Calix Inc (CALX)vsSynopsys Inc (SNPS)
CALX
Calix Inc
$52.76
-1.05%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $3.53B
SNPS
Synopsys Inc
$410.13
-1.32%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $78.57B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Synopsys Inc generates 701% more annual revenue ($8.01B vs $1.00B). SNPS leads profitability with a 13.8% profit margin vs 1.8%. SNPS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.77. SNPS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 51/100 (C-).
CALX
Hold41
out of 100
Grade: D
SNPS
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-2876.8%
Fair Value
$1.77
Current Price
$52.76
$50.99 premium
Margin of Safety
-825.0%
Fair Value
$44.34
Current Price
$410.13
$365.79 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 32.2% year-over-year
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Revenue surging 65.5% year-over-year
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
ROE of 2.2% — below average capital efficiency
1.8% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.4%
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 5.5% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CALX
The strongest argument for CALX centers on Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score. Revenue growth of 32.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : SNPS
The strongest argument for SNPS centers on Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 65.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CALX
The primary concerns for CALX are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. A P/E of 205.1x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 1.8% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : SNPS
The primary concerns for SNPS are Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. A P/E of 62.9x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CALX profiles as a hypergrowth stock while SNPS is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
CALX carries more volatility with a beta of 1.55 — expect wider price swings.
SNPS is growing revenue faster at 65.5% — sustainability is the question.
SNPS generates stronger free cash flow (822M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SNPS scores higher overall (51/100 vs 41/100) and 65.5% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Calix Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE · USA
Calix, Inc. provides cloud and software platforms and systems and services in the United States, the Middle East, Canada, Europe, the Caribbean, and internationally. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California.
Synopsys Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE · USA
Synopsys is an American electronic design automation company that focuses on silicon design and verification, silicon intellectual property and software security and quality. Products include logic synthesis, behavioral synthesis, place and route, static timing analysis, formal verification, hardware description language (SystemC, SystemVerilog/Verilog, VHDL) simulators, and transistor-level circuit simulation.
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