Common-Size Balance Sheet: Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
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Synopsys Inc., common-size consolidated balance sheet: liabilities and stockholders’ equity (quarterly data)
Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-10-31), 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).
The composition of liabilities and stockholders’ equity exhibited several notable shifts over the observed period from January 2020 to October 2025. Current liabilities consistently represented a significant portion of the total, generally ranging between 26% and 30% before a substantial decrease beginning in early 2024. Long-term liabilities also constituted a considerable portion, fluctuating around 11% to 14% for much of the period, with a marked increase in long-term debt beginning in January 2022. Stockholders’ equity remained the largest component, typically accounting for over 57% of the total, though its proportion decreased notably in the latter part of the period.
- Current Liabilities
- Current liabilities demonstrated relative stability between January 2020 and October 2022, averaging approximately 28% of the total. A decline commenced in January 2024, falling to 10.13% by January 2025, indicating a reduction in short-term obligations. Within current liabilities, current deferred revenue consistently represented the largest single component, generally between 17% and 21% of the total, but also experienced a significant decrease starting in January 2024. Accounts payable and accrued liabilities also contributed substantially, fluctuating between 5% and 9%.
- Long-Term Liabilities
- Long-term liabilities showed a more pronounced change. While relatively stable between January 2020 and December 2021, long-term debt began a substantial increase in January 2022, reaching 42.21% by January 2025. This increase was partially offset by decreases in other long-term liabilities and long-term operating lease liabilities. Long-term deferred revenue remained relatively consistent, fluctuating between 1% and 3%.
- Stockholders’ Equity
- Stockholders’ equity consistently comprised the largest portion of the capital structure. However, its percentage of the total decreased from approximately 58% in early 2020 to a low of 41.74% in January 2025. This decrease coincided with the increase in long-term debt. Within stockholders’ equity, retained earnings consistently represented the largest component, generally between 45% and 65%, while treasury stock represented a significant deduction, ranging from -6% to -16%. Capital in excess of par value also contributed significantly, fluctuating between 15% and 23%.
- Specific Liability Items
- Current operating lease liabilities remained relatively stable, consistently below 1%, while short-term debt fluctuated more significantly, decreasing to minimal levels by January 2025. Current liabilities held for sale were negligible for most of the period, with a brief appearance in early 2024 before diminishing again. Redeemable non-controlling interest was minimal throughout the period.
Overall, the observed period demonstrates a shift in the company’s capital structure, characterized by a decrease in current liabilities and a substantial increase in long-term debt, leading to a relative decrease in the proportion of stockholders’ equity. The changes in deferred revenue, both current and long-term, also warrant attention, as they suggest potential shifts in revenue recognition patterns.