Synopsys Inc (SNPS)vsUpland Software Inc (UPLD)
SNPS
Synopsys Inc
$482.60
+0.29%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $92.45B
UPLD
Upland Software Inc
$0.65
+9.04%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $17.48M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Synopsys Inc generates 3592% more annual revenue ($8.01B vs $216.88M). SNPS leads profitability with a 13.8% profit margin vs -17.9%. UPLD appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.25. SNPS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 47/100 (D+).
SNPS
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
UPLD
Hold38
out of 100
Grade: F
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 65.5% year-over-year
Large-cap with strong market position
No standout strengths identified
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
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -41.9% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 27.5%
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 : UPLD
PEG of 1.25 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 : UPLD
The primary concerns for UPLD are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SNPS profiles as a growth stock while UPLD is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
UPLD carries more volatility with a beta of 1.34 — 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
SNPS scores higher overall (47/100 vs 38/100) 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 →Upland Software Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · USA
Upland Software, Inc. offers cloud-based enterprise work management software in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Austin, Texas.
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