Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co (HPE)vsSynopsys Inc (SNPS)
HPE
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co
$38.21
-1.78%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $57.11B
SNPS
Synopsys Inc
$475.62
-2.03%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $97.70B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co generates 346% more annual revenue ($35.74B vs $8.01B). SNPS leads profitability with a 13.8% profit margin vs -0.3%. HPE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.85. HPE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 52/100 (C-).
HPE
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
SNPS
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
18.4% revenue growth
Revenue surging 65.5% year-over-year
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -0.6% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 30.3%
Distress zone — elevated risk
ROE of 2.5% — 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 : HPE
The strongest argument for HPE centers on Market Cap, PEG Ratio, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 18.4% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.85 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 : HPE
The primary concerns for HPE are Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : SNPS
The primary concerns for SNPS are Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. A P/E of 78.1x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HPE carries more volatility with a beta of 1.29 — expect wider price swings.
SNPS is growing revenue faster at 65.5% — sustainability is the question.
HPE generates stronger free cash flow (609M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
HPE scores higher overall (52/100 vs 47/100) and 18.4% 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.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co
TECHNOLOGY · COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT · USA
The Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company (HPE) is an American multinational enterprise information technology company based in Houston, Texas, United States.
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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