AMD vs VRSN
By Alex · Tickerpine
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. vs VeriSign, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | AMD | VRSN |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $630.63 | $287.25 |
| Market cap | $1.03T | $25.97B |
| P/E ratio | 161.3 | 31.2 |
| ROE | 10.20% | — |
| Profit margin | 15.58% | 49.77% |
| Revenue growth | 50.10% | 6.00% |
| Dividend yield | — | 1.13% |
| Beta | 2.48 | 0.70 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
AMD vs VRSN in plain English
- AMD is the bigger company — about 39.6× the market cap of VRSN.
- VRSN is cheaper on earnings (P/E 31.2 vs 161.3).
- AMD is growing revenue faster (50% vs 6%).
- VRSN pays a dividend (1.13%) while the other effectively doesn't.
How would $1,000 have done in each?
AMD return calculator
See what $1,000 in Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. would be worth today.
VRSN return calculator
See what $1,000 in VeriSign, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.