VeriSign (MEX:VRSN) Research & Development: MXN1,923 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


MEX:VRSN VeriSign Inc MEX:VRSN
92 GF Score
Price MXN4,420.66
GF Value MXN4,686.76
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is VeriSign Research & Development?

VeriSign MEX:VRSN 92 Research & Development is MXN1,923 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:VRSN with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN4,686.76. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. VeriSign's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN496 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN1,923 Mil.

VeriSign  (MEX:VRSN) Research & Development Explanation

If competitive advantage is created by a patent or tech advantage, at some point it will disappear.

High R&D usually dictates high SG&A which threatens the competitive advantage.

VeriSign Research & Development Related Terms

VeriSign Research & Development Historical Data

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* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

VeriSign Research & Development Chart

VeriSign Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Research & Development
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VeriSign Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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VeriSign Research & Development Calculation

This is the expense the company spent on research and development.

Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN1,923 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Research & Development →
What does a Research & Development of MXN1,923 Mil mean?
VeriSign (MEX:VRSN) has a Research & Development of MXN1,923 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on VeriSign and its competitors.
Is VeriSign's Research & Development too high?
VeriSign's current Research & Development is MXN1,923 Mil. Overall, VeriSign has a GF Score™ of 92/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does VeriSign's Research & Development compare to MDB and CPAY?
VeriSign's Research & Development of MXN1,923 Mil can be compared against companies in the Software industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Research & Development for a Software company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Software industry context. However, Research & Development should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Research & Development mean?
A high Research & Development can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on VeriSign and its competitors. VeriSign's current Research & Development is MXN1,923 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is VeriSign stock overvalued right now?
VeriSign (MEX:VRSN) has a current Research & Development of MXN1,923 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN4,686.76, compared to a current price of MXN4,420.66 — trading 5.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is MXN1,923 Mil. VeriSign's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Research & Development calculated?
Research & Development is calculated from a company's financial statements. For VeriSign (MEX:VRSN), the current Research & Development is MXN1,923 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is VeriSign (MEX:VRSN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VeriSign stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN4,420.66 is trading 5.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN4,686.76.

Key valuation signals for MEX:VRSN:

  • Research & Development: MXN1,923 Mil
  • GF Value™: MXN4,686.76 vs. price of MXN4,420.66 (5.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:VRSN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

VeriSign Business Description

Address 12061 Bluemont Way, Reston, VA, USA, 20190
Verisign is an operator of critical infrastructure within the domain name system, or DNS. As the registry for some of the world's most popular TLDs, .com and .net, Verisign directs DNS resolvers to the appropriate registry where IP addresses are stored. Verisign's control over its TLDs is regulated by ICANN and the NTIA and are subject to contract renewal every six years. The company generates revenue through annual subscriptions allowing customers to use .com and .net as their TLD of choice for their respective websites.
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