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Equifax Inc. (EFX)

NYSE Industrials Consulting Services
$168.09 ▼ -2.06%
Market Cap
$19.75B
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Consulting Services
Beta
1.30
52-Wk Range
150.75-271.84
CEO
Mark W. Begor
Country
US
Currency
USD

Equifax Inc. operates in the Consulting Services industry of the Industrials sector, headquartered in Atlanta, GA, US. The stock last traded at $168.09, down 2.06% on the session, giving a market capitalisation of $19.75B. On trailing twelve-month figures it carries a trailing P/E of 29.34, a net margin of 10.7%. Its beta of 1.30 implies it has historically moved more than the broad market.

Valuation & profitability (TTM)
P/E
29.34
Price / Sales
3.06
Price / Book
4.54
EV / EBITDA
13.19
Gross margin
44.4%
Operating margin
17.9%
Net margin
10.7%
Return on equity
Debt / equity
1.25
Current ratio
0.60
Dividend yield
1.3%
Payout ratio
37.0%
Company profile
Exchange
New York Stock Exchange
Employees
15,000
IPO date
1980-03-17
Headquarters
Atlanta, GA, US
About Equifax Inc.

Equifax Inc. operates as a global data and analytics company, delivering a range of information solutions and specialized human resources administrative process outsourcing services. Its clientele spans across businesses, governmental organizations, and individual consumers. The company's operations are structured into three primary divisions: Workforce Solutions, U.S. Information Solutions (USIS), and International. The Workforce Solutions segment specializes in employment-related data, offering verification services for income, employment history, criminal records, and Social Security numbers. It also provides tools for payroll-based transactions, employment tax management, and products aimed at protecting against identity theft. The U.S. Information Solutions (USIS) segment provides a comprehensive suite of services for both consumers and businesses within the United States. These offerings include extensive credit data and scoring, sophisticated credit modeling and portfolio analytics, identity verification and fraud detection/prevention services, and various consulting options. Additionally, USIS supports mortgage services, financial marketing initiatives, identity management solutions, credit monitoring products, and online decisioning technology solutions, alongside portfolio management and mortgage reporting services. Globally, the International segment delivers similar information service products, encompassing consumer and commercial credit and financial data, credit scoring, and advanced modeling. This division also provides credit-related marketing products and services, as well as technology and support for debt collection and recovery management. Equifax serves a diverse array of industries, including financial services, mortgage, employment, telecommunications, retail, automotive, utilities, brokerage, healthcare, and insurance, in addition to federal, state, and local governments. With a substantial international presence, the company conducts business in numerous countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, India, the United Kingdom, Spain, Portugal, Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, and many other nations across Latin America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Founded in 1899, Equifax maintains its corporate headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia.

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