SNPS (Synopsys) Total Payout Ratio: -2.54 (As of Jul. 20, 2026)

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SNPS Synopsys Inc SNPS
87 GF Score
Price $378.46
GF Value $661.39
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Synopsys Total Payout Ratio?

Synopsys SNPS -1.51% 87 Total Payout Ratio is -2.54 as of Jul. 20, 2026. GuruFocus rates SNPS with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $661.39 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income.

Synopsys's current Total Payout Ratio is -2.54.

Synopsys Total Payout Ratio Related Terms

Synopsys Total Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Synopsys's Total Payout Ratio 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 Total Payout Ratio Chart

Synopsys Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Total Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.72 0.88 0.75 -0.10 -0.17

Synopsys Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
Total Payout Ratio 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 -0.30 -0.08 -0.20 -31.10 9.43

SNPS vs NET, FTNT, CRWV: Total Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Synopsys's Total Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Total Payout Ratio 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 Total Payout Ratio vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Synopsys's Total Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Synopsys's Total Payout Ratio falls into.


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Synopsys Total Payout Ratio Calculation

Total Payout Ratio is a measurement showing the proportion of earnings a company pays shareholders in the form of dividends and net stock repurchases.

Synopsys's Total Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (0 + 228.418 + 0) / 1333.251
=-0.17

Synopsys's Total Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (-262.5 + 103.394 + 0) / 16.868
=9.43

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Total Payout Ratio →
What does a Total Payout Ratio of -2.54 mean?
Synopsys (SNPS) has a Total Payout Ratio of -2.54 as of Jul. 20, 2026. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on Synopsys and its competitors.
Is Synopsys' Total Payout Ratio too high?
Synopsys' current Total Payout Ratio is -2.54. Overall, Synopsys has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Synopsys' Total Payout Ratio compare to NET and FTNT?
Synopsys' Total Payout Ratio of -2.54 can be compared against companies in the Software industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Total Payout Ratio for a Software company?
A good Total Payout Ratio depends on the Software industry context. However, Total Payout Ratio 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 Total Payout Ratio mean?
A high Total Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on Synopsys and its competitors. Synopsys's current Total Payout Ratio is -2.54. 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 (SNPS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $661.39, compared to a current price of $378.46 — trading 42.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Payout Ratio is -2.54. Synopsys' overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Payout Ratio calculated?
Total Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Synopsys (SNPS), the current Total Payout Ratio is -2.54 as of Jul. 20, 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 (SNPS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Synopsys stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $378.46 is trading 42.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $661.39. GuruFocus considers Synopsys to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SNPS:

  • Total Payout Ratio: -2.54
  • GF Value™: $661.39 vs. price of $378.46 (42.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SNPS 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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