PJT PARTNERS INC - A (PJT) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:PJT • US69343T1079

151.84 USD
+2.55 (+1.71%)
At close: Feb 26, 2026
151.84 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 2/26/2026, 8:04:00 PM
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Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to PJT. PJT was compared to 238 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. PJT has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. PJT shows excellent growth, but is valued quite expensive already. These ratings could make PJT a good candidate for growth investing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • PJT had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year PJT had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Each year in the past 5 years PJT has been profitable.
  • Of the past 5 years PJT 4 years 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

1.2 Ratios

  • With an excellent Return On Assets value of 10.36%, PJT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.45% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 77.90%, PJT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 99.58% of the companies in the same industry.
  • PJT has a Return On Invested Capital of 31.77%. This is amongst the best in the industry. PJT outperforms 99.16% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.36%
ROE 77.9%
ROIC 31.77%
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
PJT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICPJT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50 -50 -100

1.3 Margins

  • PJT has a worse Profit Margin (10.75%) than 60.92% of its industry peers.
  • PJT's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • PJT's Operating Margin of 20.89% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PJT outperforms 47.90% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PJT has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 20.89%
PM (TTM) 10.75%
GM N/A
OM growth 3Y-2.78%
OM growth 5Y-4.09%
PM growth 3Y6%
PM growth 5Y-1.2%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
PJT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsPJT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 20

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • 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 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 4.34 indicates that PJT is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • PJT has a Altman-Z score of 4.34. This is amongst the best in the industry. PJT outperforms 82.77% of its industry peers.
  • There is no outstanding debt for PJT. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 4.34
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 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 has a Quick ratio (1.03) which is in line with 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • PJT shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 39.80%, which is quite impressive.
  • Measured over the past 5 years, PJT shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 7.45% on average per year.
  • PJT shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 14.77%.
  • PJT shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 10.24% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)39.8%
EPS 3Y21.26%
EPS 5Y7.45%
EPS Q2Q%34.21%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.77%
Revenue growth 3Y18.67%
Revenue growth 5Y10.24%
Sales Q2Q%12.13%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 11.37% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, PJT will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 8.29% on average per year.
EPS Next Y9.51%
EPS Next 2Y9.23%
EPS Next 3Y11.37%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year10.16%
Revenue Next 2Y10.21%
Revenue Next 3Y8.29%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

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 accelerating.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
PJT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesPJT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 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 2028 2 4 6 8

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • PJT is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 21.72.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, PJT is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 65.13% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.11. PJT is around the same levels.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.84, the valuation of PJT can be described as rather expensive.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as PJT.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.13, PJT is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.72
Fwd PE 19.84
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

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of PJT indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: PJT is cheaper than 78.15% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • PJT's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. PJT is cheaper than 76.05% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 11.22
EV/EBITDA 16.21
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 high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates PJT does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
PEG (NY)2.28
PEG (5Y)2.92
EPS Next 2Y9.23%
EPS Next 3Y11.37%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • PJT has a yearly dividend return of 0.65%, which is pretty low.
  • PJT's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 6.37.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.80, PJT's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.65%

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.
  • PJT has decreased its dividend 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 2026 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.
  • PJT's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP13.7%
EPS Next 2Y9.23%
EPS Next 3Y11.37%
PJT Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendPJT Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M
PJT Dividend Payout.PJT Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.PJT Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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PJT PARTNERS INC - A

NYSE:PJT (2/26/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 151.84 0 (0%)

151.84

+2.55 (+1.71%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)02-03
Earnings (Next)04-27
Inst Owners88.55%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners7.39%
Ins Owner Change-0.6%
Market Cap6.03B
Revenue(TTM)1.71B
Net Income(TTM)178.06M
Analysts50
Price Target185.03 (21.86%)
Short Float %7.98%
Short Ratio6.2
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.65%
Yearly Dividend1.01
Dividend Growth(5Y)38.02%
DP13.7%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date03-04
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)1.8%
PT rev (3m)4.49%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.59%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.04%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.45%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.03%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.53%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.68%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.14%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.72
Fwd PE 19.84
P/S 3.64
P/FCF 11.22
P/OCF 10.64
P/B 26.37
P/tB 213.37
EV/EBITDA 16.21
EPS(TTM)6.99
EY4.6%
EPS(NY)7.65
Fwd EY5.04%
FCF(TTM)13.53
FCFY8.91%
OCF(TTM)14.26
OCFY9.39%
SpS41.71
BVpS5.76
TBVpS0.71
PEG (NY)2.28
PEG (5Y)2.92
Graham Number30.09
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.36%
ROE 77.9%
ROCE 35.6%
ROIC 31.77%
ROICexc 54.04%
ROICexgc 139.39%
OM 20.89%
PM (TTM) 10.75%
GM N/A
FCFM 32.44%
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-2.78%
OM growth 5Y-4.09%
PM growth 3Y6%
PM growth 5Y-1.2%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score8
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 4.34
F-Score8
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)39.8%
EPS 3Y21.26%
EPS 5Y7.45%
EPS Q2Q%34.21%
EPS Next Y9.51%
EPS Next 2Y9.23%
EPS Next 3Y11.37%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.77%
Revenue growth 3Y18.67%
Revenue growth 5Y10.24%
Sales Q2Q%12.13%
Revenue Next Year10.16%
Revenue Next 2Y10.21%
Revenue Next 3Y8.29%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y36.04%
EBIT growth 3Y15.37%
EBIT growth 5Y5.74%
EBIT Next Year138.53%
EBIT Next 3Y41.39%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y17.91%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y23.39%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

PJT PARTNERS INC - A / PJT FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for PJT stock?

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


What is the valuation status of PJT PARTNERS INC - A (PJT) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to PJT PARTNERS INC - A (PJT). This can be considered as Overvalued.


What is the profitability of PJT stock?

PJT PARTNERS INC - A (PJT) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


How financially healthy is PJT PARTNERS INC - A?

The financial health rating of PJT PARTNERS INC - A (PJT) is 7 / 10.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for PJT stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of PJT PARTNERS INC - A (PJT) is expected to grow by 9.51% in the next year.