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PJT PARTNERS INC - A (PJT) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:PJT - US69343T1079 - Common Stock

170.14 USD
+5.09 (+3.08%)
Last: 11/25/2025, 8:07:03 PM
170.14 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 11/25/2025, 8:07:03 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

PJT gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 237 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making PJT a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. PJT is showing excellent growth while it is valued at reasonable prices. Keep and eye on this one! These ratings could make PJT a good candidate for growth and quality investing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year PJT was profitable.
In the past year PJT had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years PJT has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years PJT had a positive operating cash flow.
PJT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFPJT 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 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

1.2 Ratios

PJT has a Return On Assets of 10.36%. This is amongst the best in the industry. PJT outperforms 89.45% of its industry peers.
PJT's Return On Equity of 77.90% is amongst the best of the industry. PJT outperforms 99.58% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of PJT (30.29%) is better than 99.16% of its industry peers.
PJT had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 24.04%. This is significantly above the industry average of 6.96%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (30.29%) for PJT is above the 3 year average (24.04%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.36%
ROE 77.9%
ROIC 30.29%
ROA(3y)7.51%
ROA(5y)8.66%
ROE(3y)51.4%
ROE(5y)63.74%
ROIC(3y)24.04%
ROIC(5y)27.1%
PJT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICPJT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50 -100

1.3 Margins

PJT has a Profit Margin (10.75%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PJT has grown nicely.
PJT has a Operating Margin of 20.89%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PJT outperforms 47.26% of its industry peers.
PJT's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 20.89%
PM (TTM) 10.75%
GM N/A
OM growth 3Y-6.61%
OM growth 5Y6.04%
PM growth 3Y-5.62%
PM growth 5Y16.97%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
PJT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsPJT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The number of shares outstanding for PJT has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, PJT has more shares outstanding
PJT has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
PJT Yearly Shares OutstandingPJT Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M 20M
PJT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsPJT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 4.64 indicates that PJT is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
PJT's Altman-Z score of 4.64 is amongst the best of the industry. PJT outperforms 83.54% of its industry peers.
PJT has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 4.64
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
PJT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFPJT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.03 indicates that PJT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of PJT (1.03) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.03 indicates that PJT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
PJT's Quick ratio of 1.03 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PJT outperforms 49.37% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.03
Quick Ratio 1.03
PJT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesPJT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 56.16% over the past year.
PJT shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 15.72% yearly.
The Revenue has grown by 23.16% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
PJT shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 15.78% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)56.16%
EPS 3Y3.96%
EPS 5Y15.72%
EPS Q2Q%98.92%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)23.16%
Revenue growth 3Y14.61%
Revenue growth 5Y15.78%
Sales Q2Q%37.01%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 18.33% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 12.69% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y26.64%
EPS Next 2Y21.65%
EPS Next 3Y18.33%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year18.07%
Revenue Next 2Y15.09%
Revenue Next 3Y12.69%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
PJT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesPJT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
PJT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesPJT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2 4 6 8

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 26.84, which means the current valuation is very expensive for PJT.
PJT's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. PJT is more expensive than 69.62% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.98, PJT is valued at the same level.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 22.99, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of PJT.
61.18% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than PJT, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
PJT is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 35.79, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 26.84
Fwd PE 22.99
PJT Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsPJT Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

PJT's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. PJT is cheaper than 73.84% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, PJT is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 67.51% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 12.57
EV/EBITDA 18.3
PJT Per share dataPJT EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of PJT may justify a higher PE ratio.
PJT's earnings are expected to grow with 18.33% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.01
PEG (5Y)1.71
EPS Next 2Y21.65%
EPS Next 3Y18.33%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

PJT has a yearly dividend return of 0.61%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 8.60, PJT is paying slightly less dividend.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.61, PJT pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.41.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.61%

5.2 History

The dividend of PJT is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 38.02%!
PJT has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
The dividend of PJT decreased in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)38.02%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
PJT Yearly Dividends per sharePJT Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

13.70% of the earnings are spent on dividend by PJT. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of PJT is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP13.7%
EPS Next 2Y21.65%
EPS Next 3Y18.33%
PJT Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendPJT Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M
PJT Dividend Payout.PJT Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.PJT Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

PJT PARTNERS INC - A

NYSE:PJT (11/25/2025, 8:07:03 PM)

After market: 170.14 0 (0%)

170.14

+5.09 (+3.08%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)11-04 2025-11-04/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-02 2026-02-02/bmo
Inst Owners86.79%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners7.41%
Ins Owner Change-2.5%
Market Cap6.75B
Revenue(TTM)1.66B
Net Income(TTM)178.06M
Analysts50
Price Target177.07 (4.07%)
Short Float %9.63%
Short Ratio10.38
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.61%
Yearly Dividend1.01
Dividend Growth(5Y)38.02%
DP13.7%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date12-03 2025-12-03 (0.25)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)17.07%
Min EPS beat(2)6.58%
Max EPS beat(2)27.55%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)25.33%
Min EPS beat(4)5.67%
Max EPS beat(4)61.52%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)37.21%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)33.1%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)26.33%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)10.58%
Min Revenue beat(2)8.25%
Max Revenue beat(2)12.91%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)11.13%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.57%
Max Revenue beat(4)23.94%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)15.43%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)14.44%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)12.07%
PT rev (1m)2.57%
PT rev (3m)3.03%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.18%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.03%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.42%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.21%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.33%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.51%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.24%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.66%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 26.84
Fwd PE 22.99
P/S 4.08
P/FCF 12.57
P/OCF 11.93
P/B 29.55
P/tB 239.08
EV/EBITDA 18.3
EPS(TTM)6.34
EY3.73%
EPS(NY)7.4
Fwd EY4.35%
FCF(TTM)13.53
FCFY7.95%
OCF(TTM)14.26
OCFY8.38%
SpS41.71
BVpS5.76
TBVpS0.71
PEG (NY)1.01
PEG (5Y)1.71
Graham Number28.66
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.36%
ROE 77.9%
ROCE 35.6%
ROIC 30.29%
ROICexc 51.52%
ROICexgc 132.91%
OM 20.89%
PM (TTM) 10.75%
GM N/A
FCFM 32.44%
ROA(3y)7.51%
ROA(5y)8.66%
ROE(3y)51.4%
ROE(5y)63.74%
ROIC(3y)24.04%
ROIC(5y)27.1%
ROICexc(3y)40.29%
ROICexc(5y)44.09%
ROICexgc(3y)126.79%
ROICexgc(5y)124.22%
ROCE(3y)28.26%
ROCE(5y)31.86%
ROICexgc growth 3Y35.62%
ROICexgc growth 5Y30.43%
ROICexc growth 3Y8.9%
ROICexc growth 5Y19.78%
OM growth 3Y-6.61%
OM growth 5Y6.04%
PM growth 3Y-5.62%
PM growth 5Y16.97%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score9
Asset Turnover0.96
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 2308.4%
Cap/Sales 1.76%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 163.13%
Profit Quality 301.68%
Current Ratio 1.03
Quick Ratio 1.03
Altman-Z 4.64
F-Score9
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)25.22%
Cap/Depr(5y)35.15%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.3%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.48%
Profit Quality(3y)397.34%
Profit Quality(5y)338.95%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)56.16%
EPS 3Y3.96%
EPS 5Y15.72%
EPS Q2Q%98.92%
EPS Next Y26.64%
EPS Next 2Y21.65%
EPS Next 3Y18.33%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)23.16%
Revenue growth 3Y14.61%
Revenue growth 5Y15.78%
Sales Q2Q%37.01%
Revenue Next Year18.07%
Revenue Next 2Y15.09%
Revenue Next 3Y12.69%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y36.04%
EBIT growth 3Y7.03%
EBIT growth 5Y22.77%
EBIT Next Year48.66%
EBIT Next 3Y27.6%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y93.23%
FCF growth 3Y64.89%
FCF growth 5Y21.11%
OCF growth 1Y100.61%
OCF growth 3Y62.3%
OCF growth 5Y20.24%

PJT PARTNERS INC - A / PJT FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for PJT stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to PJT.


Can you provide the valuation status for PJT PARTNERS INC - A?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to PJT PARTNERS INC - A (PJT). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of PJT stock?

PJT PARTNERS INC - A (PJT) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for PJT stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for PJT PARTNERS INC - A (PJT) is 26.84 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 29.55.


How sustainable is the dividend of PJT PARTNERS INC - A (PJT) stock?

The dividend rating of PJT PARTNERS INC - A (PJT) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 13.7%.