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Verdict
Quantitative factor alignment verified for current market regime.
Quant Score
Rank
#1627
Positioning
Market Dominance
Services
Computer Software
$26.1B
D. James Bidzos
VeriSign provides domain name registry services and internet infrastructure that enables internet navigation for various recognized domain names worldwide. It enables the security, stability, and resiliency of internet infrastructure and services. The company also operates distributed servers, networking, security, and data integrity services.
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X-AXIS: EV/EBITDA (LOWER = CHEAPER) | Y-AXIS: ROE (HIGHER = ELITE) | RED CIRCLE = VRSN ANALYSIS TARGET
| Stock | Rating | Score▼ | Quality | Value | Momentum | P/E | EV/EBITDA | ROE | ROA | Gross Mgn | Op Mgn | Net Mgn | Rev Growth | Div Yield | D/E | Mkt Cap | AUDIT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
$YALA Yalla Group Ltd | 75 | 89 | 99 | 80 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$GRVY GRAVITY Co., Ltd. | 75 | 82 | 96 | 71 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$ISSC INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS & SUPPORT INC | 73 | 81 | 88 | 94 | 25.0x | 14.1x | 17.1% | 10.3% | 35.5% | 14.6% | 10.1% | 105.2% | 0.0% | 41.0x | $244M | VS | |
$AER AerCap Holdings N.V. | 72 | 60 | 87 | 84 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$HCSG HEALTHCARE SERVICES GROUP INC | 72 | 74 | 88 | 88 | 7.1x | 6.1x | 28.9% | 20.8% | 20.8% | 9.9% | 9.3% | 8.5% | 0.0% | 1.0x | $1.2B | VS | |
$LQDT LIQUIDITY SERVICES INC | 72 | 90 | 88 | 68 | 24.9x | 14.3x | 14.1% | 8.3% | 45.7% | 8.5% | 6.2% | 28.1% | 0.0% | 0.0x | $736M | VS | |
$TRTNpA Triton International Ltd | 71 | 70 | 89 | 70 | - | 1.7x | 0.0% | - | 97.4% | 58.0% | 37.4% | - | 8.8% | 264.0x | $2.5B | VS | |
$EDU New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc. | 71 | 83 | 52 | 77 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$NTES NetEase, Inc. | 71 | 88 | 93 | 68 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$UTI UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE INC | 70 | 86 | 86 | 72 | 43.2x | 16.0x | 15.3% | 5.8% | 100.0% | 6.9% | 5.2% | 15.1% | 0.0% | 24.0x | $1.8B | VS | |
$VRSN VERISIGN INC/CA | 52 | 46 | 59 | 61 | 23.6x | 17.0x | -41.0% | 61.9% | 88.0% | 68.2% | 50.6% | 8.3% | 0.5% | - | $26.1B | ||
| SECTOR BENCH | - | - | - | - | - | 23.7x | 11.7x | 5.7% | 2.4% | 64.6% | 4.5% | 2.8% | 8.6% | 0.0% | 0.3x | - | REF |
VERISIGN INC/CA (VRSN) receives a "Hold" rating with a composite score of 52.4/100. It ranks #1627 out of 7,333 stocks in our coverage universe and carries a 3-star rating. Ratings are driven by a 6-factor quantitative model measuring quality, value, momentum, investment, stability, and short interest.
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Outperforming peers — winners tend to keep winning over 3-12 months
Fair valuation relative to peers
Average quality profile
Low volatility — smoother ride and historically better risk-adjusted returns
Aggressive spending — empire-building risk, dilutive growth
Mid-range overall rating
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Relative valuation derived from Services sector benchmarks. Model weights: EV/EBITDA (40%), P/B (35%), P/S (25%). Re-calculated daily.
Projection based on user-defined inputs. Re-calculated daily against current market data.
Reverse DCF Framework — Mauboussin Methodology
Institutional-grade Reverse DCF analysis. This model identifies the growth hurdles embedded in current market prices. When implied growth is significantly lower than historical or projected rates, a margin of safety may exist. Re-audited daily.
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View All Ratings| Factor | Global | Sector | Tilt |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROFITABILITY | 46 | 46 | 0NEUTRAL |
| MOMENTUM | 61 | 64 | -3NEUTRAL |
| VALUATION | 59 | 66 | -7DRAG |
| INVESTMENT | 29 | 28 | +1NEUTRAL |
| STABILITY | 89 | 96 | -7DRAG |
| SHORT INT | 64 | 80 | -16DRAG |
Global = full universe. Sector = relative to industry peers. Positive tilt indicates idiosyncratic strength.
ROIC 55.4% vs WACC 9.2% (spread +46.2%)
GM 88% vs sector 65%, OM 68% vs sector 5%
Capital turnover 1.07x, R&D intensity 6.3%
Rev growth 8%, 10yr history
Interest coverage 14.6x, Net debt/EBITDA 1.3x
Composite assessment of profitability, capital efficiency, and financial strength. Top-tier entities demonstrate sustainable cash flow generation and elite competitive moats.
Profit generated per dollar of shareholder equity
Efficiency of asset utilization
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The Quality factor evaluates the persistence and magnitude of realized cash flows. Companies with scores >70 exhibit superior pricing power and structural financial resilience through diverse economic regimes.
Our uncertainty rating tracks the predictability of future cash flows and potential for permanent capital loss. Moderate visibility with standard industry cyclicality.
We rate VERISIGN INC/CA (VRSN) as a Hold with a composite score of 52.4/100 at a current price of $213.45. The stock presents a mixed quantitative picture — neither compelling enough to warrant new accumulation nor weak enough to justify selling.
VERISIGN INC/CA holds a top-quartile position (#0 of 50) within the Services sector, based on our composite quantitative scoring across quality, value, momentum, and stability factors. The composite score of 52.4/100 places it at rank #1627 in our full universe.
The near-term outlook is constructive, with revenue growing at 8% and momentum in the 61th percentile confirming positive market sentiment. The combination of strong top-line growth and favorable price dynamics suggests the company is executing well on its growth strategy.
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Gross margins of 88% signal strong pricing power.
Stable competitive position in a defensive sector.
Vulnerability to macroeconomic shocks and interest rate volatility.
VERISIGN INC/CA represents a hold based on multi-factor quantitative performance.
Our model assigns VERISIGN INC/CA a Hold rating, with a composite score of 52.4/100 and 3 out of 5 stars. Ranked #1627 of 7,333 stocks, VRSN presents a mixed quantitative picture — neither compelling enough to initiate new positions nor weak enough to warrant selling. Investors already holding may consider maintaining their position while monitoring for changes in the factor profile.
With a quality score of 46/100, VRSN shows adequate but unremarkable business quality. The company reports a return on equity of -41.0% (sector avg: 5.7%), gross margins of 88.0% (sector avg: 64.6%), net margins of 50.6% (sector avg: 2.8%). This suggests the company generates acceptable returns but may lack the competitive positioning or operational efficiency to stand out from peers.
VRSN's value score of 59/100 indicates the stock is fairly valued based on its current fundamentals. Key valuation metrics include a P/E ratio of 23.63x, an EV/EBITDA of 17.03x. At this level, neither a clear bargain nor overpriced, the stock's attractiveness depends more on forward growth expectations and qualitative factors.
VERISIGN INC/CA's investment score of 29/100 suggests limited reinvestment activity. Key growth metrics include revenue growth of 8.3% vs. a sector average of 8.6% and a return on assets of 61.9% (sector: 2.4%). While this can be positive for mature, cash-generative businesses returning capital to shareholders, it may also signal a lack of growth opportunities or management conservatism.
VRSN demonstrates moderate momentum with a score of 61/100, suggesting a neutral price trend without strong directional conviction. Revenue growth stands at 8.3% year-over-year, while a beta of 0.39 reflects its sensitivity to broader market moves. Moderate momentum may indicate the stock is consolidating or transitioning between trends, warranting close monitoring of upcoming catalysts.
VERISIGN INC/CA earns an excellent stability score of 89/100, reflecting low price volatility and a conservatively managed balance sheet. Key stability metrics include a beta of 0.39. Stocks with this level of stability tend to act as portfolio anchors, providing downside protection during market corrections while still participating in broad market advances.
VRSN carries a short interest score of 64/100, indicating moderate short selling activity. This is a neutral reading — not enough to signal systemic bearishness, but worth monitoring. At $26.1B market cap (large-cap), VERISIGN INC/CA offers reasonable institutional liquidity.
VRSN offers a modest dividend yield of 0.5%. While the income contribution is relatively small, even a small dividend signals management's commitment to shareholder returns and can serve as a signal of financial discipline.
VERISIGN INC/CA is a large-cap company in the Services sector, ranked #0 of 50 in its sector (100th percentile) and #1627 of 7,333 overall (78th percentile). Key comparisons include ROE of -41.0% trailing the 5.7% sector median and operating margins of 68.2% above the 4.5% sector average. This top-quartile standing reflects exceptional competitive strength relative to Services peers.
While VRSN currently exhibits a HOLD profile, superior opportunities exist within the SERVICES sector. Our model identifies several "Strong Buy" candidates with higher quality scores and more attractive valuations among direct industry competitors.
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Key factor gap
Stability (89) vs Investment (29) — closing this gap could shift the rating.
EV/EBITDA 45% ABOVE SECTOR MEDIAN
ROE 815% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
Gross Margin 36% ABOVE SECTOR MEDIAN (FAVORABLE)
Above 50MA
37.18%
Net New Highs
+51081
About VERISIGN INC VeriSign, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides domain name registry services and internet infrastructure that enables internet navigation for various recognized domain names worldwide. It enables the security, stability, and resiliency of internet infrastructure and services, including providing root zone maintainer services, operating two of the 13 internet root servers; and offering registration services and authoritative resolution for the .com and .net domains,
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