VRSN Verisign PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Feb 21, 2025, the Verisign stock's price-to-earnings ratio is 28.95. This results from the current EPS of $8.01 and stock price of $231.87. The PE ratio has increased by 25% from the past four quarters average of 23.1.
VRSN PE ratio history
The PE ratio of Verisign has averaged 28.2 over the last ten years. The current P/E ratio of 28.95 is 2.7% higher than the historical average. In the past ten years, VRSN's PE ratio peaked in the Jun 2021 quarter at 41.32, when the stock price was $227.69 and the EPS was $5.51. The lowest point was in the Dec 2016 quarter, when it reached 18.46 with a price of $76.07 and an EPS of $4.12.
Verisign PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 488.25% in 2011
Maximum annual decrease: -63.15% in 2010
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 25.84 | -0.77% | $206.96 | $8.01 |
| 2023 | 26.04 | -20.9% | $205.96 | $7.91 |
| 2022 | 32.92 | -9.09% | $205.44 | $6.24 |
| 2021 | 36.21 | 18.49% | $253.82 | $7.01 |
| 2020 | 30.56 | -18% | $216.4 | $7.08 |
| 2019 | 37.27 | 28.92% | $192.68 | $5.17 |
| 2018 | 28.91 | 15.18% | $148.29 | $5.13 |
| 2017 | 25.1 | 35.97% | $114.44 | $4.56 |
| 2016 | 18.46 | -30.47% | $76.07 | $4.12 |
| 2015 | 26.55 | 30.4% | $87.36 | $3.29 |
| 2014 | 20.36 | 28.37% | $57 | $2.8 |
| 2013 | 15.86 | -16.66% | $59.78 | $3.77 |
| 2012 | 19.03 | -53.65% | $38.82 | $2.04 |
| 2011 | 41.06 | 488.25% | $35.72 | $0.87 |
| 2010 | 6.98 | -63.15% | $32.67 | $4.68 |
Verisign PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | 25.84 | 16.98% | $206.96 | $8.01 |
| Sep 2024 | 22.09 | 3.86% | $189.96 | $8.6 |
| Jun 2024 | 21.27 | -8.63% | $177.8 | $8.36 |
| Mar 2024 | 23.28 | -10.6% | $189.51 | $8.14 |
| Dec 2023 | 26.04 | -9.87% | $205.96 | $7.91 |
| Sep 2023 | 28.89 | -13.58% | $202.53 | $7.01 |
| Jun 2023 | 33.43 | 2.99% | $225.97 | $6.76 |
| Mar 2023 | 32.46 | -1.4% | $211.33 | $6.51 |
| Dec 2022 | 32.92 | 42.33% | $205.44 | $6.24 |
| Sep 2022 | 23.13 | 1.31% | $173.7 | $7.51 |
| Jun 2022 | 22.83 | -27.13% | $167.33 | $7.33 |
| Mar 2022 | 31.33 | -13.48% | $222.46 | $7.1 |
| Dec 2021 | 36.21 | -4.26% | $253.82 | $7.01 |
| Sep 2021 | 37.82 | -8.47% | $205.01 | $5.42 |
| Jun 2021 | 41.32 | 14.75% | $227.69 | $5.51 |
VRSN average PE ratio chart
VRSN's current P/E ratio is above the 3 and 10-year averages, but it is lower than the 5-year average.
VRSN PE vs peers
VRSN's PE ratio stands lower than its peer stock IBM, but it is higher than T's and VZ's. Verisign's current PE ratio of 28.95 is higher than the average of its peers, which is 21.94.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| VZ Verizon Communications Inc | 10.3 | $180.01B |
| T At&T Inc | 17.87 | $191.08B |
| AKAM Akamai Technologies Inc | 22.18 | $11.53B |
| VRSN Verisign Inc | 28.95 | $21.93B |
| IBM International Business Machines Corp | 37.41 | $241.78B |
| TCX Tucows Inc | N/A | $210.19M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Verisign's PE ratio?
VRSN's price to earnings ratio is 28.95 as of Feb 21, 2025.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Verisign (VRSN)?
The average PE ratio for VRSN stock over the past 3 years is 26.96.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Verisign (VRSN)?
The average PE ratio for VRSN stock over the past 5 years is 29.62.
What is the highest PE ratio for VRSN?
Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached a historic high of 41.32 in the Jun 2021 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for VRSN compare to its historical average?
VRSN's price to earnings ratio is currently 2.7% above its 10-year historical average.
How is VRSN's PE ratio calculated (Verisign PE ratio formula)?
You can calculate the P/E ratio by dividing the most recent stock price by the trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Feb 21, 2025), Verisign's stock price is $231.87. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $8.01. Therefore, Verisign's PE ratio for today is 28.95. PE RATIO(28.95) = STOCK PRICE($231.87) / TTM EPS($8.01)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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