Let's talk about the popular Equifax Inc. (NYSE:EFX). The company's shares saw a significant share price rise of 50% in the past couple of months on the NYSE. The recent jump in the share price has meant that the company is trading at close to its 52-week high. As a large-cap stock with high coverage by analysts, you could assume any recent changes in the company's outlook is already priced into the stock. However, could the stock still be trading at a relatively cheap price? Let's examine Equifax's valuation and outlook in more detail to determine if there's still a bargain opportunity.
Check out our latest analysis for Equifax
What Is Equifax Worth?
Good news, investors! Equifax is still a bargain right now. Our valuation model shows that the intrinsic value for the stock is $343.29, but it is currently trading at US$244 on the share market, meaning that there is still an opportunity to buy now. However, given that Equifax's share is fairly volatile (i.e. its price movements are magnified relative to the rest of the market) this could mean the price can sink lower, giving us another chance to buy in the future. This is based on its high beta, which is a good indicator for share price volatility.
What does the future of Equifax look like?
Investors looking for growth in their portfolio may want to consider the prospects of a company before buying its shares. Buying a great company with a robust outlook at a cheap price is always a good investment, so let's also take a look at the company's future expectations. Equifax's earnings over the next few years are expected to double, indicating a very optimistic future ahead. This should lead to stronger cash flows, feeding into a higher share value.
What This Means For You
Are you a shareholder? Since EFX is currently undervalued, it may be a great time to increase your holdings in the stock. With an optimistic outlook on the horizon, it seems like this growth has not yet been fully factored into the share price. However, there are also other factors such as capital structure to consider, which could explain the current undervaluation.
Are you a potential investor? If you've been keeping an eye on EFX for a while, now might be the time to make a leap. Its buoyant future outlook isn't fully reflected in the current share price yet, which means it's not too late to buy EFX. But before you make any investment decisions, consider other factors such as the strength of its balance sheet, in order to make a well-informed buy.
If you want to dive deeper into Equifax, you'd also look into what risks it is currently facing. While conducting our analysis, we found that Equifax has 1 warning sign and it would be unwise to ignore it.
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