PAR Technology Corporation (PAR)vsSynopsys Inc (SNPS)
PAR
PAR Technology Corporation
$13.37
-3.19%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $551.46M
SNPS
Synopsys Inc
$482.60
+0.29%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $92.45B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Synopsys Inc generates 1658% more annual revenue ($8.01B vs $455.55M). SNPS leads profitability with a 13.8% profit margin vs -18.5%. PAR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.77. PAR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 52/100 (C-).
PAR
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
SNPS
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+6.7%
Fair Value
$23.24
Current Price
$13.37
$9.87 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for SNPS.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
Revenue surging 65.5% year-over-year
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -10.0% — below average capital efficiency
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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 : PAR
The strongest argument for PAR centers on Price/Book, PEG Ratio. Revenue growth of 14.4% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.77 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 : PAR
The primary concerns for PAR are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
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.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
PAR profiles as a turnaround stock while SNPS is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
PAR carries more volatility with a beta of 1.48 — 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
PAR scores higher overall (52/100 vs 47/100) and 14.4% 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.
PAR Technology Corporation
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · USA
PAR Technology Corporation provides point of sale (POS) solutions to the restaurant and retail industries globally. The company is headquartered in New Hartford, New York.
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.
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