On the stock market since 1980, it operates in the world of heavy industry. It has 15,000 employees. Now — the numbers.
This is an established company with proven profits.
The gap is $4.9B. In times of high interest rates, a gap like that can squeeze a company.
We compared this company with its own sector across five subjects.
A score of 50 means class average.
Clearly above the class average — a step short of the very top.
Clearly below the class average.
The price isn’t cheap next to earnings — that’s why this grade sits in the middle.
This grade is a blend: the profit side is strong, the sales tempo slow.
Clearly below the class average.
Financial Strength: The cash-and-debt balance is thin; the buffer for hard times is slim.
Price Momentum: The stock has lagged the market in recent months; investor interest is weak right now.
angles, checked one by one.
The 3 that stand out are on screen; the rest came back neutral.
The council scores out of 10; report-card grades are out of 100.
The stock trades 37% below its peak. The market has trimmed its expectations for the company.
It met or beat analyst expectations in 8 of the last 8 quarters — consistency is a promise kept.
It pays out $2.12 per share each year — regular cash for whoever holds the stock.
The company’s market value is 32 times its annual profit. Even a small disappointment could hit the price hard.
The balance sheet offers little cushion against a rough stretch. Report-card grade: 38/100.
Buyers haven’t stepped back in yet; the price hasn’t found its footing. Report-card grade: 42/100. For a turnaround signal, the stock first needs to close the gap with the market.
On our five-subject report card, EFX sits in the middle of the class: some subjects shine, others don’t. The grade moves as the numbers move.
The takeaway: EFX is an established business that has proven its profits for years. The real debate isn’t the quality of the business — it’s what that quality should cost.