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ORCL vs. SNPS: Oracle vs. Synopsys Stock Comparison

How do Oracle (ORCL) 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

Oracle (ORCL) and Synopsys (SNPS) both belong to the Software industry, though ORCL is classified under Systems Software while SNPS falls under Application Software.

Company profile comparison for Oracle (ORCL) and Synopsys (SNPS)
Profile ItemORCLSNPS
NameOracle CorporationSynopsys, Inc.
Country/RegionUnited StatesUnited States
GICS SectorInformation TechnologyInformation Technology
GICS Industry GroupSoftware & ServicesSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftwareSoftware
GICS Sub-IndustrySystems SoftwareApplication Software
Market Capitalization427.84 billion USD87.00 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNYSENasdaq
Listing DateMarch 12, 1986February 26, 1992
Security TypeCommon StockCommon Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

ORCL
SNPS
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Oracle (ORCL) vs. Synopsys (SNPS): 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 Oracle (ORCL) and Synopsys (SNPS). Returns over one year are annualized.

Performance Metrics

Price performance metrics for Oracle (ORCL) and Synopsys (SNPS)
MetricORCLSNPS
Total Return (1Y)-29.51%-8.34%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

ORCL
SNPS
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Oracle (ORCL) vs. Synopsys (SNPS): Drawdown from the running peak over the past five years. Each line shows the decline from its prior peak; 0% marks a new high.

Risk Metrics

Risk profile metrics for Oracle (ORCL) and Synopsys (SNPS)
MetricORCLSNPS
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)64.94%56.75%
Beta (5Y)1.761.22
Avg. Volume (3M)27.22M1.89M

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

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ORCL 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.

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Oracle (ORCL) at 53.38% sits in the top ROE quartile, while Synopsys (SNPS) at 3.82% is closer to the peer norm — stronger capital efficiency for ORCL.

ORCL

Software & Services industry group

53.38%

ORCL
53.38%
Max
53.38%
Q3
16.53%
Median
5.38%
Q1
-13.43%
Min
-55.27%

SNPS

Software & Services industry group

3.82%

Max
53.38%
Q3
16.53%
Median
5.38%
SNPS
3.82%
Q1
-13.43%
Min
-55.27%
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Oracle (ORCL) vs. Synopsys (SNPS): A comparison of their ROE against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

Net Margin (TTM)

Oracle (ORCL) at 25.37% retains a top-quartile share of revenue as profit, ahead of Synopsys (SNPS) at 8.91%, which keeps about the industry-typical share.

ORCL

Software & Services industry group

25.37%

Max
44.20%
ORCL
25.37%
Q3
14.93%
Median
3.32%
Q1
-5.99%
Min
-34.99%

SNPS

Software & Services industry group

8.91%

Max
44.20%
Q3
14.93%
SNPS
8.91%
Median
3.32%
Q1
-5.99%
Min
-34.99%
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Oracle (ORCL) vs. Synopsys (SNPS): A comparison of their net margin against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

Operating Margin (TTM)

Oracle (ORCL) at 36.20% operates in the top operating margin quartile, ahead of Synopsys (SNPS) at 10.38%, which runs around its industry’s norm.

ORCL

Software & Services industry group

36.20%

Max
60.45%
ORCL
36.20%
Q3
16.49%
Median
4.46%
Q1
-12.92%
Min
-53.94%

SNPS

Software & Services industry group

10.38%

Max
60.45%
Q3
16.49%
SNPS
10.38%
Median
4.46%
Q1
-12.92%
Min
-53.94%
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Oracle (ORCL) vs. Synopsys (SNPS): A comparison of their operating margin against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

Profitability Metrics

Profitability metrics for Oracle (ORCL) and Synopsys (SNPS)
MetricORCLSNPS
ROE (TTM)53.38%3.82%
ROA (TTM)6.51%1.49%
Net Margin (TTM)25.37%8.91%
Operating Margin (TTM)36.20%10.38%
Gross Margin (TTM)65.82%82.60%

Growth

Revenue Growth

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

Revenue Growth Metrics

Revenue growth metrics for Oracle (ORCL) and Synopsys (SNPS)
MetricORCLSNPS
Revenue Growth (YoY)17.35%15.12%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)10.48%15.19%

EPS Growth

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

EPS Growth Metrics

EPS growth metrics for Oracle (ORCL) and Synopsys (SNPS)
MetricORCLSNPS
EPS Growth (YoY)34.33%-44.59%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)23.84%8.53%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Both Oracle (ORCL) at 1.12 and Synopsys (SNPS) at 1.43 carry current ratio within their industries’ typical mid-ranges, suggesting balanced short-term liquidity relative to peers.

ORCL

Software & Services industry group

1.12

Max
5.55
Q3
2.88
Median
1.72
ORCL
1.12
Q1
1.07
Min
0.03

SNPS

Software & Services industry group

1.43

Max
5.55
Q3
2.88
Median
1.72
SNPS
1.43
Q1
1.07
Min
0.03
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Oracle (ORCL) vs. Synopsys (SNPS): A comparison of their current ratio against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

Synopsys (SNPS) at 0.36 is near its industry mid-range for debt-to-equity ratio, while Oracle (ORCL) at 3.89 sits above its benchmark range, pointing to a heavier debt load relative to equity.

ORCL

Software & Services industry group

3.89

ORCL
3.89
Max
2.31
Q3
1.06
Median
0.32
Q1
0.06
Min
0.00

SNPS

Software & Services industry group

0.36

Max
2.31
Q3
1.06
SNPS
0.36
Median
0.32
Q1
0.06
Min
0.00
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Oracle (ORCL) 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 Oracle (ORCL) and Synopsys (SNPS)
MetricORCLSNPS
Current Ratio (MRQ)1.121.43
Debt / Equity (MRQ)3.890.36
Net Debt / EBITDA4.444.93

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Synopsys (SNPS) pays no dividend (yield 0.00%) — it may be reinvesting, using buybacks, or simply not returning cash through dividends. Meanwhile Oracle (ORCL) reports a yield of 1.31%, ranking against industry peers normally.

ORCL

Software & Services industry group

1.31%

ORCL
1.31%
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%
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Oracle (ORCL) vs. Synopsys (SNPS): A comparison of their dividend yield against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Synopsys (SNPS) pays no dividend (payout 0.00%) — it may be reinvesting, using buybacks, or simply not returning cash through dividends. Meanwhile Oracle (ORCL) reports a payout of 34.31%, ranking against industry peers normally.

ORCL

Software & Services industry group

34.31%

ORCL
34.31%
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%
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Oracle (ORCL) vs. Synopsys (SNPS): A comparison of their payout ratio against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

Dividend Metrics

Dividend metrics for Oracle (ORCL) and Synopsys (SNPS)
MetricORCLSNPS
Dividend Yield (TTM)1.31%0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)34.31%0.00%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

Oracle (ORCL) at 25.43 is near its industry’s usual P/E ratio, while Synopsys (SNPS) at 104.21 sits in the richer quartile — SNPS needs stronger growth or earnings quality to justify the premium.

ORCL

Software & Services industry group

25.43

Max
114.57
Q3
59.78
Median
29.42
ORCL
25.43
Q1
16.20
Min
0.40

SNPS

Software & Services industry group

104.21

Max
114.57
SNPS
104.21
Q3
59.78
Median
29.42
Q1
16.20
Min
0.40
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Oracle (ORCL) vs. Synopsys (SNPS): A comparison of their P/E ratio against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

Oracle (ORCL) at 6.35 is priced about in line with its industry on P/S ratio, while Synopsys (SNPS) at 10.02 sits in the pricier quartile — SNPS costs more per dollar of sales.

ORCL

Software & Services industry group

6.35

Max
17.86
Q3
8.79
ORCL
6.35
Median
4.10
Q1
2.13
Min
0.03

SNPS

Software & Services industry group

10.02

Max
17.86
SNPS
10.02
Q3
8.79
Median
4.10
Q1
2.13
Min
0.03
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Oracle (ORCL) vs. Synopsys (SNPS): A comparison of their P/S ratio against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

Synopsys (SNPS) at 2.85 is valued about in line with its industry on P/B ratio, while Oracle (ORCL) at 12.73 carries an above-peer premium to book — ORCL is pricier on assets.

ORCL

Software & Services industry group

12.73

Max
17.72
ORCL
12.73
Q3
8.62
Median
3.82
Q1
1.97
Min
-7.65

SNPS

Software & Services industry group

2.85

Max
17.72
Q3
8.62
Median
3.82
SNPS
2.85
Q1
1.97
Min
-7.65
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Oracle (ORCL) vs. Synopsys (SNPS): A comparison of their P/B ratio against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

Valuation Metrics

Valuation metrics for Oracle (ORCL) and Synopsys (SNPS)
MetricORCLSNPS
P/E Ratio (TTM)25.43104.21
P/S Ratio (TTM)6.3510.02
P/B Ratio (MRQ)12.732.85
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)-5.74%4.07%