NVE Corporation (NVEC)vsSynopsys Inc (SNPS)
NVEC
NVE Corporation
$82.79
+6.56%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $390.65M
SNPS
Synopsys Inc
$482.60
+0.29%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $92.45B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Synopsys Inc generates 30763% more annual revenue ($8.01B vs $25.95M). NVEC leads profitability with a 54.6% profit margin vs 13.8%. NVEC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.84. NVEC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
NVEC
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
SNPS
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-29.6%
Fair Value
$52.16
Current Price
$82.79
$30.63 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for SNPS.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 55 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 60.2%
Every $100 of equity generates 23 in profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Revenue surging 22.9% year-over-year
Revenue surging 65.5% year-over-year
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
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 : NVEC
The strongest argument for NVEC centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 54.6% and operating margin at 60.2%. Revenue growth of 22.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : SNPS
The strongest argument for SNPS centers on Revenue Growth, Market Cap. Revenue growth of 65.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : NVEC
The primary concerns for NVEC are P/E Ratio, Market Cap.
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
NVEC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.22 — 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
NVEC scores higher overall (69/100 vs 47/100), backed by strong 54.6% margins and 22.9% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
NVE Corporation
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTORS · USA
NVE Corporation develops and sells devices that use spintronics, a nanotechnology that relies on the spin of the electron to acquire, store, and transmit information in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.
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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