JEFFERIES FINANCIAL GROUP IN (JEF)
US47233W1099 - Common Stock
Taking everything into account, JEF scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. JEF was compared to 221 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. JEF has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. JEF is showing excellent growth while it is valued at reasonable prices. Keep and eye on this one!
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.
JEF had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In multiple years JEF reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
JEF has a worse Return On Assets (0.65%) than 73.27% of its industry peers.
JEF has a Return On Equity of 4.17%. This is in the lower half of the industry: JEF underperforms 68.66% of its industry peers.
JEF's Return On Invested Capital of 0.94% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. JEF is outperformed by 77.88% of its industry peers.
JEF had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 2.10%. This is significantly below the industry average of 17.62%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.65% | ||
| ROE | 4.17% | ||
| ROIC | 0.94% |
ROA(3y)1.57%
ROA(5y)1.62%
ROE(3y)8.65%
ROE(5y)8.81%
ROIC(3y)2.1%
ROIC(5y)1.72%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of JEF (4.52%) is worse than 73.73% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of JEF has remained more or less at the same level.
JEF has a worse Operating Margin (7.18%) than 77.88% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of JEF has declined.
JEF's Gross Margin of 58.15% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. JEF outperforms 61.75% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of JEF has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.18% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.52% | ||
| GM | 58.15% |
OM growth 3Y-32.26%
OM growth 5Y-15.07%
PM growth 3Y-31.86%
PM growth 5Y0.3%
GM growth 3Y-9.21%
GM growth 5Y-4.77%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The number of shares outstanding for JEF has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for JEF has been reduced compared to 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 0.34, we must say that JEF is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.34, JEF is doing worse than 73.27% of the companies in the same industry.
JEF has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.96. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
JEF has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (2.96) than 82.03% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.96 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.34 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
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2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.68 indicates that JEF may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.68, JEF is not doing good in the industry: 69.59% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
JEF has a Quick Ratio of 0.68. 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's Quick ratio of 0.68 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. JEF is outperformed by 69.12% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.68 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.68 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 47.20% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 19.63% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
Looking at the last year, JEF shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 4.50% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing by 9.01% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)47.2%
EPS 3Y-21.12%
EPS 5Y19.63%
EPS Q2Q%240.91%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.5%
Revenue growth 3Y2.54%
Revenue growth 5Y9.01%
Sales Q2Q%42.42%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 58.77% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
JEF is expected to show a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 22.83% yearly.
EPS Next Y118.33%
EPS Next 2Y81.4%
EPS Next 3Y58.77%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year45.06%
Revenue Next 2Y29.67%
Revenue Next 3Y22.83%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 26.86, which means the current valuation is very expensive for JEF.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, JEF is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 68.20% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 30.97. JEF is around the same levels.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.55, the valuation of JEF can be described as correct.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of JEF is on the same level as its industry peers.
JEF is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.29, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.86 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.55 |
4.2 Price Multiples
JEF's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. JEF is cheaper than 67.74% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.52 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as JEF's earnings are expected to grow with 58.77% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.23
PEG (5Y)1.37
EPS Next 2Y81.4%
EPS Next 3Y58.77%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
JEF has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.24%.
JEF's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 8.99.
JEF's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.22.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.24% |
5.2 History
The dividend of JEF is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 22.79%!
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)22.79%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
68.00% of the earnings are spent on dividend by JEF. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
JEF's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP68%
EPS Next 2Y81.4%
EPS Next 3Y58.77%
JEFFERIES FINANCIAL GROUP IN
NYSE:JEF (10/8/2024, 8:05:11 PM)
After market: 63.66 0 (0%)63.66
+0.38 (+0.6%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
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Market Cap13.08B
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| Dividend Yield | 2.24% |
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Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| PE | 26.86 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.55 | ||
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PEG (NY)0.23
PEG (5Y)1.37
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| ROA | 0.65% | ||
| ROE | 4.17% | ||
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| OM | 7.18% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.52% | ||
| GM | 58.15% | ||
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Asset Turnover0.14
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| Debt/Equity | 2.96 | ||
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| Current Ratio | 0.68 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.68 | ||
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EPS 1Y (TTM)47.2%
EPS 3Y-21.12%
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EPS Next Y118.33%
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Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.5%
Revenue growth 3Y2.54%
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