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Synopsys Inc (SNPS)vsUpbound Group Inc. (UPBD)

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Smart Verdict

WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison

Synopsys Inc generates 69% more annual revenue ($8.01B vs $4.74B). SNPS leads profitability with a 13.8% profit margin vs 1.8%. UPBD appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.39. UPBD earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).

SNPS

Hold

47

out of 100

Grade: D+

Growth: 6.7Profit: 5.0Value: 3.0Quality: 4.5
Piotroski: 1/9Altman Z: 1.48

UPBD

Buy

63

out of 100

Grade: C+

Growth: 6.0Profit: 5.5Value: 8.0Quality: 5.0
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Intrinsic Value Comparison

Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula

Intrinsic value data unavailable for SNPS.

UPBDUndervalued (+77.3%)

Margin of Safety

+77.3%

Fair Value

$87.47

Current Price

$18.78

$68.69 discount

UndervaluedFair: $87.47Overvalued

Key Strengths & Concerns

Side-by-side fundamental analysis

Key Strengths

SNPS2 strengths · Avg: 9.5/10
Revenue GrowthGrowth
65.5%10/10

Revenue surging 65.5% year-over-year

Market CapQuality
$98.94B9/10

Large-cap with strong market position

UPBD3 strengths · Avg: 8.0/10
P/E RatioValuation
13.0x8/10

Attractively priced relative to earnings

Price/BookValuation
1.6x8/10

Reasonable price relative to book value

EPS GrowthGrowth
45.2%8/10

Earnings expanding 45.2% YoY

Areas to Watch

SNPS4 concerns · Avg: 2.5/10
Return on EquityProfitability
5.5%3/10

ROE of 5.5% — below average capital efficiency

Piotroski F-ScoreQuality
1/93/10

Weak financial health signals

PEG RatioValuation
3.312/10

Expensive relative to growth rate

P/E RatioValuation
79.2x2/10

Premium valuation, high expectations priced in

UPBD3 concerns · Avg: 3.3/10
Revenue GrowthGrowth
3.7%4/10

3.7% revenue growth

Market CapQuality
$1.09B3/10

Smaller company, higher risk/reward

Profit MarginProfitability
1.8%3/10

1.8% margin — thin

Comparative Analysis Report

WallStSmart Research

Bull Case : SNPS

The strongest argument for SNPS centers on Revenue Growth, Market Cap. Revenue growth of 65.5% demonstrates continued momentum.

Bull Case : UPBD

The strongest argument for UPBD centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth. PEG of 1.39 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.

Bear Case : SNPS

The primary concerns for SNPS are Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. A P/E of 79.2x leaves little room for execution misses.

Bear Case : UPBD

The primary concerns for UPBD are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Profit Margin. Thin 1.8% margins leave little buffer for downturns.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

SNPS profiles as a growth stock while UPBD is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.

UPBD carries more volatility with a beta of 1.83 — 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

UPBD scores higher overall (63/100 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.

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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Upbound Group Inc.

TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · USA

Upbound Group, Inc., an omni-channel platform company, leases household durable goods to customers on a lease-to-own basis in the United States, Puerto Rico, and Mexico. The company is headquartered in Plano, Texas.

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