Company / Return on Equity (ROE)
Cadence Design Systems Return on Equity (ROE) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Equity (ROE)
20.3%
FY2025
5-year range
20.3% / 47.0%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-10.3%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#47 of 277
Information Technology
What the data says
Cadence Design Systems's return on equity (roe) of 20.3% is higher than 83% of companies in the Information Technology sector (FY2025). Return on Equity (ROE) has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from 11.9% in FY2016 to 47.0% in FY2021.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
20.3% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -3.4%. Top quartile in the Information Technology sector.
Declined from 30.6% to 20.3% over the past 2 years.
Information Technology sector context is included.
Return on Equity (ROE) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -3.4pp
- 5-Year Change
- -3.4pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
+372.9% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, return on equity (roe) decreased 10.3% year-over-year.
- Currently 16.0pp above the Information Technology sector average.
- Peak return on equity (roe) was recorded in FY2021.
- Lowest return on equity (roe) 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 Equity (ROE)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 20.3% | -10.3% |
| FY2024 | 22.6% | -26.2% |
| FY2023 | 30.6% | +29.1% |
| FY2022 | 23.7% | -49.6% |
| FY2021 | 47.0% | +98.5% |
| FY2020 | 23.7% | -49.6% |
| FY2019 | 47.0% | +75.2% |
| FY2018 | 26.8% | +46.3% |
| FY2017 | 18.3% | +53.9% |
| FY2016 | 11.9% | -35.0% |
As of FY2025 · SEC Form 10-K · Last checked Jul 2, 2026