Synopsys Inc (SNPS)vsW. R. Berkley Corp (WRB)
SNPS
Synopsys Inc
$410.13
-1.32%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $78.57B
WRB
W. R. Berkley Corp
$64.49
-0.83%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $24.51B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
W. R. Berkley Corp generates 84% more annual revenue ($14.71B vs $8.01B). SNPS leads profitability with a 13.8% profit margin vs 12.1%. SNPS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.77. WRB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C-).
SNPS
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
WRB
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-825.0%
Fair Value
$44.34
Current Price
$410.13
$365.79 premium
Margin of Safety
-136.4%
Fair Value
$30.26
Current Price
$64.49
$34.23 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 65.5% year-over-year
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
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
1.5% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 21.8%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : SNPS
The strongest argument for SNPS centers on Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 65.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : WRB
The strongest argument for WRB centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bear Case : SNPS
The primary concerns for SNPS are Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. A P/E of 62.9x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : WRB
The primary concerns for WRB are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SNPS profiles as a growth stock while WRB is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
SNPS carries more volatility with a beta of 1.16 — expect wider price swings.
SNPS is growing revenue faster at 65.5% — sustainability is the question.
WRB generates stronger free cash flow (896M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WRB scores higher overall (55/100 vs 51/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" 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 →W. R. Berkley Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - PROPERTY & CASUALTY · USA
W. R. Berkley Corporation is a commercial lines property & casualty insurance holding company organized in Delaware and based in Greenwich, Connecticut.
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