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SynopsysSNPS -0.40%87 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 12.77 as of Aug. 31, 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 13.55. GuruFocus rates SNPS with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $658.33 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,583 Software companies, Synopsys ranks worse than 93.05% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Synopsys's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SNPS'
s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.75 Med: 13.55 Max: 22.99
Current: 12.82
During the past years, Synopsys's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 22.99. The lowest was 4.75. And the median was 13.55.
SNPS's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than 93.05% of 1583
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 1.67
vs SNPS: 12.82
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.
Synopsys's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jul. 2026 was $12.879. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is $34.52 for the trailing ten years ended in Jul. 2026.
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Synopsys (NAS:SNPS) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation
Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.
If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.
Synopsys Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms
Synopsys Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Synopsys's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
SNPS vs NET, XYZ, FTNT: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Synopsys's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Synopsys Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Synopsys's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Synopsys's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.
Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS Ratio.
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio.
Synopsys's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.
What does a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 12.77 mean?
Synopsys (SNPS) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 12.77 as of Aug. 31, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Synopsys and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 13.55. Over the past decade, Synopsys' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 4.75 to 22.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Synopsys ranks #1473 out of 1583 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 93.1%.
Is Synopsys' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Synopsys' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 12.77 is near median its 10-year median of 13.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.75 to a high of 22.99. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.67. Synopsys' value of 12.77 is 664.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Synopsys ranks #1473 out of 1583 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Synopsys has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Synopsys' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to NET and XYZ?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Synopsys ranks #1473 out of 1583 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Synopsys in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.67. Synopsys' value of 12.77 is 664.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Synopsys' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 4.75 to 22.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.55 vs. the industry median of 1.67, Synopsys has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for a Software company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Software companies is 1.67, based on 1,583 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Synopsys's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 12.77 is 664.7% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Synopsys and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Synopsys's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 12.77, which is near median its own 10-year median of 13.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Synopsys stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Synopsys (SNPS) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $658.33, compared to a current price of $440.84 — trading 33% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 12.77, which is near median its 10-year median of 13.55 and 664.7% above the Software industry median of 1.67. Synopsys' overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Synopsys (SNPS), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 12.77 as of Aug. 31, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Synopsys (SNPS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Synopsys stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $440.84 is trading 33% below its estimated GF Value™ of $658.33.
GuruFocus considers Synopsys to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SNPS:
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 12.77 (near median its 10-year median of 13.55)
GF Value™: $658.33 vs. price of $440.84 (33% below fair value)
Industry Position: 664.7% above the Software median (#1473 of 1583)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SNPS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Synopsys is a provider of electronic design automation software and intellectual property products. EDA software automates and aids in the chip design process, enhancing design accuracy, productivity, and complexity in a full-flow end-to-end solution. Synopsys' comprehensive portfolio is benefiting from a convergence of semiconductor companies moving up the stack of technologies toward systems-like companies, and systems companies moving down-stack toward in-house chip design. The resulting expansion in EDA customers alongside secular digitalization of various end markets benefits EDA vendors like Synopsys.
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