Fortive Corp (FTV)vsSynopsys Inc (SNPS)
FTV
Fortive Corp
$61.75
-0.03%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $19.01B
SNPS
Synopsys Inc
$481.22
+0.29%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $95.94B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Synopsys Inc generates 93% more annual revenue ($8.01B vs $4.16B). FTV leads profitability with a 13.9% profit margin vs 13.8%. FTV appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.29. FTV earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
FTV
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
SNPS
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+6.1%
Fair Value
$62.55
Current Price
$61.75
$0.80 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for SNPS.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 20.1%
Revenue surging 65.5% year-over-year
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
4.6% revenue growth
ROE of 6.4% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 2.6%
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 : FTV
The strongest argument for FTV centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin. PEG of 1.29 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : SNPS
The strongest argument for SNPS centers on Revenue Growth, Market Cap. Revenue growth of 65.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : FTV
The primary concerns for FTV are P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : SNPS
The primary concerns for SNPS are Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. A P/E of 76.9x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FTV profiles as a value stock while SNPS is a growth 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.
SNPS generates stronger free cash flow (822M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FTV scores higher overall (54/100 vs 47/100). 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.
Fortive Corp
TECHNOLOGY · SCIENTIFIC & TECHNICAL INSTRUMENTS · USA
Fortive is an American diversified industrial technology conglomerate company headquartered in Everett, Washington.
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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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