VRSN:NGS-VeriSign Inc.

EQUITY | Internet Content & Information | Nasdaq Global Select

Last Closing

USD 221.04

Change

+1.39 (+0.63)%

Market Cap

USD 8.36B

Volume

0.64M

Analyst Target

USD 203.50
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 (Internet Content & Information) Market Performance vs. Exchange (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 49.06% 78% C+ 87% B+
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A F
Total Return 49.06% 78% C+ 87% B+
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 49.78% 93% A 94% A
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A F
Total Return 49.78% 93% A 94% A
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 343.23% 97% N/A 96% N/A
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A F
Total Return 343.23% 97% N/A 96% N/A
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 30.85% 78% C+ 84% B
Dividend Return 30.85% 76% C+ 83% B
Total Return N/A N/A N/A N/A F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 18.40% 87% B+ 66% D+
Risk Adjusted Return 167.68% 100% F 99% N/A
Market Capitalization 8.36B 90% A- 97% N/A

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Internet Content & Information) 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% 23%
Price/Book Ratio -11.80 100% 100%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 0.00 92% 87%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 0.00 92% 86%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity N/A N/A N/A
Return on Invested Capital -6,515,469,519.44% 9% 5%
Return on Assets 20.27% 100% 99%
Debt to Equity Ratio -128.84% 100% 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.

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.

What to not like:
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.

Negative cashflow

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

Negative free cash flow

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

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.