PJT PARTNERS INC - A (PJT) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:PJT • US69343T1079

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This PJT fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. PJT Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • PJT had positive earnings in the past year.
  • PJT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • PJT had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • In the past 5 years PJT always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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

  • PJT has a better Return On Assets (9.77%) than 83.33% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of PJT (58.43%) is better than 98.33% of its industry peers.
  • With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 30.90%, PJT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 99.17% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for PJT is significantly above the industry average of 7.14%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (26.76%) for PJT is below the current ROIC(30.90%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 9.77%
ROE 58.43%
ROIC 30.9%
ROA(3y)7.9%
ROA(5y)8.61%
ROE(3y)54.58%
ROE(5y)60.19%
ROIC(3y)26.76%
ROIC(5y)27.78%
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's Profit Margin of 10.51% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PJT outperforms 42.92% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PJT has remained more or less at the same level.
  • PJT's Operating Margin of 21.17% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PJT outperforms 47.08% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PJT has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 21.17%
PM (TTM) 10.51%
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. PJT Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • PJT has more 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.
PJT Yearly Shares OutstandingPJT Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 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 2025 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

  • PJT has an Altman-Z score of 3.99. This indicates that PJT is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 3.99, PJT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.08% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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 3.99
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 2025 0 200M 400M

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.19 indicates that PJT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • PJT has a Current ratio of 1.19. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PJT outperforms 50.83% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.19 indicates that PJT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • PJT's Quick ratio of 1.19 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PJT outperforms 55.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.19
Quick Ratio 1.19
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 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M

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3. PJT Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 39.80% over the past year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.45% on average over the past years.
  • The Revenue has grown by 14.77% in the past year. This is quite good.
  • The Revenue has been growing by 10.24% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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

  • Based on estimates for the next years, PJT will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 11.37% on average per year.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, PJT will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 7.08% on average per year.
EPS Next Y12.46%
EPS Next 2Y11.92%
EPS Next 3Y11.37%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year9.41%
Revenue Next 2Y9.61%
Revenue Next 3Y7.08%
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.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
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. PJT Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • PJT is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 18.78.
  • PJT's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. PJT is more expensive than 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of PJT to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.23), we can say PJT is valued slightly cheaper.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.70 indicates a correct valuation of PJT.
  • PJT's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.28, PJT is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.78
Fwd PE 16.7
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 rather cheap valuation: PJT is cheaper than 81.25% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, PJT is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 74.17% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 10.78
EV/EBITDA 12.33
PJT Per share dataPJT EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • PJT's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • PJT has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.51
PEG (5Y)2.52
EPS Next 2Y11.92%
EPS Next 3Y11.37%

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5. PJT Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • PJT has a yearly dividend return of 0.77%, which is pretty low.
  • The stock price of PJT dropped by -21.97% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
  • PJT's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 6.91.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, PJT's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.77%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of PJT is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 37.92%!
  • 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)37.92%
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

  • PJT pays out 13.61% 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.
DP13.61%
EPS Next 2Y11.92%
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 Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

PJT PARTNERS INC - A

NYSE:PJT (3/20/2026, 8:17:07 PM)

After market: 131.26 0 (0%)

131.26

+0.62 (+0.47%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)02-03
Earnings (Next)04-27
Inst Owners86.72%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners7.43%
Ins Owner Change5.96%
Market Cap5.18B
Revenue(TTM)1.71B
Net Income(TTM)180.12M
Analysts50
Price Target176.66 (34.59%)
Short Float %8.98%
Short Ratio5.92
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.77%
Yearly Dividend1.02
Dividend Growth(5Y)37.92%
DP13.61%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date03-04
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)17.25%
Min EPS beat(2)6.94%
Max EPS beat(2)27.55%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)11.69%
Min EPS beat(4)5.67%
Max EPS beat(4)27.55%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)37.08%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)34.76%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)27.54%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)5.72%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.47%
Max Revenue beat(2)12.91%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)4.78%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.47%
Max Revenue beat(4)12.91%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)14.38%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)14.88%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)12.51%
PT rev (1m)-4.52%
PT rev (3m)0.93%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-7.13%
EPS NQ rev (3m)5.25%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.7%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.13%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.76%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)4.81%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.68%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.84%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.78
Fwd PE 16.7
P/S 3.02
P/FCF 10.78
P/OCF 9.84
P/B 16.79
P/tB 47.42
EV/EBITDA 12.33
EPS(TTM)6.99
EY5.33%
EPS(NY)7.86
Fwd EY5.99%
FCF(TTM)12.18
FCFY9.28%
OCF(TTM)13.34
OCFY10.17%
SpS43.45
BVpS7.82
TBVpS2.77
PEG (NY)1.51
PEG (5Y)2.52
Graham Number35.06
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 9.77%
ROE 58.43%
ROCE 34.63%
ROIC 30.9%
ROICexc 63.63%
ROICexgc 214.9%
OM 21.17%
PM (TTM) 10.51%
GM N/A
FCFM 28.04%
ROA(3y)7.9%
ROA(5y)8.61%
ROE(3y)54.58%
ROE(5y)60.19%
ROIC(3y)26.76%
ROIC(5y)27.78%
ROICexc(3y)52.3%
ROICexc(5y)47.24%
ROICexgc(3y)183.89%
ROICexgc(5y)142.62%
ROCE(3y)29.99%
ROCE(5y)31.13%
ROICexgc growth 3Y51.21%
ROICexgc growth 5Y7.01%
ROICexc growth 3Y23.86%
ROICexc growth 5Y1.66%
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-Score9
Asset Turnover0.93
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 343.71%
Cap/Sales 2.68%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 139.9%
Profit Quality 266.74%
Current Ratio 1.19
Quick Ratio 1.19
Altman-Z 3.99
F-Score9
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)132.48%
Cap/Depr(5y)92.1%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.08%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.84%
Profit Quality(3y)398.11%
Profit Quality(5y)313.92%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)39.8%
EPS 3Y21.26%
EPS 5Y7.45%
EPS Q2Q%34.21%
EPS Next Y12.46%
EPS Next 2Y11.92%
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 Year9.41%
Revenue Next 2Y9.61%
Revenue Next 3Y7.08%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y19.78%
EBIT growth 3Y15.37%
EBIT growth 5Y5.74%
EBIT Next Year136.89%
EBIT Next 3Y41.39%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-8.95%
FCF growth 3Y26.15%
FCF growth 5Y0.85%
OCF growth 1Y-0.88%
OCF growth 3Y29.44%
OCF growth 5Y2.31%

PJT PARTNERS INC - A / PJT Fundamental Analysis 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 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.


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 12.46% in the next year.