EFX Quick Ratio Analysis

The current quick ratio of 0.49x means Equifax has only $0.49 of its most liquid assets—cash, marketable securities, and receivables—available to cover every $1.00 of short-term liabilities due within a year.

This level sits well below the sector median of 0.72x, placing the company at the 30th percentile among its peers, meaning most comparable firms hold a larger liquidity cushion. The trend data shows the metric is N/A for a year-over-year comparison, but it has declined by -3.9% quarter-over-quarter from the prior value of 0.51x, indicating a recent, incremental tightening of liquidity. The combination of a low absolute level and a negative quarterly shift implies higher short-term funding risk, as the company has less room to absorb unexpected cash outflows without accessing external capital or drawing down credit lines. This pressure on liquidity is a negative factor, but given the limited two-quarter data window, it does not alone signal a fundamental break. This metric contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict by adding a mild bearish tilt, though it does not decisively shift the view given the absence of a longer trend.

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