Synopsys, Inc. (SNPS) — Stock Score Summary

Synopsys, Inc. (SNPS) has a MoatMap StockRank of 43/100 based on Quality (48/100), Value (32/100), and Momentum (49/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. Synopsys, an Electronic Design Automation (EDA) software duopolist, is an indispensable and indirect beneficiary of the surging AI Adoption & Productivity Imperative. As all advanced AI chips require sophisticated design tools, Synopsys's mission-critical software creates an extremely high switching-cost moat, driving high ROIC and pricing power. Furthermore, the push for Deglobalization and Resilient Supply Chains means countries are investing heavily in domestic chip design capabilities, creating a powerful, unpriced tailwind for EDA providers. This makes Synopsys a classic quality compounder with an asymmetric risk-reward profile, as its foundational role in the semiconductor ecosystem is often underappreciated compared to chip manufacturers themselves.

Synopsys, Inc. is a leading provider of electronic design automation (EDA) software, intellectual property (IP), and services essential for semiconductor design and verification. The company holds a dominant market share in the critical EDA software market, establishing high switching costs for its customers and making it foundational to the semiconductor industry. Synopsys is an indispensable partner for chip innovation.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$534.56
Market Cap$100.5B
P/E (TTM)81.99
P/E (Forward)31.34
Price/Book3.35
Return on Equity5.5%
Return on Invested Capital4.1%
Debt/Equity35.58
Gross Margin82.0%
Operating Margin13.3%
Revenue Growth65.5%
Free Cash Flow$3.1B

Synopsys, Inc. operates in the Software - Infrastructure industry, part of the Technology sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Synopsys, Inc.’s (SNPS) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Synopsys, Inc. (SNPS) is 43/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (48), Value (32), and Momentum (49) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Synopsys, Inc. have an economic moat?
Synopsys, Inc. (SNPS) has a Quality factor score of 48/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Synopsys, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Synopsys, Inc. (SNPS) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 43/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Synopsys, Inc. in?
Synopsys, Inc. (SNPS) operates in the Technology sector, specifically the Software - Infrastructure industry (United States).