Synopsys Inc (SNPS)vsUnited Microelectronics (UMC)
SNPS
Synopsys Inc
$464.85
-0.53%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $97.34B
UMC
United Microelectronics
$19.70
+4.59%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $56.36B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
United Microelectronics generates 2674% more annual revenue ($240.73B vs $8.68B). UMC leads profitability with a 20.8% profit margin vs 8.9%. UMC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.71. UMC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
SNPS
Hold45
out of 100
Grade: D+
UMC
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for SNPS.
Margin of Safety
+23.4%
Fair Value
$24.68
Current Price
$19.70
$4.98 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 41.9% year-over-year
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 108.1% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 21 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Generating 8.8B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
ROE of 2.5% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : SNPS
The strongest argument for SNPS centers on Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 41.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : UMC
The strongest argument for UMC centers on EPS Growth, Market Cap, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 20.8% and operating margin at 18.5%.
Bear Case : SNPS
The primary concerns for SNPS are Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. A P/E of 116.1x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : UMC
The primary concerns for UMC are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SNPS profiles as a hypergrowth stock while UMC is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
SNPS carries more volatility with a beta of 1.25 — expect wider price swings.
SNPS is growing revenue faster at 41.9% — sustainability is the question.
UMC generates stronger free cash flow (8.8B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
UMC scores higher overall (67/100 vs 45/100), backed by strong 20.8% margins. 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.
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 →United Microelectronics
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTORS · USA
United Microelectronics Corporation is a semiconductor wafer foundry in Taiwan, Singapore, China, Hong Kong, Japan, the United States, Europe, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Hsinchu City, Taiwan.
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