VERISIGN INC (VRS.DE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

FRA:VRS • US92343E1029

Current stock price

218.5 EUR
+10.8 (+5.2%)
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This VRS.DE fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. VRS.DE Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year VRS was profitable.
  • VRS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • In the past 5 years VRS has always been profitable.
  • In the past 5 years VRS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
VRS.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFVRS.DE 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 62.26%, VRS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 62.26%
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
VRS.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICVRS.DE 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

  • With an excellent Profit Margin value of 49.83%, VRS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 98.59% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of VRS has declined.
  • VRS's Operating Margin of 67.67% is amongst the best of the industry. VRS outperforms 98.59% of its industry peers.
  • VRS's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • With an excellent Gross Margin value of 88.15%, VRS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.28% of the companies in the same industry.
  • VRS's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 67.67%
PM (TTM) 49.83%
GM 88.15%
OM growth 3Y0.74%
OM growth 5Y0.76%
PM growth 3Y1.76%
PM growth 5Y-5%
GM growth 3Y0.86%
GM growth 5Y0.55%
VRS.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsVRS.DE 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. VRS.DE Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • VRS does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
  • The number of shares outstanding for VRS has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • VRS has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • VRS has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
VRS.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingVRS.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
VRS.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsVRS.DE 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

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of -5.02, we must say that VRS is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • VRS has a worse Altman-Z score (-5.02) than 85.92% of its industry peers.
  • VRS has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.67. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.67 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • VRS's Debt to FCF ratio of 1.67 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. VRS outperforms 71.83% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 1.67
Altman-Z -5.02
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC9.44%
VRS.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFVRS.DE 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

  • A Current Ratio of 0.49 indicates that VRS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With a Current ratio value of 0.49, VRS is not doing good in the industry: 87.32% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • VRS has a Quick Ratio of 0.49. This is a bad value and indicates that VRS is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • With a Quick ratio value of 0.49, VRS is not doing good in the industry: 87.32% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.49
Quick Ratio 0.49
VRS.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesVRS.DE 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. VRS.DE Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • VRS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 10.13%, which is quite good.
  • VRS shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 8.80% yearly.
  • VRS shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 6.37%.
  • Measured over the past years, VRS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.54% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.13%
EPS 3Y12.12%
EPS 5Y8.8%
EPS Q2Q%11.5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.37%
Revenue growth 3Y5.15%
Revenue growth 5Y5.54%
Sales Q2Q%7.56%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 10.33% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, VRS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.48% on average per year.
EPS Next Y7.5%
EPS Next 2Y8.54%
EPS Next 3Y9.83%
EPS Next 5Y10.33%
Revenue Next Year4.62%
Revenue Next 2Y5.39%
Revenue Next 3Y5.76%
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.
VRS.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesVRS.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
VRS.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesVRS.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 5 10

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4. VRS.DE Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 28.64, the valuation of VRS can be described as expensive.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of VRS is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • VRS's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 24.88.
  • VRS is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 26.62.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, VRS is valued a bit more expensive than 63.38% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of VRS to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.19), we can say VRS is valued inline with the index average.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 28.64
Fwd PE 26.62
VRS.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsVRS.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, VRS is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 74.65% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of VRS indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: VRS is more expensive than 66.20% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 21.64
EV/EBITDA 20.88
VRS.DE Per share dataVRS.DE 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 VRS does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
  • The decent profitability rating of VRS may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.82
PEG (5Y)3.26
EPS Next 2Y8.54%
EPS Next 3Y9.83%

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5. VRS.DE Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • VRS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.26%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.78, VRS has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
  • VRS's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.90.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.26%

5.2 History

Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
VRS.DE Yearly Dividends per shareVRS.DE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2025 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8

5.3 Sustainability

  • VRS pays out 26.07% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP26.07%
EPS Next 2Y8.54%
EPS Next 3Y9.83%
VRS.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendVRS.DE 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
VRS.DE Dividend Payout.VRS.DE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.VRS.DE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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VRS.DE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

VERISIGN INC

FRA:VRS (3/26/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

218.5

+10.8 (+5.2%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustryIT Services
Earnings (Last)02-05
Earnings (Next)04-22
Inst Owners90.46%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.53%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap20.04B
Revenue(TTM)1.66B
Net Income(TTM)825.50M
Analysts80
Price Target254.26 (16.37%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.26%
Yearly Dividend1.99
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP26.07%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-2.71%
Min EPS beat(2)-4.35%
Max EPS beat(2)-1.07%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-2.26%
Min EPS beat(4)-4.35%
Max EPS beat(4)-1.07%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.88%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-0.6%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-0.45%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.59%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.75%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.43%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.81%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.22%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.43%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.74%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.83%
Revenue beat(16)0
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.67%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-2.77%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.32%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.13%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.15%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.08%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.21%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 28.64
Fwd PE 26.62
P/S 13.96
P/FCF 21.64
P/OCF 21.19
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 20.88
EPS(TTM)7.63
EY3.49%
EPS(NY)8.21
Fwd EY3.76%
FCF(TTM)10.1
FCFY4.62%
OCF(TTM)10.31
OCFY4.72%
SpS15.66
BVpS-20.36
TBVpS-20.85
PEG (NY)3.82
PEG (5Y)3.26
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 62.26%
ROE N/A
ROCE -15569.4%
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM 67.67%
PM (TTM) 49.83%
GM 88.15%
FCFM 64.49%
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-Score8
Asset Turnover1.25
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 1.67
Debt/EBITDA 1.55
Cap/Depr 73.08%
Cap/Sales 1.38%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 94.7%
Profit Quality 129.41%
Current Ratio 0.49
Quick Ratio 0.49
Altman-Z -5.02
F-Score8
WACC9.44%
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)10.13%
EPS 3Y12.12%
EPS 5Y8.8%
EPS Q2Q%11.5%
EPS Next Y7.5%
EPS Next 2Y8.54%
EPS Next 3Y9.83%
EPS Next 5Y10.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.37%
Revenue growth 3Y5.15%
Revenue growth 5Y5.54%
Sales Q2Q%7.56%
Revenue Next Year4.62%
Revenue Next 2Y5.39%
Revenue Next 3Y5.76%
Revenue Next 5Y6.48%
EBIT growth 1Y5.93%
EBIT growth 3Y5.93%
EBIT growth 5Y6.34%
EBIT Next Year10.29%
EBIT Next 3Y8.3%
EBIT Next 5Y11.3%
FCF growth 1Y22.16%
FCF growth 3Y9.95%
FCF growth 5Y9.24%
OCF growth 1Y20.88%
OCF growth 3Y9.5%
OCF growth 5Y8.36%

VERISIGN INC / VRS.DE Fundamental Analysis FAQ

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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to VRS.DE.


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VERISIGN INC (VRS.DE) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


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The financial health rating of VERISIGN INC (VRS.DE) is 3 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for VERISIGN INC (VRS.DE) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of VERISIGN INC (VRS.DE) is expected to grow by 7.5% in the next year.