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EFX Gross Margin Analysis

53.5%

Updated 276h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

EFX’s current gross margin of 53.5% means that for every dollar of revenue, the company keeps about 53.5 cents after paying the direct costs of producing its services or products; a higher gross margin generally indicates stronger pricing power or cost efficiency.

Sector Performance

62th percentile

EFX

53.5%

Sector Median

44.6%

Sector Avg

45.5%

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Deep Analysis

Against its sector peers, EFX’s margin sits well above the sector median of 44.7%, placing it in the 63rd percentile—meaning it outperforms roughly 63% of comparable companies. The trend data is not available: the year-over-year change is listed as N/A, the quarter-over-quarter change is N/A, and no historical figures beyond the current value were provided. Because the gross margin is both high relative to peers and shows no trend direction, the main risk or opportunity lies in whether the company can sustain this level, but without trend information there is no basis to judge improvement or deterioration. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as a high margin alone does not signal a clear buy or sell catalyst when no trend context exists to confirm momentum or vulnerability.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about EFX?

Gross margin reveals pricing power and cost structure. Software companies often sustain 70–80%; manufacturers typically 30–50%. Expansion is a bullish signal.

How is the Gross Margin calculated?

Gross Margin is calculated as: Gross Profit / Revenue.

Who are EFX's closest peers by Gross Margin?

The closest peers by Gross Margin include: MSCI (82.7%), SYF (82.7%), EA (82.8%), THC (83.4%), INTU (83.9%).

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The Formula

Gross Profit / Revenue

Why It Matters

Gross margin reveals pricing power and cost structure. Software companies often sustain 70–80%; manufacturers typically 30–50%. Expansion is a bullish signal.