Equifax Inc (EFX)
Debt-to-equity ratio
| 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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| Long-term debt | US$ in thousands | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 4,796,900 | 4,909,000 | 4,696,000 | 4,561,500 | 4,534,100 | 4,293,300 | 4,191,200 | 4,064,000 | 3,956,500 | 3,759,000 | 3,805,000 | 3,834,100 | 3,584,400 | 3,539,200 | 3,460,500 | 3,318,000 | 3,168,400 | 2,929,000 | 2,694,100 | 2,386,500 |
| Debt-to-equity ratio | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Debt-to-equity ratio = Long-term debt ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $—K ÷ $4,796,900K
= 0.00
Equifax Inc has consistently maintained a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.00 from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. This suggests that the company has not relied heavily on debt to finance its operations and has a strong equity base. A debt-to-equity ratio of 0.00 indicates that the company's total liabilities are either extremely low or non-existent compared to its equity, which can be a positive sign for investors and creditors as it signifies lower financial risk. It also indicates that Equifax has a strong financial position and may have more flexibility in managing its capital structure and pursuing growth opportunities.