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TransUnion(TRU)

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QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
1-STAR RATING
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BUY for 3 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
-6.67% ▼
LAST CLOSE
$74.31
10/28/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for TRU

10/28/2026: TRU (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

TransUnion is a major player in the global information and credit reporting sector, providing essential risk and identity management services to businesses and consumers. Its primary strength lies in an extensive proprietary database and a diversified model that extends beyond traditional credit reporting into fraud and marketing analytics. The company's growth story centers on leveraging these high-value data insights to drive digital transformation. However, it faces risks from cyclical economic downturns in lending, high debt levels, and intense regulatory scrutiny. The stock may best suit growth-oriented investors looking for exposure to financial technology, provided they monitor the company’s ongoing debt reduction and acquisition integration efforts.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitTransUnion offers moderate growth prospects tied to financial technology trends but remains subject to cyclical economic factors.
Momentum investorMixed fitThis style is conditional on a positive, sustained trend in the stock price relative to the credit industry cycle.
Value investorMixed fitValuation fluctuates significantly based on the interest rate environment and its impact on the mortgage and lending markets.
Dividend investorWeak fitTransUnion prioritizes capital reinvestment and debt reduction over providing high dividend yields to shareholders.
Low-risk investorMixed fitThe stock carries moderate risk due to its sensitivity to economic downturns and the highly regulated nature of its business.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMedium / highThe stock is sensitive to interest rate changes and cyclical lending trends.
Valuation riskMediumP/E ratios can expand or contract based on market perception of its growth rate.
Competition risk (data and analytics competition)MediumStrong competition from entrenched players like Equifax and Experian limits pricing power.
Business qualityStrongThe company has a highly resilient business model due to the necessity of credit data.
Dividend incomeLowThe company is not focused on being an income-generating vehicle.
Execution riskMediumSuccessfully integrating large-scale acquisitions is essential for long-term growth.

Price Behavior

Rolling Over
PRICE PATH

Rolling Over

The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.

Moderately Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Moderately Choppy

The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 3.44%
Avg. Invested days 36
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
TRU receives a 4-star rating, supported by solid unit economics, solid company fundamentals, and solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
TRU has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with solid financial health, solid growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong earnings growth (+60.1%) and solid cash generation (FCF margin 14.5%) are partially offset by moderate revenue growth (+9.4%), soft profitability (net margin 10.0%), very low insider ownership of 0.49%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
TRU's financial health is supported by solid cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation (14.5% of revenue). Liquidity is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 4-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is TRU's strongest growth driver at +60.1% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, free-cash-flow growth (+28.0%, solid) is also solid, while revenue growth (+9.4%, moderate) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 114.4% and approximately 98.9% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership is only 0.49%, which materially reduces the ownership score.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Dodge & Cox 12.63%
BlackRock Inc 9.89%
Independent Franchise Partners LLP 7.29%
FMR Inc 6.11%
Massachusetts Financial Services Company 5.57%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
TRU generates approximately $591 of gross profit, $187 of operating income, and $145 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Solid margins and solid cash conversion support the rating, although capital efficiency remains soft.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 26.92%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
TRU has a high-quality, large-cap, liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while elevated volatility.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedQuality TiltHigh VolatilityLarge / Mega Cap StabilityShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 14.45B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 18.35
1Y Target Price 88.52
Price to earnings Ratio 18.35
1Y Target Price 88.52
Volume (30-day avg) 3.4M shares
Beta 1.58
52 Weeks Range 60.96 - 88.68
Updated Date 10/28/2026
52 Weeks Range 60.96 - 88.68
Updated Date 10/28/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 0.16%
Basic EPS (TTM) 4.11

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
US MarketsCredit reporting and risk scoring for financial institutions.The bread-and-butter business that provides steady cash flow from major banks and lenders.
InternationalExpansion into credit bureaus globally.Provides a growth tailwind as more countries digitize their credit systems.
Consumer InteractiveDirect-to-consumer credit monitoring apps.A smaller but high-visibility segment that builds brand loyalty with individual users.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2026-10-27
When Before Market
Estimate 1.06
Actual 1.12

Profitability

Profit Margin 15.83%
Operating Margin (TTM) 20.36%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 5.56%
Return on Equity (TTM) 16.96%

Valuation

Trailing PE 18.35
Forward PE 14.6
Enterprise Value 19.02B
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.87
Enterprise Value 19.02B
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.87
Enterprise Value to Revenue 4.1
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 11.28
Shares Outstanding 191.60M
Shares Floating 189.57M
Shares Outstanding 191.60M
Shares Floating 189.57M
Percent Insiders 0.49
Percent Institutions 114.43

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

Information icon Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.

🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

Information icon Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.

🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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