SynopsysFRA:SYP -2.42%95 OCF Margin % is 27.63% as of Apr. 2026, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 24.02. GuruFocus rates FRA:SYP with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of €580.81 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,816 Software companies, Synopsys ranks better than 90.84% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Synopsys's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:SYP'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.6 Med: 24.02 Max: 37.67
Current: 32.21
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Synopsys was 37.67%. The lowest was 13.60%. And the median was 24.02%.
FRA:SYP's OCF Margin % is ranked better than 90.84% of 2816
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 6.77
vs FRA:SYP: 32.21
Synopsys OCF Margin % Related Terms
Synopsys OCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Synopsys's OCF Margin % 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.
FRA:SYP vs NET, FTNT, CRWV: OCF Margin % Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Synopsys's OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Margin % 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 OCF Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Synopsys's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Synopsys's OCF Margin % falls into.
* 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.
Synopsys (FRA:SYP) has a OCF Margin % of 27.63% as of Apr. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Synopsys and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 24.02. Over the past decade, Synopsys' OCF Margin % has ranged from 13.60 to 37.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Synopsys ranks #258 out of 2816 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 9.2%.
Is Synopsys' OCF Margin % too high?
Synopsys' current OCF Margin % of 27.63% is 15% above median its 10-year median of 24.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.60 to a high of 37.67. The Software industry median OCF Margin % is 6.77. Synopsys' value of 27.63% is 308.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Synopsys ranks #258 out of 2816 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Synopsys has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Synopsys' OCF Margin % compare to NET and FTNT?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Synopsys ranks #258 out of 2816 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Synopsys in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Margin % is 6.77. Synopsys' value of 27.63% is 308.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Synopsys' own OCF Margin % has ranged from 13.60 to 37.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.02 vs. the industry median of 6.77, 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 OCF Margin % for a Software company?
The median OCF Margin % among Software companies is 6.77, based on 2,816 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Synopsys's current OCF Margin % of 27.63% is 308.1% 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Synopsys and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median OCF Margin % is 6.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Synopsys's current OCF Margin % is 27.63%, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 24.02. 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 (FRA:SYP) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €580.81, compared to a current price of €403.00 — trading 30.6% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 27.63%, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 24.02 and 308.1% above the Software industry median of 6.77. Synopsys' overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Synopsys (FRA:SYP), the current OCF Margin % is 27.63% as of Apr. 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 (FRA:SYP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Synopsys stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €403.00 is trading 30.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €580.81.
GuruFocus considers Synopsys to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:SYP:
OCF Margin %: 27.63% (15% above median its 10-year median of 24.02)
GF Value™: €580.81 vs. price of €403.00 (30.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 308.1% above the Software median (#258 of 2816)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:SYP 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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