Synaptics (NASDAQ:SYNA – Get Free Report) and Silvaco Group (NASDAQ:SVCO – Get Free Report) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, institutional ownership, dividends, analyst recommendations, risk and earnings.
Risk & Volatility
Synaptics has a beta of 1.98, indicating that its stock price is 98% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Silvaco Group has a beta of 0.75, indicating that its stock price is 25% less volatile than the S&P 500.
Analyst Recommendations
This is a summary of current ratings and target prices for Synaptics and Silvaco Group, as provided by MarketBeat.com.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Synaptics | 1 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 2.64 |
| Silvaco Group | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2.80 |
Insider & Institutional Ownership
99.4% of Synaptics shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.5% of Synaptics shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 47.9% of Silvaco Group shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.
Profitability
This table compares Synaptics and Silvaco Group’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Synaptics | -4.10% | 4.32% | 2.33% |
| Silvaco Group | -41.65% | -21.93% | -13.83% |
Valuation & Earnings
This table compares Synaptics and Silvaco Group”s top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Synaptics | $1.07 billion | 4.98 | -$47.80 million | ($1.24) | -111.65 |
| Silvaco Group | $63.06 million | 6.31 | -$41.21 million | ($0.93) | -13.09 |
Silvaco Group has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Synaptics. Synaptics is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Silvaco Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Summary
Silvaco Group beats Synaptics on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Synaptics
Synaptics Incorporated develops, markets, and sells semiconductor products worldwide. The company offers AudioSmart for voice and audio processing; ConnectSmart for high-speed video/audio/data connectivity; DisplayLink for transmitting compressed video frames across low bandwidth connections; VideoSmart that enables set-top boxes, over-the-top, streaming devices, soundbars, surveillance cameras, and smart displays; and ImagingSmart solutions. It also provides Natural ID, a fingerprint ID product that is used in notebook personal computers (PCs), PC peripherals, automobiles, and other applications; TouchPad, a touch-sensitive pad that senses the position and movement of one or more fingers on its surface; SecurePad that integrates fingerprint sensor directly into the TouchPad area; ClickPad that offers a clickable mechanical design; and ForcePad. In addition, the company offers ClearPad, which enables users to interact directly with the display on mobile smartphones, tablets, and automobiles; ClearView products that provide advanced image processing and low power technology for displays on smartphones and tablets; and TouchView products, a touch controller and display driver integration product. Further, it provides TouchPad with a pointing stick in a single notebook computer enabling users to select their interface of choice; TouchStyk, a self-contained pointing stick module; ultra-low power edge artificial intelligence platform for battery powered wireless devices; wireless connectivity solutions comprising Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, global positioning system, global navigation satellite system, and ULE; and voice over IP and digital enhanced cordless telecommunications solutions. The company sells its products through direct sales, outside sales representatives, distributors, and resellers to mobile and PC OEMs; IoT OEMs; and automotive and consumer electronics manufacturers. The company was incorporated in 1986 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.
About Silvaco Group
Silvaco Group Inc. is a provider of TCAD, EDA software and SIP solutions which enable semiconductor design and AI through software and innovation. The company’s solutions are used for process and device development across display, power devices, automotive, memory, high performance compute, photonics, internet of things and 5G/6G mobile markets for complex SoC design. Silvaco Group Inc. is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.
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