VeriSign Inc (VRSN)

Debt-to-equity ratio

		Dec 31, 2023	Dec 31, 2022	Dec 31, 2021	Dec 31, 2020	Dec 31, 2019
Long-term debt	US$ in thousands	1,790,200	1,787,900	1,785,700	1,790,080	1,787,560
Total stockholders’ equity	US$ in thousands	-1,581,000	-1,562,200	-1,260,500	-1,390,200	-1,490,100
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December 31, 2023 calculation

Debt-to-equity ratio = Long-term debt ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $1,790,200K ÷ $-1,581,000K
= —

To calculate Verisign Inc.'s debt-to-equity ratio for the last five years, we need both the total debt and total equity figures for each year. Since the data is not provided in the table, it is currently impossible to compute the debt-to-equity ratio for any of the specified years.

The debt-to-equity ratio is a key financial metric used to evaluate a company's leverage and financial health by comparing its debt level to its equity. A high debt-to-equity ratio indicates that a company has been financing its operations primarily through debt, which can increase financial risk. On the other hand, a low debt-to-equity ratio suggests a conservative financial structure with more reliance on equity.

Without the specific debt and equity figures for Verisign Inc., a detailed analysis of its debt-to-equity ratio trends over the past five years cannot be provided. However, monitoring this ratio can offer insights into the company's capital structure, financial stability, and risk management practices.