JEFFERIES FINANCIAL GROUP IN (JEF) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:JEF - US47233W1099 - Common Stock
51.7 USD
+2.9 (+5.94%)
52.25 USD
+0.55 (+1.06%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to JEF. JEF was compared to 237 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. JEF may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. JEF is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
JEF had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year JEF has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years JEF has been profitable.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: JEF reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
1.2 Ratios
JEF has a worse Return On Assets (0.88%) than 67.09% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of JEF (5.72%) is worse than 60.76% of its industry peers.
JEF's Return On Invested Capital of 1.09% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. JEF is outperformed by 68.78% of its industry peers.
JEF had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 1.30%. This is significantly below the industry average of 7.58%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.88% | ||
| ROE | 5.72% | ||
| ROIC | 1.09% |
ROA(3y)1%
ROA(5y)1.44%
ROE(3y)5.61%
ROE(5y)8.14%
ROIC(3y)1.3%
ROIC(5y)1.93%
1.3 Margins
JEF has a worse Profit Margin (5.66%) than 65.82% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of JEF has declined.
With a Operating Margin value of 8.10%, JEF is not doing good in the industry: 68.35% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of JEF has grown nicely.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 59.51%, JEF is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.04% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of JEF has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 8.1% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.66% | ||
| GM | 59.51% |
OM growth 3Y-28.34%
OM growth 5Y41.39%
PM growth 3Y-29.98%
PM growth 5Y-19.45%
GM growth 3Y-9.4%
GM growth 5Y0.11%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
JEF has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
JEF has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for JEF is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.32, we must say that JEF is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of JEF (0.32) is worse than 70.04% of its industry peers.
JEF has a Debt/Equity ratio of 3.27. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 3.27, JEF is not doing good in the industry: 83.97% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.27 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.32 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.69 indicates that JEF may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
JEF's Current ratio of 0.69 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. JEF is outperformed by 68.35% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.69 indicates that JEF may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.69, JEF is not doing good in the industry: 67.93% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.69 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.69 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
JEF shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 24.47%, which is quite impressive.
JEF shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 17.92% yearly.
The Revenue has grown by 40.23% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
JEF shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 15.66% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)24.47%
EPS 3Y-21.11%
EPS 5Y17.92%
EPS Q2Q%40%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)40.23%
Revenue growth 3Y5.57%
Revenue growth 5Y15.66%
Sales Q2Q%21.61%
3.2 Future
JEF is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.35% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, JEF will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.10% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-16.62%
EPS Next 2Y13.59%
EPS Next 3Y15.82%
EPS Next 5Y8.35%
Revenue Next Year6.27%
Revenue Next 2Y8.17%
Revenue Next 3Y10.21%
Revenue Next 5Y3.1%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 17.53, JEF is valued on the expensive side.
JEF's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of JEF to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.40), we can say JEF is valued slightly cheaper.
JEF is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.31.
JEF's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
JEF is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.94, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.53 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.31 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of JEF indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: JEF is cheaper than 71.73% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.15 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A more expensive valuation may be justified as JEF's earnings are expected to grow with 15.82% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.98
EPS Next 2Y13.59%
EPS Next 3Y15.82%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
JEF has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.28%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
JEF's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 8.24.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, JEF pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.28% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of JEF grows each year by 23.90%, which is quite nice.
JEF has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
JEF has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)23.9%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
JEF pays out 59.41% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
JEF's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP59.41%
EPS Next 2Y13.59%
EPS Next 3Y15.82%
51.7
+2.9 (+5.94%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners67.84%
Inst Owner Change-0.22%
Ins Owners21.33%
Ins Owner Change1.24%
Market Cap10.66B
Analysts75.56
Price Target76.16 (47.31%)
Short Float %2.93%
Short Ratio2.89
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.28% |
Yearly Dividend1.46
Dividend Growth(5Y)23.9%
DP59.41%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-24.98%
Min EPS beat(2)-39.96%
Max EPS beat(2)-9.99%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-13.17%
Min EPS beat(4)-39.96%
Max EPS beat(4)1.46%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-13.99%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-3.2%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)1.65%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-5.89%
Min Revenue beat(2)-15.35%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.58%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.26%
Min Revenue beat(4)-15.35%
Max Revenue beat(4)9.19%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.08%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)11.28%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)13.39%
PT rev (1m)11.44%
PT rev (3m)27.27%
EPS NQ rev (1m)4.8%
EPS NQ rev (3m)20.6%
EPS NY rev (1m)10.44%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.3%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)2.1%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)9.66%
Revenue NY rev (1m)5.7%
Revenue NY rev (3m)7.5%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.53 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.31 | ||
| P/S | 1.02 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | N/A | ||
| P/B | 1.03 | ||
| P/tB | 1.29 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.15 |
EPS(TTM)2.95
EY5.71%
EPS(NY)3.88
Fwd EY7.51%
FCF(TTM)-13.48
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-12.52
OCFYN/A
SpS50.48
BVpS49.96
TBVpS39.97
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.98
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.88% | ||
| ROE | 5.72% | ||
| ROCE | 2.1% | ||
| ROIC | 1.09% | ||
| ROICexc | 1.26% | ||
| ROICexgc | 1.41% | ||
| OM | 8.1% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.66% | ||
| GM | 59.51% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)1%
ROA(5y)1.44%
ROE(3y)5.61%
ROE(5y)8.14%
ROIC(3y)1.3%
ROIC(5y)1.93%
ROICexc(3y)1.62%
ROICexc(5y)2.46%
ROICexgc(3y)1.89%
ROICexgc(5y)2.82%
ROCE(3y)2.44%
ROCE(5y)3.91%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-29.79%
ROICexcg growth 5Y54.76%
ROICexc growth 3Y-29.71%
ROICexc growth 5Y54.78%
OM growth 3Y-28.34%
OM growth 5Y41.39%
PM growth 3Y-29.98%
PM growth 5Y-19.45%
GM growth 3Y-9.4%
GM growth 5Y0.11%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.15
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.27 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 32.49 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 103.32% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.91% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 0.24 | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.69 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.69 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.32 |
F-Score4
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)82.05%
Cap/Depr(5y)95.35%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.84%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.98%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)24.47%
EPS 3Y-21.11%
EPS 5Y17.92%
EPS Q2Q%40%
EPS Next Y-16.62%
EPS Next 2Y13.59%
EPS Next 3Y15.82%
EPS Next 5Y8.35%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)40.23%
Revenue growth 3Y5.57%
Revenue growth 5Y15.66%
Sales Q2Q%21.61%
Revenue Next Year6.27%
Revenue Next 2Y8.17%
Revenue Next 3Y10.21%
Revenue Next 5Y3.1%
EBIT growth 1Y-3.54%
EBIT growth 3Y-24.35%
EBIT growth 5Y63.52%
EBIT Next Year-2.9%
EBIT Next 3Y13.37%
EBIT Next 5Y8.34%
FCF growth 1Y-1463.48%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-755.96%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A