VRSN:NGS-VeriSign Inc. (USD)

EQUITY | Software - Infrastructure | Nasdaq Global Select

Last Closing

USD 233.88

Change

+2.15 (+0.93)%

Market Cap

USD 8.36B

Volume

0.79M

Analyst Target

USD 240.57
Analyst Rating

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About

VeriSign Inc is a provider of domain name registry services and internet security, enabling internet navigation for many of the world's recognized domain names and providing protection for websites and enterprises around the world.

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ETFs Containing VRSN

CYBP:LSE Rize UCITS ICAV - Rize Cy.. 5.21 % 0.00 %

-1.65 (-1.28%)

USD 0.11B
CYBR:LSE Rize UCITS ICAV - Rize Cy.. 4.76 % 0.00 %

-0.01 (-1.28%)

N/A
CYBR:SW Rize UCITS ICAV - Rize Cy.. 4.73 % 0.00 %

-0.32 (-1.28%)

N/A
SAGP The Advisorsa Inner Circl.. 2.29 % 0.00 %

-0.38 (-1.28%)

USD 0.04B
EMOT First Trust Exchange-Trad.. 2.11 % 0.00 %

-0.29 (-1.28%)

USD 4.38M
USMF WisdomTree U.S. Multifact.. 1.46 % 0.00 %

-0.91 (-1.28%)

N/A
QUS:AU BetaShares S&P 500 Equal .. 0.22 % 0.00 %

-0.35 (-1.28%)

USD 0.77B
LALT Invesco Multi-Strategy Al.. 0.00 % 0.88 %

-0.17 (-1.28%)

USD 6.53M
TPLC Timothy Plan US Large/Mid.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

-0.77 (-1.28%)

USD 0.26B
ZIG The Acquirers Fund ETF 0.00 % 0.00 %

-1.04 (-1.28%)

USD 0.05B
DXZ:CA Dynamic Active U.S. Mid-C.. 0.00 % 0.87 %

-0.22 (-1.28%)

CAD 0.04B
RCRS:XETRA 0.00 % 0.00 %

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VCLO 0.00 % 0.00 %

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RCRS:F 0.00 % 0.00 %

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TPLE Timothy Plan - Timothy Pl.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

-0.46 (-1.28%)

USD 0.07B

Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Software - Infrastructure) Market Performance vs. Exchange (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 13.01% 65% D 81% B-
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 13.01% 65% D 81% B-
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 20.39% 57% F 72% C
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 20.39% 57% F 71% C-
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 13.47% 59% D- 59% D-
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 13.47% 59% D- 52% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain -0.87% 34% F 36% F
Dividend Return -0.87% 34% F 32% F
Total Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 14.54% 99% N/A 84% B
Risk Adjusted Return -6.01% 31% F 30% F
Market Capitalization 8.36B 92% A 96% N/A

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Software - Infrastructure) Ratio vs. Market (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 24.10 56% 38%
Price/Book Ratio N/A N/A N/A
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 24.20 25% 13%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 19.15 39% 20%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity N/A N/A N/A
Return on Invested Capital 387.08% 99% 99%
Return on Assets 41.59% 100% 100%
Debt to Equity Ratio -113.23% 81% 93%

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Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior return on assets

The company management has delivered better return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior capital utilization

The company management has delivered better return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

High Gross Profit to Asset Ratio

This stock is in the top quartile compared to its peers on Gross Profit to Asset Ratio. This is a popular measure among value investors for showing superior returns in the long run.

What to not like:
Poor risk adjusted returns

This company is delivering below median risk adjusted returns in its peers. Even if it is outperforming on returns , the returns are unpredictable. Proceed with caution.

Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Low Revenue Growth

This stock has shown below median revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector