VeriSign is the exclusive registry operator and wholesaler of the .com and .net top-level domains. The firm earns revenue by collecting an annual “tax” on every renewing and new .com and .net domain, with growth driven primarily by price increases.
High-intent, recognizable TLDs like .com and .net are well positioned to benefit from new registrations driven by AI-enabled website and technical infrastructure buildouts.
Social media platforms and online marketplaces like Amazon and Etsy could result in lower demand for domains as small business owners increasingly consolidate their online presence to preexisting platforms.
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VRSN
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GDDY
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Price/Earnings (Normalized) | 33.32 | 15.79 |
Price/Book Value | — | 2,048.65 |
Price/Sales | 16.60 | 2.87 |
Price/Cash Flow | 29.90 | 9.41 |
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Metric
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VRSN
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GDDY
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Quick Ratio | 0.56 | 0.40 |
Current Ratio | 0.59 | 0.63 |
Interest Coverage | 15.24 | 8.70 |
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VRSN
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GDDY
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Return on Assets (Normalized) | 62.70% | 14.36% |
Return on Equity (Normalized) | — | 607.94% |
Return on Invested Capital (Normalized) | — | 31.58% |
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