Progressive Corp (PGR)vsSynopsys Inc (SNPS)
PGR
Progressive Corp
$202.84
-1.63%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $120.67B
SNPS
Synopsys Inc
$410.13
-1.32%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $78.57B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Progressive Corp generates 994% more annual revenue ($87.64B vs $8.01B). SNPS leads profitability with a 13.8% profit margin vs 12.9%. SNPS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.77. PGR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
PGR
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
SNPS
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+76.9%
Fair Value
$900.43
Current Price
$202.84
$697.59 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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 41 in profit
Large-cap with strong market position
Earnings expanding 25.2% YoY
Generating 3.0B in free cash flow
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 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 : PGR
The strongest argument for PGR centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Market Cap. Revenue growth of 12.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : PGR
The primary concerns for PGR are PEG Ratio.
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
PGR profiles as a value 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.
PGR generates stronger free cash flow (3.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PGR scores higher overall (67/100 vs 51/100) and 12.2% 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.
Progressive Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - PROPERTY & CASUALTY · USA
The Progressive Corporation is an American insurance company, one of the largest providers of car insurance in the United States. The company insures motorcycles, boats, RVs, and commercial vehicles and provides home insurance through select companies.
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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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