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VRSN

VeriSign Inc

NASDAQ: VRSN · TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE

$272.60
+0.81% today

Updated 2026-04-29

Market cap
$24.81B
P/E ratio
30.12
P/S ratio
14.74x
EPS (TTM)
$9.05
Dividend yield
1.15%
52W range
$208 – $308
Volume
0.8M

VeriSign Inc (VRSN) Stock Valuation Analysis

Fair value estimate, historical valuation range, and quality signals for VRSN.

WallStSmart Verdict
Fairly
Valued

Valuation reasonably reflects current fundamentals. Limited margin of safety at these levels.

Smart Value Score: 52 / 100
P/E (TTM)
30.1x
vs 5Y median of 30.6x
PEG
3.27
Elevated vs growth
Margin of Safety
-85.71%
Fair value $116.14 vs $272.60
EV / EBITDA
21.6x

VRSN historical valuation range

Where current P/E sits in VRSN's own 5Y range.

NOW
21.3x
5Y Low
26.0x
25th
30.6x
Median
32.6x
75th
41.3x
5Y High
VRSN is trading cheaper than 52% of the last 5Y.
48th percentile · Below median

VRSN intrinsic value (DCF)

DCF-based fair value estimate vs current market price.

Current price
$272.60
Market value
Intrinsic value
$116.14
DCF estimate
Margin of safety
-85.71%
-57.4% upside to fair value

Intrinsic value calculated using discounted cash flow (DCF) model based on projected free cash flows, discount rate, and terminal growth assumptions. A positive margin of safety indicates the current price is below estimated fair value, providing a cushion against estimation error.

VRSN valuation signals

Quick-read green flags, caution flags, and risks based on current metrics.

PEG above 2.0
PEG of 3.27 suggests price is running ahead of growth rate. Caution warranted.
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P/E in mid-range
P/E sits at the 48th percentile of the 5Y range. Neither cheap nor rich historically.
Premium to fair value
Price exceeds DCF intrinsic value by 85.7%. Limited downside protection.

P/E Ratio — History

Current: 30.12x

P/S Ratio — History

Current: 14.74x

Is VRSN overvalued in 2026?

VeriSign Inc (VRSN) currently trades at $272.60 per share with a market capitalization of $24,806,146,000.00. Based on our multi-factor framework, the stock trades at a fair valuation with a Smart Value Score of 52/100. This score blends growth quality, financial health, and price attractiveness into a single institutional-grade read.

The stock trades at a P/E ratio of 30.1x, below its 5-year median of 30.6x. The PEG ratio of 3.27 indicates the price has run ahead of the underlying growth rate.

Looking at its own history, VRSN is currently trading cheaper than 52% of the last 5Y on P/E. This places it in the 48th percentile of its historical range, a reasonable but unremarkable position.

Our discounted cash flow model estimates VRSN's intrinsic value at $116.14 per share, against the current market price of $272.60. This implies a premium to fair value of -85.71%. The current price sits well above what projected cash flows justify, implying investors are paying for growth that has not yet materialized.

The Piotroski F-Score of 6/9 puts financial quality in a middling range, neither a standout strength nor an obvious red flag.

Bottom line: VRSN trades at a fair valuation on our framework, with a Smart Value Score of 52/100. The valuation is defensible but offers no obvious bargain. Patience or a better entry price may reward disciplined buyers.

Frequently asked questions

Is VRSN overvalued in 2026?

Based on a Smart Value Score of 52/100, VRSN is fairly valued. Price reasonably reflects current fundamentals with limited cushion in either direction.

What is VRSN's fair value?

Our DCF model estimates VRSN's intrinsic value at $116.14 per share, versus the current price of $272.60. This produces a margin of safety of -85.71%.

What P/E ratio does VRSN trade at?

VRSN trades at a P/E of 30.1x on trailing twelve-month earnings, compared to its 5-year median of 30.6x.

Is VRSN a buy based on valuation?

WallStSmart does not issue buy or sell recommendations. Our Smart Value Score of 52/100 reflects the combined read on growth, quality, and price. The profile is balanced. Best suited for investors with an existing thesis.

How does VRSN's valuation compare to its history?

On P/E, VRSN currently sits in the 48th percentile of its own 5Y range. That is below its long-run median relative to where it has traded over the period.

What is VRSN's Smart Value Score?

VRSN's Smart Value Score is 52/100. The Smart Value Score is a proprietary WallStSmart metric blending growth quality, financial health, and valuation attractiveness into a single 0-100 read. Scores above 75 are rare and indicate strong multi-factor alignment.