Jacobs Solutions Inc. (J) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 1279 data points (2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16)
Jacobs Solutions is a global provider of engineering, design, procurement, construction, and maintenance services as well as cyber engineering and security solutions. The firm serves industrial, co...
Jacobs Solutions Inc. (J) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 48.79 (historical range: 18.08–52.56, median: 32.41), placing it at the 95th percentile — expensive relative to its history, P/S ratio of 1.16 (range: 0.82–2.59, 59th percentile — near its historical average), EV/EBITDA of 26.85 (range: 15.53–52.19, 73th percentile).
Jacobs Solutions Inc. trades well above its own historical valuation range across most metrics.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Median | %ile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 48.79 | 32.41 | 95th | expensive relative to its history |
| P/S Ratio | 1.16 | 1.11 | 59th | near its historical average |
| EV/EBITDA | 26.85 | 20.19 | 73th | above its historical average |
| FCF Yield | 3.90% | 4.06% | 43th | near its historical average |
Jacobs Solutions Inc. (J) Valuation & P/E History
Jacobs Solutions Inc. (J) is a US-listed stock operating in the Industrials sector, specifically the Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors industry currently trading at $141.08 with a market capitalization of $16.5 billion. This page provides historical valuation analysis for J based on 1279 data points covering 2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16. The P/E ratio of 48.79 is above the historical median of 32.41, placing J at the 95th percentile of its valuation range. The P/S ratio of 1.16 compares to a median of 1.11.
J Valuation Metrics & Historical Range
The valuation table above shows Jacobs Solutions Inc.'s current and historical valuation multiples, including P/E ratio, P/S ratio, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and dividend yield. Each metric is compared to its own historical range to determine whether J is currently trading above or below its typical valuation levels.
- P/E ratio: Price-to-earnings measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A P/E above the historical median suggests J is expensively valued; below the median suggests it is cheap.
- P/S ratio: Price-to-sales is useful for companies with volatile or negative earnings. Lower P/S relative to history may indicate value.
- EV/EBITDA: Enterprise value to EBITDA adjusts for debt and cash, providing a capital-structure-neutral valuation measure for Jacobs Solutions Inc..
- FCF yield: Free cash flow yield shows the cash return relative to market price. Higher yields may indicate undervaluation.
Is J Overvalued or Undervalued?
Jacobs Solutions Inc. trades well above its own historical valuation range across most metrics. The overall valuation percentile of 76 combines P/E, P/S, and EV/EBITDA percentiles into a single measure of how expensive J is relative to its own history. A percentile below 25 suggests the stock may be undervalued, while a percentile above 75 suggests it may be overvalued.
However, valuation is only one factor in investment decisions. A stock can remain "overvalued" for years if growth accelerates, or "undervalued" if the business deteriorates. Always combine valuation analysis with financial statement analysis and the full J analysis page for a complete picture.
Valuation data is computed from historical price and fundamental data via Polygon.io and Finnhub.J trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. This page is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.