EXPN:LSEExperian PLC Analysis

Experian (EXPN.L) trades at £2,791, comfortably above its 20‑day SMA (£2,626) but still below the 50‑day (£2,877) and 200‑day (£3,474) averages, signalling a short‑term pull‑back within a longer‑term downtrend. The RSI sits at 55.6, indicating neutral momentum, while the MACD histogram is positive (+40) and the signal line flags a bullish crossover, suggesting upside potential toward the nearby resistance at £2,851. Fundamentally, the company delivers 12% YoY revenue growth, a strong ROE of 27%, and margins (gross 41%, operating 25%) that outpace many peers, with a trailing PE of 25 versus an industry average of 29.5, positioning it as relatively cheap on earnings. However, the balance sheet shows a high debt‑to‑equity ratio of 105% and a modest cash buffer (£312m), raising concerns about leverage despite solid free cash flow of £1.32bn. Analysts are overwhelmingly positive (strong‑buy) with a median 12‑month target of £4,228, implying >50% upside, while the DCF model values the stock at £2,766, only slightly below the current price, and the Fear & Greed Index reflects “Extreme Greed,” hinting at heightened market optimism.