Equifax Inc. (EFX) has a MoatMap StockRank of 37/100 based on Quality (57/100), Value (37/100), and Momentum (30/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. Equifax possesses a powerful data oligopoly moat with high switching costs. However, its near-term earnings remain heavily tied to the US mortgage origination cycle, which faces headwinds from persistent higher-for-longer interest rates.
Equifax Inc. is a global data, analytics, and technology company that provides credit reporting, identity verification, fraud prevention, and workforce solutions to businesses, governments, and consumers worldwide. Its significant competitive moat is built upon vast proprietary data assets, advanced analytical capabilities, and its entrenched position as one of the "Big Three" credit bureaus, making it an indispensable component of lending and hiring decisions. The company's data infrastructure benefits from strong network effects and high regulatory barriers to entry.
| Price | $168.37 |
| Market Cap | $19.8B |
| P/E (TTM) | 30.10 |
| P/E (Forward) | 16.64 |
| Price/Book | 4.49 |
| Return on Equity | 14.4% |
| Return on Invested Capital | 11.6% |
| Debt/Equity | 113.35 |
| Gross Margin | 56.1% |
| Operating Margin | 17.4% |
| Revenue Growth | 14.3% |
| Dividend Yield | 1.3% |
| Free Cash Flow | $1.0B |
Equifax Inc. operates in the Consulting Services industry, part of the Industrials sector (United States).