VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) — Stock Score Summary

VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) has a MoatMap StockRank of 85/100 based on Quality (62/100), Value (51/100), and Momentum (57/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. VeriSign is a legendary quality compounder with a virtual monopoly over the .com and .net registries, boasting near-infinite pricing power and massive free cash flow margins. However, it lacks a specific 18-month macro inflection catalyst from our identified themes, making it a defensive hold rather than an asymmetric macro bet.

VeriSign is a global provider of domain name registry services and internet security, operating the infrastructure for ".com" and ".net" top-level domains. It holds a unique, quasi-monopoly position as the exclusive registry operator for the critical ".com" and ".net" domains, generating highly predictable recurring revenue with minimal competition. The company is a critical infrastructure provider for the internet, benefiting from a government-mandated monopoly.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$289.97
Market Cap$26.9B
P/E (TTM)32.46
P/E (Forward)27.48
Price/Book-12.09
Gross Margin88.3%
Operating Margin68.5%
Revenue Growth6.6%
Dividend Yield1.1%
Free Cash Flow$807M

VeriSign, Inc. operates in the Software - Infrastructure industry, part of the Technology sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is VeriSign, Inc.’s (VRSN) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) is 85/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (62), Value (51), and Momentum (57) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does VeriSign, Inc. have an economic moat?
VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) has a Quality factor score of 62/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is VeriSign, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 85/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is VeriSign, Inc. in?
VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) operates in the Technology sector, specifically the Software - Infrastructure industry (United States).
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