Opinions Michael Simpson, CFA
Equifax Inc.EFXTOP PICKSep 15, 2011
Credit bureau. #1 or #2 in all markets they are in. 2% dividend yield. Trades at about 8X cash flow. 17% ROE. Benefits from a credit contraction as banks do a more thorough research. Expecting more dividend increases.
Michael Simpson, CFAOwned
$32.16
Stock price when the opinion was issued
$168.37
As of Jun 09, 2026. Market Open.
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Main business is credit searches; a good business, but competition and only so much growth. Business economics are very strong. Recovered well from data breach. Diversifying, but into businesses that are less good than core business. Good balance sheet, reasonably well run. Comes down to growth and valuation.
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People want more than a credit rating, but things like a criminal record (for employers). Lower interest rates will encourage more financings in the US and drive EFX's business to do credit checks.
(Analysts’ price target is $318.36)
Brendan CaldwellOwned
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A growth company. There's a lot of consumer debt in the US and companies have to very sophisticated about the way they measure the amount of risk. A cash flow story. Have been taking their excess cash and buying back shares. Pays a dividend and have increased their dividend along the way.
David BurrowsOwned
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