DT vs. SNPS: Dynatrace vs. Synopsys Stock Comparison

November 11, 2026

How do Dynatrace (DT) and Synopsys (SNPS) stack up? This page sets them side by side across company profile, performance and risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividends, and valuation, with selected fundamentals also measured against each stock's industry-group peers.

Company Profile

Dynatrace (DT) and Synopsys (SNPS) are both classified in the Application Software sub-industry within the broader Software industry, placing them in the closest GICS peer bucket.

Company profile comparison for Dynatrace (DT) and Synopsys (SNPS)
Profile Item	DT	SNPS
Name	Dynatrace Inc.	Synopsys Inc.
Country/Region	United States	United States
GICS Sector	Information Technology	Information Technology
GICS Industry Group	Software & Services	Software & Services
GICS Industry	Software	Software
GICS Sub-Industry	Application Software	Application Software
Market Capitalization	12.46 billion USD	86.32 billion USD
Currency	USD	USD
Exchange	NYSE	Nasdaq
Listing Date	August 1, 2019	February 26, 1992
Security Type	Common Stock	Common Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

SNPS

GSPC

Dynatrace (DT) vs. Synopsys (SNPS), with S&P 500 (GSPC) for reference: Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Trailing Returns

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Trailing total returns for Dynatrace (DT) and Synopsys (SNPS). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for Dynatrace (DT) and Synopsys (SNPS). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

Price performance metrics for Dynatrace (DT) and Synopsys (SNPS)
Metric	DT	SNPS
Total Return (1Y)	-6.35%	18.77%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)	-3.59%	-2.57%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)	-10.27%	6.06%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

SNPS

GSPC

Dynatrace (DT) vs. Synopsys (SNPS), with S&P 500 (GSPC) for reference: Drawdown from the running peak over the past five years. Each line shows the decline from its prior peak; 0% marks a new high.

Return Distribution

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Distribution of monthly total returns for Dynatrace (DT) and Synopsys (SNPS). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

Risk profile metrics for Dynatrace (DT) and Synopsys (SNPS)
Metric	DT	SNPS
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)	45.85%	45.03%
Beta (5Y)	0.80	1.17
Max Drawdown (5Y)	-60.40%	-43.02%
Avg. Volume (3M)	7.54M	2.11M

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

DT and SNPS are plotted by 1-year volatility (risk) and 1-year return. The dashed Capital Allocation Line runs from the risk-free rate through the shared industry median.

Risk-Adjusted Metrics

Risk-adjusted metrics for Dynatrace (DT) and Synopsys (SNPS)
Metric	DT	SNPS
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)	-0.23	0.32
Sortino Ratio (1Y)	-0.31	0.49

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Both Dynatrace (DT) at 6.41% and Synopsys (SNPS) at 3.66% land near their industries’ usual ROE ranges, so capital efficiency looks broadly in line with peers on both sides.

DT

Software & Services industry group

6.41%

Max: 53.85%
Q3: 17.90%
Median: 6.59%
DT: 6.41%
Q1: -9.59%
Min: -50.52%

SNPS

Software & Services industry group

3.66%

Max: 53.85%
Q3: 17.90%
Median: 6.59%
SNPS: 3.66%
Q1: -9.59%
Min: -50.52%

Dynatrace (DT) vs. Synopsys (SNPS): A comparison of their ROE against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

Net Margin (TTM)

Both Dynatrace (DT) at 7.42% and Synopsys (SNPS) at 11.43% keep about the typical share of revenue as profit for their industries — neither bottom line stands out from peers.

DT

Software & Services industry group

7.42%

Max: 41.17%
Q3: 15.28%
DT: 7.42%
Median: 4.63%
Q1: -5.42%
Min: -33.17%

SNPS

Software & Services industry group

11.43%

Max: 41.17%
Q3: 15.28%
SNPS: 11.43%
Median: 4.63%
Q1: -5.42%
Min: -33.17%

Dynatrace (DT) vs. Synopsys (SNPS): A comparison of their net margin against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

Operating Margin (TTM)

Both Dynatrace (DT) at 16.49% and Synopsys (SNPS) at 14.52% run core operations about as efficiently as their industries’ norm — neither stands out on operating profitability.

DT

Software & Services industry group

16.49%

Max: 46.89%
Q3: 17.64%
DT: 16.49%
Median: 8.73%
Q1: -2.13%
Min: -30.45%

SNPS

Software & Services industry group

14.52%

Max: 46.89%
Q3: 17.64%
SNPS: 14.52%
Median: 8.73%
Q1: -2.13%
Min: -30.45%

Dynatrace (DT) vs. Synopsys (SNPS): A comparison of their operating margin against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

Profitability Metrics

Profitability metrics for Dynatrace (DT) and Synopsys (SNPS)
Metric	DT	SNPS
ROE (TTM)	6.41%	3.66%
ROA (TTM)	3.95%	1.35%
Net Margin (TTM)	7.42%	11.43%
Operating Margin (TTM)	16.49%	14.52%
Gross Margin (TTM)	81.34%	82.92%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Both Dynatrace (DT) at 18.82% and Synopsys (SNPS) at 15.12% land near their industries' usual revenue growth ranges, so top-line momentum looks broadly in line with peers on both sides.

Dynatrace (DT) vs. Synopsys (SNPS): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth

Both Dynatrace (DT) at -66.04% and Synopsys (SNPS) at -44.59% post bottom-quartile EPS growth versus peers, pointing to weaker earnings momentum than typical rivals.

Dynatrace (DT) vs. Synopsys (SNPS): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

Growth Metrics

Growth metrics for Dynatrace (DT) and Synopsys (SNPS)
Metric	DT	SNPS
Revenue Growth (YoY)	18.82%	15.12%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)	20.33%	15.19%
EPS Growth (YoY)	-66.04%	-44.59%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)	13.43%	8.53%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Both Dynatrace (DT) at 2.09 and Synopsys (SNPS) at 1.34 carry current ratio within their industries’ typical mid-ranges, suggesting balanced short-term liquidity relative to peers.

DT

Software & Services industry group

2.09

Max: 5.11
Q3: 2.77
DT: 2.09
Median: 1.67
Q1: 1.01
Min: 0.03

SNPS

Software & Services industry group

1.34

Max: 5.11
Q3: 2.77
Median: 1.67
SNPS: 1.34
Q1: 1.01
Min: 0.03

Dynatrace (DT) vs. Synopsys (SNPS): A comparison of their current ratio against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

Both Dynatrace (DT) at 0.69 and Synopsys (SNPS) at 0.35 fund their balance sheets with roughly industry-typical debt-to-equity mixes.

DT

Software & Services industry group

0.69

Max: 2.52
Q3: 1.13
DT: 0.69
Median: 0.40
Q1: 0.07
Min: 0.00

SNPS

Software & Services industry group

0.35

Max: 2.52
Q3: 1.13
Median: 0.40
SNPS: 0.35
Q1: 0.07
Min: 0.00

Dynatrace (DT) vs. Synopsys (SNPS): A comparison of their debt-to-equity ratio against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength Metrics

Financial strength metrics for Dynatrace (DT) and Synopsys (SNPS)
Metric	DT	SNPS
Current Ratio (MRQ)	2.09	1.34
Debt / Equity (MRQ)	0.69	0.35
Net Debt / EBITDA	-1.80	3.49

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Neither Dynatrace (DT) nor Synopsys (SNPS) pays a dividend this period — they may reinvest, use buybacks, or simply not return cash through dividends.

DT

Software & Services industry group

0.00%

DT: 0.00%
Max: 0.00%
Q3: 0.00%
Median: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

SNPS

Software & Services industry group

0.00%

SNPS: 0.00%
Max: 0.00%
Q3: 0.00%
Median: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

Dynatrace (DT) vs. Synopsys (SNPS): A comparison of their dividend yield against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Neither Dynatrace (DT) nor Synopsys (SNPS) pays a dividend this period — they may reinvest, use buybacks, or simply not return cash through dividends.

DT

Software & Services industry group

0.00%

DT: 0.00%
Max: 0.00%
Q3: 0.00%
Median: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

SNPS

Software & Services industry group

0.00%

SNPS: 0.00%
Max: 0.00%
Q3: 0.00%
Median: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

Dynatrace (DT) vs. Synopsys (SNPS): A comparison of their payout ratio against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

Dividend Metrics

Dividend metrics for Dynatrace (DT) and Synopsys (SNPS)
Metric	DT	SNPS
Dividend Yield (TTM)	0.00%	0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)	0.00%	0.00%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

Both Dynatrace (DT) at 80.44 and Synopsys (SNPS) at 79.59 sit in the richer earnings-multiple quartile for P/E ratio, so investors are paying more for TTM earnings than they pay for typical peers.

DT

Software & Services industry group

80.44

Max: 112.94
DT: 80.44
Q3: 60.32
Median: 32.91
Q1: 18.77
Min: 6.69

SNPS

Software & Services industry group

79.59

Max: 112.94
SNPS: 79.59
Q3: 60.32
Median: 32.91
Q1: 18.77
Min: 6.69

Dynatrace (DT) vs. Synopsys (SNPS): A comparison of their P/E ratio against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

Dynatrace (DT) at 5.71 is priced about in line with its industry on P/S ratio, while Synopsys (SNPS) at 9.17 sits in the pricier quartile — SNPS costs more per dollar of sales.

DT

Software & Services industry group

5.71

Max: 17.91
Q3: 8.78
DT: 5.71
Median: 4.25
Q1: 2.23
Min: 0.02

SNPS

Software & Services industry group

9.17

Max: 17.91
SNPS: 9.17
Q3: 8.78
Median: 4.25
Q1: 2.23
Min: 0.02

Dynatrace (DT) vs. Synopsys (SNPS): A comparison of their P/S ratio against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

On P/B ratio, both Dynatrace (DT) at 5.47 and Synopsys (SNPS) at 2.77 are valued close to their industries’ norm against book — neither stands out from peers.

DT

Software & Services industry group

5.47

Max: 16.63
Q3: 8.50
DT: 5.47
Median: 4.30
Q1: 1.92
Min: -3.90

SNPS

Software & Services industry group

2.77

Max: 16.63
Q3: 8.50
Median: 4.30
SNPS: 2.77
Q1: 1.92
Min: -3.90

Dynatrace (DT) vs. Synopsys (SNPS): A comparison of their P/B ratio against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

Valuation Metrics

Valuation metrics for Dynatrace (DT) and Synopsys (SNPS)
Metric	DT	SNPS
P/E Ratio (TTM)	80.44	79.59
P/S Ratio (TTM)	5.71	9.17
P/B Ratio (MRQ)	5.47	2.77
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)	4.09%	3.97%