VRSN:NGS-VeriSign Inc. (USD)

EQUITY | Software - Infrastructure | Nasdaq Global Select

Last Closing

USD 184.12

Change

+1.16 (+0.63)%

Market Cap

USD 8.36B

Volume

0.58M

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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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 -10.60% 40% F 38% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -10.60% 40% F 38% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -15.37% 37% F 38% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -15.37% 37% F 38% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -1.36% 48% F 56% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -1.36% 48% F 47% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 2.08% 53% F 52% F
Dividend Return 2.08% 53% F 48% F
Total Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 13.32% 97% N/A 83% B
Risk Adjusted Return 15.59% 59% D- 54% F
Market Capitalization 8.36B 91% 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 63% 39%
Price/Book Ratio N/A N/A N/A
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 22.60 33% 12%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 18.36 26% 14%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity N/A N/A N/A
Return on Invested Capital 387.08% 100% 99%
Return on Assets 35.92% 100% 100%
Debt to Equity Ratio -113.23% 88% 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:
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.

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