Gen Digital Inc. (GEN)vsSynopsys Inc (SNPS)
GEN
Gen Digital Inc.
$19.47
-1.52%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $12.19B
SNPS
Synopsys Inc
$410.13
-1.32%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $78.57B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Synopsys Inc generates 69% more annual revenue ($8.01B vs $4.73B). SNPS leads profitability with a 13.8% profit margin vs 12.8%. GEN appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.48. GEN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 76/100 (B+).
GEN
Strong Buy76
out of 100
Grade: B+
SNPS
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+34.7%
Fair Value
$37.79
Current Price
$19.47
$18.32 discount
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
Growing faster than its price suggests
Strong operational efficiency at 35.8%
Every $100 of equity generates 27 in profit
Revenue surging 25.8% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 20.1% YoY
Revenue surging 65.5% year-over-year
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
No major concerns identified
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 : GEN
The strongest argument for GEN centers on PEG Ratio, Operating Margin, Return on Equity. Revenue growth of 25.8% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.48 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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 : GEN
No major red flags identified for GEN, but monitor valuation.
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
SNPS carries more volatility with a beta of 1.16 — 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
GEN scores higher overall (76/100 vs 51/100) and 25.8% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Gen Digital Inc.
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE · USA
Gen Digital Inc. provides cybersecurity solutions for consumers in the United States, Canada, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific, and Japan. The company is headquartered in Tempe, Arizona.
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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