Pure Storage Inc (PSTG)vsSynopsys Inc (SNPS)
PSTG
Pure Storage Inc
$62.63
-4.31%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $20.68B
SNPS
Synopsys Inc
$420.32
-1.85%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $80.52B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Synopsys Inc generates 119% more annual revenue ($8.01B vs $3.66B). SNPS leads profitability with a 13.8% profit margin vs 5.1%. PSTG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.47. PSTG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
PSTG
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
SNPS
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-195.4%
Fair Value
$25.74
Current Price
$62.63
$36.89 premium
Margin of Safety
-849.5%
Fair Value
$44.27
Current Price
$420.32
$376.05 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 140.6% YoY
Revenue surging 20.4% year-over-year
Revenue surging 65.5% year-over-year
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Trading at 14.3x book value
5.1% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : PSTG
The strongest argument for PSTG centers on EPS Growth, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 20.4% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.47 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : SNPS
The strongest argument for SNPS centers on Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 65.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : PSTG
The primary concerns for PSTG are Price/Book, Profit Margin, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 113.9x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : SNPS
The primary concerns for SNPS are Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. A P/E of 64.6x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
PSTG carries more volatility with a beta of 1.33 — 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
PSTG scores higher overall (59/100 vs 51/100) and 20.4% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Pure Storage Inc
TECHNOLOGY · COMPUTER HARDWARE · USA
Pure Storage, Inc. provides data storage technology and solutions in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Mountain View, California.
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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