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EFX Equifax PE ratio, current and historical analysis

The current PE ratio for Equifax stock as of Apr 19, 2024 is 48.69. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $4.44 and the stock price of $216.2 per share. The current price-to-earnings ratio is nearly the same as the last four quarters average.

EFX PE ratio history

How has EFX's PE ratio performed in the past

The average historical PE ratio of Equifax for the last ten years is 35.87. The current PE ratio of 48.69 is 36% above the historical average. Over the past ten years, EFX's PE ratio was at its highest in the Jun 2020 quarter at 64.62, when the stock price was $171.88 and the EPS was $2.66. 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.

Average
35.87
Median
33.01
Minimum
23.66
Maximum
64.62

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

What is the average PE ratio of EFX for the past years

Currently, EFX's PE ratio is greater than its 3, 5 and 10-year historical averages.

3-year avg
41.82
5-year avg
43.55
10-year avg
35.87
15-year avg
29.82

EFX PE vs peers

What is EFX's PE ratio compared to its peers

Compared to its peer FICO, EFX's PE ratio stands lower, however it is higher than ADP's and MCO's.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
PAYX Paychex Inc 25.93 $43.02B
ADP Automatic Data Processing Inc 28.16 $99.95B
MCO Moodys Corp 42.72 $68.38B
EFX Equifax Inc 48.69 $26.8B
FICO Fair Isaac Corp 62.19 $28.08B
FIS Fidelity National Information Services Inc N/A $40.77B

Frequently asked questions

What is Equifax's PE ratio?

As of Apr 19, 2024, EFX stock has a price to earnings ratio of 48.69.

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 41.82.

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 43.55.

What is the highest PE ratio for EFX?

Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached a historic high of 64.62 in the Jun 2020 quarter.

How does the current PE ratio for EFX compare to its historical average?

The current price to earnings ratio of EFX is 36% 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 (Apr 19, 2024), Equifax's stock price is $216.2. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2023 is $4.44. Therefore, Equifax's P/E ratio for today is 48.69. PE RATIO(48.69) = STOCK PRICE($216.2) / TTM EPS($4.44)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.