Equifax Inc (EFX) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Equifax Inc (EFX) has net assets worth $5.08 Billion USD as of September 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($11.83 Billion) and total liabilities ($6.76 Billion). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off. Check Equifax Inc liquidity resilience to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $5.08 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 42.9% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 10.64% |
| 5-Year Change | 53.24% |
| 10-Year Change | 109.31% |
| Growth Volatility | 28.39 |
Equifax Inc - Net Assets Trend (1985–2024)
This chart illustrates how Equifax Inc's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Also explore Equifax Inc assets under control for the complete picture of this company's asset base.
Annual Net Assets for Equifax Inc (1985–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Equifax Inc from 1985 to 2024. For live valuation and market cap data, see market cap of Equifax Inc.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | $4.92 Billion | +4.95% |
| 2023-12-31 | $4.69 Billion | +17.97% |
| 2022-12-31 | $3.97 Billion | +10.33% |
| 2021-12-31 | $3.60 Billion | +12.18% |
| 2020-12-31 | $3.21 Billion | +22.40% |
| 2019-12-31 | $2.62 Billion | -16.88% |
| 2018-12-31 | $3.16 Billion | -2.57% |
| 2017-12-31 | $3.24 Billion | +19.02% |
| 2016-12-31 | $2.72 Billion | +15.78% |
| 2015-12-31 | $2.35 Billion | +5.18% |
| 2014-12-31 | $2.23 Billion | -4.55% |
| 2013-12-31 | $2.34 Billion | +19.49% |
| 2012-12-31 | $1.96 Billion | +13.77% |
| 2011-12-31 | $1.72 Billion | +0.80% |
| 2010-12-31 | $1.71 Billion | +5.78% |
| 2009-12-31 | $1.61 Billion | +23.06% |
| 2008-12-31 | $1.31 Billion | -6.20% |
| 2007-12-31 | $1.40 Billion | +66.95% |
| 2006-12-31 | $838.10 Million | +2.17% |
| 2005-12-31 | $820.30 Million | +56.67% |
| 2004-12-31 | $523.60 Million | +40.94% |
| 2003-12-31 | $371.50 Million | +68.10% |
| 2002-12-31 | $221.00 Million | -9.24% |
| 2001-12-31 | $243.50 Million | -36.52% |
| 2000-12-31 | $383.58 Million | +77.91% |
| 1999-12-31 | $215.60 Million | -41.17% |
| 1998-12-31 | $366.50 Million | +4.89% |
| 1997-12-31 | $349.40 Million | -17.77% |
| 1996-12-31 | $424.90 Million | +20.23% |
| 1995-12-31 | $353.40 Million | -2.35% |
| 1994-12-31 | $361.90 Million | +42.48% |
| 1993-12-31 | $254.00 Million | -1.55% |
| 1992-12-31 | $258.00 Million | -26.35% |
| 1991-12-31 | $350.30 Million | -6.16% |
| 1990-12-31 | $373.30 Million | +51.07% |
| 1989-12-31 | $247.10 Million | +9.87% |
| 1988-12-31 | $224.90 Million | +79.49% |
| 1987-12-31 | $125.30 Million | +15.06% |
| 1986-12-31 | $108.90 Million | +14.15% |
| 1985-12-31 | $95.40 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Equifax Inc's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 15332.3% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | $6.02 Billion | 125.47% |
| Common Stock | $236.60 Million | 4.93% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $-722.70 Million | -15.07% |
| Total Equity | $4.80 Billion | 100.00% |
Equifax Inc Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Equifax Inc ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Veralto Corporation
NYSE:VLTO
|
$21.56 Billion |
|
Brambles Ltd
AU:BXB
|
$21.57 Billion |
|
Chongqing Sokon Ind Grp Co
SHG:601127
|
$21.58 Billion |
|
EAST JP RAILW. ADR 1/6
F:EJR0
|
$21.61 Billion |
|
Loews Corp
NYSE:L
|
$21.50 Billion |
|
Norsk Hydro ASA
OL:NHY
|
$21.50 Billion |
|
CIMB Group Holdings Bhd
KLSE:1023
|
$21.49 Billion |
|
Telefonica SA ADR
NYSE:TEF
|
$21.49 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Equifax Inc's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 4,534,100,000 to 4,796,900,000, a change of 262,800,000 (5.8%).
- Net income of 604,100,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 193,200,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 78,200,000 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 291,500,000.
- Other factors increased equity by 221,600,000.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $604.10 Million | +12.59% |
| Dividends Paid | $193.20 Million | -4.03% |
| Share Repurchases | $78.20 Million | -1.63% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $-291.50 Million | -6.08% |
| Other Changes | $221.60 Million | +4.62% |
| Total Change | $- | 5.80% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Equifax Inc's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 4.58x
- The company is trading at a significant premium to its book value, suggesting the market values its earnings potential, brand, or other intangibles highly.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 153.31x to 4.58x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-12-31 | $1.15 | $175.83 | x |
| 1986-12-31 | $1.28 | $175.83 | x |
| 1987-12-31 | $1.47 | $175.83 | x |
| 1988-12-31 | $2.45 | $175.83 | x |
| 1989-12-31 | $2.56 | $175.83 | x |
| 1990-12-31 | $3.98 | $175.83 | x |
| 1991-12-31 | $2.14 | $175.83 | x |
| 1992-12-31 | $1.57 | $175.83 | x |
| 1993-12-31 | $1.68 | $175.83 | x |
| 1994-12-31 | $2.44 | $175.83 | x |
| 1995-12-31 | $2.30 | $175.83 | x |
| 1996-12-31 | $2.85 | $175.83 | x |
| 1997-12-31 | $2.36 | $175.83 | x |
| 1998-12-31 | $2.54 | $175.83 | x |
| 1999-12-31 | $1.54 | $175.83 | x |
| 2000-12-31 | $2.82 | $175.83 | x |
| 2001-12-31 | $1.78 | $175.83 | x |
| 2002-12-31 | $1.62 | $175.83 | x |
| 2003-12-31 | $2.72 | $175.83 | x |
| 2004-12-31 | $3.92 | $175.83 | x |
| 2005-12-31 | $6.20 | $175.83 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | $6.48 | $175.83 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | $10.36 | $175.83 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | $10.06 | $175.83 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | $12.52 | $175.83 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | $13.37 | $175.83 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | $13.76 | $175.83 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | $15.78 | $175.83 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | $18.60 | $175.83 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | $17.81 | $175.83 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | $19.11 | $175.83 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | $21.99 | $175.83 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | $26.13 | $175.83 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | $25.60 | $175.83 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | $21.33 | $175.83 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | $25.80 | $175.83 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | $29.00 | $175.83 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | $32.09 | $175.83 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | $36.59 | $175.83 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | $38.41 | $175.83 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Equifax Inc utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 12.59%
- The company shows good efficiency in utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 10.63%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.48x
- • Equity Multiplier: 2.45x
- Recent ROE (12.59%) is below the historical average (27.81%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 19.18% | 3.24% | 2.55x | 2.32x | $8.76 Million |
| 1986 | 23.51% | 4.03% | 2.56x | 2.28x | $14.71 Million |
| 1987 | 24.42% | 4.57% | 2.45x | 2.18x | $18.07 Million |
| 1988 | 15.12% | 4.58% | 1.77x | 1.87x | $11.51 Million |
| 1989 | 14.45% | 4.25% | 1.52x | 2.23x | $10.99 Million |
| 1990 | 17.12% | 5.92% | 1.43x | 2.02x | $26.57 Million |
| 1991 | 15.44% | 4.95% | 1.53x | 2.04x | $19.07 Million |
| 1992 | 33.06% | 7.52% | 1.60x | 2.75x | $59.50 Million |
| 1993 | 25.00% | 5.22% | 1.66x | 2.88x | $38.10 Million |
| 1994 | 33.24% | 8.46% | 1.39x | 2.82x | $84.11 Million |
| 1995 | 41.79% | 13.36% | 1.05x | 2.98x | $112.36 Million |
| 1996 | 41.80% | 14.52% | 0.94x | 3.07x | $135.11 Million |
| 1997 | 52.58% | 13.45% | 1.16x | 3.37x | $148.76 Million |
| 1998 | 52.77% | 11.93% | 0.89x | 4.99x | $156.75 Million |
| 1999 | 100.14% | 12.18% | 0.96x | 8.53x | $194.34 Million |
| 2000 | 59.44% | 19.17% | 0.57x | 5.40x | $189.64 Million |
| 2001 | 50.31% | 10.76% | 0.80x | 5.84x | $98.15 Million |
| 2002 | 80.54% | 16.25% | 0.73x | 6.82x | $155.90 Million |
| 2003 | 44.39% | 13.62% | 0.78x | 4.18x | $127.75 Million |
| 2004 | 44.82% | 18.44% | 0.82x | 2.97x | $182.34 Million |
| 2005 | 30.05% | 17.08% | 0.79x | 2.23x | $164.47 Million |
| 2006 | 32.75% | 17.75% | 0.86x | 2.14x | $190.69 Million |
| 2007 | 19.49% | 14.80% | 0.52x | 2.52x | $132.78 Million |
| 2008 | 20.79% | 14.09% | 0.59x | 2.48x | $141.56 Million |
| 2009 | 14.61% | 13.63% | 0.48x | 2.22x | $73.78 Million |
| 2010 | 15.77% | 14.34% | 0.54x | 2.03x | $97.56 Million |
| 2011 | 13.68% | 12.30% | 0.54x | 2.06x | $62.66 Million |
| 2012 | 14.08% | 13.13% | 0.46x | 2.33x | $78.78 Million |
| 2013 | 15.29% | 15.27% | 0.51x | 1.97x | $121.73 Million |
| 2014 | 16.70% | 15.08% | 0.52x | 2.12x | $147.39 Million |
| 2015 | 18.57% | 16.11% | 0.59x | 1.95x | $198.01 Million |
| 2016 | 18.36% | 15.54% | 0.47x | 2.50x | $222.53 Million |
| 2017 | 18.50% | 17.47% | 0.46x | 2.28x | $269.86 Million |
| 2018 | 9.99% | 9.10% | 0.48x | 2.30x | $-280.00K |
| 2019 | -14.90% | -10.95% | 0.44x | 3.07x | $-641.96 Million |
| 2020 | 16.42% | 12.60% | 0.43x | 3.03x | $203.26 Million |
| 2021 | 20.76% | 15.11% | 0.45x | 3.08x | $385.76 Million |
| 2022 | 17.60% | 13.59% | 0.44x | 2.92x | $300.55 Million |
| 2023 | 12.03% | 10.36% | 0.43x | 2.71x | $91.89 Million |
| 2024 | 12.59% | 10.63% | 0.48x | 2.45x | $124.41 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Equifax Inc's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Consulting Services industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Consulting Services
- Average net assets among peers: $50,093,523
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 18.36%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equifax Inc (EFX) | $5.08 Billion | 19.18% | 1.33x | $21.52 Billion |
| Acco Group Holdings Limited Ordinary Shares (ACCL) | $2.19 Million | 46.72% | 0.79x | $20.02 Million |
| Aeries Technology Inc. (AERT) | $-6.10 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $26.86 Million |
| Booz Allen Hamilton Holding (BAH) | $226.79 Million | 96.59% | 13.01x | $9.35 Billion |
| CRA International Inc (CRAI) | $211.07 Million | 3.63% | 0.49x | $916.51 Million |
| Diginex Limited Ordinary Shares (DGNX) | $4.56 Million | -114.37% | 0.37x | $127.93 Million |
| Etoiles Capital Group Co., Ltd. Class A Ordinary Shares (EFTY) | $31.64K | 103.33% | 1.23x | $226.95 Million |
| ENIGMATIG LIMITED (EGG) | $12.41 Million | 3.43% | 0.14x | $90.59 Million |
| FTI Consulting Inc (FCN) | $2.70 Million | 25.93% | 2.67x | $5.06 Billion |
| Hang Feng Technology Innovation Co., Ltd. (FOFO) | $-2.80 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $17.32 Million |
About Equifax Inc
Equifax Inc. operates as a data, analytics, and technology company. The company operates through three segments: Workforce Solutions, U.S. Information Solutions (USIS), and International. The Workforce Solutions segment offers services that enables customers to verify income, employment, educational history, criminal justice data, healthcare professional licensure, and sanctions of people in the … Read more