Stock Analysis
Jefferies Financial Group Inc.JEF
P/E 11.36×· 5Y range 5.61–38.74×· 27th percentile of history
Sector: Financial Services · Industry: Security Brokers, Dealers & Flotation Companies
AnalystsBuy9 analystsP/E 11.4× sits at the 27th percentile of its 5.059548254620124-year history.
Cash covers 88% of debt · FY 2025.
PMP Verdict
Weak fundamentals
Strengths
- Quality70
Risks
- Growth11
- Financial Health32
Weak fundamentals — valuation is the only support.
What's happening with JEF
Profile
Strong valuation; growth, financial health, moat and profitability lag behind.
How is each axis scored?
- Valuation95/100 · Strong
- P/E vs own history (27th pct)20/25
- FCF yield (41.0%)25/25
- P/S (0.8x)25/25
- EV/EBIT (9.7x)25/25
- Growth11/100 · Weak
- Revenue CAGR (4.6%)6/25
- Net income CAGR (-20.1%)0/25
- EPS CAGR 5Y (-15.9%)0/25
- Fwd implied growth (3.1%)5/25
- Profitability42/100 · Weak
- ROIC (7.9%)5/25
- ROE (8.6%)12/25
- Net margin (7.5%)13/25
- Operating margin (10.3%)12/25
- Financial Health32/100 · Weak
- Altman Z (0.43)3/25
- Current ratio (0.77)6/25
- Interest coverage (0.3x)3/25
- Net cash / debt (D/A 2%)20/25
- Quality70/100 · Moderate
- Piotroski F (3/9)5/25
- Beneish M (-2.32)20/25
- FCF conversion (462%)25/25
- Margin stability (σ 7.7%)20/25
- Moat37/100 · Weak
- ROIC >12% years (1/9 yrs)0/25
- Median gross margin (94.8%)25/25
- FCF-positive years (1/4 yrs)0/25
- Worst-year net margin (worst 1.2%)12/25
Risk Flags
- ⚠Altman Z 0.4 — distress-zone balance sheet
- ⚠Interest coverage 0.3× — thin debt cushion
About Jefferies Financial Group Inc.
Jefferies Financial Group is a full-service investment banking and capital markets firm that was founded in 1962. Show more
After nearly 30 years of focusing on institutional trading services, it entered the investment banking industry in the early 1990s, which ultimately grew into the core business. In 2013, Jefferies merged with Leucadia, a manufacturing-focused holding company. Since the merger, Jefferies became the core of the combined business as the bulk of the legacy portfolio was sold off and the parent company was renamed to match the subsidiary. Within the investment banking landscape, Jefferies predominately serves the North American middle market and has captured considerable market share over the past decade.
Headquarters: NEW YORK, NY · Employees: 7,371 · 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
95A+P/E (TTM)11.3xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / TTM EPS (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 5.6x–38.7x · 27th pct
P/FCF1.7xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / Free Cash Flow per share (Finnhub). Inverse of FCF yield — negative when FCF is negative
FCF Yield41.0%A
Grade A: ValueTTM (OCF − CapEx) / Market Cap — vs own 5Y history: -26.1%–41.5% · highest in history
P/S (TTM)0.84xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / TTM Revenue (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 0.7x–1.9x · 2nd pct
EV/EBIT9.7xA
Grade A: CheapEnterprise value / TTM EBIT (D&A not in our data) — capital-structure neutral — vs own 5Y history: 3.5x–32.5x · 29th pct
EV/Sales2.7xB
Grade B: FairEnterprise Value / TTM Revenue (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral sales multiple
Forward P/E11.0xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / next-year EPS estimate — shows whether the TTM multiple is rich or just front-loading growth
P/B Ratio0.97xA
Grade A: FairPrice to Book Value. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
PEG Ratio0.40A
Grade A: CheapFinnhub PEG — their P/E basis ÷ expected EPS growth. Suppressed when their P/E diverges >2× from our TTM P/E (different basis)
Dividend Yield3.61%A
Grade A: PaysTTM dividend yield (Finnhub) — annual dividends / price. None = no dividend; very high yield can signal distress
Payout Ratio39.5%A
Grade A: SafeDividends / Net Income (Finnhub) — share of earnings paid out; >90% or negative = unsustainable
Profitability
42D+ROIC7.9%D
Grade D: LowNOPAT (EBIT less ~21% tax) / invested capital (equity + debt − cash). Flagship quality metric — durable >15% signals a moat
ROE8.6%D
Grade D: WeakReturn on Equity. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
ROA1.2%D
Grade D: WeakReturn on Assets (Finnhub) — Net Income / Total Assets; how efficiently assets produce profit
Net Margin7.5%C
Grade C: AverageNet Income / Revenue
Operating Margin10.3%C
Grade C: AverageTTM EBIT / TTM Revenue
Gross Margin98.7%A
Grade A: PremiumGross Profit / Revenue
FCF Margin34.5%A
Grade A: HighFCF / Revenue
True FCF Margin33.6%A
Grade A: HighTTM (OCF − CapEx − SBC) / TTM Revenue — SBC treated as a real cost
Growth
11ERevenue CAGR4.6%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual revenue growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
Net Income CAGR-20.1%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual net income growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
EPS CAGR (5Y)-15.9%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 Growth3.1%B
Grade B: LowAnalyst 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)-15.4%A
Grade A: BuybacksShare count change over 5Y
SBC / Net Income12.8%C
Grade C: MedStock-based comp/Net income. >30% = dilution risk
SBC / Revenue1.0%A
Grade A: LowTTM stock-based comp / TTM Revenue
Financial Health
32DAltman Z-Score0.43D
Grade D: DistressBankruptcy risk. >3 Safe, <1.8 Distress
Current Ratio0.77xD
Grade D: LowCurrent Assets/Liabilities
Quick Ratio0.77xC
Grade C: Ok(Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities (Finnhub) — stricter liquidity test, excludes inventory
Interest Coverage0.3xD
Grade D: RiskyEBIT/Interest. >10 Strong
Debt Repayment0.4yA
Grade A: FastYears to repay net debt via FCF
Net Debt/EBIT1.5xA
Grade A: LowLeverage. <2x Low, >4x High
Debt/Equity1.50xC
Grade C: MedDebt / Equity: <1 Conservative, >2 Risky. Not meaningful with non-positive equity; shown as unavailable rather than low debt.
Cash / Debt0.88xC
Grade C: PartialCash covers how much of total debt. >1 = could repay all debt from cash
Quality
70B+Piotroski F-Score3/9D
Grade D: WeakFinancial strength 0–9. >7 Strong
Beneish M-Score-2.32A
Grade A: SafeEarnings manipulation risk. < -2.22 Safe
FCF Conversion462.0%A
Grade A: StrongFCF / Net Income
Margin Stability7.7%A
Grade A: StableEBIT margin std deviation. Lower = stable
Capex / Revenue1.8%A
Grade A: Asset-lightTTM CapEx / TTM Revenue — high % = capital-hungry business
Asset Turnover0.16xD
Grade D: LowRevenue / 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
FRIEDMAN BRIAN P Filed | FRIEDMAN BRIAN P | Gift | -100 | |
HANDLER RICHARD B Filed | HANDLER RICHARD B | Gift | -842 | |
Larson Matthew Scott Filed | Larson Matthew Scott | Grant / award | +746 | |
Weiler Melissa Filed | Weiler Melissa | Grant / award | +165 | |
Sharp Michael J. Filed | Sharp Michael J. | Grant / award | +746 |
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| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ellis-Kirk Matrice Filed | Ellis-Kirk Matrice | Grant / award | +165 | |
O Kane Michael T Filed | O Kane Michael T | Grant / award | +538 | |
FRIEDMAN BRIAN P Filed | FRIEDMAN BRIAN P | Grant / award | +29.0K |
More metrics — Moat, Per Share, Balance Sheet, MarketHide additional metrics
Moat
37DROIC >12% Years1/9 yrsD
Grade D: WeakShare of completed fiscal years with ROIC > 12% — measures multi-year capital-return durability
Gross Margin (Med.)94.8%A
Grade A: DurableMedian annual gross margin across available fiscal years — pricing-power durability
FCF-Positive Years1/4 yrsD
Grade D: WeakShare of completed fiscal years with positive free cash flow
Net Margin Floor1.2%C
Grade C: ModerateWeakest annual net margin across completed fiscal years — recession/downcycle resilience
Per Share
EPS (TTM)$3.94
Own TTM net income / shares — same earnings basis as P/E
Cash / Share$73.52
Cash & short-term investments per share (Finnhub)
Book Value / Share$46.65
Shareholders' equity per share (Finnhub). Negative = accumulated losses / heavy buybacks
Balance Sheet
Total Debt$15.90B
Total debt obligations (short + long term)
Cash & Equiv.$14.04B
Cash and short-term investments
Net Debt$1.86B
Total Debt minus Cash. Negative = Net Cash position
Total Equity$10.57B
Shareholders' equity (book value)
Asset / Liability1.16xC
Grade C: AdequateTotal Assets / Total Liabilities
Market
Market Cap$10.24B
Current Market Capitalization
Beta1.54C
Grade C: VolatilePrice 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 Aug 2026 · Ratio snapshot Oct 17, 2026
Key Insights: Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (JEF)
Jefferies Financial Group Inc. meets only 3 of 9 Piotroski F-Score criteria — a sign of weak underlying fundamentals. Altman Z-Score of 0.43 is below the 1.81 distress threshold — an elevated financial-risk flag. Beneish M-Score of -2.32 suggests a low likelihood of earnings manipulation. Jefferies Financial Group Inc. converts about 35% of revenue into free cash flow — strong cash generation.
- Takes ~0.4 years to repay net debt from free cash flow.
- Interest coverage of 0.3× leaves little room for earnings shocks.
- At a valuation score of 95/100, JEF trades near the cheapest end of its own historical range (P/E 11.3).
- The stock currently yields 3.6% in dividends.
See how JEF ranks on the Capex Tracker — top 50 capital spenders compared.
Earnings
View earnings calendar →Recent Earnings Results
| Date | Time | EPS Est. | EPS Actual | Surprise | Rev Est. | Rev Actual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | After-Hrs | $1.01 | $1.08 | +6.5% | $2.2B | $2.2B |
Recent Market Moves
See all JEF moves →| Date | Session | Price | Move | Z-Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15 | After-hours | 44.90 | +2.25% | 2.01 |
| Sep 25 | After-hours | 47.75 | +3.27% | 2.18 |
Frequently Asked Questions about JEF
What is the current Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (JEF) stock price?
JEF is trading at $44.80 at the last market close, down 0.22% on the session. PreMarketPrice tracks JEF pre-market, intraday and after-hours prices.
Is JEF stock a buy right now?
PreMarketPrice's quantitative model rates Jefferies Financial Group Inc.'s financial health at 32/100. This is a data-driven snapshot of fundamentals, not investment advice.
Is JEF stock overvalued?
Jefferies Financial Group Inc. trades at a trailing P/E of 11.3 and our valuation score rates it 95/100 (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 Jefferies Financial Group Inc. report earnings?
No confirmed earnings date is currently scheduled for JEF. The Earnings section lists recent reports and updates as dates are announced.
What sector does Jefferies Financial Group Inc. operate in?
Jefferies Financial Group Inc. operates in the Financial Services sector, within the Security Brokers, Dealers & Flotation Companies industry. The Related Stocks section lists sector peers for comparison.
What does Jefferies Financial Group Inc. do?
Jefferies Financial Group is a full-service investment banking and capital markets firm that was founded in 1962.
About Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (JEF) Stock
Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (JEF) is a US-listed stock operating in the Financial Services sector, specifically the Security Brokers, Dealers & Flotation Companies industry. As of the latest update, Jefferies Financial Group Inc. is trading at $44.80, down 0.22% on the day with a market capitalization of $10.2 billion. The financial health score for JEF is 32/100, which indicates weak 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 JEF stock.
JEF Stock Analysis & Key Metrics
On PreMarketPrice, you can track Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (JEF) across multiple dimensions:
- Pre-market price & movement: Real-time JEF stock price with percentage change, updated continuously during pre-market and regular trading hours.
- Earnings calendar: Upcoming and past earnings reports for JEF, including EPS estimates, actual results, and surprise percentages.
- Valuation & P/E history: Historical P/E, P/S, and P/B ratios for JEF with trend analysis and normalized valuation multiples.
- Financial statements: Revenue, net income, assets, liabilities, and equity for Jefferies Financial Group Inc. across multiple reporting periods.
- Financial health score: A composite score of 32/100 based on Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, profitability, and leverage metrics for JEF.
- Sector peers: Compare JEF against 6 other financial services stocks on key financial metrics.
Is JEF a Good Stock to Buy?
This page provides data-driven analysis to help you evaluate Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (JEF) as an investment. The financial health score of 32/100 suggests weak financial fundamentals. Valuation metrics show whether the stock is trading above or below its historical average. Earnings data reveals whether the company is meeting or beating analyst expectations.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.Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (JEF) trades on NYSE. Pre-market trading occurs 4:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET. Regular market hours are 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM ET.