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EquifaxEFX -1.99%75 EV-to-EBITDA is 13.46 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 31% below its 10-year median of 19.62. GuruFocus rates EFX with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $288.45 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 904 Business Services companies, Equifax ranks worse than 76.44% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Equifax's enterprise value is $25,717 Mil.
Equifax's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $1,910 Mil. Therefore, Equifax's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 13.46.
The historical rank and industry rank for Equifax's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
EFX'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -442.81 Med: 19.62 Max: 1023.49
Current: 13.46
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Equifax was 1023.49. The lowest was -442.81. And the median was 19.62.
EFX's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 76.44% of 904
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 7.705
vs EFX: 13.46
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Equifax's share price for today is $172.62.
Equifax's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 $5.690.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Equifax's EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Equifax's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Equifax's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Equifax's current Enterprise Value is $25,717 Mil.
Equifax's EBITDA 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 $1,910 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-EBITDA of 13.46 as of Aug. 01, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Equifax. This is 31% below median its historical median of 19.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Equifax ranks #691 out of 904 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 76.4%.
Is Equifax's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Equifax's current EV-to-EBITDA of 13.46 is 31% below median its 10-year median of 19.62. The Business Services industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.71. Equifax's value of 13.46 is 74.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Equifax ranks #691 out of 904 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-EBITDA compare to VRSK and BAH?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Equifax ranks #691 out of 904 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Equifax in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.71. Equifax's value of 13.46 is 74.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 19.62 vs. the industry median of 7.71, 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-EBITDA for a Business Services company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Business Services companies is 7.71, based on 904 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Equifax's current EV-to-EBITDA of 13.46 is 74.7% 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-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Equifax. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Equifax's current EV-to-EBITDA is 13.46, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 19.62. 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 $288.45, compared to a current price of $172.62 — trading 40.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 13.46, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 19.62 and 74.7% above the Business Services industry median of 7.71. 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-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Equifax (EFX), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 13.46 as of Aug. 01, 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 $172.62 is trading 40.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $288.45.
GuruFocus considers Equifax to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for EFX:
EV-to-EBITDA: 13.46 (31% below median its 10-year median of 19.62)
GF Value™: $288.45 vs. price of $172.62 (40.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 74.7% above the Business Services median (#691 of 904)
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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