NetScout Systems Inc (NTCT)vsSynopsys Inc (SNPS)
NTCT
NetScout Systems Inc
$32.30
+0.87%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $2.33B
SNPS
Synopsys Inc
$410.13
-1.99%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $78.57B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Synopsys Inc generates 830% more annual revenue ($8.01B vs $861.43M). SNPS leads profitability with a 13.8% profit margin vs 11.1%. NTCT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.64. NTCT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
NTCT
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
SNPS
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+18.0%
Fair Value
$34.37
Current Price
$32.30
$2.07 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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 25.7%
Revenue surging 65.5% year-over-year
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 6.1% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 50.0%
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 : NTCT
The strongest argument for NTCT centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin.
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 : NTCT
The primary concerns for NTCT are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
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
NTCT profiles as a declining stock while SNPS is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
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.
Bottom Line
NTCT scores higher overall (59/100 vs 51/100). Both earn "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.
NetScout Systems Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE · USA
NetScout Systems, Inc. provides service security and cybersecurity solutions to protect digital business services from disruption in the United States, Europe, Asia Pacific, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Westford, Massachusetts.
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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