Synaptics (BSP:S2YN34) Piotroski F-Score: 6 (As of Jul. 26, 2026) — 20% Above Median

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BSP:S2YN34 Synaptics Inc BSP:S2YN34
42 GF Score
Price R$19.64
GF Value R$15.33
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Synaptics Piotroski F-Score?

Synaptics BSP:S2YN34 42 Piotroski F-Score is 6 as of Jul. 26, 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates BSP:S2YN34 with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of R$15.33 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 989 Semiconductors companies, Synaptics ranks better than 80.18% on this metric.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 7, 8, 9
Bad or low score = 0, 1, 2, 3

Synaptics has an F-score of 5 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

The historical rank and industry rank for Synaptics's Piotroski F-Score or its related term are showing as below:

BSP:S2YN34' s Piotroski F-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3   Med: 5   Max: 8
Current: 6

During the past 13 years, the highest Piotroski F-Score of Synaptics was 8. The lowest was 3. And the median was 5.

Synaptics  (BSP:S2YN34) Piotroski F-Score Explanation

The developer of the system is Joseph D. Piotroski is relatively unknown accounting professor who shuns publicity and rarely gives interviews.

He graduated from the University of Illinois with a B.S. in accounting in 1989, received an M.B.A. from Indiana University in 1994. Five years later, in 1999, after earning a Ph.D. in accounting from the University of Michigan, he became an associate professor of accounting at the University of Chicago.

In 2000, he wrote a research paper called "Value Investing: The Use of Historical Financial Statement Information to Separate Winners from Losers" (pdf).

He wanted to see if he can develop a system (using a simple nine-point scoring system) that can increase the returns of a strategy of investing in low price to book (referred to in the paper as high book to market) value companies.

What he found was something that exceeded his most optimistic expectations.

Buying only those companies that scored highest (8 or 9) on his nine-point scale, or F-Score as he called it, over the 20 year period from 1976 to 1996 led to an average out-performance over the market of 13.4%.

Even more impressive were the results of a strategy of investing in the highest F-Score companies (8 or 9) and shorting companies with the lowest F-Score (0 or 1).

Over the same period from 1976 to 1996 (20 years) this strategy led to an average yearly return of 23%, substantially outperforming the average S&P 500 index return of 15.83% over the same period.


Synaptics Piotroski F-Score Related Terms


Synaptics Piotroski F-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Synaptics's Piotroski F-Score 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.

Synaptics Piotroski F-Score Chart

Synaptics Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Piotroski F-Score
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Synaptics Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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BSP:S2YN34 vs DIOD, POWI, NVTS: Piotroski F-Score Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, Synaptics's Piotroski F-Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Piotroski F-Score 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.


Synaptics Piotroski F-Score vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Synaptics's Piotroski F-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Synaptics's Piotroski F-Score falls into.


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How is the Piotroski F-Score calculated?

* 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.

This Year (Mar26) TTM:Last Year (Mar25) TTM:
Net Income was -26.065 + -110.478 + -80.744 + -41.837 = R$-259 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 317.22 + 161.963 + 162.58 + 114.005 = R$756 Mil.
Revenue was 1568.352 + 1568.677 + 1650.349 + 1538.548 = R$6,326 Mil.
Gross Profit was 673.815 + 668.23 + 718.516 + 697.106 = R$2,758 Mil.
Average Total Assets from the begining of this year (Mar25)
to the end of this year (Mar26) was
(14707.915 + 14332.566 + 13820.987 + 13984.596 + 13191.143) / 5 = R$14007.4414 Mil.
Total Assets at the begining of this year (Mar25) was R$14,708 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was R$4,376 Mil.
Total Current Assets was R$3,950 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was R$1,298 Mil.
Net Income was 1121.925 + -127.923 + 10.982 + -125.527 = R$879 Mil.

Revenue was 1332.521 + 1427.091 + 1630.187 + 1535.109 = R$5,925 Mil.
Gross Profit was 610.784 + 669.52 + 745.542 + 666.788 = R$2,693 Mil.
Average Total Assets from the begining of last year (Mar24)
to the end of last year (Mar25) was
(12647.198 + 15215.733 + 15457.107 + 15420.278 + 14707.915) / 5 = R$14689.6462 Mil.
Total Assets at the begining of last year (Mar24) was R$12,647 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was R$5,008 Mil.
Total Current Assets was R$4,103 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was R$1,425 Mil.

*Note: If the latest quarterly/semi-annual/annual total assets data is 0, then we will use previous quarterly/semi-annual/annual data for all the items in the balance sheet.

Profitability

Question 1. Return on Assets (ROA)

Net income before extraordinary items for the year divided by Total Assets at the beginning of the year.

Score 1 if positive, 0 if negative.

Synaptics's current Net Income (TTM) was -259. ==> Negative ==> Score 0.

Question 2. Cash Flow Return on Assets (CFROA)

Net cash flow from operating activities (operating cash flow) divided by Total Assets at the beginning of the year.

Score 1 if positive, 0 if negative.

Synaptics's current Cash Flow from Operations (TTM) was 756. ==> Positive ==> Score 1.

Question 3. Change in Return on Assets

Compare this year's return on assets (1) to last year's return on assets.

Score 1 if it's higher, 0 if it's lower.

ROA (This Year)=Net Income/Total Assets (Mar25)
=-259.124/14707.915
=-0.017618

ROA (Last Year)=Net Income/Total Assets (Mar24)
=879.457/12647.198
=0.0695377

Synaptics's return on assets of this year was -0.017618. Synaptics's return on assets of last year was 0.0695377. ==> Last year is higher ==> Score 0.

Question 4. Quality of Earnings (Accrual)

Compare Cash flow return on assets (2) to return on assets (1)

Score 1 if CFROA > ROA, 0 if CFROA <= ROA.

Synaptics's current Net Income (TTM) was -259. Synaptics's current Cash Flow from Operations (TTM) was 756. ==> 756 > -259 ==> CFROA > ROA ==> Score 1.

Funding

Question 5. Change in Gearing or Leverage

Compare this year's gearing (long-term debt divided by average total assets) to last year's gearing.

Score 0 if this year's gearing is higher, 1 otherwise.

Gearing (This Year: Mar26)=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation/Average Total Assets from Mar25 to Mar26
=4375.606/14007.4414
=0.31237725

Gearing (Last Year: Mar25)=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation/Average Total Assets from Mar24 to Mar25
=5008.395/14689.6462
=0.34094729

Synaptics's gearing of this year was 0.31237725. Synaptics's gearing of last year was 0.34094729. ==> This year is lower or equal to last year. ==> Score 1.

Question 6. Change in Working Capital (Liquidity)

Compare this year's current ratio (current assets divided by current liabilities) to last year's current ratio.

Score 1 if this year's current ratio is higher, 0 if it's lower

Current Ratio (This Year: Mar26)=Total Current Assets/Total Current Liabilities
=3950.44/1297.987
=3.04351276

Current Ratio (Last Year: Mar25)=Total Current Assets/Total Current Liabilities
=4103.222/1425.13
=2.87919137

Synaptics's current ratio of this year was 3.04351276. Synaptics's current ratio of last year was 2.87919137. ==> This year's current ratio is higher. ==> Score 1.

Question 7. Change in Shares in Issue

Compare the number of shares in issue this year, to the number in issue last year.

Score 0 if there is larger number of shares in issue this year, 1 otherwise.

Synaptics's number of shares in issue this year was 38.8. Synaptics's number of shares in issue last year was 38.8. ==> There is smaller number of shares in issue this year, or the same. ==> Score 1.

Efficiency

Question 8. Change in Gross Margin

Compare this year's gross margin (Gross Profit divided by sales) to last year's.

Score 1 if this year's gross margin is higher, 0 if it's lower.

Gross Margin (This Year: TTM)=Gross Profit/Revenue
=2757.667/6325.926
=0.43593096

Gross Margin (Last Year: TTM)=Gross Profit/Revenue
=2692.634/5924.908
=0.45446005

Synaptics's gross margin of this year was 0.43593096. Synaptics's gross margin of last year was 0.45446005. ==> Last year's gross margin is higher ==> Score 0.

Question 9. Change in asset turnover

Compare this year's asset turnover (total sales for the year divided by total assets at the beginning of the year) to last year's asset turnover ratio.

Score 1 if this year's asset turnover ratio is higher, 0 if it's lower

Asset Turnover (This Year)=Revenue/Total Assets at the Beginning of This Year (Mar25)
=6325.926/14707.915
=0.43010352

Asset Turnover (Last Year)=Revenue/Total Assets at the Beginning of Last Year (Mar24)
=5924.908/12647.198
=0.46847594

Synaptics's asset turnover of this year was 0.43010352. Synaptics's asset turnover of last year was 0.46847594. ==> Last year's asset turnover is higher ==> Score 0.

Evaluation

Piotroski F-Score= Que. 1+ Que. 2+ Que. 3+Que. 4+Que. 5+Que. 6+Que. 7+Que. 8+Que. 9
=0+1+0+1+1+1+1+0+0
=5

Good or high score = 7, 8, 9
Bad or low score = 0, 1, 2, 3

Synaptics has an F-score of 5 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Piotroski F-Score →
What does a Piotroski F-Score of 6 mean?
Synaptics (BSP:S2YN34) has a Piotroski F-Score of 6 as of Jul. 26, 2026. The Piotroski F-score grades a company's business operating strength from 0-9. View historical data on Synaptics and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, Synaptics' Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 3.00 to 8.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Synaptics ranks #196 out of 989 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 19.8%.
Is Synaptics' Piotroski F-Score too high?
Synaptics' current Piotroski F-Score of 6 is 20% above median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 8.00. The Semiconductors industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Synaptics' value of 6 is 20% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Synaptics ranks #196 out of 989 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Synaptics has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Synaptics' Piotroski F-Score compare to DIOD and POWI?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Synaptics ranks #196 out of 989 companies for Piotroski F-Score. This places Synaptics in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Synaptics' value of 6 is 20% above this benchmark. Historically, Synaptics' own Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 3.00 to 8.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.00 vs. the industry median of 5.00, Synaptics 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 Piotroski F-Score for a Semiconductors company?
The median Piotroski F-Score among Semiconductors companies is 5.00, based on 989 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Piotroski F-Score significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Piotroski F-Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Synaptics's current Piotroski F-Score of 6 is 20% 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 Piotroski F-Score mean?
A high Piotroski F-Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The Piotroski F-score grades a company's business operating strength from 0-9. View historical data on Synaptics and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Synaptics's current Piotroski F-Score is 6, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 5.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Synaptics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Synaptics (BSP:S2YN34) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$15.33, compared to a current price of R$19.64 — trading 28.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Piotroski F-Score is 6, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 5.00 and 20% above the Semiconductors industry median of 5.00. Synaptics' overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Piotroski F-Score calculated?
Piotroski F-Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Synaptics (BSP:S2YN34), the current Piotroski F-Score is 6 as of Jul. 26, 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 Synaptics (BSP:S2YN34) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Synaptics stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R$19.64 is trading 28.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$15.33. GuruFocus considers Synaptics to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:S2YN34:

  • Piotroski F-Score: 6 (20% above median its 10-year median of 5.00)
  • GF Value™: R$15.33 vs. price of R$19.64 (28.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 42/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 20% above the Semiconductors median (#196 of 989)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:S2YN34 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Synaptics Business Description

Address 1109 McKay Drive, San Jose, CA, USA, 95131
Synaptics Inc is a producer of semiconductor solutions for the mobile, PC, and Internet of Things markets. The company develops human interface solutions that enable touch, display, fingerprint, video, audio, voice, AI, and connectivity functions for smartphones, PCs, Internet of Things products, and other electronic devices. It operates in one segment: the development, marketing, and sale of semiconductor products used in electronic devices and products. The company geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from China, and also has its presence in Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, United States and Other countries.
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