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- Balance Sheet: Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
- Common-Size Balance Sheet: Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
- Analysis of Solvency Ratios
- DuPont Analysis: Disaggregation of ROE, ROA, and Net Profit Margin
- Analysis of Geographic Areas
- Common Stock Valuation Ratios
- Enterprise Value to EBITDA (EV/EBITDA)
- Selected Financial Data since 2005
- Net Profit Margin since 2005
- Price to Operating Profit (P/OP) since 2005
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Calculation
Synopsys Inc., P/S, long-term trends, calculation
| P/S | = | Share price1, 2, 3 | ÷ | Sales per share1 | Sales per share1 | = | Revenue1 (in thousands) |
÷ | No. shares of common stock outstanding2 | ||
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| Jan 11, 2007 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Jan 12, 2006 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ |
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).
1 US$
2 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.
3 Closing price as at the filing date of Synopsys Inc. Annual Report.
The Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for the analyzed period demonstrates considerable fluctuation. Initially, the ratio exhibited an increasing trend from 2006 to 2007, peaking at 3.54, before declining significantly in 2008. Following this decline, the ratio experienced a period of moderate recovery and stability, then a substantial increase beginning in 2019, reaching a high of 14.75 in 2022. A subsequent decrease is observed in 2023 and 2024, with a slight increase in the most recent period.
- Initial Period (2006-2008)
- From 2006 to 2007, the P/S ratio increased from 3.15 to 3.54, indicating investors were willing to pay more for each dollar of sales. However, a sharp decrease occurred in 2008, with the ratio falling to 1.93, likely reflecting broader economic conditions and investor sentiment during that period.
- Recovery and Stability (2009-2018)
- The period between 2009 and 2018 shows a recovery and relative stabilization of the P/S ratio. It generally trended upwards, albeit with some year-to-year variation, reaching 4.80 in 2017. This suggests a gradual improvement in investor confidence and a willingness to pay a premium for sales during this time.
- Significant Increase (2019-2022)
- A marked increase in the P/S ratio is evident from 2019 onwards. The ratio climbed from 6.27 in 2019 to a peak of 14.75 in 2022. This substantial rise suggests a significant shift in market perception, potentially driven by strong growth prospects, increased profitability, or favorable industry trends. The ratio more than doubled in this period.
- Recent Fluctuations (2023-2025)
- The most recent years show a decrease from the 2022 peak, falling to 12.45 in 2023 and 13.05 in 2025. This suggests a potential correction or a change in investor expectations. While still elevated compared to earlier periods, the decline indicates a moderating valuation relative to sales. The ratio remains volatile.
The share price and sales per share both generally increased over the period, contributing to the observed changes in the P/S ratio. The substantial increase in the P/S ratio from 2019 onwards appears disproportionate to the growth in sales per share, suggesting a significant re-evaluation of the company by investors. The recent decline in the P/S ratio, despite continued sales growth, may indicate a normalization of valuation levels.
Comparison to Competitors
Synopsys Inc., P/S, 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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| Jan 12, 2006 |
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., P/S, long-term trends, comparison to sector (software & services)
| Synopsys Inc. | Software & Services | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | ||
| 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: 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., P/S, long-term trends, comparison to industry (information technology)
| Synopsys Inc. | Information Technology | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | ||
| 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: 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).