Equifax, Incorporated (EFX) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 1279 data points (2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16)
Along with Experian and TransUnion, Equifax is one of the leading credit bureaus in the United States. Equifax's credit reports provide credit histories on millions of consumers, and the firm's ser...
Equifax, Incorporated (EFX) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 27.40 (historical range: 23.34–68.72, median: 44.11), placing it at the 3th percentile — cheap relative to its history, P/S ratio of 2.94 (range: 2.50–7.66, 2th percentile — cheap relative to its history), EV/EBITDA of 21.07 (range: 18.96–45.92, 2th percentile).
Over the historical period (2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16), Equifax, Incorporated's P/E ratio has expanded by 11% over the observed period (from an average of 42.3 to 47.0).
Equifax, Incorporated trades well below its historical valuation range across most metrics.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Median | %ile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 27.40 | 44.11 | 3th | cheap relative to its history |
| P/S Ratio | 2.94 | 5.21 | 2th | cheap relative to its history |
| EV/EBITDA | 21.07 | 33.07 | 2th | cheap relative to its history |
| FCF Yield | 5.83% | 2.28% | 97th | cheap relative to its history |
Equifax, Incorporated (EFX) Valuation & P/E History
Equifax, Incorporated (EFX) is a US-listed stock operating in the Technology sector, specifically the Services-Consumer Credit Reporting, Collection Agencies industry currently trading at $161.25 with a market capitalization of $18.9 billion. This page provides historical valuation analysis for EFX based on 1279 data points covering 2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16. The P/E ratio of 27.40 is below the historical median of 44.11, placing EFX at the 3th percentile of its valuation range. The P/S ratio of 2.94 compares to a median of 5.21.
EFX Valuation Metrics & Historical Range
The valuation table above shows Equifax, Incorporated's current and historical valuation multiples, including P/E ratio, P/S ratio, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and dividend yield. Each metric is compared to its own historical range to determine whether EFX is currently trading above or below its typical valuation levels.
- P/E ratio: Price-to-earnings measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A P/E above the historical median suggests EFX is expensively valued; below the median suggests it is cheap.
- P/S ratio: Price-to-sales is useful for companies with volatile or negative earnings. Lower P/S relative to history may indicate value.
- EV/EBITDA: Enterprise value to EBITDA adjusts for debt and cash, providing a capital-structure-neutral valuation measure for Equifax, Incorporated.
- FCF yield: Free cash flow yield shows the cash return relative to market price. Higher yields may indicate undervaluation.
Is EFX Overvalued or Undervalued?
Equifax, Incorporated trades well below its historical valuation range across most metrics. The overall valuation percentile of 2 combines P/E, P/S, and EV/EBITDA percentiles into a single measure of how expensive EFX is relative to its own history. A percentile below 25 suggests the stock may be undervalued, while a percentile above 75 suggests it may be overvalued.
However, valuation is only one factor in investment decisions. A stock can remain "overvalued" for years if growth accelerates, or "undervalued" if the business deteriorates. Always combine valuation analysis with financial statement analysis and the full EFX analysis page for a complete picture.
Valuation data is computed from historical price and fundamental data via Polygon.io and Finnhub.EFX trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. This page is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.