Company / Operating Margin
Cadence Design Systems Operating Margin History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Margin
28.2%
FY2025
5-year range
21.1% / 30.6%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-3.2%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#24 of 285
Information Technology
What the data says
Among 285 Information Technology companies, Cadence Design Systems is in the top 8% for operating margin. Operating Margin has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from 13.1% in FY2016 to 30.6% in FY2023.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
28.2% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +4.1%. Top quartile in the Information Technology sector.
Declined from 30.6% to 28.2% over the past 2 years.
Information Technology sector context is included.
Operating Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +4.1pp
- 5-Year Change
- +4.1pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
+113.3% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, operating margin decreased 3.2% year-over-year.
- Currently 239.7pp above the Information Technology sector average.
- Peak operating margin was recorded in FY2023.
- Lowest operating 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 | Operating MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 28.2% | -3.2% |
| FY2024 | 29.1% | -4.9% |
| FY2023 | 30.6% | +27.1% |
| FY2022 | 24.1% | +14.3% |
| FY2021 | 21.1% | -12.5% |
| FY2020 | 24.1% | +14.3% |
| FY2019 | 21.1% | +13.6% |
| FY2018 | 18.5% | +10.5% |
| FY2017 | 16.8% | +28.3% |
| FY2016 | 13.1% | -22.1% |
As of FY2025 · SEC Form 10-K · Last checked Jul 2, 2026