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SYNOPSYS INC (SNPS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:SNPS - US8716071076 - Common Stock

474.04 USD
-7.2 (-1.5%)
Last: 12/23/2025, 9:59:01 AM
Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to SNPS. SNPS was compared to 278 industry peers in the Software industry. SNPS scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. SNPS is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

SNPS had positive earnings in the past year.
SNPS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
SNPS had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
SNPS had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
SNPS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFSNPS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 4.14%, SNPS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.50% of the companies in the same industry.
SNPS's Return On Equity of 7.23% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SNPS outperforms 70.50% of its industry peers.
SNPS's Return On Invested Capital of 1.95% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SNPS outperforms 66.19% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for SNPS is in line with the industry average of 10.78%.
The 3 year average ROIC (12.78%) for SNPS is well above the current ROIC(1.95%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.14%
ROE 7.23%
ROIC 1.95%
ROA(3y)13.22%
ROA(5y)11.32%
ROE(3y)21.01%
ROE(5y)18.18%
ROIC(3y)12.78%
ROIC(5y)11.28%
SNPS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSNPS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

SNPS has a better Profit Margin (31.04%) than 91.01% of its industry peers.
SNPS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
SNPS has a Operating Margin of 17.16%. This is amongst the best in the industry. SNPS outperforms 83.09% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SNPS has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of SNPS (79.12%) is better than 78.42% of its industry peers.
SNPS's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 17.16%
PM (TTM) 31.04%
GM 79.12%
OM growth 3Y6.59%
OM growth 5Y6.25%
PM growth 3Y27.03%
PM growth 5Y18.45%
GM growth 3Y0.07%
GM growth 5Y0.53%
SNPS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSNPS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), SNPS is creating some value.
There is no outstanding debt for SNPS. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
SNPS Yearly Shares OutstandingSNPS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M
SNPS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSNPS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 3.22 indicates that SNPS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.22, SNPS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.43% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.52 indicates that SNPS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
SNPS has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.52) than 65.47% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.52
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 3.22
ROIC/WACC0.18
WACC11.02%
SNPS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSNPS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.62 indicates that SNPS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
SNPS has a Current ratio (1.62) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.51 indicates that SNPS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
SNPS has a Quick ratio (1.51) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.62
Quick Ratio 1.51
SNPS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSNPS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

SNPS shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -2.99%.
SNPS shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 18.54% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-2.99%
EPS 3Y13.39%
EPS 5Y18.54%
EPS Q2Q%-14.71%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%37.83%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, SNPS will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 15.84% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 15.94% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y10.76%
EPS Next 2Y16.88%
EPS Next 3Y18.58%
EPS Next 5Y15.84%
Revenue Next Year37.25%
Revenue Next 2Y23.32%
Revenue Next 3Y18.79%
Revenue Next 5Y15.94%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
SNPS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSNPS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 5B 10B 15B
SNPS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSNPS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 10 20 30

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 36.49, which means the current valuation is very expensive for SNPS.
SNPS's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.61, SNPS is valued a bit more expensive.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 32.95 indicates a quite expensive valuation of SNPS.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as SNPS.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SNPS to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.01), we can say SNPS is valued slightly more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 36.49
Fwd PE 32.95
SNPS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSNPS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

SNPS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 72.27
SNPS Per share dataSNPS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 50 -50 100

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates SNPS does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
SNPS has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as SNPS's earnings are expected to grow with 18.58% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)3.39
PEG (5Y)1.97
EPS Next 2Y16.88%
EPS Next 3Y18.58%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for SNPS!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

SYNOPSYS INC

NASDAQ:SNPS (12/23/2025, 9:59:01 AM)

474.04

-7.2 (-1.5%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)12-10 2025-12-10/amc
Earnings (Next)02-24 2026-02-24/amc
Inst Owners96.34%
Inst Owner Change19.56%
Ins Owners0.42%
Ins Owner Change9.07%
Market Cap90.34B
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)2.00B
Analysts79.35
Price Target559.48 (18.02%)
Short Float %2.48%
Short Ratio2.06
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-2.32%
Min EPS beat(2)-10.9%
Max EPS beat(2)6.25%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)0.22%
Min EPS beat(4)-10.9%
Max EPS beat(4)6.25%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)0.89%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)1.29%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)1.35%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.57%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.51%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.64%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.36%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.51%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.62%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.19%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-5.73%
Revenue beat(16)0
Avg Revenue beat(16)-4.55%
PT rev (1m)-1.22%
PT rev (3m)-3.65%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.03%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-25.69%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.04%
EPS NY rev (3m)-14.41%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.09%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.21%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.4%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 36.49
Fwd PE 32.95
P/S 14.04
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 62.66
P/B 3.27
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 72.27
EPS(TTM)12.99
EY2.74%
EPS(NY)14.39
Fwd EY3.04%
FCF(TTM)-80.7
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)7.57
OCFY1.6%
SpS33.77
BVpS144.9
TBVpS-65.13
PEG (NY)3.39
PEG (5Y)1.97
Graham Number205.8
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.14%
ROE 7.23%
ROCE 2.47%
ROIC 1.95%
ROICexc 2.07%
ROICexgc 40.27%
OM 17.16%
PM (TTM) 31.04%
GM 79.12%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)13.22%
ROA(5y)11.32%
ROE(3y)21.01%
ROE(5y)18.18%
ROIC(3y)12.78%
ROIC(5y)11.28%
ROICexc(3y)17.68%
ROICexc(5y)15.31%
ROICexgc(3y)75.65%
ROICexgc(5y)68.48%
ROCE(3y)16.17%
ROCE(5y)14.27%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-16.41%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-15.59%
ROICexc growth 3Y9.63%
ROICexc growth 5Y8.74%
OM growth 3Y6.59%
OM growth 5Y6.25%
PM growth 3Y27.03%
PM growth 5Y18.45%
GM growth 3Y0.07%
GM growth 5Y0.53%
F-Score2
Asset Turnover0.13
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.52
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 10.01
Cap/Depr 5156.15%
Cap/Sales 261.38%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 100.78%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.62
Quick Ratio 1.51
Altman-Z 3.22
F-Score2
WACC11.02%
ROIC/WACC0.18
Cap/Depr(3y)179.61%
Cap/Depr(5y)180.51%
Cap/Sales(3y)8.65%
Cap/Sales(5y)9%
Profit Quality(3y)89.35%
Profit Quality(5y)101.69%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-2.99%
EPS 3Y13.39%
EPS 5Y18.54%
EPS Q2Q%-14.71%
EPS Next Y10.76%
EPS Next 2Y16.88%
EPS Next 3Y18.58%
EPS Next 5Y15.84%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%37.83%
Revenue Next Year37.25%
Revenue Next 2Y23.32%
Revenue Next 3Y18.79%
Revenue Next 5Y15.94%
EBIT growth 1Y-24.76%
EBIT growth 3Y20.85%
EBIT growth 5Y19.81%
EBIT Next Year24.47%
EBIT Next 3Y26.84%
EBIT Next 5Y24.99%
FCF growth 1Y-1098.34%
FCF growth 3Y0.78%
FCF growth 5Y14.95%
OCF growth 1Y-18.58%
OCF growth 3Y-1.95%
OCF growth 5Y11.94%

SYNOPSYS INC / SNPS FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of SYNOPSYS INC (SNPS) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to SNPS.


What is the valuation status of SYNOPSYS INC (SNPS) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to SYNOPSYS INC (SNPS). This can be considered as Overvalued.


How profitable is SYNOPSYS INC (SNPS) stock?

SYNOPSYS INC (SNPS) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


How financially healthy is SYNOPSYS INC?

The financial health rating of SYNOPSYS INC (SNPS) is 3 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for SYNOPSYS INC?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of SYNOPSYS INC (SNPS) is expected to grow by 10.76% in the next year.