Equifax Inc.
New York Stock ExchangeTotal Valuation
Equifax Inc. carries a market capitalization of 21.43B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 24.10B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.
| Market Cap | 21.43B |
| Enterprise Value | 24.10B |
Share Statistics
Equifax Inc. currently has 117.60M shares outstanding.
| Shares Outstanding | 117.60M |
| Owned by Insiders (%) | N/A |
| Owned by Institutions (%) | N/A |
Valuation Ratios
Equifax Inc. trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 27.71. The price-to-sales ratio is 2.97, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 4.26.
| PE Ratio | 27.71 |
| PS Ratio | 2.97 |
| PB Ratio | 4.26 |
| P/TBV Ratio | -5.00 |
| P/FCF Ratio | 11.97 |
| P/OCF Ratio | 11.88 |
Enterprise Valuation
On an enterprise value basis, Equifax Inc. trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 12.70 and an EV/FCF ratio of 13.57. The EV/Sales ratio of 3.74 reflects the premium investors are willing to pay for the company's revenue stream, while the EV/EBIT multiple of 20.95 provides insight into valuation relative to core operating earnings.
| EV / Sales | 3.74 |
| EV / EBITDA | 12.70 |
| EV / EBIT | 20.95 |
| EV / FCF | 13.57 |
Financial Position
Equifax Inc. maintains a current ratio of 0.60, meaning it holds 0.6x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 120.96, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 8.56 demonstrates adequate ability to service its debt obligations.
| Current Ratio | 0.60 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.49 |
| Debt / Equity | 120.96 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 2.88 |
| Interest Coverage | 8.56 |
Financial Efficiency
Equifax Inc. posts a return on equity of 14.58 and a return on invested capital of 8.48.
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 14.58 |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 5.79 |
| Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) | 8.48 |
| Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) | 8.46 |
| Revenue Per Employee | N/A |
| Employee Count | N/A |
| Inventory Turnover | N/A |
Taxes
Over the trailing twelve months, Equifax Inc. has paid 244.60M in income taxes, reflecting an effective tax rate of 26.00.
| Income Tax | 244.60M |
| Effective Tax Rate | 26.00 |
Stock Price Statistics
Equifax Inc.'s stock has declined approximately -26.46027% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 169.98, while the 200-day moving average is 189.65.
| Beta (5Y) | N/A |
| 52-Week Price Change | -26.46027% |
| 50-Day Moving Average | 169.98 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | 189.65 |
| Average Volume (20 Days) | N/A |
Income Statement
Over the trailing twelve months, Equifax Inc. generated 6.44B in revenue and converted that into 691.40M in net income, yielding earnings per share of 5.73. EBITDA reached 1.90B, while operating income came in at 1.15B.
| Revenue | 6.44B |
| Gross Profit | 3.58B |
| Operating Income | 1.15B |
| Pretax Income | 940.90M |
| Net Income | 691.40M |
| EBITDA | 1.90B |
| EBIT | 1.15B |
| Earnings Per Share (EPS) | 5.73 |
Balance Sheet
Equifax Inc. holds 170.10M in cash and equivalents against 5.47B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 5.30B. Total book value stands at 4.38B, with working capital of -1.04B providing operational flexibility.
| Cash & Cash Equivalents | 170.10M |
| Total Debt | 5.47B |
| Net Debt | 5.30B |
| Equity (Book Value) | 4.38B |
| Book Value Per Share | 37.25 |
| Working Capital | -1.04B |
Cash Flow
Equifax Inc. produced 1.61B in operating cash flow over the past twelve months.
| Operating Cash Flow | 1.61B |
| Capital Expenditures | N/A |
| Free Cash Flow | 1.61B |
| FCF Per Share | 13.36 |
Margins
Equifax Inc. operates with a gross margin of 55.54, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 17.85 and net profit margin of 10.73 provide insight into operational efficiency.
| Gross Margin | 55.54 |
| Operating Margin | 17.85 |
| Pretax Margin | 14.60 |
| Profit Margin | 10.73 |
| EBITDA Margin | 29.45 |
Dividends & Yields
The company's payout ratio of 36.48 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders.
| Dividend Per Share | 2.12 |
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
| Payout Ratio | 36.48 |
| Shareholder Yield | 5.61 |
| FCF Yield | 8.35 |
Stock Splits
Equifax Inc.'s most recent stock split took place on December 18, 1995 with a 1:2 split ratio.
| Last Split Date | 12/18/1995 |
| Split Ratio | 1:2 |
Scores
Equifax Inc. posts an Altman Z-Score of 6.23, well above the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.
| Altman Z-Score | 6.23 |