EFX Equifax PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The current PE ratio for Equifax stock as of Nov 21, 2024 is 55.7. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $4.54 and the stock price of $252.9 per share. The P/E ratio has a decrease of 3.5% from the past four quarters average of 57.7.
EFX PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of Equifax for the last ten years is 38.28. The current PE ratio of 55.7 is 46% above the historical average. Over the past ten years, EFX's PE ratio was at its highest in the Sep 2024 quarter at 64.73, when the stock price was $293.86 and the EPS was $4.54. The lowest value was in the Sep 2017 quarter, when it reached 23.66 with a price of $105.99 and an EPS of $4.48.
Equifax PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 63.06% in 2023
Maximum annual decrease: -28.71% in 2022
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 55.7 | 63.06% |
| 2022 | 34.16 | -28.71% |
| 2021 | 47.92 | 6.35% |
| 2020 | 45.06 | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | N/A |
| 2018 | 36.1 | 49.73% |
| 2017 | 24.11 | -16.4% |
| 2016 | 28.84 | -6.52% |
| 2015 | 30.85 | 15.59% |
| 2014 | 26.69 | 12.05% |
EFX average PE ratio chart
Currently, EFX's PE ratio is greater than its 3, 5 and 10-year historical averages.
EFX PE vs peers
Compared to its peer FICO, EFX's PE ratio stands lower, however it is higher than ADP's and MCO's. Equifax's PE ratio is trading above the peer group average of 35.12.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| PAYX Paychex Inc | 30.53 | $51.86B |
| ADP Automatic Data Processing Inc | 32.4 | $124.1B |
| FIS Fidelity National Information Services Inc | 34.06 | $46.03B |
| MCO Moodys Corp | 43.49 | $86.6B |
| EFX Equifax Inc | 55.7 | $31.35B |
| FICO Fair Isaac Corp | 112.5 | $56.92B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Equifax's PE ratio?
As of Nov 21, 2024, EFX stock has a price to earnings ratio of 55.7.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Equifax (EFX)?
Over the last 3 years, the average price to earnings ratio for EFX stock is 45.87.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Equifax (EFX)?
Over the last 5 years, the average price to earnings ratio for EFX stock is 45.89.
What is the highest PE ratio for EFX?
Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached a historic high of 64.73 in the Sep 2024 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for EFX compare to its historical average?
The current price to earnings ratio of EFX is 46% higher than the 10-year historical average.
How is EFX's PE ratio calculated (Equifax PE ratio formula)?
The PE ratio is calculated by taking the latest stock price and dividing it by the EPS for the last 12 months. As of today (Nov 21, 2024), Equifax's stock price is $252.9. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $4.54. Therefore, Equifax's P/E ratio for today is 55.7. PE RATIO(55.7) = STOCK PRICE($252.9) / TTM EPS($4.54)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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