Company / Operating Margin
Equifax Operating Margin History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Margin
18.0%
FY2025
5-year range
17.7% / 23.1%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-1.7%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#59 of 304
Industrials
What the data says
Equifax's operating margin of 18.0% is higher than 81% of companies in the Industrials sector (FY2025). Operating Margin has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from -9.6% in FY2019 to 26.2% in FY2016.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
18.0% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +1.6%. Top quartile in the Industrials sector.
Remained stable around 18.0% over the past 2 years.
Industrials sector context is included.
Operating Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -2.6pp
- 5-Year Change
- +1.6pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 19% in IndustrialsTop 19% of 304This company 18.0% Sector average -843.0%
▼
+102.1% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, operating margin decreased 1.7% year-over-year.
- Currently 861.0pp above the Industrials sector average.
- Peak operating margin was recorded in FY2016.
- Lowest operating margin in the period was in FY2019.
Company context
Key Data Points
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Operating MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 18.0% | -1.7% |
| FY2024 | 18.3% | +3.4% |
| FY2023 | 17.7% | -14.0% |
| FY2022 | 20.6% | -10.8% |
| FY2021 | 23.1% | +41.0% |
| FY2020 | 16.4% | +271.4% |
| FY2019 | -9.6% | -172.8% |
| FY2018 | 13.1% | -49.6% |
| FY2017 | 26.1% | -0.5% |
| FY2016 | 26.2% | +0.5% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jul 2, 2026