Broadcom Inc (AVGO)vsVeriSign Inc (VRSN)
AVGO
Broadcom Inc
$417.43
+2.95%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $1.92T
VRSN
VeriSign Inc
$268.66
-1.44%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $24.81B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Broadcom Inc generates 3957% more annual revenue ($68.28B vs $1.68B). VRSN leads profitability with a 50.0% profit margin vs 36.6%. AVGO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.87. AVGO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 78/100 (B+).
AVGO
Strong Buy78
out of 100
Grade: B+
VRSN
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for AVGO.
Margin of Safety
-85.7%
Fair Value
$116.14
Current Price
$268.66
$152.52 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 33 in profit
Keeps 37 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 44.9%
Growing faster than its price suggests
Revenue surging 29.5% year-over-year
Keeps 50 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 68.4%
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 24.8x book value
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AVGO
The strongest argument for AVGO centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 36.6% and operating margin at 44.9%. Revenue growth of 29.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : VRSN
The strongest argument for VRSN centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 50.0% and operating margin at 68.4%.
Bear Case : AVGO
The primary concerns for AVGO are Altman Z-Score, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. A P/E of 79.2x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : VRSN
The primary concerns for VRSN are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AVGO profiles as a growth stock while VRSN is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
AVGO carries more volatility with a beta of 1.25 — expect wider price swings.
AVGO is growing revenue faster at 29.5% — sustainability is the question.
AVGO generates stronger free cash flow (8.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
AVGO scores higher overall (78/100 vs 52/100), backed by strong 36.6% margins and 29.5% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Broadcom Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTORS · USA
Broadcom Inc. is an American designer, developer, manufacturer and global supplier of a wide range of semiconductor and infrastructure software products. Broadcom's product offerings serve the data center, networking, software, broadband, wireless, and storage and industrial markets.
Visit Website →VeriSign Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE · 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.
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