Synopsys Inc (SNPS)vsVicor Corporation (VICR)
SNPS
Synopsys Inc
$482.60
+0.29%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $92.45B
VICR
Vicor Corporation
$269.27
+4.90%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $11.28B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Synopsys Inc generates 1777% more annual revenue ($8.01B vs $426.70M). VICR leads profitability with a 32.0% profit margin vs 13.8%. SNPS trades at a lower P/E of 74.3x. VICR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
SNPS
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
VICR
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 65.5% year-over-year
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 32 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Earnings expanding 684.0% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Every $100 of equity generates 21 in profit
Revenue surging 20.2% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
ROE of 5.5% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 17.1x book value
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : SNPS
The strongest argument for SNPS centers on Revenue Growth, Market Cap. Revenue growth of 65.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : VICR
The strongest argument for VICR centers on Profit Margin, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score. Profitability is solid with margins at 32.0% and operating margin at 14.9%. Revenue growth of 20.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
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.
Bear Case : VICR
The primary concerns for VICR are Price/Book, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 83.5x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
VICR carries more volatility with a beta of 1.98 — 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
VICR scores higher overall (59/100 vs 47/100), backed by strong 32.0% margins and 20.2% 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.
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 →Vicor Corporation
TECHNOLOGY · ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS · USA
Vicor Corporation designs, develops, manufactures, and markets modular power components and power systems to convert electrical power in the United States, Europe, Asia Pacific, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts.
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