VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) Debt to Equity Ratio: -0.83
Is VeriSign, Inc.’s debt to equity ratio high or low?
VeriSign, Inc.'s debt to equity ratio of -0.83 is 118% below its 5-year average of 4.62, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.07–24.84).
The debt to equity ratio for VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) is -0.83 as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is below its 12-month average by 187.37% (0.95).
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VRSN Debt to Equity Ratio Metrics
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO
-0.83
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG TTM
0.95
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 3Y
6.90
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 5Y
4.62
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 10Y
2.53
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 15Y
1.99
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 20Y
1.99
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-187.37%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-112.03%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-117.95%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-132.83%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-141.78%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-141.78%
VRSN Competitors' Debt to Equity Ratio
| NAME | MARKET CAP | DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) | — | -0.83 | 0.95 | 6.90 | 4.62 |
| Splunk Inc. (SPLK) | $26.44B | 4.40 | 4.40 | 7.05 | 4.64 |
| Atlassian Corporation (TEAM) | $25.11B | 0.92 | 1.06 | 2.03 | 2.03 |
| Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) | $25.09B | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| MongoDB, Inc. (MDB) | $27.37B | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.68 | 0.90 |
| Zoom Communications, Inc. (ZM) | $28.39B | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.02 |
| Fiserv, Inc. (FISV) | $28.81B | 1.13 | 1.02 | 0.88 | 0.81 |
| HP Inc. (HPQ) | $22.81B | -31.45 | 0.53 | 0.79 | 0.75 |
| Roblox Corporation (RBLX) | $30.79B | 4.15 | 6.15 | 10.13 | 7.10 |
| Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (FIS) | $20.66B | 0.29 | 0.52 | 0.70 | 0.61 |
Financial Health
Debt/Equity
-0.83
Current Ratio
0.49
VeriSign, Inc. Debt to Equity Ratio Formula & Definition
Debt to Equity measures financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholders' equity.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
VeriSign, Inc. Debt to Equity Ratio FAQ
- What is the debt to equity ratio for VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN)?
- The debt to equity ratio for VRSN stock is -0.83.
- Is VeriSign, Inc.'s debt to equity ratio high or low?
- VeriSign, Inc.'s debt to equity ratio of -0.83 is 118% below its 5-year average of 4.62, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.07–24.84).
- What is the TTM average debt to equity ratio for VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN)?
- The TTM average debt to equity ratio for VRSN stock is 0.95.
- What is the 3Y average debt to equity ratio for VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN)?
- The 3Y average debt to equity ratio for VRSN stock is 6.90.
- What is the 5Y average debt to equity ratio for VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN)?
- The 5Y average debt to equity ratio for VRSN stock is 4.62.
- What is the 10Y average debt to equity ratio for VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN)?
- The 10Y average debt to equity ratio for VRSN stock is 2.53.
- What is the 15Y average debt to equity ratio for VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN)?
- The 15Y average debt to equity ratio for VRSN stock is 1.99.
- What is the 20Y average debt to equity ratio for VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN)?
- The 20Y average debt to equity ratio for VRSN stock is 1.99.
VeriSign, Inc. Debt to Equity Ratio History
| DATE | DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2010-12-31 | 0.86 |
| 2009-12-31 | 1.04 |
| 2008-12-31 | 24.84 |
| 2007-12-31 | 0.85 |
| 2006-12-31 | 0.08 |
| 2005-12-31 | 0.07 |
| 2004-12-31 | 0.07 |
| 2003-12-31 | 0.00 |
| 2002-12-31 | 0.00 |
| 2001-12-31 | 0.00 |
| 2000-12-31 | 0.00 |
| 1999-12-31 | 0.00 |
| 1998-12-31 | 0.00 |
| 1997-12-31 | 0.00 |
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About VeriSign, Inc.
VeriSign, Inc., along with its affiliates, provides fundamental internet infrastructure and domain name registration services, which enable global web navigation across numerous recognized online addresses. The company plays a crucial role in upholding the security, stability, and resilience of internet systems and services. This includes its function as the root zone maintainer, operating two of the thirteen internet root servers globally, and delivering essential registration and authoritative lookup services for the widely used .com and .net domains, which are vital for worldwide online commerce. Beyond these, VeriSign also manages the underlying technical systems for several other top-level domains, such as .cc, .gov, .edu, and .name. Its operational scope further encompasses distributed server management, network infrastructure, cybersecurity, and ensuring data integrity. Established in 1995, VeriSign, Inc. maintains its corporate headquarters in Reston, Virginia.
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Software - Infrastructure
- CEO
- D. James Bidzos