Equifax Inc (EFX)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 55.66% | 52.73% | 52.76% | 52.57% | 52.68% | 55.36% | 55.55% | 56.45% | 57.49% | 58.21% | 59.07% | 59.58% | 59.77% | 59.57% | 59.43% | 58.78% | 57.90% | 58.12% | 57.53% | 57.22% |
| Operating profit margin | 18.34% | 17.88% | 18.27% | 17.81% | 17.74% | 16.83% | 17.01% | 18.35% | 20.61% | 21.87% | 22.54% | 22.94% | 23.11% | 22.03% | 21.29% | 19.33% | 16.39% | 14.15% | 12.66% | 11.56% |
| Pretax margin | 14.27% | 13.74% | 13.99% | 13.68% | 13.63% | 13.17% | 13.94% | 15.37% | 18.15% | 17.90% | 18.86% | 19.40% | 19.28% | 18.91% | 20.29% | 17.94% | 16.19% | 15.26% | 10.57% | 9.94% |
| Net profit margin | 10.63% | 10.07% | 10.67% | 10.42% | 10.36% | 10.14% | 10.36% | 11.60% | 13.59% | 13.72% | 14.54% | 15.06% | 15.11% | 14.55% | 15.44% | 13.60% | 12.29% | 11.29% | 8.03% | 7.45% |
Equifax Inc's profitability ratios show a fluctuating trend over the period analyzed. The Gross Profit Margin, which represents the percentage of revenue that exceeds the cost of goods sold, has been declining from 59.77% in December 2021 to 52.68% in December 2023 before slightly increasing to 55.66% by December 2024.
The Operating Profit Margin, indicating the proportion of revenue that translates to operating income, has shown an upward trend up to September 2021, reaching 22.03%, and then decreased to 17.88% by September 2024.
The Pretax Margin, reflecting the proportion of revenue before taxes, fluctuated between 13.17% and 20.29% during the period analyzed. It showed a more stable trend compared to the Gross and Operating Profit Margins.
The Net Profit Margin, which shows the percentage of revenue that results in net income, displayed a decline from 15.11% in December 2021 to 10.63% in December 2024, with some fluctuations in between.
Overall, Equifax Inc's profitability has been impacted by various factors leading to fluctuations in different profitability ratios over the analyzed period.
Return on investment
| Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 8.86% | 8.09% | 8.22% | 7.78% | 7.60% | 7.00% | 7.46% | 8.02% | 9.14% | 10.01% | 10.36% | 10.22% | 10.31% | 9.52% | 10.56% | 8.76% | 7.04% | 5.99% | 5.34% | 5.49% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 5.14% | 4.56% | 4.80% | 4.55% | 4.44% | 4.22% | 4.55% | 5.07% | 6.03% | 6.28% | 6.68% | 6.71% | 6.74% | 6.29% | 7.66% | 6.17% | 5.28% | 4.78% | 3.38% | 3.54% |
| Return on total capital | 21.67% | 20.40% | 21.40% | 21.39% | 21.16% | 21.24% | 22.08% | 24.09% | 28.12% | 31.17% | 31.67% | 31.58% | 32.73% | 31.19% | 29.12% | 25.99% | 21.86% | 23.29% | 22.18% | 22.94% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 12.59% | 11.46% | 12.42% | 12.23% | 12.03% | 12.14% | 12.52% | 14.44% | 17.60% | 18.89% | 19.71% | 19.94% | 20.76% | 19.68% | 20.67% | 17.97% | 16.01% | 15.09% | 11.09% | 11.30% |
Equifax Inc's profitability ratios show a positive trend over the past few years. The Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has steadily increased from 5.49% in March 2020 to 8.86% by December 2024, indicating the company's ability to generate profit from its assets used in operations.
Similarly, the Return on assets (ROA) has shown a consistent uptrend, starting at 3.54% in March 2020 and reaching 5.14% by December 2024. This ratio reflects the company's overall efficiency in utilizing its assets to generate profits.
Return on total capital has also exhibited a positive trajectory, increasing from 22.94% in March 2020 to 21.67% by December 2024. This ratio indicates the return the company is able to generate for both equity and debt holders on the total capital employed.
Lastly, Return on equity (ROE) has shown a similar upward trend, rising from 11.30% in March 2020 to 12.59% by December 2024. This ratio demonstrates the company's ability to generate profit relative to the shareholders' equity invested in the company.
Overall, Equifax Inc's profitability ratios reflect an improving profitability and efficiency in utilizing its assets and capital over the analyzed period.