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PJT PARTNERS INC - A (PJT) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:PJT - US69343T1079 - Common Stock

166.72 USD
-1.55 (-0.92%)
Last: 11/7/2025, 8:08:29 PM
166.72 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 11/7/2025, 8:08:29 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Overall PJT gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated PJT against 237 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. PJT has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. PJT is growing strongly while it is still valued neutral. This is a good combination! 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.
PJT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years PJT has been profitable.
PJT had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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 10.61%. This is amongst the best in the industry. PJT outperforms 89.45% of its industry peers.
PJT's Return On Equity of 95.78% is amongst the best of the industry. PJT outperforms 99.16% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 29.44%, PJT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 99.16% of the companies in the same industry.
PJT had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 24.04%. This is significantly above the industry average of 7.63%.
The 3 year average ROIC (24.04%) for PJT is below the current ROIC(29.44%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.61%
ROE 95.78%
ROIC 29.44%
ROA(3y)7.51%
ROA(5y)8.66%
ROE(3y)51.4%
ROE(5y)63.74%
ROIC(3y)24.04%
ROIC(5y)27.1%
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

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 10.45%, 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 20.14%, PJT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.46% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PJT has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 20.14%
PM (TTM) 10.45%
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
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.
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

PJT has an Altman-Z score of 4.92. This indicates that PJT is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of PJT (4.92) is better than 84.81% 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 4.92
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

PJT has a Current Ratio of 0.93. This is a bad value and indicates that PJT is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
PJT has a Current ratio of 0.93. This is in the lower half of the industry: PJT underperforms 62.87% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.93 indicates that PJT may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
PJT has a worse Quick ratio (0.93) than 62.45% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.93
Quick Ratio 0.93
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

PJT shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 56.16%, which is quite impressive.
PJT shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 15.72% yearly.
PJT shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 29.48%.
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)29.48%
Revenue growth 3Y14.61%
Revenue growth 5Y15.78%
Sales Q2Q%37.01%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, PJT will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 18.33% on average per year.
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

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.
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

PJT is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 26.30.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of PJT indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: PJT is more expensive than 69.62% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of PJT to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.83), we can say PJT is valued inline with the index average.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.53 indicates a rather expensive valuation of PJT.
62.03% 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 32.68, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 26.3
Fwd PE 22.53
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

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, PJT is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 70.46% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, PJT is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 64.98% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 13.94
EV/EBITDA 20.6
PJT Per share dataPJT EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20 30

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.
PJT has a very decent profitability rating, which 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)0.99
PEG (5Y)1.67
EPS Next 2Y21.65%
EPS Next 3Y18.33%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a yearly dividend of 0.59%, PJT is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
PJT's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 8.39.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.39, PJT's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.59%

5.2 History

The dividend of PJT is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 38.02%!
PJT has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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

PJT pays out 15.13% 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.
DP15.13%
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 (11/7/2025, 8:08:29 PM)

After market: 166.72 0 (0%)

166.72

-1.55 (-0.92%)

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-2.04%
Market Cap6.62B
Revenue(TTM)1.49B
Net Income(TTM)160.37M
Analysts50
Price Target175.44 (5.23%)
Short Float %10.39%
Short Ratio13.27
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.59%
Yearly Dividend1.01
Dividend Growth(5Y)38.02%
DP15.13%
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)6.13%
Min EPS beat(2)5.67%
Max EPS beat(2)6.58%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)18.74%
Min EPS beat(4)1.19%
Max EPS beat(4)61.52%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)42.38%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)30.75%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)23.12%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.84%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.57%
Max Revenue beat(2)8.25%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)8.74%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.57%
Max Revenue beat(4)23.94%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)16.5%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)13.87%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)10.26%
PT rev (1m)1.62%
PT rev (3m)3.15%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.92%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.79%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.62%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.65%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.52%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.52%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.89%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.16%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 26.3
Fwd PE 22.53
P/S 4.31
P/FCF 13.94
P/OCF 13.49
P/B 39.53
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 20.6
EPS(TTM)6.34
EY3.8%
EPS(NY)7.4
Fwd EY4.44%
FCF(TTM)11.96
FCFY7.17%
OCF(TTM)12.36
OCFY7.41%
SpS38.67
BVpS4.22
TBVpS-0.86
PEG (NY)0.99
PEG (5Y)1.67
Graham Number24.53
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.61%
ROE 95.78%
ROCE 34.6%
ROIC 29.44%
ROICexc 38.74%
ROICexgc 84.05%
OM 20.14%
PM (TTM) 10.45%
GM N/A
FCFM 30.93%
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-Score8
Asset Turnover1.02
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 331.17%
Cap/Sales 1.03%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 156.32%
Profit Quality 296.08%
Current Ratio 0.93
Quick Ratio 0.93
Altman-Z 4.92
F-Score8
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)29.48%
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 1Y26.5%
EBIT growth 3Y7.03%
EBIT growth 5Y22.77%
EBIT Next Year48.66%
EBIT Next 3Y27.6%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y64.7%
FCF growth 3Y64.89%
FCF growth 5Y21.11%
OCF growth 1Y67.58%
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 26.3 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 39.53.


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 15.13%.