Equifax Inc. (EFX) — Stock Score Summary

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.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$168.37
Market Cap$19.8B
P/E (TTM)30.10
P/E (Forward)16.64
Price/Book4.49
Return on Equity14.4%
Return on Invested Capital11.6%
Debt/Equity113.35
Gross Margin56.1%
Operating Margin17.4%
Revenue Growth14.3%
Dividend Yield1.3%
Free Cash Flow$1.0B

Equifax Inc. operates in the Consulting Services industry, part of the Industrials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Equifax Inc.’s (EFX) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Equifax Inc. (EFX) is 37/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (57), Value (37), and Momentum (30) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Equifax Inc. have an economic moat?
Equifax Inc. (EFX) has a Quality factor score of 57/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Equifax Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Equifax Inc. (EFX) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 37/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Equifax Inc. in?
Equifax Inc. (EFX) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Consulting Services industry (United States).