EFX
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Equifax Inc. (EFX) closed at $173.85 as of 2026-05-01, trading 22.4% below its 200-week moving average of $224.12. This places EFX in the extreme value zone. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from -23.1% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 36, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 0.8x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.72 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 2358 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 +30.1%.
With a market cap of $21.0 billion, EFX is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 4.9%. Return on equity stands at 14.4%. The stock trades at 4.6x book value.
Over the past 33.3 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in EFX would have grown to $4564, compared to $2973 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 12.1% vs 10.7% for the index — confirming EFX as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 104.5% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation. A business generating more cash every year while trading below its 200-week moving average is exactly the kind of disconnect value investors look for.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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 +16.5% 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 +30.1% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1981 | Apr 1981 | 8 | 4.6% | +45.8% | +62624.0% |
| Dec 1981 | Dec 1981 | 1 | 1.5% | +121.6% | +59060.1% |
| Nov 1990 | Nov 1990 | 1 | 4.1% | +9.7% | +7215.6% |
| Oct 1991 | Oct 1991 | 1 | 8.9% | +21.7% | +6808.0% |
| Nov 1991 | Jan 1992 | 8 | 10.3% | +22.2% | +6347.5% |
| Jun 1992 | Aug 1992 | 9 | 6.7% | +30.9% | +5943.4% |
| Sep 1992 | Oct 1992 | 4 | 6.2% | +62.2% | +5846.7% |
| Aug 1999 | Oct 2000 | 61 | 32.9% | -8.2% | +1236.1% |
| Dec 2000 | Feb 2001 | 8 | 10.8% | +37.3% | +1176.6% |
| Feb 2001 | Feb 2001 | 1 | 2.1% | +52.6% | +1111.7% |
| Mar 2001 | Apr 2001 | 5 | 3.3% | +64.4% | +1114.6% |
| Jul 2001 | Jul 2001 | 1 | 28.3% | +91.4% | +1529.4% |
| Feb 2003 | Mar 2003 | 5 | 6.0% | +35.5% | +986.0% |
| Apr 2003 | Apr 2003 | 1 | 1.1% | +37.8% | +988.7% |
| Jan 2008 | Jan 2008 | 2 | 4.6% | -16.1% | +548.8% |
| Feb 2008 | Feb 2008 | 1 | 0.9% | -27.2% | +521.0% |
| Feb 2008 | Apr 2008 | 7 | 2.1% | -36.8% | +514.1% |
| Jun 2008 | Aug 2008 | 7 | 5.3% | -24.1% | +506.4% |
| Aug 2008 | Mar 2010 | 80 | 42.5% | -19.6% | +499.8% |
| May 2010 | Oct 2010 | 24 | 14.8% | +23.2% | +558.0% |
| Aug 2011 | Oct 2011 | 8 | 7.9% | +51.0% | +560.7% |
| Sep 2017 | Sep 2017 | 1 | 8.2% | +48.9% | +102.1% |
| Oct 2018 | Mar 2019 | 22 | 20.6% | +43.8% | +90.8% |
| Mar 2020 | Apr 2020 | 3 | 14.4% | +66.4% | +72.3% |
| Sep 2022 | Nov 2022 | 7 | 14.4% | +6.9% | +2.0% |
| Aug 2023 | Aug 2023 | 1 | 1.3% | +53.1% | -7.7% |
| Sep 2023 | Nov 2023 | 8 | 17.4% | +62.2% | -4.6% |
| Mar 2025 | Apr 2025 | 3 | 8.1% | -12.4% | -16.5% |
| Oct 2025 | Ongoing | 29+ | 23.3% | Ongoing | -23.0% |
| Average | 11 | — | +30.1% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is EFX below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-05-01, Equifax Inc. (EFX) is trading 22.4% below its 200-week moving average of $224.12. The current price is $173.85.
What is EFX's 200-week moving average price?
Equifax Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $224.12 as of 2026-05-01. 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 +30.1%. 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 2026-05-01: The stock is below its 200-week moving average, which is the starting point for our analysis. The 14-week RSI is 36. Free cash flow yield is 4.9%. Return on equity is 14.4%. Price-to-book is 4.6x. 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 33.3 years, $100 invested in EFX would have grown to $4564, compared to $2973 for the S&P 500. That's 12.1% annualized vs 10.7% 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 118.00%.
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 2026-05-01