Company / Return on Assets (ROA)
Cadence Design Systems Return on Assets (ROA) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Assets (ROA)
10.9%
FY2025
5-year range
10.9% / 22.6%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-7.1%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#50 of 298
Information Technology
What the data says
Cadence Design Systems's return on assets (roa) of 10.9% is higher than 83% of companies in the Information Technology sector (FY2025). Return on Assets (ROA) has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from 7.6% in FY2016 to 29.5% in FY2019.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
10.9% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -4.0%. Top quartile in the Information Technology sector.
Declined from 18.4% to 10.9% over the past 2 years.
Information Technology sector context is included.
Return on Assets (ROA) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -0.6pp
- 5-Year Change
- -4.0pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
+41673.6% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, return on assets (roa) decreased 7.1% year-over-year.
- Currently 10.9pp above the Information Technology sector average.
- Peak return on assets (roa) was recorded in FY2019.
- Lowest return on assets (roa) 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 | Return on Assets (ROA)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 10.9% | -7.1% |
| FY2024 | 11.8% | -35.9% |
| FY2023 | 18.4% | +59.7% |
| FY2022 | 11.5% | -49.0% |
| FY2021 | 22.6% | +50.8% |
| FY2020 | 14.9% | -49.3% |
| FY2019 | 29.5% | +110.3% |
| FY2018 | 14.0% | +34.2% |
| FY2017 | 10.4% | +37.7% |
| FY2016 | 7.6% | -29.6% |
As of FY2025 · SEC Form 10-K · Last checked Jul 2, 2026