VeriSign Inc (VRSN)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 87.71% | 87.58% | 87.35% | 87.01% | 86.79% | 86.55% | 86.28% | 86.14% | 85.91% | 85.71% | 85.63% | 85.52% | 85.55% | 85.58% | 85.61% | 85.77% | 85.76% | 85.61% | 85.55% | 85.41% |
| Operating profit margin | 67.95% | 68.12% | 67.78% | 67.30% | 67.01% | 66.79% | 66.48% | 66.53% | 66.19% | 65.88% | 65.84% | 65.23% | 65.29% | 64.94% | 64.63% | 64.91% | 65.15% | 65.18% | 65.60% | 65.61% |
| Pretax margin | 65.62% | 66.48% | 66.30% | 65.88% | 65.40% | 64.59% | 63.69% | 62.93% | 61.77% | 60.98% | 60.51% | 59.24% | 58.92% | 58.25% | 57.61% | 58.59% | 59.30% | 59.93% | 61.08% | 61.38% |
| Net profit margin | 50.45% | 55.69% | 55.37% | 55.06% | 54.76% | 49.42% | 48.78% | 48.18% | 47.29% | 59.06% | 59.09% | 58.62% | 59.12% | 46.80% | 48.51% | 49.46% | 64.41% | 64.20% | 63.32% | 63.33% |
VeriSign Inc has shown a consistent improvement in its profitability ratios over the years. The gross profit margin has steadily increased from 85.41% in March 2020 to 87.71% in December 2024, indicating the company's ability to efficiently generate profits from its core operations.
Similarly, the operating profit margin has also demonstrated a positive trend, rising from 65.61% in March 2020 to 67.95% in December 2024. This indicates that VeriSign Inc has been effective in managing its operating expenses and maximizing its operating profit.
The pretax margin, which reflects the company's profitability before accounting for taxes, has shown a consistent growth trajectory, increasing from 61.38% in March 2020 to 65.62% in December 2024. This indicates that VeriSign Inc has been successful in improving its overall profitability and operational efficiency.
However, the net profit margin, which represents the company's bottom line profitability after accounting for all expenses including taxes, has been more variable. It declined in the middle of the period but rebounded towards the end, showing some volatility. This may indicate fluctuations in VeriSign Inc's non-operating income or expenses during certain periods.
Overall, VeriSign Inc's strong gross profit margin, improving operating profit margin, and growing pretax margin demonstrate its ability to efficiently generate profits and manage costs. However, the variability in the net profit margin signals the need for close monitoring of expenses and non-operating factors affecting profitability.
Return on investment
| Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 75.24% | 71.87% | 68.81% | 58.93% | 57.21% | 58.36% | 57.97% | 54.62% | 54.41% | 52.72% | 51.30% | 44.66% | 43.69% | 46.80% | 47.92% | 46.46% | 46.65% | 46.38% | 44.90% | 46.31% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 55.86% | 58.75% | 56.22% | 48.21% | 46.75% | 43.19% | 42.54% | 39.56% | 38.87% | 47.26% | 46.04% | 40.13% | 39.56% | 33.73% | 35.97% | 35.40% | 46.12% | 45.68% | 43.34% | 44.70% |
| Return on total capital | — | — | — | 682.52% | 496.03% | 657.43% | 585.15% | 502.00% | 420.87% | 378.16% | 273.12% | 175.50% | 164.76% | 230.64% | 227.33% | 216.31% | 209.93% | 206.73% | 216.79% | 221.89% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
VeriSign Inc's profitability ratios have exhibited varying trends over the reporting periods.
1. Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA) has shown an increasing trend, starting at 46.31% on March 31, 2020, and peaking at 68.81% on June 30, 2024, indicating the company's ability to generate profits from its assets.
2. Return on Assets (ROA) has also displayed a generally upward trajectory, with fluctuations along the way, reaching a high of 58.75% on September 30, 2024. This metric reflects the company's efficiency in utilizing its total assets to generate earnings.
3. Return on Total Capital has shown a remarkable improvement over the years, increasing significantly from 221.89% on March 31, 2020, to a peak of 682.52% on March 31, 2024. This ratio demonstrates how well the company is able to generate profits from its total invested capital.
4. However, data for Return on Equity (ROE) is unavailable, limiting the assessment of the company's profitability from the perspective of shareholder equity.
Overall, VeriSign Inc's profitability ratios, especially Operating ROA and Return on Total Capital, showcase the company's strong financial performance and effective utilization of resources to drive profitability and create value for investors.