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Dated answer · 2026-09-01

APO or CDNS: which is the higher-quality business?

Same dated snapshot (2026-09-01): APO scores 100/100 vs CDNS 100/100 on the rule-based Berkshire checklist (very high vs very high band). Quality grades the business only — the lower-quality name can still be the better deal at the right price.

Snapshot2026-09-01 · source: yahoo
APO (Apollo Global)CDNS (Cadence)
Market / sectorus · Financialsus · Technology
Price$133.44$347.55
Quality score100/100100/100
Engine signalLONG · 93 bars · uPnL +10.7%WAIT · 92 bars · uPnL +0.0%
Total return-8.4%-2.9%

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