EFX FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 441h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The current free cash flow yield of 5.3% means that for every $100 of the company's market value, it generates $5.30 in annual free cash flow — the cash left after operating costs and capital spending.
Sector Performance
63th percentileEFX
5.3%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
Prior Period
5.2%(Jul 2026)
Deep Analysis
The current free cash flow yield of 5.3% means that for every $100 of the company's market value, it generates $5.30 in annual free cash flow — the cash left after operating costs and capital spending.
This sits above the sector median of 4.1%, placing EFX at the 63rd percentile among peers, so it produces more cash relative to its price than most similar companies. Trend data is limited: the year-over-year change is not available, but the quarter-over-quarter change is +1.9%, and the 8-quarter trend direction is also not available. With only two historical values (5.3% and 5.2%), the modest QoQ gain suggests slight improvement, but the lack of longer history means the level cannot be confirmed as stable. The combination of an above-median yield with a positive recent tick hints at reasonable cash generation, yet the missing trend data limits how strongly you can rely on it. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict because the yield is neither exceptionally high nor concerningly low, and the trend is too sparse to shift the outlook either way.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about EFX?
One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.
How is the FCF Yield calculated?
FCF Yield is calculated as: Free Cash Flow / Market Cap.
Who are EFX's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest peers by FCF Yield include: JACK (23.5%), BBWI (23.7%), YELP (25.7%), MET (27.9%), WIX (29.2%).
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The Formula
Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
Why It Matters
One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.
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5.3%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
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