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Synopsys Inc. (NASDAQ:SNPS)

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Historical Valuation Ratios (Summary)

Synopsys Inc., historical price multiples (quarterly data)

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Price to earnings (P/E)
Price to operating profit (P/OP)
Price to sales (P/S)
Price to book value (P/BV)

Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-10-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-10-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-10-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-10-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-10-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-10-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-01-31).


The analysis of the financial ratios over the periods from early 2019 through mid-2025 reveals distinct trends and fluctuations in valuation and performance metrics.

Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio
The P/E ratio data begins in early 2020 and shows initial growth from 39.55 to a peak of 73.37 by October 2021, indicating a significant increase in market valuation relative to earnings during this period. Subsequently, it declines and fluctuates between approximately 33 and 70, with a notable dip to the lower 30s around early 2025 before a surge to 56.2. This pattern suggests volatility in investor expectations about future earnings and periodic reassessments of company profitability.
Price to Operating Profit (P/OP) Ratio
The P/OP ratio follows a pattern similar to the P/E ratio, with initial rises from 40.48 to a high of 75.64 in late 2021. Afterward, it declines and experiences variability between around 42 and 68 until late 2024, then exhibits a sharp increase to over 100 by early 2025. This could imply changing perceptions of operational efficiency or earnings quality, with the steep increase at the end possibly reflecting market concerns about operating profits in relation to market price.
Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio
The P/S ratio steadily increases from 6.27 in early 2020 to a peak of 14.87 by late 2024, indicating growing market valuations relative to sales revenue. Occasional dips are present but are less pronounced compared to price-to-earnings metrics. An abrupt rise to 17.44 in early 2025 suggests strong investor optimism regarding revenue generation or expectations of future sales growth toward the end of the analyzed period.
Price to Book Value (P/BV) Ratio
The P/BV ratio shows notable growth starting at 4.08 in early 2019, climbing sharply to a peak of 14.02 by late 2023. After this peak, there is a steady decline to 4.07 by mid-2025. This trend may indicate an initial increase in market valuation relative to the company's net asset base, possibly driven by growth expectations or intangible asset valuation. The marked decline after the peak may reflect reassessment of asset values, market correction, or changes in book value components.

Overall, the data suggests periods of strong market optimism and valuation expansion especially around 2021 to 2023, followed by phases of valuation correction or uncertainty reflected in the volatility and declines observable in several ratios from late 2023 onward. The sharp deviations seen in early 2025, particularly in the price-to-operating profit and price-to-sales ratios, merit further scrutiny as they may indicate significant changes in financial performance or market sentiment.


Price to Earnings (P/E)

Synopsys Inc., historical P/E calculation (quarterly data)

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No. shares of common stock outstanding1
Selected Financial Data (US$)
Net income attributed to Synopsys (in thousands)
Earnings per share (EPS)2
Share price1, 3
Valuation Ratio
P/E ratio4
Benchmarks
P/E Ratio, Competitors5
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Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-10-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-10-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-10-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-10-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-10-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-10-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-01-31).

1 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.

2 Q3 2025 Calculation
EPS = (Net income attributed to SynopsysQ3 2025 + Net income attributed to SynopsysQ2 2025 + Net income attributed to SynopsysQ1 2025 + Net income attributed to SynopsysQ4 2024) ÷ No. shares of common stock outstanding
= ( + + + ) ÷ =

3 Closing price as at the filing date of Synopsys Inc. Quarterly or Annual Report.

4 Q3 2025 Calculation
P/E ratio = Share price ÷ EPS
= ÷ =

5 Click competitor name to see calculations.


The analysis of the financial data reveals several notable trends in the share price, earnings per share (EPS), and the price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio over the observed periods.

Share Price
The share price demonstrates a consistent upward trend from January 2019 to October 2024, with intermittent fluctuations. Initially starting at approximately $103, it rose steadily, reaching a peak above $570 in mid-2023. After this peak, a decline is visible toward early 2025, with the price decreasing to the range of approximately $460 to $600. Overall, the share price exhibits strong growth, suggesting increasing investor confidence or company valuation.
Earnings Per Share (EPS)
EPS data is missing for the initial periods but becomes available from January 2020 onwards. Initially, EPS values range between $3.15 and $4.34, with a marked upward trajectory over time. By late 2024, EPS reaches a high of approximately $14.64 before experiencing some decline in the last quarters to around $10.75. This rising trend indicates improving profitability and operational efficiency in the longer term, although some recent volatility or normalization is apparent.
Price-to-Earnings (P/E) Ratio
The P/E ratio shows variability across the time frame, reflecting changing market sentiment and valuation relative to earnings. Starting around 40 in early 2020, it rises significantly to values above 70 in the fourth quarter of 2021 and then fluctuates generally between 45 and 70 through 2023. An observable decline occurs by early 2025, with values dropping to the mid-30s before a subsequent increase near 56. This mixed pattern suggests periods of heightened valuation possibly driven by growth expectations, followed by corrections as earnings adjustments or market re-evaluations occur.

In summary, the financial metrics collectively indicate a period of growth in share price and earnings, reflecting positive operational performance and investor sentiment over multiple years. However, fluctuations in both the P/E ratio and share price in the latter periods suggest increased market volatility or changing expectations about future growth prospects.


Price to Operating Profit (P/OP)

Synopsys Inc., historical P/OP calculation (quarterly data)

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No. shares of common stock outstanding1
Selected Financial Data (US$)
Operating income (in thousands)
Operating profit per share2
Share price1, 3
Valuation Ratio
P/OP ratio4
Benchmarks
P/OP Ratio, Competitors5
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Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-10-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-10-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-10-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-10-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-10-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-10-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-01-31).

1 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.

2 Q3 2025 Calculation
Operating profit per share = (Operating incomeQ3 2025 + Operating incomeQ2 2025 + Operating incomeQ1 2025 + Operating incomeQ4 2024) ÷ No. shares of common stock outstanding
= ( + + + ) ÷ =

3 Closing price as at the filing date of Synopsys Inc. Quarterly or Annual Report.

4 Q3 2025 Calculation
P/OP ratio = Share price ÷ Operating profit per share
= ÷ =

5 Click competitor name to see calculations.


Share Price Trend
The share price displays a general upward trajectory from January 2019 through July 2025. Starting at $102.89 in early 2019, the price rose with some fluctuations, reaching a peak near $587.40 in July 2024. Notable accelerations occur in mid-2020 and early 2023, with occasional dips such as from October 2021 to October 2022 and a decline after July 2024. This pattern indicates strong growth momentum over the medium term, despite some periods of volatility.
Operating Profit Per Share (OPPS) Development
Operating profit per share data begin from January 2020, starting at $3.46. The OPPS generally increased steadily until October 2023, rising from $3.46 to a peak of $9.60. Subsequently, there is a slight decline, with OPPS falling to $5.95 by October 2025. This trend suggests improving operational efficiency or profitability through the initial years, followed by a reduction in profitability in the later periods examined.
Price-to-Operating-Profit Ratio (P/OP) Behavior
The P/OP ratio started around 40.48 in January 2020 and exhibited considerable fluctuations over the timeline. Peaks are observed around April 2022 (75.64) and October 2024 (101.65), indicating periods where the share price was high relative to operating profit per share. Lower values occur intermittently, such as 42.54 in April 2022 and 47.17 in January 2022, reflecting potentially more balanced valuations. The heightened ratio toward the end of the timeline suggests increased market expectations relative to earnings capability or possible overvaluation concerns.
Integrated Analysis
The data reveals a company's share price growth generally outpacing its operating profit per share growth, especially in recent years, as reflected by the rising P/OP ratio. The decline in operating profit per share after peaking in late 2023, juxtaposed with a persistently high or increasing share price, has contributed to elevated valuation multiples. This divergence invites scrutiny regarding sustainability of profit margins and market valuations. Overall, the financial indicators point to strong growth phases coupled with recent challenges impacting operational profitability.

Price to Sales (P/S)

Synopsys Inc., historical P/S calculation (quarterly data)

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Jul 31, 2025 Apr 30, 2025 Jan 31, 2025 Oct 31, 2024 Jul 31, 2024 Apr 30, 2024 Jan 31, 2024 Oct 31, 2023 Jul 31, 2023 Apr 30, 2023 Jan 31, 2023 Oct 31, 2022 Jul 31, 2022 Apr 30, 2022 Jan 31, 2022 Oct 31, 2021 Jul 31, 2021 Apr 30, 2021 Jan 31, 2021 Oct 31, 2020 Jul 31, 2020 Apr 30, 2020 Jan 31, 2020 Oct 31, 2019 Jul 31, 2019 Apr 30, 2019 Jan 31, 2019
No. shares of common stock outstanding1
Selected Financial Data (US$)
Revenue (in thousands)
Sales per share2
Share price1, 3
Valuation Ratio
P/S ratio4
Benchmarks
P/S Ratio, Competitors5
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Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-10-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-10-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-10-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-10-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-10-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-10-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-01-31).

1 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.

2 Q3 2025 Calculation
Sales per share = (RevenueQ3 2025 + RevenueQ2 2025 + RevenueQ1 2025 + RevenueQ4 2024) ÷ No. shares of common stock outstanding
= ( + + + ) ÷ =

3 Closing price as at the filing date of Synopsys Inc. Quarterly or Annual Report.

4 Q3 2025 Calculation
P/S ratio = Share price ÷ Sales per share
= ÷ =

5 Click competitor name to see calculations.


The share price exhibits a general upward trajectory from early 2019 through mid-2025, with notable periods of rapid appreciation and intermittent declines. Starting at approximately $103 in January 2019, the price climbs steadily, peaking around $362 in October 2021. Subsequently, a moderate decline occurs through early 2023, reaching approximately $334 in July 2022, before resuming an upward trend that culminates in a peak near $587 in July 2024. Towards the end of the observed period, a slight downward adjustment is seen, with the price decreasing to about $604 in April 2025.

Sales per share data become available beginning in January 2020, showing a consistent upward trend from $22.33 to a high near $40.10 in July 2025. This progression indicates steady growth in revenue attributable to each outstanding share. An exception appears in the last recorded quarter, where sales per share decline to approximately $34.65, suggesting a potential short-term decrease in sales performance or a change in shares outstanding.

The Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio reveals significant fluctuations throughout the timeline. Initially observed at 6.27 in January 2020, the ratio increases markedly, reaching peaks above 14 by mid-2024. Sharp rises in the P/S ratio around 2021 and late 2023 suggest periods where share prices increased at a faster pace than sales growth, indicating heightened market expectations or valuation adjustments. Conversely, declines in the P/S ratio, such as those starting in late 2021 and early 2025, may signal market corrections or relative sales improvements compared to price changes.

Share Price Trends
Overall growth with intermittent corrections, peaking multiple times, notably in late 2021 and mid-2024.
Sales per Share Trajectory
Steady increase over the period from early 2020 to mid-2025, with a recent decline in the last quarter.
Price-to-Sales Ratio Dynamics
Variable ratio reflecting changing valuation levels, with significant peaks indicating periods where price growth outpaced sales growth, and troughs suggesting valuation moderation.

In summary, the financial data depict a company with substantial growth in both share price and revenue per share over several years, accompanied by valuation fluctuations that reflect market sentiment and performance expectations. The late-period decline in sales per share and corresponding shifts in valuation ratios warrant attention for potential underlying operational or market factors impacting performance.


Price to Book Value (P/BV)

Synopsys Inc., historical P/BV calculation (quarterly data)

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No. shares of common stock outstanding1
Selected Financial Data (US$)
Total Synopsys stockholders’ equity (in thousands)
Book value per share (BVPS)2
Share price1, 3
Valuation Ratio
P/BV ratio4
Benchmarks
P/BV Ratio, Competitors5
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Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-10-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-10-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-10-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-10-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-10-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-10-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-01-31).

1 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.

2 Q3 2025 Calculation
BVPS = Total Synopsys stockholders’ equity ÷ No. shares of common stock outstanding
= ÷ =

3 Closing price as at the filing date of Synopsys Inc. Quarterly or Annual Report.

4 Q3 2025 Calculation
P/BV ratio = Share price ÷ BVPS
= ÷ =

5 Click competitor name to see calculations.


The analyzed data reveals notable trends in share price, book value per share (BVPS), and the price-to-book value (P/BV) ratio over multiple quarters from January 2019 through July 2025. These indicators provide insights into market valuation and the company's equity value trajectory over the observed period.

Share Price
The share price exhibits a general upward trend with periods of volatility. Starting at $102.89 in January 2019, the price steadily increased, reaching several peaks, notably $362.23 in October 2021 and $567.06 in January 2024. After this peak, the share price experienced a moderate decline, fluctuating around the $460 to $540 range through 2024, before rising again to $604.37 by July 2025. This pattern indicates significant market value growth with some correction phases reflecting possible market adjustments or external influences.
Book Value Per Share (BVPS)
BVPS rose steadily across the entire period, signaling consistent growth in the company's net asset value per share. Beginning at $25.25 in early 2019, BVPS increased gradually each quarter, reaching $50.19 by October 2024 and surging to $148.67 by July 2025. This sharp increase in 2025 is particularly noteworthy and suggests either asset revaluation, significant retained earnings accumulation, or other balance sheet improvements contributing to equity growth.
Price-to-Book Value (P/BV) Ratio
The P/BV ratio demonstrates significant fluctuations and reflects investor sentiment about the company's valuation relative to its book value. Initially around 4.08 in January 2019, the ratio climbed steadily to a peak of 14.02 in January 2024, suggesting an increasing premium investors placed on the company's shares relative to its accounting book value. Following this peak, the ratio declined considerably to 4.07 by July 2025. This sharp drop coincides with the dramatic increase in BVPS and a relative stabilization in share price, indicating a market recalibration or reassessment of the stock’s valuation in relation to its book value.

Overall, the data reflects a company experiencing growth in intrinsic equity value while its market valuation undergoes cycles of expansion and contraction. The strong rise in book value per share combined with the recent normalization of the P/BV ratio may imply a maturing phase where market valuation aligns more closely with underlying financial fundamentals after a period of elevated investor enthusiasm.