VeriSign Inc
VeriSign, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides internet infrastructure and domain name registry services that enables internet navigation for various recognized domain names worldwide. The company provides root zone maintainer services, operating two of thirteen internet root servers; and offering registration services and authoritative resolution for the .com and .net domains, which su… Read more
VeriSign Inc (VRSN) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of December 2025: $-2.15 Billion USD
Based on the latest financial reports, VeriSign Inc (VRSN) has net assets worth $-2.15 Billion USD as of December 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($1.33 Billion) and total liabilities ($3.48 Billion). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $-2.15 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | -162.47% |
| Annual Growth Rate | N/A |
| 5-Year Change | N/A |
| 10-Year Change | N/A |
| Growth Volatility | 1562.83 |
VeriSign Inc - Net Assets Trend (1997–2025)
This chart illustrates how VeriSign Inc's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for VeriSign Inc (1997–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of VeriSign Inc from 1997 to 2025.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $-2.15 Billion | -10.03% |
| 2024-12-31 | $-1.96 Billion | -23.84% |
| 2023-12-31 | $-1.58 Billion | -1.20% |
| 2022-12-31 | $-1.56 Billion | -23.93% |
| 2021-12-31 | $-1.26 Billion | +9.33% |
| 2020-12-31 | $-1.39 Billion | +6.70% |
| 2019-12-31 | $-1.49 Billion | -7.55% |
| 2018-12-31 | $-1.39 Billion | -9.93% |
| 2017-12-31 | $-1.26 Billion | -4.97% |
| 2016-12-31 | $-1.20 Billion | -12.16% |
| 2015-12-31 | $-1.07 Billion | -21.16% |
| 2014-12-31 | $-883.47 Million | -108.58% |
| 2013-12-31 | $-423.56 Million | -4443.15% |
| 2012-12-31 | $-9.32 Million | +89.42% |
| 2011-12-31 | $-88.11 Million | -113.03% |
| 2010-12-31 | $676.43 Million | +12.99% |
| 2009-12-31 | $598.66 Million | +498.65% |
| 2008-12-31 | $100.00 Million | -93.68% |
| 2007-12-31 | $1.58 Billion | -34.74% |
| 2006-12-31 | $2.42 Billion | +16.95% |
| 2005-12-31 | $2.07 Billion | +19.96% |
| 2004-12-31 | $1.73 Billion | +22.36% |
| 2003-12-31 | $1.41 Billion | -10.57% |
| 2002-12-31 | $1.58 Billion | -75.72% |
| 2001-12-31 | $6.51 Billion | -64.78% |
| 2000-12-31 | $18.47 Billion | +6088.08% |
| 1999-12-31 | $298.49 Million | +615.80% |
| 1998-12-31 | $41.70 Million | +183.67% |
| 1997-12-31 | $14.70 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to VeriSign Inc's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have decreased by 1174410000000.0% over the analyzed period, potentially due to dividend distributions or operating losses.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Common Stock | $9.62 Billion | % |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $-2.70 Million | % |
| Total Equity | $-2.15 Billion | 100.00% |
VeriSign Inc Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of VeriSign Inc ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Brown & Brown Inc
NYSE:BRO
|
$20.31 Billion |
|
Great Wall Motor Company Ltd
PINK:GWLLY
|
$20.31 Billion |
|
Fox Corp Class A
NASDAQ:FOXA
|
$20.33 Billion |
|
Sandvik AB (publ)
PINK:SDVKF
|
$20.36 Billion |
|
Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc
NYSE:BR
|
$20.28 Billion |
|
Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
PINK:HENOF
|
$20.25 Billion |
|
Gree Electric Appliances Inc of Zhuhai
SHE:000651
|
$20.24 Billion |
|
First Solar Inc
NASDAQ:FSLR
|
$20.23 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in VeriSign Inc's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from -1,957,900,000 to -2,154,200,000, a change of -196,300,000.
- Net income of 955,500,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 215,200,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 893,200,000 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 200,000.
- Other factors decreased equity by 43,200,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $955.50 Million | +44.36% |
| Dividends Paid | $215.20 Million | -9.99% |
| Share Repurchases | $893.20 Million | -41.46% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $-200.00K | -0.01% |
| Other Changes | $-43.20 Million | -2.01% |
| Total Change | $- | % |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares VeriSign Inc's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-12-31 | $0.16 | $241.26 | x |
| 1998-12-31 | $0.49 | $241.26 | x |
| 1999-12-31 | $2.60 | $241.26 | x |
| 2000-12-31 | $116.04 | $241.26 | x |
| 2001-12-31 | $31.97 | $241.26 | x |
| 2002-12-31 | $6.68 | $241.26 | x |
| 2003-12-31 | $6.39 | $241.26 | x |
| 2004-12-31 | $6.64 | $241.26 | x |
| 2005-12-31 | $7.67 | $241.26 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | $9.62 | $241.26 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | $6.30 | $241.26 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | $0.25 | $241.26 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | $2.85 | $241.26 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | $3.78 | $241.26 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | $-0.53 | $241.26 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | $-0.06 | $241.26 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | $-2.72 | $241.26 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | $-6.27 | $241.26 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | $-8.05 | $241.26 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | $-9.32 | $241.26 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | $-10.15 | $241.26 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | $-11.30 | $241.26 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | $-12.53 | $241.26 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | $-12.06 | $241.26 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | $-11.24 | $241.26 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | $-14.46 | $241.26 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | $-15.28 | $241.26 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | $-19.94 | $241.26 | x |
| 2025-12-31 | $-23.26 | $241.26 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently VeriSign Inc utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 0.00%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 57.68%
- • Asset Turnover: 1.25x
- • Equity Multiplier: 0.00x
- Recent ROE (0.00%) is above the historical average (-44.03%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | -142.22% | -204.26% | 0.39x | 1.81x | $-20.55 Million |
| 1998 | -48.40% | -50.64% | 0.60x | 1.58x | $-23.77 Million |
| 1999 | 1.33% | 4.67% | 0.25x | 1.14x | $-25.88 Million |
| 2000 | -16.87% | -656.21% | 0.02x | 1.04x | $-4.96 Billion |
| 2001 | -205.28% | -1357.91% | 0.13x | 1.16x | $-14.01 Billion |
| 2002 | -314.12% | -406.11% | 0.51x | 1.51x | $-5.12 Billion |
| 2003 | -18.78% | -24.64% | 0.50x | 1.52x | $-398.24 Million |
| 2004 | 11.01% | 15.97% | 0.45x | 1.53x | $17.03 Million |
| 2005 | 20.09% | 25.25% | 0.51x | 1.57x | $204.12 Million |
| 2006 | 15.95% | 24.06% | 0.40x | 1.67x | $141.33 Million |
| 2007 | -9.32% | -9.32% | 0.37x | 2.69x | $-289.16 Million |
| 2008 | -737.66% | -38.96% | 0.37x | 50.66x | $-379.77 Million |
| 2009 | 44.67% | 23.83% | 0.42x | 4.49x | $190.58 Million |
| 2010 | 122.85% | 122.10% | 0.28x | 3.61x | $763.32 Million |
| 2011 | 0.00% | 18.51% | 0.42x | 0.00x | $151.70 Million |
| 2012 | 0.00% | 36.63% | 0.42x | 0.00x | $320.96 Million |
| 2013 | 0.00% | 56.41% | 0.36x | 0.00x | $586.81 Million |
| 2014 | 0.00% | 35.17% | 0.47x | 0.00x | $443.61 Million |
| 2015 | 0.00% | 35.42% | 0.45x | 0.00x | $482.28 Million |
| 2016 | 0.00% | 38.58% | 0.49x | 0.00x | $560.70 Million |
| 2017 | 0.00% | 39.25% | 0.40x | 0.00x | $583.28 Million |
| 2018 | 0.00% | 47.94% | 0.63x | 0.00x | $721.04 Million |
| 2019 | 0.00% | 49.71% | 0.66x | 0.00x | $761.31 Million |
| 2020 | 0.00% | 64.42% | 0.72x | 0.00x | $953.91 Million |
| 2021 | 0.00% | 59.12% | 0.67x | 0.00x | $910.85 Million |
| 2022 | 0.00% | 47.29% | 0.82x | 0.00x | $830.02 Million |
| 2023 | 0.00% | 54.76% | 0.85x | 0.00x | $975.70 Million |
| 2024 | 0.00% | 50.45% | 1.11x | 0.00x | $981.49 Million |
| 2025 | 0.00% | 57.68% | 1.25x | 0.00x | $1.17 Billion |
Industry Comparison
This section compares VeriSign Inc's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Software - Infrastructure industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Software - Infrastructure
- Average net assets among peers: $204,595,901
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -9708.18%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VeriSign Inc (VRSN) | $-2.15 Billion | -142.22% | N/A | $20.30 Billion |
| Automatic Bank Services Limited (ABANF) | $263.50 Million | 6.00% | 0.04x | $269.02 Million |
| ACI Worldwide Inc (ACIW) | $267.21 Million | 20.72% | 1.00x | $3.98 Billion |
| Adyen N.V (ADYYF) | $389.78 Million | 18.29% | 1.92x | $34.24 Billion |
| Aeva Technologies, Inc. Common Stock (AEVA) | $25.09K | -78104.20% | 3.26x | $415.74 Million |
| Aeva Technologies, Inc. Warrants (AEVAW) | $26.91 Million | -95.01% | 0.21x | $3.74 Million |
| Affluence Corporation (AFFU) | $-953.76K | 0.00% | 0.00x | $3.98K |
| Axe Compute Inc. (AGPU) | $53.47K | -18862.75% | 68.36x | $2.93 Million |
| C3 Ai Inc (AI) | $1.06 Billion | -5.25% | 0.13x | $1.15 Billion |
| iLearningEngines, Inc. (AILE) | $22.26 Million | -19.80% | 1.11x | $17.39 Million |
| PowerFleet, Inc. (AIOT) | $16.00 Million | -39.81% | 1.77x | $388.58 Million |