PANW vs SNPS
Palo Alto Networks and Synopsys, Inc., both Technology
Palo Alto Networks is the larger company at $235B against $89B. On trailing earnings SNPS is the cheaper of the two at a P/E of 89.2 against 891.3, a gap that is only a bargain if the two are growing at similar rates. Over the past year PANW returned +104% against +6.2% for SNPS. The RyuScore puts SNPS ahead, 47 against 25 out of 100.
| Figure | PANW | SNPS |
|---|---|---|
| Last close | $419 | $510 |
| Market cap | $235B | $89B |
| Trailing P/Elower is cheaper for the same earnings, not automatically better | 891.3 | 89.2 |
| 1-year return | +104% | +6.2% |
| 5-year return | +428% | +54% |
| RyuScoresector-relative, 1–10 | 25/100 | 47/100 |
Figures from SEC filings and end-of-day closes. Highlighting marks the higher or lower number, which is not the same as the better investment, a low P/E can be a warning and a high one can be deserved.
Palo Alto Networks
Revenue of $3.4B in Q4 2026, net income null. Its largest reported line is United States, 62% of the disclosed total.
Synopsys, Inc.
Revenue of $2.5B in Q3 2026, net income $546M. Its largest reported line is Design Automation, 81% of the disclosed total.
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