TRANSUNION (TRU) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:TRUUS89400J1079

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This TRU fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. TRU Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year TRU was profitable.
  • TRU had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • Of the past 5 years TRU 4 years were profitable.
  • Each year in the past 5 years TRU had a positive operating cash flow.
TRU Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFTRU Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M 1B

1.2 Ratios

  • With a Return On Assets value of 4.10%, TRU perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.98% of the companies in the same industry.
  • With a Return On Equity value of 10.26%, TRU perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.14% of the companies in the same industry.
  • TRU has a Return On Invested Capital (6.44%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • TRU had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.50%. This is significantly below the industry average of 12.34%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (6.44%) for TRU is above the 3 year average (5.50%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.1%
ROE 10.26%
ROIC 6.44%
ROA(3y)1.61%
ROA(5y)3.62%
ROE(3y)3.95%
ROE(5y)10.76%
ROIC(3y)5.5%
ROIC(5y)5.02%
TRU Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICTRU Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

  • With a decent Profit Margin value of 9.95%, TRU is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.74% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of TRU has declined.
  • TRU has a better Operating Margin (18.89%) than 81.40% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of TRU has remained more or less at the same level.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 59.09%, TRU is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.91% of the companies in the same industry.
  • TRU's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 18.89%
PM (TTM) 9.95%
GM 59.09%
OM growth 3Y3.59%
OM growth 5Y-0.9%
PM growth 3Y11.06%
PM growth 5Y-6%
GM growth 3Y-4.12%
GM growth 5Y-2.26%
TRU Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsTRU Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 40 60

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2. TRU Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • TRU has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for TRU has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for TRU has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, TRU has an improved debt to assets ratio.
TRU Yearly Shares OutstandingTRU Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M
TRU Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsTRU Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

  • TRU has an Altman-Z score of 2.33. This is not the best score and indicates that TRU is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • TRU has a Altman-Z score (2.33) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • TRU has a debt to FCF ratio of 7.71. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as TRU would need 7.71 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 7.71, TRU is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.51% of the companies in the same industry.
  • TRU has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.11. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.11, TRU is doing worse than 75.58% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.11
Debt/FCF 7.71
Altman-Z 2.33
ROIC/WACC0.86
WACC7.49%
TRU Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFTRU Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 2B 4B 6B

2.3 Liquidity

  • TRU has a Current Ratio of 1.75. This is a normal value and indicates that TRU is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • TRU has a better Current ratio (1.75) than 60.47% of its industry peers.
  • TRU has a Quick Ratio of 1.75. This is a normal value and indicates that TRU is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.75, TRU is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.47% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.75
Quick Ratio 1.75
TRU Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesTRU Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

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3. TRU Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 9.38% over the past year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.47% on average over the past years.
  • The Revenue has grown by 9.38% in the past year. This is quite good.
  • TRU shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 12.58% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.38%
EPS 3Y5.91%
EPS 5Y7.47%
EPS Q2Q%12.38%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.38%
Revenue growth 3Y7.25%
Revenue growth 5Y12.58%
Sales Q2Q%13.69%

3.2 Future

  • TRU is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 14.73% yearly.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, TRU will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 7.45% on average per year.
EPS Next Y11.13%
EPS Next 2Y13.75%
EPS Next 3Y14.99%
EPS Next 5Y14.73%
Revenue Next Year10.94%
Revenue Next 2Y9.46%
Revenue Next 3Y9%
Revenue Next 5Y7.45%

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
TRU Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesTRU Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2B 4B 6B
TRU Yearly EPS VS EstimatesTRU Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2 4 6 8

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4. TRU Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • TRU is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 15.92.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of TRU indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: TRU is cheaper than 66.28% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • TRU's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.64.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.68 indicates a correct valuation of TRU.
  • TRU's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. TRU is cheaper than 68.60% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.36, TRU is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.92
Fwd PE 12.68
TRU Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsTRU Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of TRU indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: TRU is cheaper than 61.63% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • TRU's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 20.57
EV/EBITDA 12.4
TRU Per share dataTRU EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 -10 20 -20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as TRU's earnings are expected to grow with 14.99% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.43
PEG (5Y)2.13
EPS Next 2Y13.75%
EPS Next 3Y14.99%

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5. TRU Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a yearly dividend of 0.70%, TRU is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • TRU's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.34.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.80, TRU's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.7%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of TRU is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 9.04%!
  • TRU has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
  • As TRU did not decrease their dividend in the past 5 years, we can say the dividend looks stable.
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.04%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years7
TRU Yearly Dividends per shareTRU Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • TRU pays out 19.87% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
  • TRU's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP19.87%
EPS Next 2Y13.75%
EPS Next 3Y14.99%
TRU Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendTRU Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M 1B
TRU Dividend Payout.TRU Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.TRU Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

TRU Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

TRANSUNION

NYSE:TRU (5/1/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Industry Strength37.27
Industry Growth49.07
Earnings (Last)04-28
Earnings (Next)07-22
Inst Owners106.58%
Inst Owner Change-0.57%
Ins Owners0.38%
Ins Owner Change13.68%
Market Cap13.61B
Revenue(TTM)4.58B
Net Income(TTM)455.50M
Analysts81.6
Price Target92.67 (31.39%)
Short Float %5.23%
Short Ratio4.03
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.7%
Yearly Dividend0.47
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.04%
DP19.87%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years7
Ex-Date02-26
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)4.22%
Min EPS beat(2)3.94%
Max EPS beat(2)4.49%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)5.86%
Min EPS beat(4)3.94%
Max EPS beat(4)7.93%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)4.88%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)4.73%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)3.23%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.27%
Min Revenue beat(2)2.23%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.31%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.17%
Min Revenue beat(4)1.27%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.86%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.74%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.29%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.61%
PT rev (1m)-2.86%
PT rev (3m)-14.21%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.23%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.26%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.12%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.91%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.25%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.34%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.6%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.92
Fwd PE 12.68
P/S 2.97
P/FCF 20.57
P/OCF 13.78
P/B 3.07
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 12.4
EPS(TTM)4.43
EY6.28%
EPS(NY)5.56
Fwd EY7.89%
FCF(TTM)3.43
FCFY4.86%
OCF(TTM)5.12
OCFY7.26%
SpS23.72
BVpS23.01
TBVpS-20.31
PEG (NY)1.43
PEG (5Y)2.13
Graham Number47.8888 (-32.1%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.1%
ROE 10.26%
ROCE 8.68%
ROIC 6.44%
ROICexc 7.05%
ROICexgc 86.23%
OM 18.89%
PM (TTM) 9.95%
GM 59.09%
FCFM 14.46%
ROA(3y)1.61%
ROA(5y)3.62%
ROE(3y)3.95%
ROE(5y)10.76%
ROIC(3y)5.5%
ROIC(5y)5.02%
ROICexc(3y)5.91%
ROICexc(5y)5.48%
ROICexgc(3y)66.84%
ROICexgc(5y)120.7%
ROCE(3y)7.4%
ROCE(5y)6.76%
ROICexgc growth 3Y20.31%
ROICexgc growth 5Y11.62%
ROICexc growth 3Y15.29%
ROICexc growth 5Y3.14%
OM growth 3Y3.59%
OM growth 5Y-0.9%
PM growth 3Y11.06%
PM growth 5Y-6%
GM growth 3Y-4.12%
GM growth 5Y-2.26%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.41
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.11
Debt/FCF 7.71
Debt/EBITDA 3.41
Cap/Depr 56.72%
Cap/Sales 7.12%
Interest Coverage 3.69
Cash Conversion 68.61%
Profit Quality 145.25%
Current Ratio 1.75
Quick Ratio 1.75
Altman-Z 2.33
F-Score8
WACC7.49%
ROIC/WACC0.86
Cap/Depr(3y)58.23%
Cap/Depr(5y)58.32%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.59%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.68%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.38%
EPS 3Y5.91%
EPS 5Y7.47%
EPS Q2Q%12.38%
EPS Next Y11.13%
EPS Next 2Y13.75%
EPS Next 3Y14.99%
EPS Next 5Y14.73%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.38%
Revenue growth 3Y7.25%
Revenue growth 5Y12.58%
Sales Q2Q%13.69%
Revenue Next Year10.94%
Revenue Next 2Y9.46%
Revenue Next 3Y9%
Revenue Next 5Y7.45%
EBIT growth 1Y17.86%
EBIT growth 3Y11.1%
EBIT growth 5Y11.56%
EBIT Next Year88.72%
EBIT Next 3Y32.07%
EBIT Next 5Y21.66%
FCF growth 1Y28.04%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y2.91%
OCF growth 1Y18.63%
OCF growth 3Y49.23%
OCF growth 5Y4.64%

TRANSUNION / TRU Fundamental Analysis FAQ

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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to TRU.


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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to TRANSUNION (TRU). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


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TRANSUNION (TRU) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for TRANSUNION?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of TRANSUNION (TRU) is expected to grow by 11.13% in the next year.


Is the dividend of TRANSUNION sustainable?

The dividend rating of TRANSUNION (TRU) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 19.87%.