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EquifaxEFX -5.84%75 EV-to-EBIT is 22.47 as of Jul. 31, 2026, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 28.51. GuruFocus rates EFX with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $288.34 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 854 Business Services companies, Equifax ranks worse than 80.33% on this metric.
EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Equifax's Enterprise Value is $26,129 Mil.
Equifax's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $1,163 Mil. Therefore, Equifax's EV-to-EBIT for today is 22.47.
The historical rank and industry rank for Equifax's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:
EFX'
s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -75.8 Med: 28.51 Max: 49.71
Current: 22.47
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Equifax was 49.71. The lowest was -75.80. And the median was 28.51.
EFX's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than 80.33% of 854
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 11.175
vs EFX: 22.47
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Equifax's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $24,102 Mil.
Equifax's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1,163 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Equifax EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Equifax's EV-to-EBIT 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.
For the Consulting Services subindustry, Equifax's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Equifax's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Equifax's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Equifax's current Enterprise Value is $26,129 Mil.
Equifax's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1,163 Mil.
* 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 (EFX) has a EV-to-EBIT of 22.47 as of Jul. 31, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Equifax and its competitors. This is 21% below median its historical median of 28.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Equifax ranks #686 out of 854 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 80.3%.
Is Equifax's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Equifax's current EV-to-EBIT of 22.47 is 21% below median its 10-year median of 28.51. The Business Services industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.18. Equifax's value of 22.47 is 101.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Equifax ranks #686 out of 854 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 EV-to-EBIT compare to VRSK and BAH?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Equifax ranks #686 out of 854 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Equifax in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.18. Equifax's value of 22.47 is 101.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 28.51 vs. the industry median of 11.18, 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Business Services company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Business Services companies is 11.18, based on 854 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Equifax's current EV-to-EBIT of 22.47 is 101.1% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Equifax and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Equifax's current EV-to-EBIT is 22.47, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 28.51. 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 (EFX) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $288.34, compared to a current price of $176.13 — trading 38.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 22.47, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 28.51 and 101.1% above the Business Services industry median of 11.18. 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 EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Equifax (EFX), the current EV-to-EBIT is 22.47 as of Jul. 31, 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 (EFX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Equifax stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $176.13 is trading 38.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $288.34.
GuruFocus considers Equifax to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for EFX:
EV-to-EBIT: 22.47 (21% below median its 10-year median of 28.51)
GF Value™: $288.34 vs. price of $176.13 (38.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 101.1% above the Business Services median (#686 of 854)
No single metric tells the full story. See the EFX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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