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VeriSign Inc (VRSN) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

VeriSign Inc stock (VRSN) is currently trading at $251.70. VeriSign Inc PE ratio is 27.40. VeriSign Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 13.49. Analyst consensus price target for VRSN is $276.75. WallStSmart rates VRSN as Underperform.

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VRSN

VeriSign Inc

NASDAQTECHNOLOGY
$251.70
$10.56 (4.38%)
52W$208.09
$307.61
Target$276.75+10.0%

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VRSN Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors

Benjamin Graham Formula · VeriSign Inc (VRSN)

Margin of Safety
+4.6%
Fair Value
VRSN Fair Value
$225.98
Graham Formula
Current Price
$251.70
$25.72 below fair value
Undervalued
Fair: $225.98
Overvalued
Price $251.70
Graham IV $225.98
Analyst $276.75

VRSN is trading near its Graham intrinsic value of $225.98, suggesting the stock is reasonably priced at current levels.

Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

WallStSmart

Smart Analysis

VeriSign Inc (VRSN) · 9 metrics scored

Smart Score

53
out of 100
Grade: C-
Buy
Investment Rating

Category Performance

WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.

Investment Thesis

Strong fundamentals in market cap, operating margin, profit margin. Concerns around price/sales and price/book. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.

VeriSign Inc (VRSN) Key Strengths (4)

Avg Score: 9.8/10
Operating MarginProfitability
67.00%10/10

Keeps $67 of every $100 in revenue after operating costs

Profit MarginProfitability
49.80%10/10

Keeps $50 of every $100 in revenue as net profit

Institutional Own.Quality
90.46%10/10

90.46% of shares held by major funds and institutions

Market CapQuality
$22.35B9/10

Large-cap company with substantial market presence

Supporting Valuation Data

VRSN Target Price
$276.75
17% Upside

VeriSign Inc (VRSN) Areas to Watch (5)

Avg Score: 3.6/10
Price/SalesValuation
13.492/10

Very expensive at 13.5x annual revenue

Price/BookValuation
10.822/10

Very expensive at 10.8x book value

PEG RatioValuation
2.594/10

Paying a premium for growth, expensive relative to earnings expansion

Revenue GrowthGrowth
7.60%4/10

Modest revenue growth at 7.60%

EPS GrowthGrowth
11.80%6/10

Solid earnings growth at 11.80%

Supporting Valuation Data

P/E Ratio
27.4
Expensive
Forward P/E
25.64
Premium
Trailing P/E
27.4
Expensive
Price/Sales (TTM)
13.49
Premium
EV/Revenue
14.06
Premium

VeriSign Inc (VRSN) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 53/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C- grade. Out of 9 metrics analyzed, 4 register as strengths (avg 9.8/10) while 5 fall into concern territory (avg 3.6/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on Operating Margin, Profit Margin, Institutional Own.. Profitability is solid with Operating Margin at 67.00%, Profit Margin at 49.80%.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are Price/Sales, Price/Book, PEG Ratio. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (2.59), Price/Sales (13.49), Price/Book (10.82) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 7.60%, EPS Growth at 11.80%, which may limit upside.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Price/Sales improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Operating Margin at 67.00% currently healthy but needing to be sustained. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 7.60% needing to reaccelerate.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.

Bottom Line

Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Operating Margin, Profit Margin) and negatives (Price/Sales, Price/Book). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.

Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.

VRSN Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue

VRSN's Price-to-Sales ratio of 13.49x trades 162% above its historical average of 5.14x (98th percentile), historically expensive. The current valuation is 1% below its historical high of 13.56x set in Mar 2026, and 1210% above its historical low of 1.03x in Jul 2006.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for VeriSign Inc (VRSN) · TECHNOLOGYSOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE

The Big Picture

VeriSign Inc is a mature, profitable business with steady cash generation. Revenue reached 1.7B with 8% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are strong at 49.8%, reflecting pricing power and operational efficiency.

Key Findings

Strong Profitability

Profit margin of 49.8% and operating margin of 67.0% demonstrate strong pricing power and operational efficiency.

Cash Flow Positive

Generating 285M in free cash flow and 290M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.

What to Watch Next

Sector dynamics: monitor SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact VeriSign Inc.

Bottom Line

VeriSign Inc is a well-established business delivering consistent profitability with 49.8% margins. The growth phase may be slowing, but strong cash generation and operational efficiency make it suitable for investors seeking reliability over excitement.

This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

Insider Transactions(55 last 3 months)

Total Buys
10
Total Sells
45
Mar 10, 2026(1 transaction)
INDELICARTO, THOMAS C
EVP, Gen Counsel & Secretary
Sell
Shares
-332
Feb 10, 2026(1 transaction)
INDELICARTO, THOMAS C
EVP, Gen Counsel & Secretary
Sell
Shares
-166
Jan 9, 2026(1 transaction)
INDELICARTO, THOMAS C
EVP, Gen Counsel & Secretary
Sell
Shares
-166
Jan 6, 2026(1 transaction)
INDELICARTO, THOMAS C
EVP, Gen Counsel & Secretary
Sell
Shares
-332

Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings

Last updated: 8:24:04 AM

About VeriSign Inc(VRSN)

Exchange

NASDAQ

Sector

TECHNOLOGY

Industry

SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE

Country

USA

Verisign Inc. is an American company based in Reston, Virginia, United States that operates a diverse array of network infrastructure, including two of the Internet's thirteen root nameservers. Verisign also offers a range of security services, including managed DNS, distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack mitigation and cyber-threat reporting.