VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) Return on Equity (ROE): -38.33%
Is VeriSign, Inc.’s return on equity (ROE) high or low?
VeriSign, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) of -38.33% is 22% above its 5-year average of -49.03%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-62.26%–-38.33%).
As of Tuesday, June 16, 2026. 2.29% above its 12-month average of -39.23%.
VRSN Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
VRSN Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
VRSN Current vs Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
VRSN Return on Equity (ROE) Metrics
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE)
-38.33%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG TTM
-39.23%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 3Y
-43.33%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 5Y
-49.03%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 10Y
-44.12%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 15Y
-43.80%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 20Y
-41.14%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+2.29%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+11.53%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+21.82%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+13.13%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+12.48%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+6.84%
VRSN Competitors' Return on Equity (ROE)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) | $25.05B | -38.33% | -39.23% | -43.33% | -49.03% |
| Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH)vs › | $24.14B | 14.79% | 15.20% | 16.27% | 15.96% |
| Fiserv, Inc. (FISV)vs › | $26.37B | 12.21% | 12.53% | 10.89% | 8.47% |
| Splunk Inc. (SPLK)vs › | $26.44B | 35.61% | 143.52% | -92.76% | -67.66% |
| Verisk Analytics, Inc. (VRSK)vs › | $23.53B | 293.95% | 625.25% | 375.81% | 258.88% |
| Atlassian Corporation (TEAM)vs › | $23.16B | -24.66% | -24.09% | -70.30% | -96.38% |
| Zoom Communications, Inc. (ZM)vs › | $26.99B | 20.77% | 15.34% | 10.07% | 13.59% |
| Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO)vs › | $27.25B | -37.34% | -45.31% | -49.90% | -80.27% |
| MongoDB, Inc. (MDB)vs › | $28.06B | -0.99% | -3.52% | -17.57% | 864.59% |
| HP Inc. (HPQ)vs › | $21.99B | -730.92% | -470.33% | -337.36% | -312.28% |
Return Analysis
ROE
-38.3%
ROA
64.8%
VeriSign, Inc. Return on Equity (ROE) Formula & Definition
ROE = Net Income / Total Shareholders' Equity
Return on equity measures how efficiently a company generates profit from shareholders' equity. Higher ROE indicates better capital efficiency.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
VeriSign, Inc. Return on Equity (ROE) FAQ
- What is the return on equity (ROE) for VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN)?
- The return on equity (ROE) for VRSN stock is -38.33%.
- Is VeriSign, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) high or low?
- VeriSign, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) of -38.33% is 22% above its 5-year average of -49.03%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-62.26%–-38.33%).
- What is the TTM average return on equity (ROE) for VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN)?
- The TTM average return on equity (ROE) for VRSN stock is -39.23%.
- What is the 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN)?
- The 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for VRSN stock is -43.33%.
- What is the 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN)?
- The 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for VRSN stock is -49.03%.
- What is the 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN)?
- The 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for VRSN stock is -44.12%.
- What is the 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN)?
- The 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for VRSN stock is -43.80%.
- What is the 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN)?
- The 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for VRSN stock is -41.14%.
VeriSign, Inc. Return on Equity (ROE) History
| DATE | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | -38.33% |
| 2024-12-31 | -40.13% |
| 2023-12-31 | -51.71% |
| 2022-12-31 | -43.13% |
| 2021-12-31 | -62.26% |
| 2020-12-31 | -58.62% |
| 2019-12-31 | -41.09% |
| 2018-12-31 | -42.04% |
| 2017-12-31 | -36.28% |
| 2016-12-31 | -36.70% |
| 2015-12-31 | -35.05% |
| 2014-12-31 | -40.21% |
| 2013-12-31 | -128.54% |
| 2012-12-31 | -3432.71% |
| 2011-12-31 | -162.18% |
| 2010-12-31 | 122.85% |
| 2009-12-31 | 44.67% |
| 2008-12-31 | -737.66% |
| 2007-12-31 | -9.32% |
| 2006-12-31 | 15.95% |
| 2005-12-31 | 20.09% |
| 2004-12-31 | 11.01% |
| 2003-12-31 | -18.78% |
| 2002-12-31 | -314.12% |
| 2001-12-31 | -205.28% |
| 2000-12-31 | -16.87% |
| 1999-12-31 | 1.33% |
| 1998-12-31 | -48.40% |
| 1997-12-31 | -142.22% |
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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