Equifax Inc. (EFX) intrinsic value & 10-year financials

Equifax Inc. (EFX) has a Graham intrinsic value of $67.56 per share. At $161.25 on Oct 17, 2026, the stock trades 139% above that value. Over the last 10 fiscal years revenue grew 7.6% a year to $6.1B, with an average return on invested capital of 8.8%.

Graham intrinsic value
$67.56
Share price (Oct 17, 2026)
$161.25
Price vs Graham value
139% above
Market cap
$20.0B
Revenue (FY2025)
$6.1B
Revenue growth (10-yr CAGR)
7.6%
ROIC (10-yr avg)
8.8%
Free cash flow (FY2025)
$1.1B

EFX 10-year financial history

Fiscal year Revenue Net income EPS (diluted) Free cash flow Operating margin ROIC
FY2025 $6.1B $660.3M $5.32 $1.1B 18.0% 9.3%
FY2024 $5.7B $604.1M $4.84 $813.0M 18.3% 8.7%
FY2023 $5.3B $545.3M $4.40 $515.5M 17.7% 8.2%
FY2022 $5.1B $696.2M $5.65 $132.6M 20.6% 9.7%
FY2021 $4.9B $744.2M $6.02 $865.8M 23.1% 14.2%
FY2020 $4.1B $520.1M $4.24 $524.9M 16.4% 10.0%
FY2019 $3.5B -$398.8M -$3.27 -$85.8M -9.6% -5.5%
FY2018 $3.4B $299.8M $2.47 $350.3M 13.1% 7.6%
FY2017 $3.4B $587.3M $4.83 $597.8M 24.5% 14.3%
FY2016 $3.1B $488.8M $4.04 $622.3M 26.0% 12.0%

Source: annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR. Figures in USD.

Executive summary

Equifax has demonstrated mature, steady growth, with revenue compounding at 7.6% annually over the past decade.

Equifax returns on capital have been average, hovering around 8.9% ROIC over the decade.

Over the decade, Equifax shows that the company has leveraged its balance sheet to sustain operations.

Benjamin Graham lens

Under Benjamin Graham's formula using SEC EDGAR fundamentals, Equifax is modeled at 3.1% normalized earnings growth with a 5.1% bond-yield adjustment. The resulting Graham intrinsic value estimate is $67.56 per share.

EFX stock: frequently asked questions

What is the intrinsic value of Equifax Inc. (EFX) stock?

Using Benjamin Graham's revised formula, V = EPS × (8.5 + 2g) × 4.4 / Y, with reported diluted earnings per share, a 3.1% normalized growth rate (capped at 15%) and a 5.1% AAA corporate bond yield, EFX's intrinsic value is about $67.56 per share.

Is EFX stock undervalued?

At $161.25 (close on Oct 17, 2026), EFX trades 139% above its Graham value of $67.56. On Graham's terms the shares look fully priced. A formula is a starting point for research, not a recommendation.

How fast has Equifax Inc. grown?

Revenue went from $3.1B in fiscal 2016 to $6.1B in fiscal 2025, a compound annual growth rate of 7.6%. Net income was $660.3M in fiscal 2025.

Does Equifax Inc. generate free cash flow?

Equifax Inc. generated $1.1B of free cash flow (operating cash flow minus capital expenditures) in fiscal 2025. Free cash flow was positive in 9 of the last 10 reported years.

What is EFX's return on invested capital?

Average ROIC over the last 10 fiscal years was 8.8%, and average return on equity was 13.2%. Sustained ROIC above about 15% usually points to a durable competitive advantage.

Where does this EFX data come from?

From Equifax Inc.'s annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR, most recently filed Jul 21, 2026. Prices are end-of-day snapshots; valuations are formula outputs, not investment advice.

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