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- Analysis of Short-term (Operating) Activity Ratios
- DuPont Analysis: Disaggregation of ROE, ROA, and Net Profit Margin
- Enterprise Value to EBITDA (EV/EBITDA)
- Enterprise Value to FCFF (EV/FCFF)
- Price to FCFE (P/FCFE)
- Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM)
- Selected Financial Data since 2005
- Return on Assets (ROA) since 2005
- Price to Book Value (P/BV) since 2005
- Price to Sales (P/S) since 2005
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Calculation
Synopsys Inc., current ratio, long-term trends, calculation
| Current ratio | = | Current assets1 | ÷ | Current liabilities1 | |
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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-10-31).
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The current ratio exhibited considerable fluctuation over the period examined, spanning from 2005 to 2025. Initially, the ratio demonstrated a decline from 1.16 in 2005 to a low of 1.03 in 2006, before entering a period of relative stability and improvement through 2009, peaking at 1.80.
- Trend: 2005-2009
- From 2005 to 2009, the current ratio generally improved, indicating a strengthening short-term liquidity position. The most significant increase occurred between 2008 and 2009, suggesting a deliberate strategy to bolster liquid assets relative to short-term obligations or a shift in the timing of those obligations.
Following 2009, the ratio experienced a downward trend, reaching a low of 0.91 in 2012. This suggests a potential increase in short-term liabilities relative to current assets, or a strategic decision to utilize current assets for longer-term investments. A slight recovery followed in 2013, but the ratio remained below 1.00 through 2015, indicating potential liquidity concerns.
- Trend: 2010-2015
- The period between 2010 and 2015 was characterized by instability in the current ratio. The ratio dipped below 1.0 in multiple years, signaling that the entity’s current assets were insufficient to cover its immediate liabilities. This could indicate challenges in managing working capital or increased reliance on short-term financing.
From 2016 to 2019, the ratio fluctuated, with a notable decline to 0.73 in 2018. This represents the lowest point in the observed period and warrants further investigation into the underlying causes. A modest recovery occurred in 2019, but the ratio remained relatively low. A significant increase occurred in 2023, reaching 2.44, followed by a decrease to 1.62 in 2025. This recent surge suggests a substantial improvement in short-term liquidity, potentially due to increased cash holdings or a reduction in current liabilities.
- Trend: 2016-2025
- The latter part of the period demonstrates a volatile pattern. The sharp decline in 2018, followed by the substantial increase in 2023 and subsequent decrease in 2025, suggests significant shifts in the entity’s short-term financial position. These fluctuations could be linked to specific business events, such as acquisitions, divestitures, or changes in financing strategies.
Overall, the current ratio demonstrates a lack of consistent trend. While periods of strong liquidity are evident, there are also instances where the entity’s ability to meet its short-term obligations appears constrained. The substantial increase in 2023 and subsequent decline in 2025 require further scrutiny to understand the driving factors and potential implications for future financial performance.
Comparison to Competitors
Synopsys Inc., current ratio, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Synopsys Inc. | Accenture PLC | Adobe Inc. | AppLovin Corp. | Cadence Design Systems Inc. | CrowdStrike Holdings Inc. | Datadog Inc. | International Business Machines Corp. | Intuit Inc. | Microsoft Corp. | Oracle Corp. | Palantir Technologies Inc. | Palo Alto Networks Inc. | Salesforce Inc. | ServiceNow Inc. | Workday Inc. | |
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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-10-31).
Comparison to Sector (Software & Services)
Synopsys Inc., current ratio, long-term trends, comparison to sector (software & services)
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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-10-31).
Comparison to Industry (Information Technology)
Synopsys Inc., current ratio, long-term trends, comparison to industry (information technology)
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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-10-31).