Price to Book Value (P/BV)
since 2005
Calculation
Synopsys Inc., P/BV, long-term trends, calculation
| P/BV | = | Share price1, 2, 3 | ÷ | Book value per share1 (BVPS) | BVPS1 | = | Total Synopsys stockholders’ equity1 (in thousands) |
÷ | No. shares of common stock outstanding2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2024 | 8.48 | = | 493.35 | ÷ | 58.16 | 58.16 | = | 8,990,702 | ÷ | 154,578,449 | |
| Dec 12, 2023 | 14.02 | = | 567.06 | ÷ | 40.45 | 40.45 | = | 6,147,308 | ÷ | 151,986,878 | |
| Dec 12, 2022 | 9.24 | = | 334.34 | ÷ | 36.19 | 36.19 | = | 5,515,725 | ÷ | 152,417,194 | |
| Dec 13, 2021 | 10.50 | = | 362.23 | ÷ | 34.51 | 34.51 | = | 5,295,137 | ÷ | 153,438,336 | |
| Dec 15, 2020 | 7.57 | = | 242.74 | ÷ | 32.07 | 32.07 | = | 4,907,404 | ÷ | 153,032,497 | |
| Dec 20, 2019 | 5.16 | = | 139.88 | ÷ | 27.12 | 27.12 | = | 4,083,013 | ÷ | 150,534,877 | |
| Dec 17, 2018 | 3.68 | = | 85.63 | ÷ | 23.27 | 23.27 | = | 3,479,152 | ÷ | 149,515,012 | |
| Dec 14, 2017 | 3.99 | = | 87.98 | ÷ | 22.03 | 22.03 | = | 3,275,620 | ÷ | 148,713,662 | |
| Dec 12, 2016 | 2.81 | = | 59.92 | ÷ | 21.29 | 21.29 | = | 3,195,146 | ÷ | 150,101,203 | |
| Dec 14, 2015 | 2.20 | = | 45.43 | ÷ | 20.69 | 20.69 | = | 3,133,989 | ÷ | 151,452,864 | |
| Dec 15, 2014 | 2.12 | = | 42.31 | ÷ | 19.96 | 19.96 | = | 3,056,170 | ÷ | 153,103,327 | |
| Dec 20, 2013 | 2.19 | = | 39.63 | ÷ | 18.07 | 18.07 | = | 2,788,277 | ÷ | 154,342,900 | |
| Dec 20, 2012 | 1.93 | = | 32.00 | ÷ | 16.55 | 16.55 | = | 2,501,686 | ÷ | 151,200,000 | |
| Dec 16, 2011 | 1.84 | = | 26.88 | ÷ | 14.57 | 14.57 | = | 2,101,300 | ÷ | 144,200,000 | |
| Dec 17, 2010 | 1.93 | = | 27.14 | ÷ | 14.07 | 14.07 | = | 2,100,182 | ÷ | 149,300,000 | |
| Dec 18, 2009 | 1.71 | = | 21.46 | ÷ | 12.52 | 12.52 | = | 1,844,166 | ÷ | 147,356,167 | |
| Dec 22, 2008 | 1.68 | = | 18.13 | ÷ | 10.76 | 10.76 | = | 1,528,371 | ÷ | 141,976,386 | |
| Dec 21, 2007 | 2.67 | = | 26.11 | ÷ | 9.78 | 9.78 | = | 1,436,393 | ÷ | 146,898,612 | |
| Jan 11, 2007 | 3.34 | = | 26.95 | ÷ | 8.08 | 8.08 | = | 1,163,167 | ÷ | 144,013,064 | |
| Jan 12, 2006 | 2.57 | = | 21.67 | ÷ | 8.44 | 8.44 | = | 1,218,936 | ÷ | 144,372,085 |
Based on: 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).
1 US$
2 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.
3 Closing price as at the filing date of Synopsys Inc. Annual Report.
- Share Price Trends
- The share price exhibited considerable volatility throughout the period. Starting at $21.67 in early 2006, it reached a local peak of $26.95 by early 2007, followed by a decline to $18.13 in late 2008, likely reflecting broader market conditions. Subsequently, there was a steady upward trend, culminating in a substantial increase to $362.23 by late 2021. After peaking, the price experienced some downward adjustment, falling to $334.34 in 2022, then surged again to $567.06 in 2023 before retreating to $493.35 by the end of 2024.
- Book Value per Share (BVPS) Developments
- The book value per share demonstrated consistent growth over the entire period. Beginning at $8.44 in 2006, BVPS increased steadily year-over-year, reaching $58.16 in the final reported year of 2024. This persistent rise indicates ongoing accumulation of shareholder equity and possibly retained earnings, reflecting financial strength and asset base expansion.
- Price to Book Value (P/BV) Ratio Dynamics
- The P/BV ratio saw notable fluctuations aligned with changes in share price relative to book value. Initially, the ratio was around 2.57 in 2006, climbed to peaks like 3.99 in 2017 and 14.02 in 2023, showing periods when the market valued the stock at a high premium over its book value. The highest observed P/BV ratio of 14.02 in 2023 suggests a strong investor optimism or growth expectations during that year. Conversely, the ratio dipped to as low as 1.68 in 2008, corresponding with the share price trough, indicating undervaluation relative to book value during that period. The ratio declined to 8.48 by 2024, suggesting a moderation from the previous peak valuation while still reflecting a significant premium.
- Overall Financial Implications
- The data indicate a company with strong and steadily increasing equity base as reflected in BVPS, supporting the observed long-term appreciation in share price. Volatility in market price caused marked fluctuations in valuation multiples, with periods of both market pessimism and exuberance. The persistent upward trend in BVPS alongside share price appreciation implies fundamental growth driving investor confidence. The substantial rise in P/BV ratios in recent years highlights heightened market expectations. The slight corrections in 2022 and 2024 may suggest market reassessment or profit-taking following rapid price increases.
Comparison to Competitors
Synopsys Inc., P/BV, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Synopsys Inc. | Accenture PLC | Adobe Inc. | Cadence Design Systems Inc. | CrowdStrike Holdings Inc. | Fair Isaac Corp. | International Business Machines Corp. | Intuit Inc. | Microsoft Corp. | Oracle Corp. | Palantir Technologies Inc. | Palo Alto Networks Inc. | Salesforce Inc. | ServiceNow Inc. | Workday Inc. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2024 | 8.48 | 7.98 | 12.61 | 15.15 | 34.61 | — | 8.75 | 9.47 | 11.71 | 45.25 | 58.42 | 21.15 | 4.94 | 21.71 | 8.63 |
| Dec 12, 2023 | 14.02 | 7.44 | 16.31 | 24.05 | 19.61 | — | 7.49 | 8.92 | 11.92 | 308.71 | 14.90 | 42.84 | 3.13 | 20.60 | 8.58 |
| Dec 12, 2022 | 9.24 | 7.13 | 11.22 | 18.46 | 42.67 | — | 5.34 | 7.20 | 12.38 | — | 6.94 | 252.00 | 3.37 | 18.36 | 12.68 |
| Dec 13, 2021 | 10.50 | 11.06 | 15.94 | 13.68 | 48.91 | — | 5.90 | 15.71 | 15.16 | 41.57 | 10.48 | 71.88 | 4.73 | 30.36 | 18.38 |
| Dec 15, 2020 | 7.57 | 8.51 | 16.53 | 14.90 | 14.78 | 40.58 | 5.24 | 17.71 | 13.11 | 14.01 | 28.60 | 20.61 | 4.48 | 40.91 | 15.54 |
| Dec 20, 2019 | 5.16 | 8.15 | 16.03 | 9.51 | — | 33.14 | 6.04 | 20.00 | 10.30 | 8.59 | — | 12.91 | 7.66 | 31.48 | 21.26 |
| Dec 17, 2018 | 3.68 | 9.44 | 12.76 | 12.50 | — | 21.55 | 7.40 | 24.12 | 10.02 | 3.84 | — | 22.92 | 9.93 | 39.04 | 18.62 |
| Dec 14, 2017 | 3.99 | 10.08 | 11.50 | 11.49 | — | 10.81 | 8.20 | 26.72 | 7.69 | 3.90 | — | 17.37 | 7.78 | 48.15 | 14.93 |
| Dec 12, 2016 | 2.81 | 9.83 | 7.37 | 11.10 | — | 7.84 | 9.30 | 24.96 | 6.08 | 3.49 | — | 16.91 | 9.45 | 37.74 | 12.36 |
| Dec 14, 2015 | 2.20 | 11.33 | 6.35 | 4.61 | — | 6.20 | 8.92 | 10.00 | 4.66 | 3.66 | — | 32.11 | 10.57 | 15.42 | 13.98 |
| Dec 15, 2014 | 2.12 | 8.96 | 5.26 | 4.06 | — | 5.00 | 13.73 | 7.79 | 3.96 | 3.82 | — | 16.81 | 12.79 | 26.77 | 14.17 |
| Dec 20, 2013 | 2.19 | 10.06 | 4.49 | 3.74 | — | 3.70 | 8.37 | 5.28 | 3.36 | 3.13 | — | 12.19 | 11.74 | 24.36 | 17.51 |
| Dec 20, 2012 | 1.93 | 11.05 | 2.84 | 4.38 | — | 3.03 | 11.77 | 6.46 | 3.68 | 3.11 | — | 19.49 | 12.73 | 19.87 | — |
| Dec 16, 2011 | 1.84 | 10.33 | 2.66 | 7.87 | — | 2.64 | 11.39 | 5.46 | 4.07 | 4.12 | — | — | 12.71 | — | — |
| Dec 17, 2010 | 1.93 | 11.06 | 3.29 | 9.33 | — | 1.98 | 8.57 | 5.05 | 4.84 | 3.52 | — | — | 9.19 | — | — |
| Dec 18, 2009 | 1.71 | 9.61 | 3.68 | 14.21 | — | 1.56 | 7.26 | 3.50 | 5.36 | 4.29 | — | — | 5.65 | — | — |
| Dec 22, 2008 | 1.68 | 9.15 | 2.34 | 10.30 | — | 1.17 | 8.61 | 4.76 | 6.47 | 4.66 | — | — | 15.76 | — | — |
| Dec 21, 2007 | 2.67 | 14.69 | 4.24 | 1.49 | — | 3.35 | 5.56 | 4.74 | 33.73 | 5.96 | — | — | 17.53 | — | — |
| Jan 11, 2007 | 3.34 | 13.85 | 4.39 | 3.45 | — | 3.11 | 4.96 | 6.56 | 19.86 | 5.28 | — | — | 21.98 | — | — |
| Jan 12, 2006 | 2.57 | 13.33 | 12.48 | 2.78 | — | 3.55 | 3.80 | 4.73 | 17.90 | 6.31 | — | — | 10.50 | — | — |
Based on: 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., P/BV, long-term trends, comparison to sector (software & services)
| Synopsys Inc. | Software & Services | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2024 | 8.48 | 11.99 |
| Dec 12, 2023 | 14.02 | 11.44 |
| Dec 12, 2022 | 9.24 | 10.73 |
| Dec 13, 2021 | 10.50 | 13.58 |
| Dec 15, 2020 | 7.57 | 11.64 |
| Dec 20, 2019 | 5.16 | 10.07 |
| Dec 17, 2018 | 3.68 | 8.77 |
| Dec 14, 2017 | 3.99 | 7.22 |
| Dec 12, 2016 | 2.81 | 6.29 |
| Dec 14, 2015 | 2.20 | 5.39 |
| Dec 15, 2014 | 2.12 | 5.16 |
| Dec 20, 2013 | 2.19 | 4.46 |
| Dec 20, 2012 | 1.93 | 4.88 |
| Dec 16, 2011 | 1.84 | 5.39 |
| Dec 17, 2010 | 1.93 | 5.31 |
| Dec 18, 2009 | 1.71 | 5.44 |
| Dec 22, 2008 | 1.68 | 6.07 |
| Dec 21, 2007 | 2.67 | 15.42 |
| Jan 11, 2007 | 3.34 | 11.37 |
| Jan 12, 2006 | 2.57 | 11.07 |
Based on: 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., P/BV, long-term trends, comparison to industry (information technology)
| Synopsys Inc. | Information Technology | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2024 | 8.48 | 13.25 |
| Dec 12, 2023 | 14.02 | 11.50 |
| Dec 12, 2022 | 9.24 | 10.49 |
| Dec 13, 2021 | 10.50 | 12.53 |
| Dec 15, 2020 | 7.57 | 11.10 |
| Dec 20, 2019 | 5.16 | 8.52 |
| Dec 17, 2018 | 3.68 | 7.05 |
| Dec 14, 2017 | 3.99 | 5.49 |
| Dec 12, 2016 | 2.81 | 4.55 |
| Dec 14, 2015 | 2.20 | 4.33 |
| Dec 15, 2014 | 2.12 | 4.38 |
| Dec 20, 2013 | 2.19 | 3.52 |
| Dec 20, 2012 | 1.93 | 3.77 |
| Dec 16, 2011 | 1.84 | 4.01 |
| Dec 17, 2010 | 1.93 | 4.18 |
| Dec 18, 2009 | 1.71 | 4.34 |
| Dec 22, 2008 | 1.68 | 4.02 |
| Dec 21, 2007 | 2.67 | 8.70 |
| Jan 11, 2007 | 3.34 | 7.25 |
| Jan 12, 2006 | 2.57 | 7.43 |
Based on: 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).