Synopsys (SNPS) Competitors

ANSYS (NASDAQ:ANSS) and Synopsys (NASDAQ:SNPS) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, media sentiment, earnings, profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and risk.

Does the media prefer ANSS or SNPS?

In the previous week, Synopsys had 26 more articles in the media than ANSYS. MarketBeat recorded 40 mentions for Synopsys and 14 mentions for ANSYS. Synopsys' average media sentiment score of 0.98 beat ANSYS's score of 0.80 indicating that Synopsys is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
ANSYS	6 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	4 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Synopsys	23 Very Positive mention(s)	5 Positive mention(s)	10 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Is ANSS or SNPS more profitable?

Synopsys has a net margin of 34.77% compared to ANSYS's net margin of 22.95%. Synopsys' return on equity of 17.09% beat ANSYS's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
ANSYS	22.95%	12.38%	9.47%
Synopsys	34.77%	17.09%	9.98%

Do institutionals and insiders believe in ANSS or SNPS?

92.4% of ANSYS shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 85.5% of Synopsys shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.6% of ANSYS shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of Synopsys shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Which has better valuation and earnings, ANSS or SNPS?

Synopsys has higher revenue and earnings than ANSYS. Synopsys is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than ANSYS, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
ANSYS	$2.58B	12.74	$575.69M	$6.74	55.53
Synopsys	$6.13B	15.58	$2.26B	$13.85	44.41

Which has more volatility & risk, ANSS or SNPS?

ANSYS has a beta of 1.19, suggesting that its stock price is 19% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Synopsys has a beta of 1.12, suggesting that its stock price is 12% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Do analysts recommend ANSS or SNPS?

ANSYS presently has a consensus target price of $368.00, indicating a potential downside of 1.68%. Synopsys has a consensus target price of $620.67, indicating a potential upside of 0.90%. Given Synopsys' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Synopsys is more favorable than ANSYS.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
ANSYS	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00
Synopsys	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	13 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.93

Summary

Synopsys beats ANSYS on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.