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EFX

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Equifax Inc. · Industrials · United States · $22.8B · Avg Vol: $197M/d

41
StockRank
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Q
65
V
37
M
32
P/E (TTM)
31.1x
ROE
14.3%
D/E
1.2x
Dividend %
1.1%

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

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.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue5.1B5.3B5.7B6.1B5.8%6.4B6.8B7.3B10.0%
EPS5.694.444.885.36-2.0%5.696.007.1115.1%
Shares122.5M123.3M124.0M120.4M-1.7%117.5M
Debt5.8B5.7B5.0B5.1B-4.2%5.5B
Equity4.0B4.5B4.8B4.6B5.2%
Op CF757.1M1.1B1.3B1.6B28.7%1.6B
Inv CF-959.5M-878.2M-511.5M-554.3M
Fin CF273.7M-306.2M-846.4M-1.1B
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PRICE (1Y)-10.1%
168175181188195Jul 29Aug 19Sep 9
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$168.09
RSI (14)
23.1
52W High
$268.77
From 52W High
0.6%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
65
ROIC
12.2%67.0
ROE
14.3%72.8
GP/Assets
30.2%77.6
Op. Margin
17.3%81.5
FCF/Assets
9.6%83.8
Piotroski
891.8
Int. Cover
5.4x39.4
D/E Ratio
1.21x14.4
Current Ratio
0.60x3.2
Value
37
P/E (TTM)
31.1x30.8
EV/EBITDA
13.6x43.4
P/FCF
20.0x55.3
P/B
4.8x20.2
P/S
3.2x26.3
Div Yield
1.1%29.9
Momentum
32
52W High %
63%29.8
RS 6M
-27%26.0
SMA 50/200
0.96x38.6
EPS Rev 4W
-0.1%13.9
EPS Rev 12W
-1.3%21.1
EPS Improve
+78%64.8
Q Growth
-4%32.2

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$22.8B
P/E (Forward)
17.5x
Gross Margin
55.5%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Industrials, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of EFX are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
EFXEquifax Inc.(you)$22.8B41Hold
VRSKVerisk Analytics, Inc.$25.0B45Hold
BAHBooz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation$9.1B61Hold
FCNFTI Consulting, Inc.$4.2B54Hold
CRAICRA International, Inc.$1.1B48Hold
HURNHuron Consulting Group Inc.$2.5B69Buy
ICFIICF International, Inc.$1.6B82Strong Buy
PPHC.LPublic Policy Holding Company, Inc.$329M31Sell
CWCurtiss-Wright Corporation$22.0B40Hold
GPNGlobal Payments Inc.$24.3B42Hold

Peer medians: ROE 8.8% · P/E 27.5x · Gross margin 29.2%

Equifax Inc. (EFX): Stock Score Summary

Equifax Inc. (EFX) has a MoatMap StockRank of 41/100 based on Quality (65/100), Value (37/100), and Momentum (32/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD.

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$168.09
Market Cap$22.8B
P/E (TTM)31.12
P/E (Forward)17.46
Price/Book4.75
Return on Equity14.3%
Return on Invested Capital12.2%
Debt/Equity1.21x
Gross Margin55.5%
Operating Margin17.3%
Revenue Growth10.6%
Dividend Yield1.1%
Free Cash Flow$1.1B

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 41/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (65), Value (37), and Momentum (32) factor ranks across MoatMap’s universe of 25,000+ stocks.
Does Equifax Inc. have an economic moat?
Equifax Inc. (EFX) has a Quality factor score of 65/100. 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 41/100. 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).