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EFX Return on Equity (ROE) Analysis

14.3%

Updated 441h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

ROE of 14.3% means that for every dollar of shareholders' equity, the company generated 14.3 cents in profit.

Sector Performance

53th percentile

EFX

14.3%

Sector Median

13.3%

Sector Avg

16.9%

Prior Period

14.4%(Jul 2026)

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Deep Analysis

ROE of 14.3% means that for every dollar of shareholders' equity, the company generated 14.3 cents in profit.

This is just above the sector median of 13.5%, placing EFX at the 52nd percentile among its sector peers. The year-over-year change and 8-quarter trend are not available, but the quarter-over-quarter change is -0.7%, from 14.4% to 14.3%. A level near the sector median with a slight quarterly decline points to performance that is in line with peers without strong upward or downward momentum. This combination suggests limited incremental investment risk from this metric, but also no clear opportunity from an improving return trend. Therefore, this metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Return on Equity (ROE) tell investors about EFX?

ROE measures how effectively management turns equity into profit. Consistently above 15% is typically considered strong. Negative equity distorts this metric.

How is the Return on Equity (ROE) calculated?

Return on Equity (ROE) is calculated as: Net Income / Shareholders' Equity.

Who are EFX's closest peers by Return on Equity (ROE)?

The closest peers by Return on Equity (ROE) include: LOW (-67.1%), MAR (-69.0%), BMBL (-76.9%), WBA (-82.7%), NIO (-84.0%).

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The Formula

Net Income / Shareholders' Equity

Why It Matters

ROE measures how effectively management turns equity into profit. Consistently above 15% is typically considered strong. Negative equity distorts this metric.