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JEFFERIES FINANCIAL GROUP IN (JEF) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:JEF - US47233W1099 - Common Stock

62 USD
-1.24 (-1.96%)
Last: 12/12/2025, 8:04:00 PM
62.49 USD
+0.49 (+0.79%)
After Hours: 12/12/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

Overall JEF gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated JEF against 237 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. Both the profitability and financial health of JEF have multiple concerns. JEF is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

JEF had positive earnings in the past year.
JEF had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
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.
JEF Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFJEF Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B -1B 2B

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of JEF (0.93%) is worse than 66.67% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of JEF (6.19%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 1.16%, JEF is not doing good in the industry: 64.56% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for JEF is significantly below the industry average of 7.00%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.93%
ROE 6.19%
ROIC 1.16%
ROA(3y)1%
ROA(5y)1.44%
ROE(3y)5.61%
ROE(5y)8.14%
ROIC(3y)1.3%
ROIC(5y)1.93%
JEF Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICJEF Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

JEF's Profit Margin of 6.03% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. JEF is outperformed by 66.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of JEF has declined.
With a Operating Margin value of 8.60%, JEF is not doing good in the industry: 67.51% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
JEF's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 61.01%, JEF is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.73% of the companies in the same industry.
JEF's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 8.6%
PM (TTM) 6.03%
GM 61.01%
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%
JEF Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsJEF Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

JEF has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for JEF has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, JEF has a worse debt to assets ratio.
JEF Yearly Shares OutstandingJEF Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M
JEF Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsJEF Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20B 40B 60B

2.2 Solvency

JEF has an Altman-Z score of 0.35. This is a bad value and indicates that JEF is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 0.35, JEF is not doing good in the industry: 69.20% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
JEF has a Debt/Equity ratio of 3.31. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 3.31, JEF is doing worse than 83.54% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 3.31
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.35
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
JEF Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFJEF Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B 10B 15B 20B

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 Current ratio of 0.69. This is in the lower half of the industry: JEF underperforms 69.62% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.69 indicates that JEF may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
JEF has a worse Quick ratio (0.69) than 69.20% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.69
Quick Ratio 0.69
JEF Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesJEF Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 22.78% over the past year.
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 -11.97% in the last year.
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)22.78%
EPS 3Y-21.11%
EPS 5Y17.92%
EPS Q2Q%34.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-11.97%
Revenue growth 3Y5.57%
Revenue growth 5Y15.66%
Sales Q2Q%21.61%

3.2 Future

JEF is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 7.00% yearly.
JEF is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.14% yearly.
EPS Next Y0.73%
EPS Next 2Y15.13%
EPS Next 3Y19.75%
EPS Next 5Y7%
Revenue Next Year6.88%
Revenue Next 2Y8.42%
Revenue Next 3Y10.14%
Revenue Next 5Y3.14%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less 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.
JEF Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesJEF Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B
JEF Yearly EPS VS EstimatesJEF Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

JEF is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 21.31.
JEF's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.54, JEF is valued at the same level.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.54, the valuation of JEF can be described as correct.
JEF's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
JEF's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 23.78.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.31
Fwd PE 15.54
JEF Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsJEF Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

JEF's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. JEF is cheaper than 75.11% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 18.06
JEF Per share dataJEF EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as JEF's earnings are expected to grow with 19.75% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)29.12
PEG (5Y)1.19
EPS Next 2Y15.13%
EPS Next 3Y19.75%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

JEF has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.53%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 8.26, JEF has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
JEF's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.27.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.53%

5.2 History

The dividend of JEF is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 23.90%!
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
JEF Yearly Dividends per shareJEF Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

56.03% of the earnings are spent on dividend by JEF. 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.
DP56.03%
EPS Next 2Y15.13%
EPS Next 3Y19.75%
JEF Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendJEF Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B -1B
JEF Dividend Payout.JEF Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.JEF Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

JEFFERIES FINANCIAL GROUP IN

NYSE:JEF (12/12/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 62.49 +0.49 (+0.79%)

62

-1.24 (-1.96%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)09-29 2025-09-29/amc
Earnings (Next)01-06 2026-01-06/amc
Inst Owners68.97%
Inst Owner Change2.25%
Ins Owners21.48%
Ins Owner Change2.12%
Market Cap12.79B
Revenue(TTM)10.73B
Net Income(TTM)646.35M
Analysts78
Price Target71.81 (15.82%)
Short Float %3.05%
Short Ratio1.71
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.53%
Yearly Dividend1.46
Dividend Growth(5Y)23.9%
DP56.03%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date11-17 2025-11-17 (0.4)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)7.5%
Min EPS beat(2)-9.99%
Max EPS beat(2)25%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-5.87%
Min EPS beat(4)-39.96%
Max EPS beat(4)25%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-6.61%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-5.25%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)0.12%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)4.5%
Min Revenue beat(2)3.58%
Max Revenue beat(2)5.43%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.71%
Min Revenue beat(4)-15.35%
Max Revenue beat(4)9.19%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.59%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)8.94%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)12.38%
PT rev (1m)-0.56%
PT rev (3m)5.07%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.25%
EPS NQ rev (3m)48.32%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.47%
EPS NY rev (3m)33.42%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.36%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)10.41%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.2%
Revenue NY rev (3m)8.13%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.31
Fwd PE 15.54
P/S 1.19
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 1.23
P/tB 1.53
EV/EBITDA 18.06
EPS(TTM)2.91
EY4.69%
EPS(NY)3.99
Fwd EY6.43%
FCF(TTM)-9.56
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-8.48
OCFYN/A
SpS52
BVpS50.6
TBVpS40.65
PEG (NY)29.12
PEG (5Y)1.19
Graham Number57.56
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.93%
ROE 6.19%
ROCE 2.22%
ROIC 1.16%
ROICexc 1.45%
ROICexgc 1.64%
OM 8.6%
PM (TTM) 6.03%
GM 61.01%
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-29.79%
ROICexgc 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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 3.31
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 30.78
Cap/Depr 110.29%
Cap/Sales 2.06%
Interest Coverage 0.26
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.69
Quick Ratio 0.69
Altman-Z 0.35
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)22.78%
EPS 3Y-21.11%
EPS 5Y17.92%
EPS Q2Q%34.67%
EPS Next Y0.73%
EPS Next 2Y15.13%
EPS Next 3Y19.75%
EPS Next 5Y7%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-11.97%
Revenue growth 3Y5.57%
Revenue growth 5Y15.66%
Sales Q2Q%21.61%
Revenue Next Year6.88%
Revenue Next 2Y8.42%
Revenue Next 3Y10.14%
Revenue Next 5Y3.14%
EBIT growth 1Y-8.49%
EBIT growth 3Y-24.35%
EBIT growth 5Y63.52%
EBIT Next Year13.62%
EBIT Next 3Y19.52%
EBIT Next 5Y8.66%
FCF growth 1Y-15.61%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-14.18%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

JEFFERIES FINANCIAL GROUP IN / JEF FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of JEFFERIES FINANCIAL GROUP IN (JEF) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to JEF.


What is the valuation status for JEF stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to JEFFERIES FINANCIAL GROUP IN (JEF). This can be considered as Overvalued.


How profitable is JEFFERIES FINANCIAL GROUP IN (JEF) stock?

JEFFERIES FINANCIAL GROUP IN (JEF) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.


How financially healthy is JEFFERIES FINANCIAL GROUP IN?

The financial health rating of JEFFERIES FINANCIAL GROUP IN (JEF) is 1 / 10.


How sustainable is the dividend of JEFFERIES FINANCIAL GROUP IN (JEF) stock?

The dividend rating of JEFFERIES FINANCIAL GROUP IN (JEF) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 56.03%.