GoPro Inc (GPRO)vsVeriSign Inc (VRSN)
GPRO
GoPro Inc
$1.38
-1.43%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $226.94M
VRSN
VeriSign Inc
$292.71
+1.34%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $25.51B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
VeriSign Inc generates 200% more annual revenue ($1.71B vs $568.59M). VRSN leads profitability with a 49.8% profit margin vs -28.5%. GPRO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.73. VRSN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 52/100 (C-).
GPRO
Hold37
out of 100
Grade: F
VRSN
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Keeps 50 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 68.2%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -236.1% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 31.3%
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 : GPRO
The strongest argument for GPRO centers on Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.73 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : VRSN
The strongest argument for VRSN centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 49.8% and operating margin at 68.2%.
Bear Case : GPRO
The primary concerns for GPRO are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : VRSN
The primary concerns for VRSN are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GPRO profiles as a turnaround stock while VRSN is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
GPRO carries more volatility with a beta of 2.44 — expect wider price swings.
VRSN is growing revenue faster at 6.0% — sustainability is the question.
VRSN generates stronger free cash flow (213M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
VRSN scores higher overall (52/100 vs 37/100), backed by strong 49.8% margins. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
GoPro Inc
TECHNOLOGY · CONSUMER ELECTRONICS · USA
GoPro, Inc. develops and sells mountable and portable cameras, drones, and accessories in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in San Mateo, California.
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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