PANW vs SNPS
Palo Alto Networks and Synopsys, Inc., both Technology
Palo Alto Networks is the larger company at $235B against $87B. On trailing earnings SNPS is the cheaper of the two at a P/E of 90.4 against 292.5, a gap that is only a bargain if the two are growing at similar rates. Over the past year PANW returned +106% against -37% for SNPS. Ryufin's sector-relative Smart Score puts PANW ahead, 7/10 against 6/10.
| Figure | PANW | SNPS |
|---|---|---|
| Last close | $357 | $396 |
| Market cap | $235B | $87B |
| Trailing P/Elower is cheaper for the same earnings, not automatically better | 292.5 | 90.4 |
| 1-year return | +106% | -37% |
| 5-year return | +437% | +37% |
| Ryufin Smart Scoresector-relative, 1–10 | 7/10 | 6/10 |
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 $3.0B in Q3 2026, net income null. Its largest reported line is US, 62% of the disclosed total.
Synopsys, Inc.
Revenue of $2.5B in Q3 2026, net income $546M. Its largest reported line is Design Automation, 80% of the disclosed total.
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