VERISIGN INC (VRSN) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:VRSN • US92343E1029
Current stock price
262.53 USD
-14.42 (-5.21%)
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This VRSN fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. VRSN Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year VRSN was profitable.
- VRSN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- VRSN had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years VRSN had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 62.26%, VRSN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 98.86% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 62.26% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | N/A |
ROA(3y)54.96%
ROA(5y)48.66%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 49.83%, VRSN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 98.86% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of VRSN has declined.
- VRSN has a Operating Margin of 67.67%. This is amongst the best in the industry. VRSN outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
- VRSN's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- VRSN has a better Gross Margin (88.15%) than 98.86% of its industry peers.
- VRSN's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 67.67% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 49.83% | ||
| GM | 88.15% |
OM growth 3Y0.74%
OM growth 5Y0.76%
PM growth 3Y1.76%
PM growth 5Y-5%
GM growth 3Y0.86%
GM growth 5Y0.55%
2. VRSN Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- VRSN does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
- Compared to 1 year ago, VRSN has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, VRSN has less shares outstanding
- VRSN has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of -4.66, we must say that VRSN is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- VRSN's Altman-Z score of -4.66 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. VRSN is outperformed by 85.23% of its industry peers.
- VRSN has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.67. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.67 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of VRSN (1.67) is better than 78.41% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.67 | ||
| Altman-Z | -4.66 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC10.35%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.49 indicates that VRSN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- VRSN has a worse Current ratio (0.49) than 88.64% of its industry peers.
- VRSN has a Quick Ratio of 0.49. This is a bad value and indicates that VRSN is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- VRSN has a worse Quick ratio (0.49) than 88.64% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.49 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.49 |
3. VRSN Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- VRSN shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 10.64%, which is quite good.
- VRSN shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 8.80% yearly.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.37% in the past year.
- VRSN shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.54% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.64%
EPS 3Y12.12%
EPS 5Y8.8%
EPS Q2Q%11.43%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.37%
Revenue growth 3Y5.15%
Revenue growth 5Y5.54%
Sales Q2Q%6.61%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 10.33% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- Based on estimates for the next years, VRSN will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.48% on average per year.
EPS Next Y7.7%
EPS Next 2Y8.59%
EPS Next 3Y10.17%
EPS Next 5Y10.33%
Revenue Next Year4.74%
Revenue Next 2Y5.05%
Revenue Next 3Y5.92%
Revenue Next 5Y6.48%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. VRSN Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 29.01 indicates a quite expensive valuation of VRSN.
- VRSN's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of VRSN to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.47), we can say VRSN is valued inline with the index average.
- VRSN is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.27.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as VRSN.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of VRSN to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.62), we can say VRSN is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.27 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of VRSN is on the same level as its industry peers.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of VRSN is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 22.39 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.71 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- The decent profitability rating of VRSN may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.77
PEG (5Y)3.3
EPS Next 2Y8.59%
EPS Next 3Y10.17%
5. VRSN Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- VRSN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.13%.
- VRSN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.11. VRSN pays more dividend than 80.68% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, VRSN is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.13% |
5.2 History
- VRSN is new to the dividend game and has less than 3 years of track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- 26.07% of the earnings are spent on dividend by VRSN. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP26.07%
EPS Next 2Y8.59%
EPS Next 3Y10.17%
VRSN Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NASDAQ:VRSN (4/24/2026, 2:21:03 PM)
262.53
-14.42 (-5.21%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustryIT Services
Earnings (Last)04-23 2026-04-23/amc
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners90.21%
Inst Owner Change-0.03%
Ins Owners0.53%
Ins Owner Change0.39%
Market Cap23.92B
Revenue(TTM)1.66B
Net Income(TTM)825.50M
Analysts80
Price Target291.49 (11.03%)
Short Float %2.34%
Short Ratio2.17
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.13% |
Yearly Dividend2.3
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP26.07%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date02-19 2026-02-19 (0.81)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-2.71%
Min EPS beat(2)-4.35%
Max EPS beat(2)-1.07%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-2.26%
Min EPS beat(4)-4.35%
Max EPS beat(4)-1.07%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.88%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-0.6%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-0.45%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.59%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.75%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.43%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.81%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.22%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.43%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.74%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.83%
Revenue beat(16)0
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.67%
PT rev (1m)1.78%
PT rev (3m)-6.66%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.36%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.97%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.19%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.63%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.33%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.9%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.11%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.8%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.27 | ||
| P/S | 14.44 | ||
| P/FCF | 22.39 | ||
| P/OCF | 21.92 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.71 |
EPS(TTM)9.05
EY3.45%
EPS(NY)10.39
Fwd EY3.96%
FCF(TTM)11.72
FCFY4.47%
OCF(TTM)11.97
OCFY4.56%
SpS18.18
BVpS-23.64
TBVpS-24.22
PEG (NY)3.77
PEG (5Y)3.3
Graham Number0 (-100%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 62.26% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROCE | -15569.4% | ||
| ROIC | N/A | ||
| ROICexc | N/A | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | 67.67% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 49.83% | ||
| GM | 88.15% | ||
| FCFM | 64.49% |
ROA(3y)54.96%
ROA(5y)48.66%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)-5413.4%
ROCE(5y)-3198.37%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y0.74%
OM growth 5Y0.76%
PM growth 3Y1.76%
PM growth 5Y-5%
GM growth 3Y0.86%
GM growth 5Y0.55%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover1.25
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.67 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.55 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 73.08% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.38% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 94.7% | ||
| Profit Quality | 129.41% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.49 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.49 | ||
| Altman-Z | -4.66 |
F-Score8
WACC10.35%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)84.36%
Cap/Depr(5y)84.43%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.08%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.43%
Profit Quality(3y)113.18%
Profit Quality(5y)110.98%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.64%
EPS 3Y12.12%
EPS 5Y8.8%
EPS Q2Q%11.43%
EPS Next Y7.7%
EPS Next 2Y8.59%
EPS Next 3Y10.17%
EPS Next 5Y10.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.37%
Revenue growth 3Y5.15%
Revenue growth 5Y5.54%
Sales Q2Q%6.61%
Revenue Next Year4.74%
Revenue Next 2Y5.05%
Revenue Next 3Y5.92%
Revenue Next 5Y6.48%
EBIT growth 1Y5.93%
EBIT growth 3Y5.93%
EBIT growth 5Y6.34%
EBIT Next Year10.46%
EBIT Next 3Y8.5%
EBIT Next 5Y8.74%
FCF growth 1Y22.16%
FCF growth 3Y9.95%
FCF growth 5Y9.24%
OCF growth 1Y20.88%
OCF growth 3Y9.5%
OCF growth 5Y8.36%
VERISIGN INC / VRSN Fundamental Analysis FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for VERISIGN INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to VRSN.
What is the valuation status of VERISIGN INC (VRSN) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to VERISIGN INC (VRSN). This can be considered as Overvalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for VERISIGN INC?
VERISIGN INC (VRSN) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of VERISIGN INC (VRSN) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for VERISIGN INC (VRSN) is 29.01 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is -11.1.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for VRSN stock?
The dividend rating of VERISIGN INC (VRSN) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 26.07%.