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Synopsys (SNPS, Application Software) Stock Valuation & Fair Value Trading above its usual valuation

Synopsys (SNPS, Application Software) trades at a blended P/E of 32.7, about 25% above its historical normal valuation, with a forward growth estimate of 24.1% and a PEG of 1.36. Analysts' one-year estimates have been hit 64% of the time. Priced at its historical normal P/E of 26.2 on the same blended earnings, the 2026-10-02 close of $489.90 corresponds to about $393 a share. This is a valuation reference, not a price target.

DATA AS OF 2026-10-05
Blended P/E
32.7
Normal P/E
26.2
PEG
1.36
Fwd growth
24.1%
Div yield
0.0%
RSI (14)
72.1
Overbought
Technical context
  • Price $497.75 at the 2026-10-08 close, 15.6% above the 20-day average ($430.40) and 19.3% above the 50-day ($417.09).
  • RSI (14) at 72.1.
  • 52-week range $367.70 to $534.56: the price is 6.9% below the high and 35.4% above the low.

The Street vs SeerForecast

Wall Street's mean price target for SNPS is $569.78 across 26 analysts, 14.5% above the current price. The average analyst rating is Strong Buy. Our SeerForecast read of the same stock, formed without analyst targets: trading above its usual valuation. When the two disagree, start your digging there.

Valuation flags

Verdict history

tickerseer's rating moved from poor on forward returns (2026-06-03) to trading above its usual valuation (2026-10-05).

Blended P/E and rating by weekBlended P/E moved from 34.4 to 32.7 between 2026-06-03 and 2026-10-02, against a normal P/E of 26.2, with 3 rating changes over 37 recorded weeks.2026-06-03: P/E 34.4, Poor on forward returns, recalculated for the week of 2026-06-032026-06-10: P/E 33.2, Poor on forward returns, recalculated for the week of 2026-06-102026-06-12: P/E 33.2, Poor on forward returns, recalculated for the week of 2026-06-142026-06-16: P/E 33.2, Poor on forward returns, recalculated for the week of 2026-06-162026-06-18: P/E 33.2, Poor on forward returns, recalculated for the week of 2026-06-212026-07-02: P/E 32.1, Poor on forward returns, recalculated for the week of 2026-07-022026-07-06: P/E 30.9, Poor on forward returns, recalculated for the week of 2026-07-062026-07-09: P/E 30.9, Poor on forward returns, recalculated for the week of 2026-07-092026-07-10: P/E 31.4, Poor on forward returns, recalculated for the week of 2026-07-122026-07-13: P/E 31.4, Poor on forward returns, recalculated for the week of 2026-07-132026-07-14: P/E 31.4, Poor on forward returns, recalculated for the week of 2026-07-142026-07-20: P/E 27.0, Weak on forward returns, recalculated for the week of 2026-07-202026-07-22: P/E 27.0, Weak on forward returns, recalculated for the week of 2026-07-222026-07-24: P/E 26.2, Weak on forward returns, recalculated for the week of 2026-07-252026-07-27: P/E 26.2, Weak on forward returns, recalculated for the week of 2026-07-272026-07-31: P/E 26.0, Weak on forward returns, recalculated for the week of 2026-07-312026-07-31: P/E 27.2, Weak on forward returns, recorded live 2026-08-032026-08-07: P/E 28.3, Weak on forward returns, recalculated for the week of 2026-08-072026-08-07: P/E 29.0, Weak on forward returns, recorded live 2026-08-102026-08-14: P/E 28.7, Weak on forward returns, recalculated for the week of 2026-08-142026-08-14: P/E 29.3, Weak on forward returns, recorded live 2026-08-172026-08-21: P/E 27.6, Weak on forward returns, recalculated for the week of 2026-08-212026-08-21: P/E 27.6, Weak on forward returns, recorded live 2026-08-242026-08-27: P/E 27.6, Weak on forward returns, recalculated for the week of 2026-08-272026-08-28: P/E 31.5, Poor on forward returns, recalculated for the week of 2026-08-282026-08-28: P/E 30.0, Poor on forward returns, recalculated for the week of 2026-08-302026-08-28: P/E 30.0, Poor on forward returns, recorded live 2026-08-312026-09-04: P/E 26.6, Weak on forward returns, recalculated for the week of 2026-09-052026-09-04: P/E 26.6, Weak on forward returns, recorded live 2026-09-072026-09-11: P/E 26.8, Weak on forward returns, recalculated for the week of 2026-09-122026-09-11: P/E 26.8, Weak on forward returns, recorded live 2026-09-142026-09-18: P/E 25.9, Weak on forward returns, recalculated for the week of 2026-09-192026-09-18: P/E 25.9, Weak on forward returns, recorded live 2026-09-212026-09-25: P/E 28.5, Weak on forward returns, recalculated for the week of 2026-09-262026-09-25: P/E 28.5, Weak on forward returns, recorded live 2026-09-282026-10-02: P/E 32.7, Trading above its usual valuation, recalculated for the week of 2026-10-032026-10-02: P/E 32.7, Trading above its usual valuation, recorded live 2026-10-0527.530.032.5Jun 3Jul 3Aug 2Sep 2Oct 2Normal P/E 26.2
Weak on forward returnsTrading above its usual valuationPoor on forward returnsLarger dot: a stronger reading

Not every point was recorded live. Points marked recalculated apply today's valuation rules to the metrics tickerseer archived that week.

Selected weeks: the first, the latest, every week the rating moved, and the cheapest and dearest.

WeekBlended P/EPremium to normal P/ERating
2026-06-03P/E 34.4+31%Poor on forward returns (recalculated)
2026-07-20P/E 27.0+3%Weak on forward returns (recalculated)
2026-08-28P/E 31.5+20%Poor on forward returns (recalculated)
2026-09-05P/E 26.6+2%Weak on forward returns (recalculated)
2026-09-19P/E 25.9-1%Weak on forward returns (recalculated)
2026-10-05P/E 32.7+25%Trading above its usual valuation ← now
Show all 37 weeks
WeekBlended P/EPremium to normal P/ERating
2026-06-03P/E 34.4+31%Poor on forward returns (recalculated)
2026-06-10P/E 33.2+27%Poor on forward returns (recalculated)
2026-06-14P/E 33.2+27%Poor on forward returns (recalculated)
2026-06-16P/E 33.2+27%Poor on forward returns (recalculated)
2026-06-21P/E 33.2+27%Poor on forward returns (recalculated)
2026-07-02P/E 32.1+23%Poor on forward returns (recalculated)
2026-07-06P/E 30.9+18%Poor on forward returns (recalculated)
2026-07-09P/E 30.9+18%Poor on forward returns (recalculated)
2026-07-12P/E 31.4+20%Poor on forward returns (recalculated)
2026-07-13P/E 31.4+20%Poor on forward returns (recalculated)
2026-07-14P/E 31.4+20%Poor on forward returns (recalculated)
2026-07-20P/E 27.0+3%Weak on forward returns (recalculated)
2026-07-22P/E 27.0+3%Weak on forward returns (recalculated)
2026-07-25P/E 26.2-0%Weak on forward returns (recalculated)
2026-07-27P/E 26.2-0%Weak on forward returns (recalculated)
2026-07-31P/E 26.0-1%Weak on forward returns (recalculated)
2026-08-03P/E 27.2+4%Weak on forward returns
2026-08-07P/E 28.3+8%Weak on forward returns (recalculated)
2026-08-10P/E 29.0+11%Weak on forward returns
2026-08-14P/E 28.7+9%Weak on forward returns (recalculated)
2026-08-17P/E 29.3+12%Weak on forward returns
2026-08-21P/E 27.6+5%Weak on forward returns (recalculated)
2026-08-24P/E 27.6+5%Weak on forward returns
2026-08-27P/E 27.6+5%Weak on forward returns (recalculated)
2026-08-28P/E 31.5+20%Poor on forward returns (recalculated)
2026-08-30P/E 30.0+14%Poor on forward returns (recalculated)
2026-08-31P/E 30.0+14%Poor on forward returns
2026-09-05P/E 26.6+2%Weak on forward returns (recalculated)
2026-09-07P/E 26.6+2%Weak on forward returns
2026-09-12P/E 26.8+2%Weak on forward returns (recalculated)
2026-09-14P/E 26.8+2%Weak on forward returns
2026-09-19P/E 25.9-1%Weak on forward returns (recalculated)
2026-09-21P/E 25.9-1%Weak on forward returns
2026-09-26P/E 28.5+9%Weak on forward returns (recalculated)
2026-09-28P/E 28.5+9%Weak on forward returns
2026-10-03P/E 32.7+25%Trading above its usual valuation (recalculated)
2026-10-05P/E 32.7+25%Trading above its usual valuation ← now

Frequently asked questions

Is Synopsys stock overvalued?

At a blended P/E of 32.7 versus its historical normal P/E of 26.2, Synopsys trades about 25% above its typical valuation, with a PEG of 1.36 on 24.1% forward growth. tickerseer currently rates it trading above its usual valuation.

What is Synopsys's fair value and PEG?

Synopsys trades at a blended P/E of 32.7 against a historical normal P/E of 26.2, a PEG of 1.36, and a forward growth estimate of 24.1%. Priced at its historical normal P/E of 26.2 on the same blended earnings, the 2026-10-02 close of $489.90 corresponds to about $393 a share. This is a valuation reference, not a price target.

Has tickerseer's rating of Synopsys changed?

tickerseer's rating moved from poor on forward returns (2026-06-03) to trading above its usual valuation (2026-10-05).

What is the analyst price target for Synopsys?

The mean Wall Street price target for Synopsys is $569.78 across 26 analysts, 14.5% above the current price. tickerseer's SeerForecast verdict is formed independently of analyst targets.

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