Stock Analysis
Jacobs Solutions Inc.J
P/E 48.79×· 5Y range 20.39–70.62×· top 13% of history
Sector: Industrials · Industry: Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors
AnalystsStrong Buy24 analystsP/E 48.8× sits at the 87th percentile of its 5.086926762491444-year history.
Cash covers 62% of debt · Q1 2026.
PMP Verdict
Mixed fundamentals, expensive valuation
Strengths
- Quality97
- Financial Health60
Risks
- Valuation42
- Growth25
Mixed fundamentals at a demanding price.
Bull Case
- ✓Piotroski F-Score 7/9 — high earnings quality
What's happening with J
Profile
Strong earnings quality; growth, profitability, moat and valuation lag behind.
How is each axis scored?
- Valuation42/100 · Weak
- P/E vs own history (87th pct)0/25
- FCF yield (3.9%)12/25
- P/S (1.2x)25/25
- EV/EBIT (26.9x)5/25
- Growth25/100 · Weak
- Revenue CAGR (-3.9%)0/25
- Net income CAGR (-11.8%)0/25
- EPS CAGR 5Y (-7.1%)0/25
- Fwd implied growth (180.6%)25/25
- Profitability35/100 · Weak
- ROIC (11.7%)12/25
- ROE (9.8%)12/25
- Net margin (2.4%)6/25
- Operating margin (4.6%)5/25
- Financial Health60/100 · Moderate
- Altman Z (1.79)10/25
- Current ratio (1.33)12/25
- Interest coverage (5.5x)18/25
- Net cash / debt (D/A 8%)20/25
- Quality97/100 · Strong
- Piotroski F (7/9)22/25
- Beneish M (-2.96)25/25
- FCF conversion (190%)25/25
- Margin stability (σ 3.9%)25/25
- Moat36/100 · Weak
- ROIC >12% years (1/9 yrs)0/25
- Median gross margin (21.4%)6/25
- FCF-positive years (8/9 yrs)18/25
- Worst-year net margin (worst 1.1%)12/25
Risk Flags
- ⚠Altman Z 1.8 — distress-zone balance sheet
- ⚠Revenue shrinking 3.9%/yr
- ⚠P/E 48.8× at top 13% of 5-year history
About Jacobs Solutions Inc.
Jacobs Solutions is a global provider of engineering, design, procurement, construction, and maintenance services as well as cyber engineering and security solutions. Show more
The firm serves industrial, commercial, and government clients in a wide variety of sectors, including water, transportation, healthcare, technology, and chemicals. Jacobs Solutions employs approximately 60,000 workers. The company generated $12 billion in revenue in fiscal 2025.
Headquarters: DALLAS, TX · Employees: 43,000 · Website ↗
Price History
Weekly Candlestick Chart — up to 5Y
Key Metrics
Financial snapshot · Tap any metric for its definition and grade
TTM Snapshot
trailing twelve months · YoYValuation
42D+P/E (TTM)48.8xD
Grade D: ExpensivePrice / TTM EPS (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 20.4x–70.6x · 87th pct
P/FCF14.5xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / Free Cash Flow per share (Finnhub). Inverse of FCF yield — negative when FCF is negative
FCF Yield3.9%C
Grade C: LowTTM (OCF − CapEx) / Market Cap — vs own 5Y history: 1.6%–6.1% · 45th pct
P/S (TTM)1.16xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / TTM Revenue (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 0.8x–3.6x · 58th pct
EV/EBIT26.9xD
Grade D: ExpensiveEnterprise value / TTM EBIT (D&A not in our data) — capital-structure neutral — vs own 5Y history: 15.5x–54.3x · 60th pct
EV/Sales1.3xA
Grade A: CheapEnterprise Value / TTM Revenue (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral sales multiple
Forward P/E17.4xB
Grade B: FairPrice / next-year EPS estimate — shows whether the TTM multiple is rich or just front-loading growth
P/B Ratio4.79xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice to Book Value. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
PEG Ratio3.02D
Grade D: ExpensiveFinnhub PEG — their P/E basis ÷ expected EPS growth. Suppressed when their P/E diverges >2× from our TTM P/E (different basis)
Dividend Yield0.97%A
Grade A: PaysTTM dividend yield (Finnhub) — annual dividends / price. None = no dividend; very high yield can signal distress
Payout Ratio31.0%A
Grade A: SafeDividends / Net Income (Finnhub) — share of earnings paid out; >90% or negative = unsustainable
Profitability
35DROIC11.7%C
Grade C: AverageNOPAT (EBIT less ~21% tax) / invested capital (equity + debt − cash). Flagship quality metric — durable >15% signals a moat
ROE9.8%D
Grade D: WeakReturn on Equity. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
ROA2.9%D
Grade D: WeakReturn on Assets (Finnhub) — Net Income / Total Assets; how efficiently assets produce profit
Net Margin2.4%D
Grade D: LowNet Income / Revenue
Operating Margin4.6%D
Grade D: LowTTM EBIT / TTM Revenue
Gross Margin22.1%D
Grade D: LowGross Profit / Revenue
FCF Margin4.5%D
Grade D: LowFCF / Revenue
True FCF Margin4.0%D
Grade D: LowTTM (OCF − CapEx − SBC) / TTM Revenue — SBC treated as a real cost
Growth
25ERevenue CAGR-3.9%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual revenue growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
Net Income CAGR-11.8%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual net income growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
EPS CAGR (5Y)-7.1%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual EPS growth over up to 5Y of per-share earnings (own statements). Null when either endpoint EPS ≤ 0
Implied EPS Growth180.6%A
Grade A: HighAnalyst forward EPS (normalized basis) vs our GAAP TTM EPS — different bases, so extreme values usually mark cyclically depressed TTM earnings, not real growth
Dilution (5Y)-22.6%A
Grade A: BuybacksShare count change over 5Y
SBC / Net Income20.8%D
Grade D: HighStock-based comp/Net income. >30% = dilution risk
SBC / Revenue0.5%A
Grade A: LowTTM stock-based comp / TTM Revenue
Financial Health
60BAltman Z-Score1.79D
Grade D: DistressBankruptcy risk. >3 Safe, <1.8 Distress
Current Ratio1.33xC
Grade C: OkCurrent Assets/Liabilities
Quick Ratio1.25xA
Grade A: High(Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities (Finnhub) — stricter liquidity test, excludes inventory
Interest Coverage5.5xC
Grade C: OkEBIT/Interest. >10 Strong
Debt Repayment1.4yA
Grade A: FastYears to repay net debt via FCF
Net Debt/EBIT1.4xA
Grade A: LowLeverage. <2x Low, >4x High
Debt/Equity0.72xA
Grade A: LowDebt / Equity: <1 Conservative, >2 Risky. Not meaningful with non-positive equity; shown as unavailable rather than low debt.
Cash / Debt0.62xC
Grade C: PartialCash covers how much of total debt. >1 = could repay all debt from cash
Quality
97A+Piotroski F-Score7/9A
Grade A: StrongFinancial strength 0–9. >7 Strong
Beneish M-Score-2.96A
Grade A: SafeEarnings manipulation risk. < -2.22 Safe
FCF Conversion190.5%A
Grade A: StrongFCF / Net Income
Margin Stability3.9%A
Grade A: StableEBIT margin std deviation. Lower = stable
Capex / Revenue0.6%A
Grade A: Asset-lightTTM CapEx / TTM Revenue — high % = capital-hungry business
Asset Turnover1.22xA
Grade A: HighRevenue / Total Assets (Finnhub) — how efficiently the asset base generates sales
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · 8 recordsP/S codes are the directional signal; grants, option exercises and tax withholding carry none. Form 4 doesn't flag 10b5-1 plans — scheduled sales may appear within open-market sells.
| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Hill Patrick Filed | Hill Patrick | SellOpen market sale | -5500 | |
Hill Patrick Filed | Hill Patrick | SellOpen market sale | -11701 | |
Miller Shannon Filed | Miller Shannon | Tax withholding | -52 | |
Kachhela Jiten Filed | Kachhela Jiten | Grant / award | +8.3K | |
Nathamuni Venkatesh Filed | Nathamuni Venkatesh | Tax withholding | -1803 |
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| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Lim Cheryl H.J. Filed | Lim Cheryl H.J. | Grant / award | +1.6K | |
PRAGADA ROBERT V Filed | PRAGADA ROBERT V | BuyOpen market buy | +3.6K | |
Fernandez Manuel J Filed | Fernandez Manuel J | BuyOpen market buy | +253 |
More metrics — Moat, Per Share, Balance Sheet, MarketHide additional metrics
Moat
36DROIC >12% Years1/9 yrsD
Grade D: WeakShare of completed fiscal years with ROIC > 12% — measures multi-year capital-return durability
Gross Margin (Med.)21.4%D
Grade D: WeakMedian annual gross margin across available fiscal years — pricing-power durability
FCF-Positive Years8/9 yrsA
Grade A: DurableShare of completed fiscal years with positive free cash flow
Net Margin Floor1.1%C
Grade C: ModerateWeakest annual net margin across completed fiscal years — recession/downcycle resilience
Per Share
EPS (TTM)$2.89
Own TTM net income / shares — same earnings basis as P/E
Cash / Share$10.07
Cash & short-term investments per share (Finnhub)
Book Value / Share$27.87
Shareholders' equity per share (Finnhub). Negative = accumulated losses / heavy buybacks
Balance Sheet
Total Debt$2.49B
Total debt obligations (short + long term)
Cash & Equiv.$1.55B
Cash and short-term investments
Net Debt$933.11M
Total Debt minus Cash. Negative = Net Cash position
Total Equity$3.44B
Shareholders' equity (book value)
Asset / Liability1.42xC
Grade C: AdequateTotal Assets / Total Liabilities
Market
Market Cap$16.51B
Current Market Capitalization
Beta0.72B
Grade B: DefensivePrice sensitivity vs the market (Finnhub) — 1.0 moves with market, >1.2 amplifies swings
How grades work: each metric is graded A–D against fixed thresholds (tap a row for the meaning). Card grades map the pillar score to A+–E — a card grade is that pillar's own score, not an average of the rows shown.
Financials as of Jun 2026 · Ratio snapshot Oct 17, 2026
Key Insights: Jacobs Solutions Inc. (J)
J is down 0.63% at the last close. Jacobs Solutions Inc. meets 7 of 9 Piotroski F-Score criteria, placing its fundamental strength in the top tier of US-listed stocks. Altman Z-Score of 1.79 is below the 1.81 distress threshold — an elevated financial-risk flag.
- Beneish M-Score of -2.96 suggests a low likelihood of earnings manipulation.
- Revenue has been contracting (CAGR ≈ -4%), which weighs on the growth outlook.
- Takes ~1.4 years to repay net debt from free cash flow.
See how J ranks on the Capex Tracker — top 50 capital spenders compared.
Recent Market Moves
See all J moves →| Date | Session | Price | Move | Z-Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1 | Regular | 139.52 | +3.14% | 2.60 |
| Sep 25 | After-hours | 138.37 | +2.25% | 2.11 |
| Sep 24 | Regular | 136.13 | -3.54% | -3.17 |
| Sep 24 | After-hours | 135.33 | -4.10% | -3.75 |
Frequently Asked Questions about J
What is the current Jacobs Solutions Inc. (J) stock price?
J is trading at $141.08 at the last market close, down 0.63% on the session. PreMarketPrice tracks J pre-market, intraday and after-hours prices.
Is J stock a buy right now?
PreMarketPrice's quantitative model rates Jacobs Solutions Inc.'s financial health at 60/100. This is a data-driven snapshot of fundamentals, not investment advice.
Is J stock overvalued?
Jacobs Solutions Inc. trades at a trailing P/E of 48.8 and our valuation score rates it 42/100 (higher = cheaper vs. its own history). See the Valuation History and Key Metrics sections for forward P/E, EV/EBITDA and PEG context.
When does Jacobs Solutions Inc. report earnings?
No confirmed earnings date is currently scheduled for J. The Earnings section lists recent reports and updates as dates are announced.
What sector does Jacobs Solutions Inc. operate in?
Jacobs Solutions Inc. operates in the Industrials sector, within the Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors industry. The Related Stocks section lists sector peers for comparison.
What does Jacobs Solutions Inc. do?
Jacobs Solutions is a global provider of engineering, design, procurement, construction, and maintenance services as well as cyber engineering and security solutions.
About Jacobs Solutions Inc. (J) Stock
Jacobs Solutions Inc. (J) is a US-listed stock operating in the Industrials sector, specifically the Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors industry. As of the latest update, Jacobs Solutions Inc. is trading at $141.08, down 0.63% on the day with a market capitalization of $16.5 billion. The financial health score for J is 60/100, which indicates good financial strength based on profitability, leverage, liquidity, and growth metrics. This page provides real-time pre-market pricing, earnings calendar, financial health analysis, and valuation metrics for J stock.
J Stock Analysis & Key Metrics
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- Pre-market price & movement: Real-time J stock price with percentage change, updated continuously during pre-market and regular trading hours.
- Valuation & P/E history: Historical P/E, P/S, and P/B ratios for J with trend analysis and normalized valuation multiples.
- Financial statements: Revenue, net income, assets, liabilities, and equity for Jacobs Solutions Inc. across multiple reporting periods.
- Financial health score: A composite score of 60/100 based on Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, profitability, and leverage metrics for J.
- Sector peers: Compare J against 5 other industrials stocks on key financial metrics.
Is J a Good Stock to Buy?
This page provides data-driven analysis to help you evaluate Jacobs Solutions Inc. (J) as an investment. The financial health score of 60/100 suggests good financial fundamentals. Valuation metrics show whether the stock is trading above or below its historical average.However, this is not financial advice — always do your own research before investing.
Data on this page is sourced from real-time market feeds, Polygon.io, and Finnhub.Jacobs Solutions Inc. (J) trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. Pre-market trading occurs 4:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET. Regular market hours are 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM ET.