PJT PARTNERS INC - A (PJT) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:PJT - US69343T1079 - Common Stock
168.18 USD
+0.02 (+0.01%)
Overall PJT gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated PJT 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 growing strongly while it is still valued neutral. This is a good combination! With these ratings, PJT could be worth investigating further for growth and quality investing!.
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.
PJT had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
PJT had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
PJT has a Return On Assets of 10.36%. This is amongst the best in the industry. PJT outperforms 89.03% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 77.90%, PJT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 99.58% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of PJT (30.29%) is better than 99.16% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for PJT is significantly above the industry average of 7.00%.
The 3 year average ROIC (24.04%) for PJT is below the current ROIC(30.29%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 10.75%, PJT is in line with its industry, outperforming 41.77% of the companies in the same industry.
PJT's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a Operating Margin value of 20.89%, PJT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.10% of the companies in the same industry.
PJT's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
PJT has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
PJT has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
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.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 4.61 indicates that PJT is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 4.61, PJT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.12% of the companies in the same industry.
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.61 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.03 indicates that PJT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
PJT's Current ratio of 1.03 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PJT outperforms 45.57% of its industry peers.
PJT has a Quick Ratio of 1.03. This is a normal value and indicates that PJT is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.03, PJT is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.21% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.03 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.03 |
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!
The Revenue has been growing by 15.78% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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
PJT is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 18.32% yearly.
PJT is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 13.30% yearly.
EPS Next Y35.49%
EPS Next 2Y23.47%
EPS Next 3Y18.32%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year21.97%
Revenue Next 2Y16.41%
Revenue Next 3Y13.3%
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 stable.
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 26.53, which means the current valuation is very expensive for PJT.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, PJT is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 67.93% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.26. PJT is around the same levels.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.06, the valuation of PJT can be described as rather expensive.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, PJT is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 60.34% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.68. PJT is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.53 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.06 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, PJT is valued a bit cheaper than 74.26% of the companies in the same industry.
67.51% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PJT, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.43 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.08 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PJT's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of PJT may justify a higher PE ratio.
PJT's earnings are expected to grow with 18.32% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.75
PEG (5Y)1.69
EPS Next 2Y23.47%
EPS Next 3Y18.32%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
PJT has a yearly dividend return of 0.58%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.13, PJT is paying slightly less dividend.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.58, PJT pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.87.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.58% |
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
5.3 Sustainability
PJT pays out 13.70% of its income as dividend. This is a 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 2Y23.47%
EPS Next 3Y18.32%
NYSE:PJT (12/19/2025, 1:06:12 PM)
168.18
+0.02 (+0.01%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners88.58%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners7.39%
Ins Owner Change-0.94%
Market Cap6.68B
Revenue(TTM)1.66B
Net Income(TTM)178.06M
Analysts50
Price Target175.03 (4.07%)
Short Float %9.1%
Short Ratio8.13
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.58% |
Yearly Dividend1.01
Dividend Growth(5Y)38.02%
DP13.7%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date
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)-0.23%
PT rev (3m)1.39%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.23%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.82%
EPS NY rev (1m)6.99%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.7%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.62%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.11%
Revenue NY rev (1m)3.3%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.62%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.53 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.06 | ||
| P/S | 4.03 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.43 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.79 | ||
| P/B | 29.21 | ||
| P/tB | 236.33 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.08 |
EPS(TTM)6.34
EY3.77%
EPS(NY)7.62
Fwd EY4.53%
FCF(TTM)13.53
FCFY8.05%
OCF(TTM)14.26
OCFY8.48%
SpS41.71
BVpS5.76
TBVpS0.71
PEG (NY)0.75
PEG (5Y)1.69
Graham Number28.66
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 4.61 |
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 Y35.49%
EPS Next 2Y23.47%
EPS Next 3Y18.32%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)23.16%
Revenue growth 3Y14.61%
Revenue growth 5Y15.78%
Sales Q2Q%37.01%
Revenue Next Year21.97%
Revenue Next 2Y16.41%
Revenue Next 3Y13.3%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y36.04%
EBIT growth 3Y7.03%
EBIT growth 5Y22.77%
EBIT Next Year55.78%
EBIT Next 3Y28.22%
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 26.53 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 29.21.
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%.