VERISIGN INC (VRSN) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:VRSN • US92343E1029
Current stock price
247.48 USD
-3.32 (-1.32%)
At close:
252 USD
+4.52 (+1.83%)
Pre-Market:
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.
- In the past 5 years VRSN has always been profitable.
- In the past 5 years VRSN always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- VRSN's Return On Assets of 62.26% is amongst the best of the industry. VRSN outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
| 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
- With an excellent Profit Margin value of 49.83%, VRSN belongs to the best 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.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 67.67%, VRSN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of VRSN has remained more or less at the same level.
- With an excellent Gross Margin value of 88.15%, VRSN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 98.86% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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.
- VRSN has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- VRSN has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- VRSN has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of -5.10, we must say that VRSN is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of -5.10, VRSN is doing worse than 84.09% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of VRSN is 1.67, which is an excellent value as it means it would take VRSN, only 1.67 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- VRSN's Debt to FCF ratio of 1.67 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. VRSN outperforms 76.14% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.67 | ||
| Altman-Z | -5.1 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC9.25%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.49 indicates that VRSN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Current ratio value of 0.49, VRSN is not doing good in the industry: 88.64% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.49 indicates that VRSN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Quick ratio value of 0.49, VRSN is not doing good in the industry: 88.64% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| 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 10.13%, which is quite good.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 8.80% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- VRSN shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 6.37%.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.54% on average over the past years.
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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 10.33% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- 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 Year4.62%
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.
- 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
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 28.09, which means the current valuation is very expensive for VRSN.
- VRSN's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 24.89, VRSN is valued at the same level.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 26.13, VRSN can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of VRSN is on the same level as its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.19, VRSN is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.09 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.13 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as VRSN.
- VRSN's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 21.24 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.51 |
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)3.74
PEG (5Y)3.19
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 1.22. VRSN pays more dividend than 80.68% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, VRSN is paying slightly less dividend.
| 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
- 26.07% of the earnings are spent on dividend by VRSN. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP26.07%
EPS Next 2Y8.54%
EPS Next 3Y9.83%
VRSN Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
247.48
-3.32 (-1.32%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustryIT Services
Earnings (Last)02-05 2026-02-05/amc
Earnings (Next)04-23 2026-04-23
Inst Owners90.46%
Inst Owner Change2%
Ins Owners0.53%
Ins Owner Change-0.42%
Market Cap22.69B
Revenue(TTM)1.66B
Net Income(TTM)825.50M
Analysts80
Price Target286.39 (15.72%)
Short Float %2.05%
Short Ratio2.18
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)0%
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)-1.82%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.08%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.21%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.74%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.09 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.13 | ||
| P/S | 13.7 | ||
| P/FCF | 21.24 | ||
| P/OCF | 20.8 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.51 |
EPS(TTM)8.81
EY3.56%
EPS(NY)9.47
Fwd EY3.83%
FCF(TTM)11.65
FCFY4.71%
OCF(TTM)11.9
OCFY4.81%
SpS18.07
BVpS-23.49
TBVpS-24.06
PEG (NY)3.74
PEG (5Y)3.19
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 | -5.1 |
F-Score8
WACC9.25%
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 Year4.62%
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
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.
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.