Coherent Inc (COHR)vsSynopsys Inc (SNPS)
COHR
Coherent Inc
$304.93
+0.32%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $59.94B
SNPS
Synopsys Inc
$481.22
+0.29%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $92.45B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Synopsys Inc generates 27% more annual revenue ($8.01B vs $6.29B). SNPS leads profitability with a 13.8% profit margin vs 4.7%. COHR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.92. COHR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 52/100 (C-).
COHR
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
SNPS
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-26.6%
Fair Value
$176.68
Current Price
$304.93
$128.25 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for SNPS.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 73.0% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Growing faster than its price suggests
17.5% revenue growth
Revenue surging 65.5% year-over-year
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
ROE of 3.2% — below average capital efficiency
4.7% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
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 : COHR
The strongest argument for COHR centers on EPS Growth, Market Cap, PEG Ratio. Revenue growth of 17.5% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.92 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : SNPS
The strongest argument for SNPS centers on Revenue Growth, Market Cap. Revenue growth of 65.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : COHR
The primary concerns for COHR are Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 313.4x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 4.7% 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 74.3x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
COHR carries more volatility with a beta of 1.91 — 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.
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Bottom Line
COHR scores higher overall (52/100 vs 47/100) and 17.5% 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.
Coherent Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SCIENTIFIC & TECHNICAL INSTRUMENTS · USA
Coherent, Inc. provides lasers, laser-based technologies, and laser-based system solutions for a variety of scientific, commercial, and industrial research applications. The company is headquartered in Santa Clara, 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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