Synopsys Inc (SNPS)vsSTMicroelectronics NV ADR (STM)
SNPS
Synopsys Inc
$482.60
+0.29%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $92.45B
STM
STMicroelectronics NV ADR
$55.14
+4.69%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $46.81B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
STMicroelectronics NV ADR generates 55% more annual revenue ($12.38B vs $8.01B). SNPS leads profitability with a 13.8% profit margin vs 1.2%. STM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.52. SNPS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 47/100 (D+).
SNPS
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
STM
Hold45
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for SNPS.
Margin of Safety
-32.3%
Fair Value
$26.42
Current Price
$55.14
$28.72 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 65.5% year-over-year
Large-cap with strong market position
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 23.0% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
ROE of 5.5% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
ROE of 0.9% — below average capital efficiency
1.2% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.4%
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : SNPS
The strongest argument for SNPS centers on Revenue Growth, Market Cap. Revenue growth of 65.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : STM
The strongest argument for STM centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 23.0% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.52 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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.
Bear Case : STM
The primary concerns for STM are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. A P/E of 329.2x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 1.2% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
STM 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
SNPS scores higher overall (47/100 vs 45/100) and 65.5% revenue growth. Both earn "Hold" 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.
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.
Visit Website →STMicroelectronics NV ADR
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTORS · USA
STMicroelectronics NV designs, develops, manufactures and markets semiconductor products in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Americas and Asia Pacific. The company is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.
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