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VirnetX Holding Corp (VHC)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
06/30/2025: VHC (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $0
1 Year Target Price $0
| 0 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 0 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -55.89% | Avg. Invested days 22 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 06/30/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 45.90M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 2.88 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 2.88 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 1.45 | 52 Weeks Range 3.68 - 13.89 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 3.68 - 13.89 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -4.87 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin - | Operating Margin (TTM) -650600% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -22.72% | Return on Equity (TTM) -39.67% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 11727832 | Price to Sales(TTM) 15301.27 |
Enterprise Value 11727832 | Price to Sales(TTM) 15301.27 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 3909.28 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 1.74 | Shares Outstanding 4238580 | Shares Floating 3619791 |
Shares Outstanding 4238580 | Shares Floating 3619791 | ||
Percent Insiders 14.41 | Percent Institutions 10.75 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating - | Target Price - | Buy - | Strong Buy - |
Buy - | Strong Buy - | ||
Hold - | Sell - | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
VirnetX Holding Corp
Company Overview
History and Background
VirnetX Holding Corp. was founded in 2005. The company focuses on securing communications and has been involved in patent litigation, primarily against Apple, Microsoft, and other tech companies, related to its secure communication technologies.
Core Business Areas
- Licensing and Monetization: VirnetX's primary business revolves around licensing and monetizing its patent portfolio related to secure communication protocols, including VPN and secure domain name resolution.
Leadership and Structure
VirnetX's leadership team consists of key executives focused on intellectual property management and litigation. Its organizational structure is relatively lean, emphasizing its patent-focused business model.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Secure Communication Patents: VirnetX holds patents related to secure communication protocols, including secure VPN (Virtual Private Network) technologies and secure domain name resolution. VirnetX's revenue is almost entirely from licensing and litigation surrounding these patents. Competitors in secure communication protocols include established VPN providers, and companies developing secure networking solutions.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The industry surrounding VirnetX involves patent licensing and litigation within the broader secure communication and networking technology space. It is a highly specialized and competitive field with frequent legal challenges.
Positioning
VirnetX positions itself as an innovator and patent holder in secure communication technologies, primarily through asserting its patent rights against larger tech companies. Its competitive advantage lies in its patent portfolio.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for secure communication technologies is substantial, encompassing VPN services, secure networking solutions, and related technologies. However, VirnetX's direct relevance to the entire TAM is limited by its reliance on patent licensing and litigation rather than direct product sales.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong patent portfolio in secure communication technologies
- History of successful patent litigation
- Focus on intellectual property monetization
Weaknesses
- Heavy reliance on litigation for revenue
- High legal expenses
- Negative public perception due to litigation focus
- Limited product offerings beyond patents
Opportunities
- Expansion of patent portfolio through research and development
- Licensing agreements with more companies
- Potential for developing new secure communication products
Threats
- Patent invalidation challenges
- Legal defeats in patent litigation
- Changes in patent law
- Competition from companies developing alternative secure communication technologies
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- AAPL
- MSFT
- CSCO
Competitive Landscape
VirnetX's advantage lies in its patent portfolio, but it faces disadvantages due to its reliance on litigation, high legal expenses, and lack of traditional product offerings compared to larger competitors like Apple and Microsoft.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth has been inconsistent and heavily reliant on the success of patent litigation.
Future Projections: Future growth is uncertain and contingent on the outcome of ongoing and future patent litigation.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives primarily involve pursuing ongoing patent litigation and seeking new licensing opportunities.
Summary
VirnetX is a company heavily reliant on its patent portfolio and associated litigation. Its financial performance and future prospects are highly uncertain, contingent on the outcomes of legal battles. While it has a strong patent position, its dependence on litigation and high legal costs pose significant risks. Potential investors should be aware of the volatile nature of the stock.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- SEC Filings
- Company Press Releases
- Market Analysis Reports
- Patent Office Records
Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on available public information and analyst estimates. Financial data is dynamic and subject to change. This is not financial advice; consult a financial professional before making investment decisions.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About VirnetX Holding Corp
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Zephyr Cove, NV, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1999-07-30 | Chairman of the Board of Directors, CEO & President Mr. Kendall Larsen | ||
Sector Technology | Industry Software - Infrastructure | Full time employees 23 | Website https://www.virnetx.com |
Full time employees 23 | Website https://www.virnetx.com | ||
VirnetX Holding Corporation, through its subsidiary VirnetX, Inc., operates as an Internet security software and technology company primarily in the United States. The company develops software and technology solutions, including secure domain name registry and GABRIEL Connection Technology that are designed to secure communications over the Internet using zero trust network access. It also offers a portfolio of licenses and services, such as VirnetX One, a security-as-a-service platform that protects enterprise applications, services, and infrastructure from cyber-attacks; GABRIEL Connection Technology software development kit to assist with rapid integration of its techniques into existing software implementations; War Room software that offers safe and secure video conferencing meeting environment where sensitive communications and data is invisible to those not authorized to view it; and VirnetX Matrix that provides security for internet-enabled enterprise applications and their connected devices. It serves domain infrastructure and communication service providers, and system integrators; and enterprise customers, developers, and original equipment manufacturers of chips, servers, desktops, smart phones, tablets, laptops, net books, and other devices in the IP-telephony, mobility, fixed-mobile convergence, and unified communications markets. VirnetX Holding Corporation was incorporated in 2005 and is headquartered in Zephyr Cove, Nevada.
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