VeriSign Inc (VRSN) — Tangible Net Worth Ratio

Latest as of March 2011: 89.9%

VeriSign Inc (VRSN) has a Tangible Net Worth Ratio of 89.9% as of March 2011. This metric is calculated by deducting intangible assets ($54.82 Million) from net assets ($545.33 Million) and expressing it as a percentage of total net assets. A higher ratio means that more of the company's equity is backed by tangible, balance-sheet-verifiable assets rather than goodwill, patents, or brand value. See VRSN net asset value for net asset value and shareholders' equity analysis.

Tangible NW Ratio

89.9%
Tangible equity / total equity

Net Assets (Equity)

$545.33 Million
USD

Intangible Assets

$54.82 Million
Goodwill, patents, brand value

Total Assets

$2.33 Billion
USD

VeriSign Inc Tangible Net Worth Ratio (1997–2010)

This chart shows how VeriSign Inc's Tangible Net Worth Ratio has changed across 14 annual periods from 1997 to 2010. As of March 2011, the ratio stands at 89.9%, reflecting net assets of $545.33 Million with intangible assets of $54.82 Million USD. Also explore VeriSign Inc (VRSN) equity growth momentum to track the company's year-over-year net asset growth rate.

Annual Tangible Net Worth Ratio for VeriSign Inc (1997–2010)

The table below presents the year-by-year Tangible Net Worth Ratio for VeriSign Inc from 1997 to 2010, covering 14 annual filings. Each row shows net assets, intangible assets, total assets, the tangible net worth ratio, and the change in percentage points versus the prior year. For the full company profile including market capitalisation, see VRSN market cap.

Year Tangible NW Ratio Net Assets (USD) Intangible Assets Total Assets Change (pp)
2010 99.6% $676.43 Million $2.62 Million $2.44 Billion ▲ +3.4 pp
2009 96.3% $598.66 Million $22.42 Million $2.47 Billion ▲ +31.6 pp
2008 64.7% $100.00 Million $35.31 Million $2.57 Billion ▼ -27.6 pp
2007 92.3% $1.58 Billion $121.79 Million $4.02 Billion ▲ +6.1 pp
2006 86.2% $2.42 Billion $333.43 Million $3.97 Billion ▼ -2.9 pp
2005 89.1% $2.07 Billion $225.30 Million $3.17 Billion ▲ +2.6 pp
2004 86.6% $1.73 Billion $232.24 Million $2.59 Billion ▲ +30.3 pp
2003 56.2% $1.41 Billion $618.04 Million $2.10 Billion ▲ +27.8 pp
2002 28.5% $1.58 Billion $1.13 Billion $2.39 Billion ▲ +16.0 pp
2001 12.5% $6.51 Billion $5.69 Billion $7.54 Billion ▲ +8.1 pp
2000 4.4% $18.47 Billion $17.66 Billion $19.20 Billion ▼ -95.6 pp
1999 100.0% $298.49 Million $0.00 $341.17 Million ▲ +0.0 pp
1998 100.0% $41.70 Million $0.00 $64.30 Million ▲ +0.0 pp
1997 100.0% $14.70 Million $0.00 $24.40 Million
pp = percentage points