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VRSN · Nasdaq · United States · Services-Computer Programming Services
In shortVERISIGN INC/CA is profitable.
Financial health
Solid
Built from five areas over the last five annual reports. Tap an area to see the figures behind it.
| Operating marginShare of each sale left after running the business, before interest and tax. | 67.7% | 100/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Net marginShare of each sale left as profit after every cost, interest and tax. | 49.8% | 100/100 |
| Return on equityProfit earned on the money shareholders put in. Above 15% is strong. | – | 0/100 |
| Return on invested capitalProfit earned on all the capital used (equity and debt). Above 10% usually means a real competitive edge. | – | n/a |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Current ratioShort-term assets divided by short-term debts. Below 1 can mean tight cash. | 0.49× | 0/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Debt / equityDebt compared with the shareholders' stake. Above 2 is heavily indebted. | – | 0/100 |
| Net debt / EBITDAYears of operating profit needed to repay net debt. Below 2 is comfortable. | – | n/a |
| Interest coverageHow many times operating profit covers interest. Below 2 is risky. | 14.56× | 100/100 |
| Altman Z''Bankruptcy-risk model. Above 2.6 safe, below 1.1 distress. | -27.29 | 0/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Free cash flow marginCash left from each sale after investments. The money that can pay dividends or reduce debt. | 64.5% | 100/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Free cash flow / net incomeHow much accounting profit turns into real cash. Near 1 or above is healthy. | 1.29× | 100/100 |
| Years with positive free cash flow (last 5) | 5 of 5 | 100/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Profitable years (last 5) | 5 of 5 | 100/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Years of revenue decline (last 5) | 0 of 5 | 100/100 |
| Revenue growth volatility | 1.3% | 100/100 |
| Operating margin volatility | 1.1% | 99/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Revenue growth, 3-year average | 5.2% | 45/100 |
|---|---|---|
| EPS growth, 3-year average | – | n/a |
Weight in the score: 10%
Fiscal year 2025 · change vs prior year
Annual figures as reported. Hover a bar or point for the exact value.
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
The last 5 fiscal years from the company's annual reports.
USD millions; negative values in parentheses.
| Fiscal year | FY21 | FY22 | FY23 | FY24 | FY25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 1,328 | 1,425 | 1,493 | 1,557 | 1,657 |
| Cost of revenue | 192 | 201 | 197 | 191 | 196 |
| Gross profit | 1,136 | 1,224 | 1,296 | 1,366 | 1,460 |
| Research & development | 81 | 86 | 91 | 97 | 104 |
| Selling, general & admin | 188 | 195 | 204 | 211 | 236 |
| Operating income | 867 | 943 | 1,001 | 1,058 | 1,121 |
| Interest expense | 83 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 77 |
| Pre-tax income | 782 | 880 | 977 | 1,022 | 1,069 |
| Income tax | (2.6) | 206 | 159 | 236 | 243 |
| Net income | 785 | 674 | 818 | 786 | 826 |
| Diluted EPS | $7.00 | $6.24 | – | – | – |
| Diluted shares (millions) | 112 | 108 | 104 | 98 | 94 |
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
−27.29 Distress zone
Estimates bankruptcy risk from working capital, retained earnings, operating profit and equity. Above 2.6 is considered safe, below 1.1 signals distress.
9/9
Nine yes-or-no tests on profitability, debt, liquidity and efficiency versus the prior year. 7 to 9 is strong, 0 to 3 is weak.
All figures: SEC EDGAR. Ratios and scores are computed by Scorvest (see how it works). Information only, not investment advice. How it works
Latest annual report: Sep 30, 2026 · Data updated Oct 22, 2026