EFX
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Equifax Inc. (EFX) closed at $178.02 as of 2026-03-20, trading 20.6% below its 200-week moving average of $224.26. This places EFX in the extreme value zone. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from -18.1% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 30, indicating neutral momentum.
Over the past 14 weeks, down-weeks have had more trading volume than up-weeks (0.65 buyers-vs-sellers ratio). That means when people are active, they're more often selling than buying. Sellers are still more in control than buyers.
Over the past 2352 weeks of data, EFX has crossed below its 200-week moving average 29 times. On average, these episodes lasted 11 weeks. Historically, investors who bought EFX at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +31.7%.
With a market cap of $21.8 billion, EFX is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 4.6%. Return on equity stands at 13.8%. The stock trades at 4.7x book value.
Over the past 33.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in EFX would have grown to $4674, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 12.3% vs 10.4% for the index — confirming EFX as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 104.5% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation. A business generating more cash every year while trading below its 200-week moving average is exactly the kind of disconnect value investors look for.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: EFX vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After EFX Crosses Below the Line?
Across 26 historical episodes, buying EFX when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +16.4% after 12 months (median +22.0%), compared to +5.5% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 65% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +31.1% vs +12.8% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment EFX crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
EFX has crossed below its 200-week MA 29 times with an average 1-year return of +31.7% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1981 | Apr 1981 | 8 | 4.6% | +45.8% | +64128.5% |
| Dec 1981 | Dec 1981 | 1 | 1.5% | +121.6% | +60479.1% |
| Nov 1990 | Nov 1990 | 1 | 4.1% | +9.7% | +7391.1% |
| Oct 1991 | Oct 1991 | 1 | 8.9% | +21.7% | +6973.7% |
| Nov 1991 | Jan 1992 | 8 | 10.3% | +22.2% | +6502.1% |
| Jun 1992 | Aug 1992 | 9 | 6.7% | +30.9% | +6088.3% |
| Sep 1992 | Oct 1992 | 4 | 6.2% | +62.2% | +5989.3% |
| Aug 1999 | Oct 2000 | 61 | 32.9% | -8.2% | +1268.1% |
| Dec 2000 | Feb 2001 | 8 | 10.8% | +37.3% | +1207.2% |
| Feb 2001 | Feb 2001 | 1 | 2.1% | +52.6% | +1140.7% |
| Mar 2001 | Apr 2001 | 5 | 3.3% | +64.4% | +1143.7% |
| Jul 2001 | Jul 2001 | 1 | 28.3% | +91.4% | +1568.5% |
| Feb 2003 | Mar 2003 | 5 | 6.0% | +35.5% | +1012.0% |
| Apr 2003 | Apr 2003 | 1 | 1.1% | +37.8% | +1014.8% |
| Jan 2008 | Jan 2008 | 2 | 4.6% | -16.1% | +564.3% |
| Feb 2008 | Feb 2008 | 1 | 0.9% | -27.2% | +535.9% |
| Feb 2008 | Apr 2008 | 7 | 2.1% | -36.8% | +528.8% |
| Jun 2008 | Aug 2008 | 7 | 5.3% | -24.1% | +520.9% |
| Aug 2008 | Mar 2010 | 80 | 42.5% | -19.6% | +514.2% |
| May 2010 | Oct 2010 | 24 | 14.8% | +23.2% | +573.8% |
| Aug 2011 | Oct 2011 | 8 | 7.9% | +51.0% | +576.6% |
| Sep 2017 | Sep 2017 | 1 | 8.2% | +48.9% | +106.9% |
| Oct 2018 | Mar 2019 | 22 | 20.6% | +43.8% | +95.4% |
| Mar 2020 | Apr 2020 | 3 | 14.4% | +66.4% | +76.4% |
| Sep 2022 | Nov 2022 | 7 | 14.4% | +6.9% | +4.5% |
| Aug 2023 | Aug 2023 | 1 | 1.3% | +53.1% | -5.5% |
| Sep 2023 | Nov 2023 | 8 | 17.4% | +62.2% | -2.3% |
| Mar 2025 | Apr 2025 | 3 | 8.1% | N/A | -14.5% |
| Oct 2025 | Ongoing | 23+ | 20.6% | Ongoing | -21.1% |
| Average | 11 | — | +31.7% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is EFX below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-03-20, Equifax Inc. (EFX) is trading 20.6% below its 200-week moving average of $224.26. The current price is $178.02.
What is EFX's 200-week moving average price?
Equifax Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $224.26 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when EFX drops below its 200-week moving average?
EFX has crossed below its 200-week moving average 29 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +31.7%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 11 weeks on average.
Is EFX a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about EFX as of 2026-03-20: The stock is below its 200-week moving average, which is the starting point for our analysis. The 14-week RSI is 30. Free cash flow yield is 4.6%. Return on equity is 13.8%. Price-to-book is 4.7x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does EFX compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.2 years, $100 invested in EFX would have grown to $4674, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. That's 12.3% annualized vs 10.4% for the index. EFX has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does EFX pay a dividend?
Yes. Equifax Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 116.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20