SNPS Synopsys PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Jan 21, 2025, the Synopsys stock's PE ratio is 35.84. This takes into account the latest EPS of $14.78 and stock price of $529.75. The PE ratio marks a decrease of 30% from its last 4 quarters average of 51.5.
SNPS PE ratio history
The PE ratio of Synopsys has averaged 58.12 over the last ten years. The current P/E ratio of 35.84 is 38% lower than the historical average. Looking back at the last ten years, SNPS's PE ratio peaked in the Jan 2018 quarter at 298.74, when the price was $92.61 and the EPS was $0.31. The lowest point was in the Jan 2019 quarter, when it reached 23.63 with a price of $93.35 and an EPS of $3.95.
Synopsys PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 182.14% in 2017
Maximum annual decrease: -67.53% in 2018
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 34.75 | -40.19% |
| 2023 | 58.1 | 27.89% |
| 2022 | 45.43 | -32.37% |
| 2021 | 67.17 | 38.21% |
| 2020 | 48.6 | 27.09% |
| 2019 | 38.24 | 23.87% |
| 2018 | 30.87 | -67.53% |
| 2017 | 95.08 | 182.14% |
| 2016 | 33.7 | -1.55% |
| 2015 | 34.23 | 39.49% |
SNPS average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of SNPS is lower than its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
SNPS PE vs peers
In comparison to its peer stocks CDNS and ADSK, SNPS's PE ratio is lower.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| SNPS Synopsys Inc | 36.69 | $83.83B |
| ANSS Ansys Inc | 54.51 | $31.08B |
| ADSK Autodesk Inc | 59.6 | $64.96B |
| CDNS Cadence Design Systems Inc | 83.77 | $88.22B |
| PDFS Pdf Solutions Inc | 258.09 | $1.1B |
| INTC Intel Corp | N/A | $94.52B |
| CEVA Ceva Inc | N/A | $796.34M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Synopsys's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for SNPS stock as of Jan 21, 2025, stands at 35.84.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Synopsys (SNPS)?
The 3-year average price to earnings ratio for SNPS stock is 53.74.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Synopsys (SNPS)?
The 5-year average price to earnings ratio for SNPS stock is 53.13.
What is the highest PE ratio for SNPS?
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 298.74 and it was in the Jan 2018 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for SNPS compare to its historical average?
SNPS's price to earnings ratio is currently 38% below its 10-year historical average.
How is SNPS's PE ratio calculated (Synopsys PE ratio formula)?
The P/E ratio is calculated by taking the latest stock price and dividing it by the EPS for the last 12 months. As of today (Jan 21, 2025), Synopsys's share price is $529.75. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Oct 2024 is $14.78. Therefore, Synopsys's PE ratio for today is 35.84. PE RATIO(35.84) = STOCK PRICE($529.75) / TTM EPS($14.78)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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