Return on Assets (ROA)
since 2005
Calculation
Synopsys Inc., ROA, long-term trends, calculation
| ROA | = | 100 | × | Net income (loss) attributed to Synopsys1 | ÷ | Total assets1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2024 | 17.31% | = | 100 | × | 2,263,380) | ÷ | 13,073,561) |
| Oct 31, 2023 | 11.90% | = | 100 | × | 1,229,888) | ÷ | 10,333,131) |
| Oct 31, 2022 | 10.45% | = | 100 | × | 984,594) | ÷ | 9,418,087) |
| Oct 31, 2021 | 8.66% | = | 100 | × | 757,516) | ÷ | 8,752,260) |
| Oct 31, 2020 | 8.27% | = | 100 | × | 664,347) | ÷ | 8,030,062) |
| Oct 31, 2019 | 8.31% | = | 100 | × | 532,367) | ÷ | 6,405,160) |
| Oct 31, 2018 | 7.04% | = | 100 | × | 432,518) | ÷ | 6,145,974) |
| Oct 31, 2017 | 2.53% | = | 100 | × | 136,563) | ÷ | 5,396,414) |
| Oct 31, 2016 | 5.09% | = | 100 | × | 266,826) | ÷ | 5,240,365) |
| Oct 31, 2015 | 4.48% | = | 100 | × | 225,934) | ÷ | 5,045,739) |
| Oct 31, 2014 | 5.43% | = | 100 | × | 259,124) | ÷ | 4,775,499) |
| Oct 31, 2013 | 5.68% | = | 100 | × | 247,800) | ÷ | 4,358,935) |
| Oct 31, 2012 | 4.40% | = | 100 | × | 182,402) | ÷ | 4,147,656) |
| Oct 31, 2011 | 6.57% | = | 100 | × | 221,364) | ÷ | 3,367,334) |
| Oct 31, 2010 | 7.21% | = | 100 | × | 237,063) | ÷ | 3,286,541) |
| Oct 31, 2009 | 5.71% | = | 100 | × | 167,681) | ÷ | 2,938,854) |
| Oct 31, 2008 | 6.93% | = | 100 | × | 189,978) | ÷ | 2,742,478) |
| Oct 31, 2007 | 4.99% | = | 100 | × | 130,491) | ÷ | 2,617,337) |
| Oct 31, 2006 | 1.15% | = | 100 | × | 24,742) | ÷ | 2,157,822) |
| Oct 31, 2005 | -0.72% | = | 100 | × | (15,478) | ÷ | 2,141,476) |
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$ in thousands
The financial data reveals several notable trends over the analyzed period. The net income attributed to the company demonstrates a strong overall upward trajectory, with initial losses in 2005 transitioning into consistent and substantial profits from 2006 onwards. There is a marked increase in net income beginning around 2013, continuing with significant growth spikes especially noticeable between 2017 and 2024. The most prominent surge occurs in the final years, peaking dramatically by 2024.
Total assets similarly exhibit consistent growth throughout the period. The asset base expands steadily from just over two million US dollars in 2005 to more than thirteen million US dollars by 2024, indicating ongoing investment and expansion. The asset growth appears to accelerate notably around 2011 and again after 2017, supporting the company's increasing operational scale and capacity.
Return on assets (ROA) displays a recovery and strengthening trend congruent with improved profitability. After a negative return in 2005, ROA climbs steadily into positive territory and fluctuates moderately in the interim years. From approximately 2013 onwards, there is a clear pattern of improvement, with ROA rising from single-digit percentages to reach a peak exceeding 17% by 2024. This suggests that the company’s efficiency in using its assets to generate profit has improved significantly, particularly in the latest years observed.
Overall, the data depicts a company that has transformed from an initial loss position to robust profitability, supported by a steadily growing asset base and improving asset utilization. The accelerating growth in net income and assets in recent years, combined with a rising ROA, indicates enhanced financial performance and operational effectiveness.
Comparison to Competitors
Synopsys Inc., ROA, 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. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2024 | 17.31% | 12.99% | 18.39% | 11.76% | 1.34% | 29.85% | 4.39% | 9.22% | 17.21% | 7.42% | 7.29% | 12.89% | 4.14% | 6.99% | 8.39% |
| Oct 31, 2023 | 11.90% | 13.41% | 18.23% | 18.36% | -3.65% | 27.26% | 5.55% | 8.58% | 17.56% | 6.33% | 4.64% | 3.03% | 0.21% | 9.96% | -2.72% |
| Oct 31, 2022 | 10.45% | 14.55% | 17.51% | 16.53% | -6.49% | 25.90% | 1.29% | 7.45% | 19.94% | 6.15% | -10.80% | -2.18% | 1.52% | 2.44% | 0.28% |
| Oct 31, 2021 | 8.66% | 13.68% | 17.70% | 15.87% | -3.39% | 25.01% | 4.35% | 13.29% | 18.36% | 10.48% | -16.02% | -4.87% | 6.14% | 2.13% | -3.24% |
| Oct 31, 2020 | 8.27% | 13.78% | 21.66% | 14.95% | -10.09% | 14.72% | 3.58% | 16.70% | 14.70% | 8.78% | -43.35% | -2.95% | 0.23% | 1.36% | -7.05% |
| Oct 31, 2019 | 8.31% | 16.04% | 14.22% | 29.46% | — | 13.40% | 6.20% | 24.78% | 13.69% | 10.20% | — | -1.24% | 3.61% | 10.41% | -7.58% |
| Oct 31, 2018 | 7.04% | 16.61% | 13.80% | 14.01% | — | 11.35% | 7.07% | 23.39% | 6.40% | 2.79% | — | -2.54% | 0.61% | -0.69% | -6.49% |
| Oct 31, 2017 | 2.53% | 15.18% | 11.65% | 8.44% | — | 10.21% | 4.59% | 23.87% | 8.80% | 6.92% | — | -6.30% | 1.02% | -4.39% | -12.89% |
| Oct 31, 2016 | 5.09% | 19.95% | 9.20% | 9.69% | — | 8.96% | 10.11% | 23.04% | 8.67% | 7.93% | — | -8.18% | -0.37% | -22.22% | -10.62% |
| Oct 31, 2015 | 4.48% | 16.72% | 5.37% | 10.74% | — | 7.03% | 11.94% | 7.35% | 6.92% | 8.96% | — | -8.40% | -2.46% | -10.98% | -10.51% |
| Oct 31, 2014 | 5.43% | 16.41% | 2.49% | 4.95% | — | 7.96% | 10.23% | 17.44% | 12.81% | 12.13% | — | -15.32% | -2.54% | -12.59% | -7.93% |
| Oct 31, 2013 | 5.68% | 19.46% | 2.79% | 6.76% | — | 7.76% | 13.06% | 15.64% | 15.35% | 13.35% | — | -4.99% | -4.89% | -6.31% | -12.43% |
| Oct 31, 2012 | 4.40% | 15.32% | 8.35% | 19.24% | — | 7.94% | 13.93% | 16.91% | 14.00% | 12.74% | — | 0.18% | -0.28% | -7.81% | — |
| Oct 31, 2011 | 6.57% | 14.48% | 9.26% | 4.10% | — | 6.34% | 13.62% | 12.41% | 21.30% | 11.62% | — | — | 2.09% | — | — |
| Oct 31, 2010 | 7.21% | 13.87% | 9.52% | 7.31% | — | 5.74% | 13.07% | 11.04% | 21.79% | 9.96% | — | — | 3.28% | — | — |
| Oct 31, 2009 | 5.71% | 12.97% | 5.31% | -10.62% | — | 4.99% | 12.31% | 9.26% | 18.71% | 11.80% | — | — | 2.93% | — | — |
| Oct 31, 2008 | 6.93% | 13.64% | 14.98% | -110.44% | — | 6.58% | 11.26% | 10.22% | 24.29% | 11.68% | — | — | 1.68% | — | — |
| Oct 31, 2007 | 4.99% | 11.57% | 12.67% | 7.65% | — | 8.20% | 8.65% | 10.35% | 22.26% | 12.36% | — | — | 0.07% | — | — |
| Oct 31, 2006 | 1.15% | 10.33% | 8.48% | 4.14% | — | 7.83% | 9.19% | 15.05% | 18.10% | 11.65% | — | — | 6.55% | — | — |
| Oct 31, 2005 | -0.72% | 10.50% | 24.70% | 1.45% | — | 9.96% | 7.50% | 14.05% | 17.30% | 13.95% | — | — | 2.62% | — | — |
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., ROA, long-term trends, comparison to sector (software & services)
| Synopsys Inc. | Software & Services | |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2024 | 17.31% | 12.19% |
| Oct 31, 2023 | 11.90% | 11.21% |
| Oct 31, 2022 | 10.45% | 11.41% |
| Oct 31, 2021 | 8.66% | 12.29% |
| Oct 31, 2020 | 8.27% | 9.68% |
| Oct 31, 2019 | 8.31% | 10.84% |
| Oct 31, 2018 | 7.04% | 6.12% |
| Oct 31, 2017 | 2.53% | 7.30% |
| Oct 31, 2016 | 5.09% | 8.86% |
| Oct 31, 2015 | 4.48% | 8.53% |
| Oct 31, 2014 | 5.43% | 11.17% |
| Oct 31, 2013 | 5.68% | 13.45% |
| Oct 31, 2012 | 4.40% | 13.34% |
| Oct 31, 2011 | 6.57% | 15.31% |
| Oct 31, 2010 | 7.21% | 14.65% |
| Oct 31, 2009 | 5.71% | 13.59% |
| Oct 31, 2008 | 6.93% | 14.28% |
| Oct 31, 2007 | 4.99% | 12.82% |
| Oct 31, 2006 | 1.15% | 12.17% |
| Oct 31, 2005 | -0.72% | 11.52% |
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., ROA, long-term trends, comparison to industry (information technology)
| Synopsys Inc. | Information Technology | |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2024 | 17.31% | 11.95% |
| Oct 31, 2023 | 11.90% | 12.52% |
| Oct 31, 2022 | 10.45% | 14.57% |
| Oct 31, 2021 | 8.66% | 14.67% |
| Oct 31, 2020 | 8.27% | 11.45% |
| Oct 31, 2019 | 8.31% | 11.78% |
| Oct 31, 2018 | 7.04% | 10.94% |
| Oct 31, 2017 | 2.53% | 9.05% |
| Oct 31, 2016 | 5.09% | 9.79% |
| Oct 31, 2015 | 4.48% | 11.53% |
| Oct 31, 2014 | 5.43% | 12.36% |
| Oct 31, 2013 | 5.68% | 13.26% |
| Oct 31, 2012 | 4.40% | 14.08% |
| Oct 31, 2011 | 6.57% | 15.10% |
| Oct 31, 2010 | 7.21% | 14.50% |
| Oct 31, 2009 | 5.71% | 10.08% |
| Oct 31, 2008 | 6.93% | 11.99% |
| Oct 31, 2007 | 4.99% | 12.03% |
| Oct 31, 2006 | 1.15% | 12.21% |
| Oct 31, 2005 | -0.72% | 12.76% |
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).