Return on Equity (ROE)
since 2005
Calculation
Synopsys Inc., ROE, long-term trends, calculation
| ROE | = | 100 | × | Net income (loss) attributed to Synopsys1 | ÷ | Total Synopsys stockholders’ equity1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2025 | 4.70% | = | 100 | × | 1,332,220) | ÷ | 28,327,602) |
| Oct 31, 2024 | 25.17% | = | 100 | × | 2,263,380) | ÷ | 8,990,702) |
| Oct 31, 2023 | 20.01% | = | 100 | × | 1,229,888) | ÷ | 6,147,308) |
| Oct 31, 2022 | 17.85% | = | 100 | × | 984,594) | ÷ | 5,515,725) |
| Oct 31, 2021 | 14.31% | = | 100 | × | 757,516) | ÷ | 5,295,137) |
| Oct 31, 2020 | 13.54% | = | 100 | × | 664,347) | ÷ | 4,907,404) |
| Oct 31, 2019 | 13.04% | = | 100 | × | 532,367) | ÷ | 4,083,013) |
| Oct 31, 2018 | 12.43% | = | 100 | × | 432,518) | ÷ | 3,479,152) |
| Oct 31, 2017 | 4.17% | = | 100 | × | 136,563) | ÷ | 3,275,620) |
| Oct 31, 2016 | 8.35% | = | 100 | × | 266,826) | ÷ | 3,195,146) |
| Oct 31, 2015 | 7.21% | = | 100 | × | 225,934) | ÷ | 3,133,989) |
| Oct 31, 2014 | 8.48% | = | 100 | × | 259,124) | ÷ | 3,056,170) |
| Oct 31, 2013 | 8.89% | = | 100 | × | 247,800) | ÷ | 2,788,277) |
| Oct 31, 2012 | 7.29% | = | 100 | × | 182,402) | ÷ | 2,501,686) |
| Oct 31, 2011 | 10.53% | = | 100 | × | 221,364) | ÷ | 2,101,300) |
| Oct 31, 2010 | 11.29% | = | 100 | × | 237,063) | ÷ | 2,100,182) |
| Oct 31, 2009 | 9.09% | = | 100 | × | 167,681) | ÷ | 1,844,166) |
| Oct 31, 2008 | 12.43% | = | 100 | × | 189,978) | ÷ | 1,528,371) |
| Oct 31, 2007 | 9.08% | = | 100 | × | 130,491) | ÷ | 1,436,393) |
| Oct 31, 2006 | 2.13% | = | 100 | × | 24,742) | ÷ | 1,163,167) |
| Oct 31, 2005 | -1.27% | = | 100 | × | (15,478) | ÷ | 1,218,936) |
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$ in thousands
The return on equity (ROE) for the analyzed period demonstrates significant fluctuation, generally trending upwards with notable peaks and valleys. Initial years exhibited volatility, followed by a period of relative stability, and culminating in substantial increases in recent years.
- Initial Volatility (2005-2009)
- From 2005 to 2009, the ROE experienced considerable variation. A negative ROE of -1.27% was recorded in 2005, indicating a net loss relative to shareholder equity. This was followed by positive, but initially modest, ROE values of 2.13% and 9.08% in 2006 and 2007, respectively. The ROE peaked at 12.43% in 2008 before decreasing to 9.09% in 2009.
- Moderate Stability (2010-2014)
- The period between 2010 and 2014 saw a more contained range of ROE values, generally fluctuating between 7.21% and 11.29%. While there were year-to-year changes, the ROE remained within a relatively narrow band, suggesting a period of more predictable profitability relative to equity. The highest value within this period was 11.29% in 2010, and the lowest was 7.21% in 2012.
- Increasing Trend and Peaks (2015-2023)
- Beginning in 2015, the ROE began a more pronounced upward trend. The ROE increased from 8.35% in 2015 to 13.04% in 2019. A significant dip to 4.17% occurred in 2017, but was followed by strong growth. The years 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 witnessed substantial increases, reaching 13.54%, 14.31%, 17.85%, and 20.01% respectively. This indicates a consistently improving ability to generate profits from shareholder investments.
- Recent Peak and Decline (2024-2025)
- The ROE reached a peak of 25.17% in 2024, representing the highest value in the analyzed period. However, a substantial decrease to 4.70% was observed in 2025. This decline warrants further investigation to determine the underlying causes, such as changes in net income, equity levels, or both.
Overall, the ROE demonstrates a long-term positive trajectory, although punctuated by periods of volatility and a recent, significant decline. The substantial increase in ROE in the latter years of the period suggests improved profitability and efficient utilization of shareholder equity, but the 2025 decrease introduces a note of caution.
Comparison to Competitors
Synopsys Inc., ROE, 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. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2025 | 4.70% | 24.61% | — | — | — | -0.59% | — | — | 19.63% | 29.65% | 60.84% | — | 14.49% | 10.13% | — | 5.82% |
| Oct 31, 2024 | 25.17% | 25.68% | 39.42% | 144.96% | 22.58% | 3.88% | 6.77% | 22.06% | 16.07% | 32.83% | 120.26% | 9.24% | 49.86% | 6.93% | 14.83% | 17.09% |
| Oct 31, 2023 | 20.01% | 26.75% | 32.86% | 28.39% | 30.58% | -12.52% | 2.40% | 33.29% | 13.81% | 35.09% | 792.45% | 6.04% | 25.15% | 0.36% | 22.69% | -6.57% |
| Oct 31, 2022 | 17.85% | 31.11% | 33.85% | -10.13% | 30.93% | -22.89% | -3.56% | 7.47% | 12.57% | 43.68% | — | -14.57% | -127.14% | 2.48% | 6.46% | 0.65% |
| Oct 31, 2021 | 14.31% | 30.25% | 32.59% | 1.66% | 25.39% | -10.64% | -1.99% | 30.38% | 20.89% | 43.15% | 262.43% | -22.71% | -78.63% | 9.81% | 6.22% | -8.62% |
| Oct 31, 2020 | 13.54% | 30.05% | 39.66% | — | 23.69% | -19.10% | -2.56% | 27.14% | 35.76% | 37.43% | 83.94% | -76.61% | -24.23% | 0.37% | 4.18% | -19.33% |
| Oct 31, 2019 | 13.04% | 33.17% | 28.03% | — | 47.03% | — | -2.14% | 45.25% | 41.53% | 38.35% | 50.87% | — | -5.16% | 7.11% | 29.45% | -21.36% |
| Oct 31, 2018 | 12.43% | 39.17% | 27.67% | — | 26.84% | — | — | 51.96% | 51.44% | 20.03% | 8.37% | — | -15.30% | 1.36% | -2.40% | -20.33% |
| Oct 31, 2017 | 4.17% | 38.50% | 20.02% | — | 20.63% | — | — | 32.70% | 71.71% | 29.29% | 17.33% | — | -28.52% | 2.40% | -25.53% | -35.11% |
| Oct 31, 2016 | 8.35% | 54.42% | 15.74% | — | 27.38% | — | — | 65.07% | 84.32% | 23.33% | 18.82% | — | -28.60% | -0.95% | -116.76% | -25.52% |
| Oct 31, 2015 | 7.21% | 49.78% | 8.99% | — | 18.34% | — | — | 92.48% | 15.65% | 15.23% | 20.42% | — | -33.81% | -6.61% | -35.01% | -22.02% |
| Oct 31, 2014 | 8.48% | 51.32% | 3.96% | — | 11.92% | — | — | 101.30% | 29.47% | 24.59% | 23.37% | — | -48.33% | -7.64% | -41.85% | -14.53% |
| Oct 31, 2013 | 8.89% | 66.16% | 4.31% | — | 14.21% | — | — | 72.32% | 24.30% | 27.69% | 24.47% | — | -10.74% | -11.67% | -18.70% | -20.12% |
| Oct 31, 2012 | 7.29% | 61.59% | 12.49% | — | 48.07% | — | — | 88.04% | 28.86% | 25.58% | 22.85% | — | 0.32% | -0.73% | -15.34% | — |
| Oct 31, 2011 | 10.53% | 58.72% | 14.40% | — | 17.57% | — | — | 78.73% | 24.24% | 40.55% | 21.49% | — | — | 5.05% | — | — |
| Oct 31, 2010 | 11.29% | 62.79% | 14.92% | — | 45.74% | — | — | 64.36% | 20.35% | 40.63% | 19.92% | — | — | 7.73% | — | — |
| Oct 31, 2009 | 9.09% | 55.08% | 7.90% | — | -138.29% | — | — | 59.31% | 17.49% | 36.83% | 22.29% | — | — | 6.46% | — | — |
| Oct 31, 2008 | 12.43% | 66.59% | 19.77% | — | -1,818.25% | — | — | 91.60% | 23.00% | 48.73% | 23.98% | — | — | 4.06% | — | — |
| Oct 31, 2007 | 9.08% | 60.25% | 15.57% | — | 14.24% | — | — | 36.59% | 21.62% | 45.23% | 25.26% | — | — | 0.17% | — | — |
| Oct 31, 2006 | 2.13% | 51.38% | 9.82% | — | 8.39% | — | — | 33.30% | 23.99% | 31.42% | 22.52% | — | — | 14.50% | — | — |
| Oct 31, 2005 | -1.27% | 55.42% | 32.34% | — | 2.67% | — | — | 23.97% | 22.51% | 25.47% | 26.63% | — | — | 5.06% | — | — |
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., ROE, long-term trends, comparison to sector (software & services)
| Synopsys Inc. | Software & Services | |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2025 | 4.70% | — |
| Oct 31, 2024 | 25.17% | 28.69% |
| Oct 31, 2023 | 20.01% | 28.33% |
| Oct 31, 2022 | 17.85% | 30.61% |
| Oct 31, 2021 | 14.31% | 35.77% |
| Oct 31, 2020 | 13.54% | 30.18% |
| Oct 31, 2019 | 13.04% | 35.56% |
| Oct 31, 2018 | 12.43% | 20.20% |
| Oct 31, 2017 | 4.17% | 23.83% |
| Oct 31, 2016 | 8.35% | 26.25% |
| Oct 31, 2015 | 7.21% | 23.04% |
| Oct 31, 2014 | 8.48% | 28.09% |
| Oct 31, 2013 | 8.89% | 31.71% |
| Oct 31, 2012 | 7.29% | 32.66% |
| Oct 31, 2011 | 10.53% | 38.82% |
| Oct 31, 2010 | 11.29% | 37.89% |
| Oct 31, 2009 | 9.09% | 35.98% |
| Oct 31, 2008 | 12.43% | 44.03% |
| Oct 31, 2007 | 9.08% | 35.48% |
| Oct 31, 2006 | 2.13% | 28.87% |
| Oct 31, 2005 | -1.27% | 24.91% |
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., ROE, long-term trends, comparison to industry (information technology)
| Synopsys Inc. | Information Technology | |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2025 | 4.70% | — |
| Oct 31, 2024 | 25.17% | 29.36% |
| Oct 31, 2023 | 20.01% | 31.85% |
| Oct 31, 2022 | 17.85% | 38.86% |
| Oct 31, 2021 | 14.31% | 42.21% |
| Oct 31, 2020 | 13.54% | 35.67% |
| Oct 31, 2019 | 13.04% | 36.60% |
| Oct 31, 2018 | 12.43% | 30.38% |
| Oct 31, 2017 | 4.17% | 23.40% |
| Oct 31, 2016 | 8.35% | 23.35% |
| Oct 31, 2015 | 7.21% | 26.17% |
| Oct 31, 2014 | 8.48% | 25.61% |
| Oct 31, 2013 | 8.89% | 24.89% |
| Oct 31, 2012 | 7.29% | 26.24% |
| Oct 31, 2011 | 10.53% | 29.22% |
| Oct 31, 2010 | 11.29% | 27.89% |
| Oct 31, 2009 | 9.09% | 20.28% |
| Oct 31, 2008 | 12.43% | 25.67% |
| Oct 31, 2007 | 9.08% | 24.01% |
| Oct 31, 2006 | 2.13% | 22.74% |
| Oct 31, 2005 | -1.27% | 22.11% |
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).