Synopsys (CHIX:SYPD) Return-on-Tangible-Equity: Negative Tangible Equity% (As of Apr. 2026)


CHIX:SYPD Synopsys Inc CHIX:SYPD
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GF Value €576.43
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What is Synopsys Return-on-Tangible-Equity?

Synopsys CHIX:SYPD 95 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity% as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:SYPD with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of €576.43. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,470 Software companies, Synopsys ranks better than 99.92% on this metric.

Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total shareholder tangible equity. Total shareholder tangible equity equals to Total Stockholders Equity minus Intangible Assets. Synopsys's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was €59 Mil. Synopsys's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was €-7,196 Mil. Therefore, Synopsys's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was Negative Tangible Equity%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Synopsys's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:

CHIX:SYPd' s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 37.67   Med: 69.19   Max: 297.98
Current: Negative Tangible Equity

During the past 13 years, Synopsys's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 297.98%. The lowest was 37.67%. And the median was 69.19%.

CHIX:SYPd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than
99.92% of 2470 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 8.77 vs CHIX:SYPd: Negative Tangible Equity

Synopsys  (CHIX:SYPd) Return-on-Tangible-Equity Explanation

Return-on-Tangible-Equity measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's tangible equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' tangible equity (shareholders equity minus intangibles). Return-on-Tangible-Equity shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. Return-on-Tangible-Equitys between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.


Be Aware

Net Income is used.

Because a company can increase its Return-on-Tangible-Equity by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high Return-on-Tangible-Equity companies. Like Return-on-Tangible-Asset, Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.

Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their Return-on-Tangible-Equitys can be extremely high.


Synopsys Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms


Synopsys Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Synopsys's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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.

Synopsys Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart

Synopsys Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Return-on-Tangible-Equity
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Synopsys Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
Return-on-Tangible-Equity Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 22.18 Negative Tangible Equity Negative Tangible Equity Negative Tangible Equity Negative Tangible Equity

CHIX:SYPD vs NET, FTNT, CRWV: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Synopsys's Return-on-Tangible-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Synopsys's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Synopsys's Return-on-Tangible-Equity falls into.


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Synopsys Return-on-Tangible-Equity Calculation

Synopsys's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as

Return-on-Tangible-Equity=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Equity+Total Tangible Equity)/ count )
(A: Oct. 2025 )  (A: Oct. 2024 )(A: Oct. 2025 )
=Net Income/( (Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets+Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets )/ count )
(A: Oct. 2025 )  (A: Oct. 2024 )(A: Oct. 2025 )
=1144.377/( (4908.259+-9664.784 )/ 2 )
=1144.377/-2378.2625
=Negative Tangible Equity %

Synopsys's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Return-on-Tangible-Equity=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Equity+Total Tangible Equity)/ count )
(Q: Apr. 2026 )  (Q: Jan. 2026 )(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=Net Income/( (Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets+Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Apr. 2026 )  (Q: Jan. 2026 )(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=58.5/( (-7336.974+-7054.685)/ 2 )
=58.5/-7195.8295
=Negative Tangible Equity %

* 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.

In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Equity, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder tangible equity over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data, the net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 2026) net income data. Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.

What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of Negative Tangible Equity% mean?
Synopsys (CHIX:SYPD) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of Negative Tangible Equity% as of Apr. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Synopsys and its competitors. Over the past decade, Synopsys' Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 37.67 to 297.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Synopsys ranks #2 out of 2470 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 0.099999999999994%.
Is Synopsys' Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Synopsys' current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 37.67 to a high of 297.98. Based on the distribution chart, Synopsys ranks #2 out of 2470 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, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Synopsys' Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to NET and FTNT?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Synopsys ranks #2 out of 2470 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Synopsys in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.77. Historically, Synopsys' own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 37.67 to 297.98 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Return-on-Tangible-Equity for a Software company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Software companies is 8.77, based on 2,470 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Return-on-Tangible-Equity mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Synopsys and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Synopsys's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity%. 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?
Synopsys (CHIX:SYPD) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of Negative Tangible Equity%. The stock's GF Value™ is €576.43, compared to a current price of €383.30 — trading 33.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity%. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Synopsys (CHIX:SYPD), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity% 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 (CHIX:SYPD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Synopsys stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €383.30 is trading 33.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €576.43.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:SYPD:

  • Return-on-Tangible-Equity: Negative Tangible Equity%
  • GF Value™: €576.43 vs. price of €383.30 (33.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 95/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Synopsys Business Description

Address 675 Almanor Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA, USA, 94085
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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