VERISIGN INC (VRSN) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:VRSN • US92343E1029
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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
- VRSN had positive earnings in the past year.
- VRSN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years VRSN has always been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years VRSN had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- With an excellent Return On Assets value of 62.26%, VRSN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% 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
- The Profit Margin of VRSN (49.83%) is better than 97.70% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of VRSN has declined.
- The Operating Margin of VRSN (67.67%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
- VRSN's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 88.15%, VRSN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 98.85% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of VRSN has remained more or less at the same level.
| 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.
- The number of shares outstanding for VRSN has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- VRSN has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, VRSN has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- VRSN has an Altman-Z score of -5.24. This is a bad value and indicates that VRSN is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- The Altman-Z score of VRSN (-5.24) is worse than 82.76% 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.
- VRSN's Debt to FCF ratio of 1.67 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. VRSN outperforms 74.71% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.67 | ||
| Altman-Z | -5.24 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.79%
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 89.66% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.49 indicates that VRSN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- VRSN's Quick ratio of 0.49 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. VRSN is outperformed by 89.66% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.49 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.49 |
3. VRSN Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 10.13% over the past year.
- 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.
- Measured over the past years, VRSN shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.54% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.13%
EPS 3Y12.12%
EPS 5Y8.8%
EPS Q2Q%11.5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.37%
Revenue growth 3Y5.15%
Revenue growth 5Y5.54%
Sales Q2Q%7.56%
3.2 Future
- VRSN is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 10.33% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.48% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y7.5%
EPS Next 2Y8.54%
EPS Next 3Y9.83%
EPS Next 5Y10.33%
Revenue Next Year4.56%
Revenue Next 2Y5.39%
Revenue Next 3Y5.76%
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.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. VRSN Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 27.08, the valuation of VRSN can be described as expensive.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of VRSN is on the same level as its industry peers.
- VRSN is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.70, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.19 indicates a quite expensive valuation of VRSN.
- VRSN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- VRSN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 23.84.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.08 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.19 |
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 | 20.48 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.8 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates VRSN does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- VRSN has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.61
PEG (5Y)3.08
EPS Next 2Y8.54%
EPS Next 3Y9.83%
5. VRSN Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- VRSN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.26%.
- VRSN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.93. VRSN pays more dividend than 80.46% of the companies in the same industry.
- VRSN's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.26% |
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
- VRSN pays out 26.07% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP26.07%
EPS Next 2Y8.54%
EPS Next 3Y9.83%
VRSN Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
238.6
+3.45 (+1.47%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustryIT Services
Earnings (Last)02-05 2026-02-05/amc
Earnings (Next)04-22 2026-04-22
Inst Owners90.46%
Inst Owner Change2%
Ins Owners0.53%
Ins Owner Change-1.24%
Market Cap21.88B
Revenue(TTM)1.66B
Net Income(TTM)825.50M
Analysts80
Price Target286.39 (20.03%)
Short Float %2.17%
Short Ratio2.36
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.26% |
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)-6.26%
PT rev (3m)-5.51%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.32%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.13%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.15%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.08%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.21%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.63%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.06%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.08 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.19 | ||
| P/S | 13.21 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.48 | ||
| P/OCF | 20.05 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.8 |
EPS(TTM)8.81
EY3.69%
EPS(NY)9.47
Fwd EY3.97%
FCF(TTM)11.65
FCFY4.88%
OCF(TTM)11.9
OCFY4.99%
SpS18.07
BVpS-23.49
TBVpS-24.06
PEG (NY)3.61
PEG (5Y)3.08
Graham NumberN/A
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 | -5.24 |
F-Score8
WACC8.79%
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)10.13%
EPS 3Y12.12%
EPS 5Y8.8%
EPS Q2Q%11.5%
EPS Next Y7.5%
EPS Next 2Y8.54%
EPS Next 3Y9.83%
EPS Next 5Y10.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.37%
Revenue growth 3Y5.15%
Revenue growth 5Y5.54%
Sales Q2Q%7.56%
Revenue Next Year4.56%
Revenue Next 2Y5.39%
Revenue Next 3Y5.76%
Revenue Next 5Y6.48%
EBIT growth 1Y5.93%
EBIT growth 3Y5.93%
EBIT growth 5Y6.34%
EBIT Next Year10.29%
EBIT Next 3Y8.3%
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
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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.
How profitable is VERISIGN INC (VRSN) stock?
VERISIGN INC (VRSN) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for VRSN stock?
The financial health rating of VERISIGN INC (VRSN) is 3 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for VRSN stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of VERISIGN INC (VRSN) is expected to grow by 7.5% in the next year.