VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Tuesday, December 30, 2025

Stock Comparison

Cadence Design Systems, Inc. vs Hims & Hers Health, Inc.

Compare moat strength, market structure, and segment coverage to understand how each company defends its edge.

Cadence Design Systems, Inc.

CDNS · NASDAQ

Market cap (USD)$86.5B
SectorTechnology
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-29
Moat score
84/ 100

Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.

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Hims & Hers Health, Inc.

HIMS · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)
SectorHealthcare
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-29
Moat score
51/ 100

Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.

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Comparison highlights

  • Moat score gap: Cadence Design Systems, Inc. leads (84 / 100 vs 51 / 100 for Hims & Hers Health, Inc.).
  • Segment focus: Cadence Design Systems, Inc. has 3 segments (71% in Core EDA); Hims & Hers Health, Inc. has 2 segments (97.4% in Online Platform).
  • Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Competitive. Pricing power: Strong vs Moderate.
  • Moat breadth: Cadence Design Systems, Inc. has 8 moat types across 3 domains; Hims & Hers Health, Inc. has 3 across 2.

Primary market context

Cadence Design Systems, Inc.

Core EDA

Market

Electronic design automation tools for semiconductor IC design and verification (digital, custom/analog, signoff, functional verification)

Geography

Global

Customer

Semiconductor designers (fabless and IDMs) and system companies with in-house silicon teams

Role

Tool vendor / workflow platform

Revenue share

71%

Hims & Hers Health, Inc.

Online Platform

Market

Direct-to-consumer telehealth + subscription pharmacy (cash-pay) for lifestyle and chronic conditions

Geography

Primarily United States

Customer

Consumers (end-users), paid out-of-pocket; supported by affiliated provider networks and pharmacy fulfillment

Role

D2C digital health platform + fulfillment (mail-order pharmacy and partners)

Revenue share

97.4%

Side-by-side metrics

Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
Hims & Hers Health, Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
CDNS - NASDAQ
HIMS - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$86.5B
n/a
Sector
Technology
Healthcare
HQ country
US
US
Primary segment
Core EDA
Online Platform
Market structure
Oligopoly
Competitive
Market share
29%-31% (estimated)
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Strong
Moderate
Moat score
84 / 100
51 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Legal, Supply
Demand, Supply
Last update
2025-12-29
2025-12-29

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

No overlap yet.

Cadence Design Systems, Inc. strengths

Data Workflow LockinSuite BundlingLong Term ContractsDesign In QualificationInstalled Base ConsumablesIP Choke PointCapex Knowhow ScaleService Field Network

Hims & Hers Health, Inc. strengths

Habit DefaultBrand TrustOperational Excellence

Segment mix

Cadence Design Systems, Inc. segments

Full profile >

Core EDA

Oligopoly

71%

Semiconductor IP

Oligopoly

13%

System Design and Analysis

Competitive

16%

Hims & Hers Health, Inc. segments

Full profile >

Online Platform

Competitive

97.4%

Wholesale

Competitive

2.6%

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Curation & Accuracy

This directory blends AI‑assisted discovery with human curation. Entries are reviewed, edited, and organized with the goal of expanding coverage and sharpening quality over time. Your feedback helps steer improvements (because no single human can capture everything all at once).

Details change. Pricing, features, and availability may be incomplete or out of date. Treat listings as a starting point and verify on the provider’s site before making decisions. If you spot an error or a gap, send a quick note and I’ll adjust.