Synopsys Inc (SNPS)vsValmont Industries Inc (VMI)
SNPS
Synopsys Inc
$516.48
+2.23%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $98.94B
VMI
Valmont Industries Inc
$510.55
+0.27%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $9.88B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Synopsys Inc generates 92% more annual revenue ($8.01B vs $4.16B). SNPS leads profitability with a 13.8% profit margin vs 8.9%. VMI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.59. VMI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 60/100 (C).
SNPS
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
VMI
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for SNPS.
Margin of Safety
-71.5%
Fair Value
$278.61
Current Price
$510.55
$231.94 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 65.5% year-over-year
Large-cap with strong market position
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Every $100 of equity generates 22 in profit
Earnings expanding 27.5% YoY
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
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
Weak financial health signals
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 : VMI
The strongest argument for VMI centers on Debt/Equity, Return on Equity, EPS 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 : VMI
The primary concerns for VMI are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SNPS profiles as a growth stock while VMI is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
VMI carries more volatility with a beta of 1.36 — 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
VMI scores higher overall (60/100 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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INDUSTRIALS · CONGLOMERATES · USA
Valmont Industries, Inc. produces and sells metal products manufactured in the United States, Australia, Denmark, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska.
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