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VerifyMe Inc (VRME)

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Upturn Advisory Summary

08/14/2025: VRME (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

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Not Recommended Performance

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Number of Analysts

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2 Analysts rated it

Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.

1 Year Target Price $1.5

1 Year Target Price $1.5

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$1.5 Target price
52w Low $0.55
Current$0.88
52w High $5

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -54.69%
Avg. Invested days 46
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Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 10.92M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 1.5
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 1.5
Volume (30-day avg) 2
Beta 0.57
52 Weeks Range 0.55 - 5.00
Updated Date 08/15/2025
52 Weeks Range 0.55 - 5.00
Updated Date 08/15/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.35

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2025-08-13
When -
Estimate -0.07
Actual -0.0192

Profitability

Profit Margin -16.78%
Operating Margin (TTM) -13.31%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) -6.23%
Return on Equity (TTM) -28.42%

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 14.88
Enterprise Value 5693433
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.48
Enterprise Value 5693433
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.48
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.26
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -6.55
Shares Outstanding 12420600
Shares Floating 9212829
Shares Outstanding 12420600
Shares Floating 9212829
Percent Insiders 21.77
Percent Institutions 18.7

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VerifyMe Inc

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

VerifyMe, Inc. was founded in 2005 and went public in 2016. Initially focused on anti-counterfeiting solutions for documents, it evolved to offer brand protection and authentication technologies for various industries.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Authentication and Brand Protection: Provides authentication, serialization, and track-and-trace solutions to combat counterfeiting and diversion of products.
  • Supply Chain Visibility: Offers solutions to track and manage products throughout the supply chain, enhancing transparency and security.
  • Digital Marketing: Enables brands to engage with customers through personalized and interactive experiences, often linked to authenticated products.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

VerifyMe is led by a CEO, backed by a management team overseeing finance, technology, and operations. The organizational structure consists of departments focused on sales, marketing, product development, and customer support.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • RainbowSecure: Proprietary security ink solutions to protect products from counterfeiting. Market share data not publicly available. Competitors include SICPA, OpSec Security, and AlpVision.
  • VerifyMe App: Mobile app for consumers and inspectors to verify the authenticity of products. Market share data not publicly available. Competitors include Entrupy and other mobile authentication solutions.
  • VeriPAS: A secure technology platform including mobile authentication, supply chain monitoring, and user-friendly administration portal that brands can use to control all aspects of product security. Market share data not publicly available. Competitors include Systech and TraceLink.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The brand protection and authentication market is growing due to increasing counterfeiting and the need for supply chain transparency. Growth drivers include e-commerce expansion, stricter regulations, and consumer demand for genuine products.

Positioning

VerifyMe positions itself as a provider of comprehensive anti-counterfeiting and brand protection solutions, differentiating through its patented technologies and integrated platform approach.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The global anti-counterfeiting packaging market is projected to reach $4.9 billion by 2028. VerifyMe is positioned to capture a share of this market through its authentication and track-and-trace solutions.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Proprietary technology
  • Integrated platform
  • Experienced management team
  • Strong IP portfolio

Weaknesses

  • Limited brand recognition
  • Small market share
  • Dependence on key customers
  • History of Losses

Opportunities

  • Expansion into new markets
  • Partnerships with leading brands
  • Adoption of digital authentication technologies
  • Government contracts

Threats

  • Intense competition
  • Technological advancements by competitors
  • Economic downturn
  • Changing consumer preferences

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • OPK
  • LXFR
  • OTLY

Competitive Landscape

VerifyMe faces stiff competition from larger, more established players in the brand protection market. Its competitive advantage lies in its proprietary technology and integrated platform, but it needs to strengthen its brand recognition and expand its market presence.

Major Acquisitions

Perk Labs, Inc.

  • Year: 2022
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 3.4
  • Strategic Rationale: Expanded VerifyMe's digital marketing capabilities and provided access to new customer base.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

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Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include strategic acquisitions to expand product offerings and market reach, and investments in research and development.

Summary

VerifyMe is a small player in a competitive brand protection market with innovative technology, but needs to improve profitability and market penetration. Its strengths lie in its proprietary technology and integrated platform, whereas weaknesses come in the form of limited brand recognition. The company could expand into new markets through further strategic acquisitions and focus on profitability improvements to strengthen the overall investment profile.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

  • SEC filings
  • Company website
  • Industry reports

Disclaimers:

The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market share estimates are approximate and based on available data.

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About VerifyMe Inc

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters Lake Mary, FL, United States
IPO Launch date 2009-05-07
President, CEO & Director Mr. Adam H. Stedham
Sector Industrials
Industry Security & Protection Services
Full time employees 40
Full time employees 40

VerifyMe, Inc. offers brand protection and precision logistics solutions. The company operates through two segments, Precision Logistics and Authentication. The Precision Logistics segment offers predictive analytics for optimizing delivery of time and temperature sensitive perishable products. This segment provides PeriTrack customer dashboard, an integrated web portal tool that gives its customers an in-depth look at their shipping activities based on real-time data. It offers service center, pre-transit, post-delivery, and weather/traffic services. The Authentication segment provides technology solutions to connect brands with consumers through its products, as well as brand protection and supply chain functions, such as counterfeit prevention. The company was formerly known as LaserLock Technologies, Inc. and changed its name to VerifyMe, Inc. in July 2015. VerifyMe, Inc. was incorporated in 1999 and is headquartered in Lake Mary, Florida.