JEFFERIES FINANCIAL GROUP IN (JEF) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:JEF - US47233W1099 - Common Stock
66.71 USD
+0.78 (+1.18%)
66.7 USD
-0.01 (-0.01%)
Overall JEF gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated JEF against 236 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. JEF may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. JEF is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year JEF was profitable.
In the past year JEF has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years JEF has always 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 Return On Assets of 0.88%. This is in the lower half of the industry: JEF underperforms 66.53% of its industry peers.
JEF has a Return On Equity of 5.72%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: JEF outperforms 41.10% of its industry peers.
JEF has a worse Return On Invested Capital (1.09%) than 69.49% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for JEF is significantly below the industry average of 7.59%.
| 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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 5.66%, JEF is doing worse than 66.10% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of JEF has declined.
JEF's Operating Margin of 8.10% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. JEF is outperformed by 69.49% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of JEF has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 59.51%, JEF is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.49% 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.
Compared to 5 years ago, JEF has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, JEF has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.36, we must say that JEF is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
JEF has a worse Altman-Z score (0.36) than 66.53% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 3.27 is on the high side and indicates that JEF has dependencies on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of JEF (3.27) is worse than 83.47% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.27 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.36 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
JEF has a Current Ratio of 0.69. This is a bad value and indicates that JEF is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
JEF has a worse Current ratio (0.69) than 66.95% 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: 66.53% 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 44.02%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 17.92% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
Looking at the last year, JEF shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -10.67% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, JEF shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 15.66% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)44.02%
EPS 3Y-21.11%
EPS 5Y17.92%
EPS Q2Q%-37.5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-10.67%
Revenue growth 3Y5.57%
Revenue growth 5Y15.66%
Sales Q2Q%-1.33%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 6.43% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, JEF will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.71% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-24.5%
EPS Next 2Y11.84%
EPS Next 3Y15.43%
EPS Next 5Y6.43%
Revenue Next Year0.53%
Revenue Next 2Y6.03%
Revenue Next 3Y7.83%
Revenue Next 5Y1.71%
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 25.17, the valuation of JEF can be described as expensive.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, JEF is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 63.98% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.32. JEF is around the same levels.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.72 indicates a rather expensive valuation of JEF.
JEF's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.89. JEF is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.17 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.72 |
4.2 Price Multiples
69.07% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than JEF, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 23.56 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A more expensive valuation may be justified as JEF's earnings are expected to grow with 15.43% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.4
EPS Next 2Y11.84%
EPS Next 3Y15.43%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
JEF has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.27%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
JEF's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 8.21.
JEF's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.27% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of JEF grows each year by 23.90%, which is quite nice.
JEF has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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 2Y11.84%
EPS Next 3Y15.43%
66.71
+0.78 (+1.18%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners66.58%
Inst Owner Change-0.15%
Ins Owners21.28%
Ins Owner Change1.4%
Market Cap13.76B
Analysts75.56
Price Target74.46 (11.62%)
Short Float %2.9%
Short Ratio3.14
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.27% |
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)11.73%
PT rev (3m)24.43%
EPS NQ rev (1m)28.65%
EPS NQ rev (3m)18.65%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6.38%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)7.4%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)7.22%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.7%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.8%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.17 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.72 | ||
| P/S | 1.32 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | N/A | ||
| P/B | 1.34 | ||
| P/tB | 1.67 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 23.56 |
EPS(TTM)2.65
EY3.97%
EPS(NY)3.76
Fwd EY5.64%
FCF(TTM)-13.48
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-12.52
OCFYN/A
SpS50.48
BVpS49.96
TBVpS39.97
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.4
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 | 0.36 |
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)44.02%
EPS 3Y-21.11%
EPS 5Y17.92%
EPS Q2Q%-37.5%
EPS Next Y-24.5%
EPS Next 2Y11.84%
EPS Next 3Y15.43%
EPS Next 5Y6.43%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-10.67%
Revenue growth 3Y5.57%
Revenue growth 5Y15.66%
Sales Q2Q%-1.33%
Revenue Next Year0.53%
Revenue Next 2Y6.03%
Revenue Next 3Y7.83%
Revenue Next 5Y1.71%
EBIT growth 1Y-3.54%
EBIT growth 3Y-24.35%
EBIT growth 5Y63.52%
EBIT Next Year-7.62%
EBIT Next 3Y12.64%
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