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Operating Margin: 17.45%

Is the operating margin high or low?

The operating margin of 17.45% is 10% below its 5-year average of 19.43%, near the low end of its 5-year range (14.69%–25.28%).

As of Saturday, June 27, 2026. 2.48% below its 12-month average of 17.89%.

Operating Margin

EFX Operating Margin

17.45%

Reported quarterly operating margin; no daily interpolation.

-29.59% 5Y
EFX Operating Margin

EFX Average Operating Margin Chart

EFX Operating Margin

EFX Current vs Average Operating Margin Chart

EFX Operating Margin Metrics

OPERATING MARGIN

17.45%

OPERATING MARGIN AVG TTM

17.89%

OPERATING MARGIN AVG 3Y

17.98%

OPERATING MARGIN AVG 5Y

19.13%

OPERATING MARGIN AVG 10Y

19.71%

OPERATING MARGIN AVG 15Y

21.05%

OPERATING MARGIN AVG 20Y

22.38%

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-2.48%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-2.94%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-8.81%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-11.46%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-17.13%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-22.04%

EFX Competitors' Operating Margin

NAMEMARKET CAPOPERATING MARGINTTM3Y5Y
Equifax Inc. (EFX)$19.12B17.45%17.89%17.98%19.13%
Lennox International Inc. (LII)vs ›$19.48B19.52%19.46%17.17%15.99%
Fortive Corporation (FTV)vs ›$18.66B17.73%18.27%18.13%17.06%
RBC Bearings Incorporated (RBC)vs ›$19.94B22.50%22.55%21.75%19.77%
BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT)vs ›$18.21B10.42%12.09%13.79%14.72%
Snap-on Incorporated (SNA)vs ›$20.57B24.71%25.75%25.91%25.40%
Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. (EXPD)vs ›$20.97B9.67%9.66%10.03%10.25%
C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. (CHRW)vs ›$21.14B4.90%4.34%4.18%4.26%
IDEX Corporation (IEX)vs ›$16.82B20.80%21.07%22.47%22.73%
WESCO International, Inc. (WCC)vs ›$16.79B5.39%5.43%5.96%5.18%

Operating Efficiency

Gross Margin

44.7%

Operating Margin

17.4%

Operating Margin Formula & Definition

Operating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue

Operating margin is the percentage of revenue remaining after operating expenses, reflecting operating efficiency.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Operating Margin FAQ

What is the operating margin for Equifax Inc. (EFX)?
The operating margin for EFX stock is 17.45%.
Is Equifax Inc.'s operating margin high or low?
The operating margin of 17.45% is 10% below its 5-year average of 19.43%, near the low end of its 5-year range (14.69%–25.28%).
What is the TTM average operating margin for Equifax Inc. (EFX)?
The TTM average operating margin for EFX stock is 17.89%.
What is the 3Y average operating margin for Equifax Inc. (EFX)?
The 3Y average operating margin for EFX stock is 17.98%.
What is the 5Y average operating margin for Equifax Inc. (EFX)?
The 5Y average operating margin for EFX stock is 19.13%.
What is the 10Y average operating margin for Equifax Inc. (EFX)?
The 10Y average operating margin for EFX stock is 19.71%.
What is the 15Y average operating margin for Equifax Inc. (EFX)?
The 15Y average operating margin for EFX stock is 21.05%.
What is the 20Y average operating margin for Equifax Inc. (EFX)?
The 20Y average operating margin for EFX stock is 22.38%.

EFX Operating Margin History

DATEOPERATING MARGIN
2026-03-3117.45%
2025-12-3118.33%
2025-09-3017.11%
2025-06-3020.22%
2025-03-3116.35%
2024-12-3120.30%
2024-09-3017.14%
2024-06-3019.73%
2024-03-3116.17%
2023-12-3118.48%
2023-09-3018.68%
2023-06-3017.98%
2023-03-3115.78%
2022-12-3114.69%
2022-09-3019.52%
2022-06-3023.13%
2022-03-3124.38%
2021-12-3120.12%
2021-09-3022.34%
2021-06-3024.78%
2021-03-3125.28%
2020-12-3115.15%
2020-09-3019.13%
2020-06-3016.97%
2020-03-3114.19%
2019-12-315.20%
2019-09-3013.89%
2019-06-3012.93%
2019-03-31-73.03%
2018-12-315.52%
2018-09-307.68%
2018-06-3022.08%
2018-03-3116.66%
2017-12-3122.76%
2017-09-3018.32%
2017-06-3031.04%
2017-03-3126.27%
2016-12-3125.45%
2016-09-3026.38%
2016-06-3027.82%
2016-03-3124.19%
2015-12-3126.55%
2015-09-3026.12%
2015-06-3027.80%
2015-03-3123.66%
2014-12-3126.45%
2014-09-3025.06%
2014-06-3027.27%
2014-03-3125.99%
2013-12-3126.64%
2013-09-3026.22%
2013-06-3026.94%
2013-03-3126.30%
2012-12-3117.06%
2012-09-3025.10%
2012-06-3025.13%
2012-03-3125.36%
2011-12-3124.66%
2011-09-3024.80%
2011-06-3023.53%
2011-03-3123.09%
2010-12-3122.76%
2010-09-3023.26%
2010-06-3022.97%
2010-03-3123.54%
2009-12-3119.69%
2009-09-3023.53%
2009-06-3023.77%
2009-03-3122.62%
2008-12-3126.00%
2008-09-3022.14%
2008-06-3025.44%
2008-03-3125.08%
2007-12-3124.49%
2007-09-3026.23%
2007-06-3026.36%
2007-03-3171.12%
2006-12-3128.18%
2006-09-3030.56%
2006-06-3024.86%
2006-03-3129.20%
2005-12-3129.34%
2005-09-3028.59%
2005-06-3029.36%
2005-03-3129.70%
2004-12-3133.50%
2004-09-3029.82%
2004-06-3029.17%
2004-03-3128.53%
2003-12-3119.26%
2003-09-3028.70%
2003-07-3026.91%
2003-03-3126.76%
2002-12-3132.37%
2002-09-3030.96%
2002-06-3032.69%

About Equifax Inc.

Equifax Inc. operates as a global data and analytics company, delivering a range of information solutions and specialized human resources administrative process outsourcing services. Its clientele spans across businesses, governmental organizations, and individual consumers. The company's operations are structured into three primary divisions: Workforce Solutions, U.S. Information Solutions (USIS), and International. The Workforce Solutions segment specializes in employment-related data, offering verification services for income, employment history, criminal records, and Social Security numbers. It also provides tools for payroll-based transactions, employment tax management, and products aimed at protecting against identity theft. The U.S. Information Solutions (USIS) segment provides a comprehensive suite of services for both consumers and businesses within the United States. These offerings include extensive credit data and scoring, sophisticated credit modeling and portfolio analytics, identity verification and fraud detection/prevention services, and various consulting options. Additionally, USIS supports mortgage services, financial marketing initiatives, identity management solutions, credit monitoring products, and online decisioning technology solutions, alongside portfolio management and mortgage reporting services. Globally, the International segment delivers similar information service products, encompassing consumer and commercial credit and financial data, credit scoring, and advanced modeling. This division also provides credit-related marketing products and services, as well as technology and support for debt collection and recovery management. Equifax serves a diverse array of industries, including financial services, mortgage, employment, telecommunications, retail, automotive, utilities, brokerage, healthcare, and insurance, in addition to federal, state, and local governments. With a substantial international presence, the company conducts business in numerous countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, India, the United Kingdom, Spain, Portugal, Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, and many other nations across Latin America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Founded in 1899, Equifax maintains its corporate headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia.

Atlanta, GA
15,000 employees
Industrials / Consulting Services
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Consulting Services
CEO
Mark W. Begor