Synopsys Inc (SNPS)vsWorkday Inc (WDAY)
SNPS
Synopsys Inc
$482.60
+0.29%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $92.45B
WDAY
Workday Inc
$122.40
-0.02%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $31.47B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Workday Inc generates 19% more annual revenue ($9.55B vs $8.01B). SNPS leads profitability with a 13.8% profit margin vs 7.3%. WDAY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.47. WDAY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
SNPS
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
WDAY
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for SNPS.
Margin of Safety
+75.3%
Fair Value
$583.98
Current Price
$122.40
$461.58 discount
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
Earnings expanding 62.9% YoY
Generating 1.2B in free cash flow
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
7.3% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
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 : WDAY
The strongest argument for WDAY centers on PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow. Revenue growth of 14.5% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.47 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 : WDAY
The primary concerns for WDAY are Profit Margin, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 47.1x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SNPS profiles as a growth stock while WDAY is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
SNPS carries more volatility with a beta of 1.15 — expect wider price swings.
SNPS is growing revenue faster at 65.5% — sustainability is the question.
WDAY generates stronger free cash flow (1.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WDAY scores higher overall (64/100 vs 47/100) and 14.5% revenue growth. Both earn "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.
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 →Workday Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · USA
Workday, Inc. provides business applications in the cloud worldwide. The company is headquartered in Pleasanton, California.
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