Synopsys (FRA:SYP) ROCE %: 1.42% (As of Apr. 2026)

What is Synopsys ROCE %?

Synopsys FRA:SYP -2.42% 95 ROCE % is 1.42% as of Apr. 2026. 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.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. Synopsys's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 1.42%.

Synopsys (FRA:SYP) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

Synopsys ROCE % Related Terms

Synopsys ROCE % Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for Synopsys's ROCE % 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 ROCE % Chart

Synopsys Annual Data

Trend

Oct16

Oct17

Oct18

Oct19

Oct20

Oct21

Oct22

Oct23

Oct24

Oct25

ROCE %

Get a 7-Day Free Trial

13.32

18.38

18.08

17.23

6.61

Synopsys Quarterly Data
	Jul21	Oct21	Jan22	Apr22	Jul22	Oct22	Jan23	Apr23	Jul23	Oct23	Jan24	Apr24	Jul24	Oct24	Jan25	Apr25	Jul25	Oct25	Jan26	Apr26
ROCE %	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															11.91	4.01	6.38	2.19	1.42

95GF Score

Synopsys Inc FRA:SYP

ROCE % is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.

View Full Analysis

Synopsys ROCE % Calculation

Synopsys's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %	=	EBIT	/	( (Capital Employed	+	Capital Employed)	/ count )
		(A: Oct. 2025 )		(A: Oct. 2024 )		(A: Oct. 2025 )
	=	EBIT	/	( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)	+	(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )	/ count )
		(A: Oct. 2025 )		(A: Oct. 2024 )		(A: Oct. 2025 )
	=	1580.449	/	( ( (12001.529 - 2432.81)	+	(41424.812 - 3197.622) )	/ 2 )
	=	1580.449	/	( (9568.719	+	38227.19)	/ 2 )
	=	1580.449	/	23897.9545
	=	6.61 %

Synopsys's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %	=	EBIT ⁽¹⁾	/	( (Capital Employed	+	Capital Employed)	/ count )
		(Q: Apr. 2026 )		(Q: Jan. 2026 )		(Q: Apr. 2026 )
	=	EBIT	/	( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)	+	(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )	/ count )
		(Q: Apr. 2026 )		(Q: Jan. 2026 )		(Q: Apr. 2026 )
	=	522.028	/	( ( (40199.477 - 3355.195)	+	(40090.118 - 3240.99) )	/ 2 )
	=	522.028	/	( ( 36844.282	+	36849.128 )	/ 2 )
	=	522.028	/	36846.705
	=	1.42 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 2026) EBIT data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROCE % →

What does a ROCE % of 1.42% mean?

Synopsys (FRA:SYP) has a ROCE % of 1.42% as of Apr. 2026.

Is Synopsys' ROCE % too high?

Synopsys' current ROCE % is 1.42%. The Software industry median ROCE % is 5.27. Synopsys' value of 1.42% is 73.1% below this industry median. 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' ROCE % compare to NET and FTNT?

Synopsys' ROCE % of 1.42% can be compared against companies in the Software industry. The industry median ROCE % is 5.27. Synopsys' value of 1.42% is 73.1% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.

What is a good ROCE % for a Software company?

The median ROCE % among Software companies is 5.27, based on 2,713 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Synopsys's current ROCE % of 1.42% is 73.1% below 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 ROCE % mean?

A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Software industry, the median ROCE % is 5.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Synopsys's current ROCE % is 1.42%. 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 ROCE % is 1.42% and 73.1% below the Software industry median of 5.27. 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 ROCE % calculated?

ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Synopsys (FRA:SYP), the current ROCE % is 1.42% 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:

ROCE %: 1.42%
GF Value™: €580.81 vs. price of €403.00 (30.6% below fair value)
GF Score™: 95/100 with 7 warning signs
Industry Position: 73.1% below the Software median

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 Business Description

Industry Technology Software

Comparable Companies NET FTNT CRWV XYZ NTAP TWLO MDB VRSN CPAY ZS MSFT ORCL PLTR PANW CRWD HKSE:02513 XAMS:ADYEN AKAM FFIV OKTA

Other Exchanges SNPS:USA SNPS:Mexico 1SNPS:Italy 0LBP:UK SYP:Germany S1NP34:Brazil

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

Website https://www.synopsys.com

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.

95GF Score

Get the complete analysis for FRA:SYP

ROCE % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

€403.00

Price

€580.81

GF Value

View FRA:SYP Analysis

See ROCE % data for all stocks →