Company / FCF Margin
Cadence Design Systems FCF Margin History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest FCF Margin
30.0%
FY2025
5-year range
24.1% / 30.5%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+24.4%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#35 of 279
Information Technology
What the data says
Cadence Design Systems's fcf margin of 30.0% is higher than 87% of companies in the Information Technology sector (FY2025). FCF Margin has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from 17.5% in FY2016 to 30.5% in FY2023.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
30.0% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -0.2%. Top quartile in the Information Technology sector.
Remained stable around 30.0% over the past 2 years.
Information Technology sector context is included.
FCF Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -0.2pp
- 5-Year Change
- -0.2pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
+126.2% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, fcf margin increased 24.4% year-over-year.
- Currently 144.2pp above the Information Technology sector average.
- Peak fcf margin was recorded in FY2023.
- Lowest fcf margin in the period was in FY2016.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Strong profit margin: 20.3%
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
- Strong return on equity: 20.4%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | FCF MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 30.0% | +24.4% |
| FY2024 | 24.1% | -21.0% |
| FY2023 | 30.5% | +1.0% |
| FY2022 | 30.2% | +7.7% |
| FY2021 | 28.0% | -7.2% |
| FY2020 | 30.2% | +7.7% |
| FY2019 | 28.0% | +10.4% |
| FY2018 | 25.4% | +29.7% |
| FY2017 | 19.6% | +11.8% |
| FY2016 | 17.5% | -10.6% |
As of FY2025 · SEC Form 10-K · Last checked Jul 2, 2026