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Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ:SNPS) saw significant share price movement during recent months on the NASDAQGS, rising to highs of US$588 and falling to the lows of US$483. Some share price movements can give investors a better opportunity to enter into the stock, and potentially buy at a lower price. A question to answer is whether Synopsys' current trading price of US$527 reflective of the actual value of the large-cap? Or is it currently undervalued, providing us with the opportunity to buy? Let’s take a look at Synopsys’s outlook and value based on the most recent financial data to see if there are any catalysts for a price change.
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What Is Synopsys Worth?
According to our valuation model, Synopsys seems to be fairly priced at around 5.6% below our intrinsic value, which means if you buy Synopsys today, you’d be paying a fair price for it. And if you believe that the stock is really worth $558.22, then there’s not much of an upside to gain from mispricing. Although, there may be an opportunity to buy in the future. This is because Synopsys’s beta (a measure of share price volatility) is high, meaning its price movements will be exaggerated relative to the rest of the market. If the market is bearish, the company’s shares will likely fall by more than the rest of the market, providing a prime buying opportunity.
Can we expect growth from Synopsys?
Investors looking for growth in their portfolio may want to consider the prospects of a company before buying its shares. Buying a great company with a robust outlook at a cheap price is always a good investment, so let’s also take a look at the company's future expectations. Synopsys' earnings over the next few years are expected to increase by 64%, indicating a highly optimistic future ahead. This should lead to more robust cash flows, feeding into a higher share value.
What This Means For You
Are you a shareholder? SNPS’s optimistic future growth appears to have been factored into the current share price, with shares trading around its fair value. However, there are also other important factors which we haven’t considered today, such as the track record of its management team. Have these factors changed since the last time you looked at the stock? Will you have enough confidence to invest in the company should the price drop below its fair value?
Are you a potential investor? If you’ve been keeping an eye on SNPS, now may not be the most optimal time to buy, given it is trading around its fair value. However, the optimistic prospect is encouraging for the company, which means it’s worth further examining other factors such as the strength of its balance sheet, in order to take advantage of the next price drop.