SynopsysCHIX:SYPD 90 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 43.68% as of Apr. 2026, which is 66% below its 10-year median of 129.99. GuruFocus rates CHIX:SYPD with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of €576.63. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,800 Software companies, Synopsys ranks better than 73.54% on this metric.
Joel Greenblatt defined Return on Capital differently in his book The Little Book That Still Beats the Market (Little Books. Big Profits). He defines ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % as EBIT divided by the total of Property, Plant and Equipment and net working capital. Synopsys's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 43.68%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Synopsys's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:SYPd'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 84.47 Med: 129.99 Max: 150.82
Current: 101.69
During the past 13 years, Synopsys's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 150.82%. The lowest was 84.47%. And the median was 129.99%.
CHIX:SYPd's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 73.54% of 2800
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 19.625
vs CHIX:SYPd: 101.69
Synopsys's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 11.50% per year.
The way Joel Greenblatt defines Return on Capital is a more accurate measure of how efficiently the company generates returns onthe capital actually invested in the business. EBIT is used instead of net income because the tax and interest payment may be affected by factors other than the core business operation. Intangible assets are not included in the calculation because they don't need to be replaced.
The historical data trend for Synopsys's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % 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.
CHIX:SYPD vs NET, FTNT, CRWV: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Synopsys's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Synopsys's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Synopsys's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
Joel Greenblatt defined Return on Capital differently in his book The Little Book That Still Beats the Market (Little Books. Big Profits) . He defines Return on Capital as follows:
EBIT stands for Earnings Before Interest and Taxes.
Fixed Assets are also known as non-current assets. They include the Property, Plant and Equipment that the firm needs in its operation.
GuruFocus calculates net working capital as: (Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Deferred Revenue + Other Current Liabilities). We're trying to account for OPERATING assets and liabilities (part of daily business) when calculating working capital. Cash and marketable securities are considered NON-OPERATING assets and are not included in calculation. We will also back out all interest bearing debt, short term debt and the portion of long term debt that is due in the current period from the current liabilities. This debt will be considered when computing cost of capital and it would be inappropriate to count it twice.
Note:
The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 2026) EBIT data.
* 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.
What does a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 43.68% mean?
Synopsys (CHIX:SYPD) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 43.68% as of Apr. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Synopsys and its competitors. This is 66% below median its historical median of 129.99. Over the past decade, Synopsys' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 84.47 to 150.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Synopsys ranks #741 out of 2800 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 26.5%.
Is Synopsys' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Synopsys' current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 43.68% is 66% below median its 10-year median of 129.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 84.47 to a high of 150.82. The Software industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 19.63. Synopsys' value of 43.68% is 122.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Synopsys ranks #741 out of 2800 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Synopsys has a GF Score™ of 90/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Synopsys' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to NET and FTNT?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Synopsys ranks #741 out of 2800 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This puts Synopsys in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 19.63. Synopsys' value of 43.68% is 122.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Synopsys' own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 84.47 to 150.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 129.99 vs. the industry median of 19.63, 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for a Software company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Software companies is 19.63, based on 2,800 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Synopsys's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 43.68% is 122.6% 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % mean?
A high ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Synopsys and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 19.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Synopsys's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 43.68%, which is 66% below median its own 10-year median of 129.99. 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 43.68%. The stock's GF Value™ is €576.63, compared to a current price of €383.30 — trading 33.5% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 43.68%, which is 66% below median its 10-year median of 129.99 and 122.6% above the Software industry median of 19.63. Synopsys' overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % calculated?
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Synopsys (CHIX:SYPD), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 43.68% 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 €576.63.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:SYPD:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 43.68% (66% below median its 10-year median of 129.99)
GF Value™: €576.63 vs. price of €383.30 (33.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 122.6% above the Software median (#741 of 2800)
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 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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