JEFFERIES FINANCIAL GROUP IN (JEF)
US47233W1099 - Common Stock
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to JEF. JEF was compared to 218 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. JEF has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. JEF is growing strongly while it is still valued neutral. This is a good combination!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year JEF was profitable.
JEF had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years JEF has been profitable.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: JEF reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
1.2 Ratios
JEF has a Return On Assets of 1.07%. This is in the lower half of the industry: JEF underperforms 67.44% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 6.74%, JEF is doing worse than 60.47% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 1.46%, JEF is doing worse than 73.95% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for JEF is significantly below the industry average of 17.60%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.07% | ||
| ROE | 6.74% | ||
| ROIC | 1.46% |
ROA(3y)1.57%
ROA(5y)1.62%
ROE(3y)8.65%
ROE(5y)8.81%
ROIC(3y)2.1%
ROIC(5y)1.72%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of JEF (5.56%) is worse than 71.16% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of JEF has remained more or less at the same level.
The Operating Margin of JEF (8.27%) is worse than 72.09% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of JEF has declined.
JEF's Gross Margin of 60.05% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. JEF outperforms 63.26% of its industry peers.
JEF's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 8.27% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.56% | ||
| GM | 60.05% |
OM growth 3Y-32.26%
OM growth 5Y-15.07%
PM growth 3Y-31.86%
PM growth 5Y0.3%
GM growth 3Y-9.21%
GM growth 5Y-4.77%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The number of shares outstanding for JEF has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, JEF has less shares outstanding
JEF has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.40, we must say that JEF is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
JEF has a Altman-Z score of 0.40. This is in the lower half of the industry: JEF underperforms 71.16% of its industry peers.
JEF has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.87. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 2.87, JEF is not doing good in the industry: 80.93% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.87 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.4 |
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2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.66 indicates that JEF may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
JEF has a worse Current ratio (0.66) than 68.37% of its industry peers.
JEF has a Quick Ratio of 0.66. This is a bad value and indicates that JEF is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
JEF's Quick ratio of 0.66 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. JEF is outperformed by 68.37% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.66 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.66 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
JEF shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 47.20%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past years, JEF shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 19.63% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 67.34% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
Measured over the past years, JEF shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 9.01% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)47.2%
EPS 3Y-21.12%
EPS 5Y19.63%
EPS Q2Q%240.91%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)67.34%
Revenue growth 3Y2.54%
Revenue growth 5Y9.01%
Sales Q2Q%42.42%
3.2 Future
JEF is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 59.83% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, JEF will show a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 23.34% on average per year.
EPS Next Y121.74%
EPS Next 2Y84.29%
EPS Next 3Y59.83%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year44.93%
Revenue Next 2Y30.22%
Revenue Next 3Y23.34%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 26.93, which means the current valuation is very expensive for JEF.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of JEF indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: JEF is more expensive than 67.91% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 30.20, JEF is valued at the same level.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.13, JEF is valued correctly.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as JEF.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.28. JEF is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.93 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.13 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, JEF is valued a bit cheaper than 76.28% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.67 |
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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as JEF's earnings are expected to grow with 59.83% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.22
PEG (5Y)1.37
EPS Next 2Y84.29%
EPS Next 3Y59.83%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
JEF has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.19%.
JEF's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 8.73.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.26, JEF has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.19% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of JEF grows each year by 22.79%, which is quite nice.
JEF has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
JEF has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)22.79%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
JEF pays out 43.05% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of JEF is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP43.05%
EPS Next 2Y84.29%
EPS Next 3Y59.83%
JEFFERIES FINANCIAL GROUP IN
NYSE:JEF (11/4/2024, 8:18:01 PM)
After market: 63.89 +0.06 (+0.09%)63.83
-0.39 (-0.61%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
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| Dividend Yield | 2.19% |
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| PE | 26.93 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.13 | ||
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PEG (NY)0.22
PEG (5Y)1.37
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| ROA | 1.07% | ||
| ROE | 6.74% | ||
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| OM | 8.27% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.56% | ||
| GM | 60.05% | ||
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Asset Turnover0.19
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| Debt/Equity | 2.87 | ||
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| Current Ratio | 0.66 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.66 | ||
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EPS 1Y (TTM)47.2%
EPS 3Y-21.12%
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EPS Next Y121.74%
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Revenue 1Y (TTM)67.34%
Revenue growth 3Y2.54%
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