Synaptics Incorporated
Rank #266StartupSYNA · Nasdaq · Technology
Synaptics Incorporated (SYNA) — Rank #266 by gross profitability (GP/assets 0.25) · ROE -52.8% · Piotroski F-Score 6 / 9.
As-of 2026-09-28 · CIK 0000817720 · all metrics point-in-time as of the filing date.
About
Synaptics Incorporated develops, markets, and sells semiconductor products worldwide.
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The company provides edge AI processors, wireless connectivity, touch controllers, biometrics, voice, audio, and multimedia products for physical AI and robotics, edge AI, smart home, industrial and automotive, personal computers, and mobile applications, as well as modular development kits, open software frameworks, and optimized AI/ML toolchains. It also offers Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Bluetooth Low Energy, Zigbee, Thread, Matter, global positioning system, global navigation satellite system, ultra-low energy solutions, human interface products, organic light-emitting diodes, multimedia SoCs, fax/modem/printer processors, video interface ICs, DisplayLink graphics, and display driver ICs (DDIC); Astra, an AI solution; and DisplayLink and DisplayPort to simplify connectivity to external displays. In addition, it provides Natural ID, a fingerprint ID product for notebook, personal computer peripherals, automobiles, and other applications, as well as integrated touch and display, local dimming, and driver sensing technologies. The company sells its products through direct sales, outside sales representatives, distributors, and value-added resellers.
Synaptics Incorporated was incorporated in 1986 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.
- Industry
- Semiconductors
- Sector
- Technology
- State
- DE
- Filer Category
- Large accelerated filer
- Fiscal Year End
- June 26
- Website
- synaptics.com
Company Snapshot
P/S is the primary valuation lens for pre-profit companies.
Market Cap
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P/E (annual)
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P/S (annual)
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P/B
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P/OCF (annual)
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Shareholder Yield
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Employees
1,700
Industry
Semiconductors
Exchange
Nasdaq
Quality Profile
Profitability
1/1 passSafety
1/1 passCash Flow
3/3 passGrowth
2/2 passTerry Smith quality gate
Passes 0/5 Terry Smith thresholds2 of 5 thresholds not computable from filed data.
Burn rate (cash flow) is the primary read at this stage — TAM and product-market fit aren't metrics this dashboard tracks.
Profitability
Gross profitability (GP / assets)
0.25
Primary signal (Novy-Marx).
40th pctl of 21 SIC 3674 peers
Return on equity
-52.8%
Gross margin
44.7%
20th pctl of 21 SIC 3674 peers
Revenue growth (YoY)
11.4%
Gross margin improving
Margin trend vs prior year.
Operating Leverage
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Growth
Revenue CAGR (3Y)
-4.0%
Revenue CAGR (5Y)
-2.2%
Earnings CAGR (3Y)
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FCF CAGR (3Y)
-30.1%
Anti-fragile safety
Balance-sheet safety
Composite anti-fragile check.
Debt / equity
1.26
11th pctl of 20 SIC 3674 peers (best = lowest)
Current ratio
1.12×
0th pctl of 21 SIC 3674 peers
Quick ratio
0.86×
Net cash
-$394.80M
Cash & equivalents minus total debt.
Recession resistance
Revenue through recessions
Worst single-year YoY revenue decline, 18 years of history
Cash-flow health
Free cash flow
$101.40M
Operating cash flow minus capex.
Positive free cash flow
FCF / net income
1.21
Cash-backing of earnings.
FCF/NI divergence
Unfavorable divergence (yellow flag).
Accruals healthy
Cash-backed earnings.
SBC / revenue
12.5%
Stock-based comp intensity.
Piotroski F-Score
F-Score
6 / 9
Fundamental-strength score (0-9).
Lifecycle Phase History
Lynch sell alert: Turnaround stalled
Classified startup for 2 consecutive fiscal years (2025-06-28, 2026-06-27) with no recovery to a healthier phase -- Lynch's turnaround rule: if it hasn't turned around by now, assume it isn't going to.