Equifax (FRA:EFX) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 5.39 (As of Jul. 30, 2026) — 28% Below Median

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FRA:EFX Equifax Inc FRA:EFX
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What is Equifax Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Equifax FRA:EFX +5.41% 75 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.39 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 7.44. GuruFocus rates FRA:EFX with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of €252.98 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 728 Business Services companies, Equifax ranks worse than 87.91% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-30), Equifax's current share price is €165.70. Equifax's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €30.75. Equifax's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 5.39.

The historical rank and industry rank for Equifax's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:EFX' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.45   Med: 7.44   Max: 12.41
Current: 5.32

During the past years, Equifax's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 12.41. The lowest was 4.45. And the median was 7.44.

FRA:EFX's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
87.91% of 728 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.56 vs FRA:EFX: 5.32

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Equifax's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €32.330. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is €30.75 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Equifax  (FRA:EFX) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Equifax Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Equifax Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Equifax's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Equifax Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Equifax Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Equifax Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 7.88 7.65 6.43 5.20 4.51

FRA:EFX vs VRSK, BAH, FCN: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Consulting Services subindustry, Equifax's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Equifax Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Equifax's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Equifax's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Equifax Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Equifax's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=165.70/30.75
=5.39

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Equifax's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Equifax's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=32.33/333.9520*333.9520
=32.330

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Equifax Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 20.356 241.428 28.157
201612 20.948 241.432 28.976
201703 22.466 243.801 30.773
201706 22.331 244.955 30.444
201709 21.677 246.819 29.329
201712 22.334 246.524 30.255
201803 21.967 249.554 29.396
201806 22.912 251.989 30.364
201809 22.629 252.439 29.936
201812 22.651 251.233 30.109
201903 18.767 254.202 24.655
201906 18.618 256.143 24.274
201909 18.863 256.759 24.534
201912 19.148 256.974 24.884
202003 17.791 258.115 23.018
202006 19.690 257.797 25.507
202009 20.450 260.280 26.238
202012 21.383 260.474 27.415
202103 22.902 264.877 28.874
202106 23.581 271.696 28.984
202109 24.538 274.310 29.873
202112 25.980 278.802 31.119
202203 28.466 287.504 33.065
202206 29.408 296.311 33.144
202209 31.018 296.808 34.900
202212 30.489 296.797 34.306
202303 30.961 301.836 34.255
202306 31.528 305.109 34.508
202309 32.653 307.789 35.429
202312 33.721 306.746 36.712
202403 33.953 312.332 36.303
202406 35.264 314.175 37.484
202409 35.698 315.301 37.810
202412 36.958 315.605 39.106
202503 37.098 319.799 38.740
202506 35.915 322.561 37.183
202509 34.320 324.800 35.287
202512 32.658 324.054 33.656
202603 32.923 330.213 33.296
202606 32.330 333.952 32.330

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.39 mean?
Equifax (FRA:EFX) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.39 as of Jul. 30, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Equifax and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 7.44. Over the past decade, Equifax's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 4.45 to 12.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Equifax ranks #640 out of 728 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 87.9%.
Is Equifax's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Equifax's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.39 is 28% below median its 10-year median of 7.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.45 to a high of 12.41. The Business Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.56. Equifax's value of 5.39 is 245.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Equifax ranks #640 out of 728 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Equifax has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Equifax's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to VRSK and BAH?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Equifax ranks #640 out of 728 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Equifax in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.56. Equifax's value of 5.39 is 245.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Equifax's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 4.45 to 12.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.44 vs. the industry median of 1.56, Equifax has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Business Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Business Services companies is 1.56, based on 728 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Equifax's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.39 is 245.5% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Equifax and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Equifax's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.39, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 7.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Equifax stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Equifax (FRA:EFX) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €252.98, compared to a current price of €165.70 — trading 34.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.39, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 7.44 and 245.5% above the Business Services industry median of 1.56. Equifax's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Equifax (FRA:EFX), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.39 as of Jul. 30, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Equifax (FRA:EFX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Equifax stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €165.70 is trading 34.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €252.98. GuruFocus considers Equifax to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:EFX:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 5.39 (28% below median its 10-year median of 7.44)
  • GF Value™: €252.98 vs. price of €165.70 (34.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 245.5% above the Business Services median (#640 of 728)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:EFX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Equifax Business Description

Address 1550 Peachtree Street North West, Atlanta, GA, USA, 30309
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 services are critical to lenders' credit decisions. In addition, about 40% of the firm's revenue comes from Workforce Solutions, which provides income verification and employer human resources services. Equifax generates about 25% of its revenue from outside the United States.
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