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- Balance Sheet: Assets
- Balance Sheet: Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
- Common-Size Income Statement
- Enterprise Value to EBITDA (EV/EBITDA)
- Price to FCFE (P/FCFE)
- Present Value of Free Cash Flow to Equity (FCFE)
- Selected Financial Data since 2005
- Debt to Equity since 2005
- Total Asset Turnover since 2005
- Aggregate Accruals
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Calculation
Synopsys Inc., P/E, long-term trends, calculation
| P/E | = | Share price1, 2, 3 | ÷ | Earnings per share1 (EPS) | EPS1 | = | Net income (loss) attributed to Synopsys1 (in thousands) |
÷ | No. shares of common stock outstanding2 | ||
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| Jan 11, 2007 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Jan 12, 2006 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ |
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 Trend
- The share price exhibited a general upward trend over the examined period, starting from $21.67 in early 2006 and rising significantly to a peak of $567.06 by late 2023. There were periods of short-term volatility, such as the decline from $26.95 in early 2007 to $18.13 in late 2008, likely reflecting broader market conditions. After this dip, the price steadily increased, with notable acceleration from 2017 onwards, reaching values above $300 from 2021 onwards. Despite some fluctuations in 2024, the overall trajectory indicates strong growth and investor confidence.
- Earnings Per Share (EPS) Development
- EPS showed a positive trend with some variability. Initially negative in 2006 at -$0.11, it became positive and variable over the next several years. There was consistent growth from 2007 onwards, with minor fluctuations, reaching $1.61 in 2013 and $1.78 in 2016. Substantial growth is observed after 2016, with EPS more than quadrupling from $1.78 to $8.09 by late 2023, and a marked spike to $14.64 recorded in 2024. This signals robust profitability improvements and operational performance enhancements over time.
- Price-to-Earnings Ratio (P/E) Analysis
- The P/E ratio demonstrated significant fluctuations, reflecting changing investor sentiment and earnings variability. Initially very high at over 150 in 2007, it sharply declined to values around 13.55 in 2007 and stabilized mostly between 17 and 35 in subsequent years until 2017. Thereafter, greater volatility is noted, with peaks exceeding 70 around 2021-2023, indicating elevated share price multiples relative to earnings. However, a noticeable reduction occurred in 2024, falling to approximately 33.69, suggesting a partial revaluation aligning stock price with earnings growth.
- Overall Insights
- The data collectively indicates a company experiencing sustained growth in market valuation and profitability over nearly two decades. The increase in share price is supported by rising EPS, though with episodic earnings volatility that influences valuation multiples. The high P/E ratios during some periods suggest market expectations of strong future growth. The considerable rise in EPS and share price in recent years highlights a phase of accelerated financial performance. Investors should consider the interplay of earnings growth and valuation metrics to assess the sustainability of the observed trends.
Comparison to Competitors
Synopsys Inc., P/E, 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. | |
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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/E, long-term trends, comparison to sector (software & services)
| Synopsys Inc. | Software & Services | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2024 | ||
| Dec 12, 2023 | ||
| Dec 12, 2022 | ||
| Dec 13, 2021 | ||
| Dec 15, 2020 | ||
| Dec 20, 2019 | ||
| Dec 17, 2018 | ||
| Dec 14, 2017 | ||
| Dec 12, 2016 | ||
| Dec 14, 2015 | ||
| Dec 15, 2014 | ||
| Dec 20, 2013 | ||
| Dec 20, 2012 | ||
| Dec 16, 2011 | ||
| Dec 17, 2010 | ||
| Dec 18, 2009 | ||
| Dec 22, 2008 | ||
| Dec 21, 2007 | ||
| Jan 11, 2007 | ||
| Jan 12, 2006 |
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/E, long-term trends, comparison to industry (information technology)
| Synopsys Inc. | Information Technology | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2024 | ||
| Dec 12, 2023 | ||
| Dec 12, 2022 | ||
| Dec 13, 2021 | ||
| Dec 15, 2020 | ||
| Dec 20, 2019 | ||
| Dec 17, 2018 | ||
| Dec 14, 2017 | ||
| Dec 12, 2016 | ||
| Dec 14, 2015 | ||
| Dec 15, 2014 | ||
| Dec 20, 2013 | ||
| Dec 20, 2012 | ||
| Dec 16, 2011 | ||
| Dec 17, 2010 | ||
| Dec 18, 2009 | ||
| Dec 22, 2008 | ||
| Dec 21, 2007 | ||
| Jan 11, 2007 | ||
| Jan 12, 2006 |
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).