PTC Inc (PTC)vsSynopsys Inc (SNPS)
PTC
PTC Inc
$136.30
-0.87%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $16.36B
SNPS
Synopsys Inc
$482.60
+0.29%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $92.45B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Synopsys Inc generates 180% more annual revenue ($8.01B vs $2.86B). PTC leads profitability with a 28.6% profit margin vs 13.8%. PTC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.41. PTC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 79/100 (B+).
PTC
Strong Buy79
out of 100
Grade: B+
SNPS
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-53.8%
Fair Value
$101.16
Current Price
$136.30
$35.14 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for SNPS.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Strong operational efficiency at 33.8%
Earnings expanding 104.4% YoY
Every $100 of equity generates 23 in profit
Keeps 29 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Revenue surging 21.4% year-over-year
Revenue surging 65.5% year-over-year
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
No major concerns identified
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 : PTC
The strongest argument for PTC centers on Operating Margin, EPS Growth, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 28.6% and operating margin at 33.8%. Revenue growth of 21.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : SNPS
The strongest argument for SNPS centers on Revenue Growth, Market Cap. Revenue growth of 65.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : PTC
No major red flags identified for PTC, but monitor valuation.
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
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.
Monitor SOFTWARE - APPLICATION industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
PTC scores higher overall (79/100 vs 47/100), backed by strong 28.6% margins and 21.4% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
PTC Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · USA
PTC Inc. is an American computer software and services company founded in 1985 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.
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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