to 61.0, averaging 39.8.
| Year | Low | Average | High | Year-end |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 33.7 | 44.0 | 58.4 | 42.8 |
| 2025 | 36.1 | 48.7 | 58.5 | 45.3 |
| 2024 | 43.8 | 53.0 | 61.0 | 49.4 |
| 2023 | 35.6 | 49.0 | 57.3 | 56.5 |
| 2022 | 33.2 | 41.3 | 54.9 | 37.5 |
| 2021 | 38.4 | 46.7 | 57.0 | 55.9 |
| 2020 | 24.0 | 39.3 | 52.4 | 47.1 |
| 2019 | 22.0 | 30.4 | 35.3 | 30.8 |
| 2018 | 22.0 | 25.4 | 28.0 | 23.0 |
| 2017 | 19.1 | 24.6 | 29.3 | 26.9 |
| 2016 | 19.0 | 19.7 | 20.5 | 19.3 |
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An acquisition-style valuation multiple: Enterprise Value (market cap + net debt) divided by operating earnings before accounting adjustments. Compares companies fairly regardless of their capital structure.
(Market Cap + Net Debt) / EBITDAUnlike P/E, this metric accounts for debt — two companies with identical operations but different leverage will show similar EV/EBITDA. Low vs history suggests the total business is modestly priced.
- EBITDA ignores capital expenditure. For asset-heavy businesses (airlines, mining, utilities), this understates the real cost — use EV/EBIT or EV/FCF instead.
- Large acquisitions temporarily spike net debt and can distort the ratio for 1–2 years during integration.
Is CDNS EV/EBITDA High or Low Right Now?
Cadence Design Systems, Inc.'s EV/EBITDA is currently 42.8, which is around average relative to its 10-year historical range. The 10-year median EV/EBITDA for CDNS is approximately 41.9. See all CDNS valuation metrics →
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