VRSN:NGS-VeriSign Inc.

EQUITY | Online Media | Nasdaq Global Select

Last Closing

USD 205.93

Change

+2.59 (+1.27)%

Market Cap

USD 8.36B

Volume

0.62M

Analyst Target

USD 203.50
Analyst Rating

Verdict

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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 (Online Media) Market Performance vs. Exchange (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 38.87% 76% C+ 85% B
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A F
Total Return 38.87% 76% C+ 85% B
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 41.83% 98% N/A 93% A
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A F
Total Return 41.83% 98% N/A 93% A
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 299.01% 94% A 95% A
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A F
Total Return 299.01% 94% A 95% A
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 30.75% 78% C+ 88% B+
Dividend Return 30.75% 76% C+ 88% B+
Total Return N/A N/A N/A N/A F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 18.38% 87% B+ 67% D+
Risk Adjusted Return 167.35% 100% F 99% N/A
Market Capitalization 8.36B 90% A- 98% N/A

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Online Media) Ratio vs. Market (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 24.10 18% 12%
Price/Book Ratio -17.65 96% 99%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 9.12 16% 9%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 36.58 22% 12%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity -43.13% 22% 22%
Return on Invested Capital 177.01% 96% 99%
Return on Assets 27.04% 96% 98%
Debt to Equity Ratio -145.25% 98% 95%

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Quarterly Financials (USD)

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 risk adjusted returns

This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

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.

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 compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

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 Earnings Growth

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

Low Revenue Growth

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

Negative Book Value

The company has negative book value.