VRSN Verisign PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Dec 20, 2024, the Verisign stock's price-to-earnings ratio is 23.12. This results from the current EPS of $8.6 and stock price of $198.84. The current PE ratio is nearly equal to the average from the previous four quarters.
VRSN PE ratio history
The PE ratio of Verisign has averaged 28.07 over the last ten years. The current P/E ratio of 23.12 is 18% lower 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: 35.97% in 2017
Maximum annual decrease: -30.47% in 2016
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 26.04 | -20.9% |
| 2022 | 32.92 | -9.09% |
| 2021 | 36.21 | 18.49% |
| 2020 | 30.56 | -18% |
| 2019 | 37.27 | 28.92% |
| 2018 | 28.91 | 15.18% |
| 2017 | 25.1 | 35.97% |
| 2016 | 18.46 | -30.47% |
| 2015 | 26.55 | 30.4% |
| 2014 | 20.36 | 28.37% |
VRSN average PE ratio chart
VRSN's current P/E ratio is lower than the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
VRSN PE vs peers
VRSN's PE ratio stands lower than its peer stocks IBM and AKAM, but it is higher than VZ's and T's. Verisign's current PE ratio of 23.12 is lower than the average of its peers, which is 23.84.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| VZ Verizon Communications Inc | 17.21 | $168.09B |
| T At&T Inc | 18.5 | $163.24B |
| VRSN Verisign Inc | 23.12 | $19.11B |
| AKAM Akamai Technologies Inc | 27.71 | $14.41B |
| IBM International Business Machines Corp | 31.95 | $206.53B |
| TCX Tucows Inc | N/A | $172.44M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Verisign's PE ratio?
VRSN's price to earnings ratio is 23.12 as of Dec 20, 2024.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Verisign (VRSN)?
The average PE ratio for VRSN stock over the past 3 years is 27.82.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Verisign (VRSN)?
The average PE ratio for VRSN stock over the past 5 years is 30.19.
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 18% below 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 (Dec 20, 2024), Verisign's stock price is $198.84. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $8.6. Therefore, Verisign's PE ratio for today is 23.12. PE RATIO(23.12) = STOCK PRICE($198.84) / TTM EPS($8.6)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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