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.

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1. VRSN Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year VRSN was profitable.
  • In the past year VRSN had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • VRSN had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • VRSN had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
VRSN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFVRSN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 64.81%, VRSN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 98.88% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 64.81%
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
VRSN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICVRSN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 -2K -4K -6K -8K -10K

1.3 Margins

  • VRSN has a better Profit Margin (49.95%) than 98.88% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of VRSN has declined.
  • The Operating Margin of VRSN (67.93%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
  • VRSN's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • VRSN's Gross Margin of 88.35% is amongst the best of the industry. VRSN outperforms 98.88% of its industry peers.
  • VRSN's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 67.93%
PM (TTM) 49.95%
GM 88.35%
OM growth 3Y0.74%
OM growth 5Y0.76%
PM growth 3Y1.76%
PM growth 5Y-5%
GM growth 3Y0.86%
GM growth 5Y0.55%
VRSN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsVRSN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60 80

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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
  • The number of shares outstanding for VRSN has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • VRSN has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
VRSN Yearly Shares OutstandingVRSN Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
VRSN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsVRSN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.2 Solvency

  • VRSN has an Altman-Z score of -4.73. This is a bad value and indicates that VRSN is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • With a Altman-Z score value of -4.73, VRSN is not doing good in the industry: 85.39% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • VRSN has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.71. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.71 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of VRSN (1.71) is better than 77.53% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 1.71
Altman-Z -4.73
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC10.43%
VRSN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFVRSN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 1B -1B -2B

2.3 Liquidity

  • VRSN has a Current Ratio of 0.46. 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's Current ratio of 0.46 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. VRSN is outperformed by 89.89% of its industry peers.
  • VRSN has a Quick Ratio of 0.46. 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's Quick ratio of 0.46 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. VRSN is outperformed by 89.89% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.46
Quick Ratio 0.46
VRSN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesVRSN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

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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.
  • Measured over the past years, VRSN shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 8.80% on average per year.
  • Looking at the last year, VRSN shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 6.84% in the last 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)10.64%
EPS 3Y12.12%
EPS 5Y8.8%
EPS Q2Q%11.43%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.84%
Revenue growth 3Y5.15%
Revenue growth 5Y5.54%
Sales Q2Q%6.61%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, VRSN will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 10.33% on average per year.
  • 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

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
  • 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.
VRSN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesVRSN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B
VRSN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesVRSN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 5 10 15 20

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4. VRSN Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 29.88, which means the current valuation is very expensive for VRSN.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as VRSN.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.91. VRSN is around the same levels.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 26.03 indicates a quite expensive valuation of VRSN.
  • VRSN's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • VRSN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 21.99.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 29.88
Fwd PE 26.03
VRSN Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsVRSN Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

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.
  • VRSN's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 23.51
EV/EBITDA 22
VRSN Per share dataVRSN EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 -10 -20

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)3.88
PEG (5Y)3.4
EPS Next 2Y8.59%
EPS Next 3Y10.17%

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5. VRSN Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • VRSN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.17%.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.21, VRSN pays a better dividend. On top of this VRSN pays more dividend than 80.90% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, VRSN is paying slightly less dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.17%

5.2 History

  • VRSN does not have a reliable dividend history as it only pays dividend since a couple or years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
VRSN Yearly Dividends per shareVRSN Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

  • 34.42% of the earnings are spent on dividend by VRSN. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP34.42%
EPS Next 2Y8.59%
EPS Next 3Y10.17%
VRSN Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendVRSN Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
VRSN Dividend Payout.VRSN Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.VRSN Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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VRSN Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

VERISIGN INC

NASDAQ:VRSN (4/28/2026, 8:04:55 PM)

After market: 270.4 0 (0%)

270.4

+2.5 (+0.93%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustryIT Services
Industry Strength63.35
Industry Growth79.5
Earnings (Last)04-23
Earnings (Next)07-22
Inst Owners90.21%
Inst Owner Change-0.04%
Ins Owners0.53%
Ins Owner Change1.27%
Market Cap24.64B
Revenue(TTM)1.68B
Net Income(TTM)840.70M
Analysts80
Price Target316.99 (17.23%)
Short Float %2.11%
Short Ratio2.03
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.17%
Yearly Dividend2.3
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP34.42%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date02-19
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-1.13%
Min EPS beat(2)-4.35%
Max EPS beat(2)2.1%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-1.17%
Min EPS beat(4)-4.35%
Max EPS beat(4)2.1%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.77%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-0.38%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)-0.11%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.51%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.75%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.27%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.67%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.22%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.27%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.73%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.77%
Revenue beat(16)0
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.7%
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)-1.95%
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 RankSector Rank
PE 29.88
Fwd PE 26.03
P/S 14.64
P/FCF 23.51
P/OCF 22.98
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 22
EPS(TTM)9.05
EY3.35%
EPS(NY)10.39
Fwd EY3.84%
FCF(TTM)11.5
FCFY4.25%
OCF(TTM)11.77
OCFY4.35%
SpS18.47
BVpS-24.29
TBVpS-24.87
PEG (NY)3.88
PEG (5Y)3.4
Graham Number0 (-100%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 64.81%
ROE N/A
ROCE -1974.78%
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM 67.93%
PM (TTM) 49.95%
GM 88.35%
FCFM 62.26%
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-Score7
Asset Turnover1.3
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 1.71
Debt/EBITDA 1.53
Cap/Depr 84.32%
Cap/Sales 1.44%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 91.48%
Profit Quality 124.66%
Current Ratio 0.46
Quick Ratio 0.46
Altman-Z -4.73
F-Score7
WACC10.43%
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)6.84%
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 1Y6.81%
EBIT growth 3Y5.93%
EBIT growth 5Y6.34%
EBIT Next Year10.46%
EBIT Next 3Y8.5%
EBIT Next 5Y8.74%
FCF growth 1Y29.67%
FCF growth 3Y9.95%
FCF growth 5Y9.24%
OCF growth 1Y25.83%
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.


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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to VERISIGN INC (VRSN). This can be considered as Overvalued.


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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 29.88 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is -11.13.


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 34.42%.