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JEFFERIES FINANCIAL GROUP IN (JEF) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:JEF - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US47233W1099 - Common Stock

76.49  -1.38 (-1.77%)

Fundamental Rating

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We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to JEF. JEF was compared to 224 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. JEF has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. JEF is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

JEF had positive earnings in the past year.
JEF had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
JEF had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: JEF reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
JEF Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFJEF Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 1B -1B 2B

1.2 Ratios

JEF's Return On Assets of 1.07% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. JEF is outperformed by 66.67% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 6.74%, JEF is doing worse than 60.73% of the companies in the same industry.
JEF has a Return On Invested Capital of 1.46%. This is in the lower half of the industry: JEF underperforms 72.15% of its industry peers.
JEF had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 2.10%. This is below the industry average of 6.66%.
Industry RankSector 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%
JEF Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICJEF Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

JEF has a Profit Margin of 5.56%. This is in the lower half of the industry: JEF underperforms 68.49% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of JEF has remained more or less at the same level.
JEF has a worse Operating Margin (8.27%) than 72.15% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of JEF has declined.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 60.05%, JEF is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.73% of the companies in the same industry.
JEF's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
JEF Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsJEF Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

There is no outstanding debt for JEF. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
JEF Yearly Shares OutstandingJEF Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 100M 200M 300M
JEF Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsJEF Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 20B 40B 60B

2.2 Solvency

JEF has an Altman-Z score of 0.44. This is a bad value and indicates that JEF is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.44, JEF is doing worse than 70.32% of the companies in the same industry.
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: 81.74% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.87
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.44
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
JEF Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFJEF Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 5B 10B 15B 20B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.66 indicates that JEF may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.66, JEF is doing worse than 67.58% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.66 indicates that JEF may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.66, JEF is doing worse than 67.58% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.66
Quick Ratio 0.66
JEF Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesJEF Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 10B 20B 30B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 135.34% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, JEF shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 18.85% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)135.34%
EPS 3Y-20.07%
EPS 5Y18.85%
EPS Q2Q%262.07%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%63.43%

3.2 Future

JEF is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 38.77% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, JEF will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 14.35% on average per year.
EPS Next Y49.08%
EPS Next 2Y38.77%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year17.54%
Revenue Next 2Y14.35%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
JEF Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesJEF Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B
JEF Yearly EPS VS EstimatesJEF Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

JEF is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 24.44.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of JEF indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: JEF is more expensive than 65.30% of the companies listed in the same industry.
JEF is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 28.29, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.39, the valuation of JEF can be described as correct.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of JEF is on the same level as its industry peers.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.44. JEF is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.44
Fwd PE 16.39
JEF Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsJEF Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of JEF indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: JEF is cheaper than 73.52% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 17.05
JEF Per share dataJEF EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40

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 38.77% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.5
PEG (5Y)1.3
EPS Next 2Y38.77%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.15%, JEF has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 9.45, JEF is paying slightly less dividend.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.28, JEF has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.15%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of JEF grows each year by 22.79%, which is quite nice.
JEF has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
JEF has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)22.79%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
JEF Yearly Dividends per shareJEF Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

43.05% of the earnings are spent on dividend by JEF. 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 2Y38.77%
EPS Next 3YN/A
JEF Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendJEF Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 1B -1B
JEF Dividend Payout.JEF Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.JEF Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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JEFFERIES FINANCIAL GROUP IN

NYSE:JEF (1/22/2025, 11:35:54 AM)

76.49

-1.38 (-1.77%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)01-08 2025-01-08/amc
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners68.79%
Inst Owner Change0.34%
Ins Owners21.56%
Ins Owner Change-4.69%
Market Cap15.72B
Analysts82.22
Price Target90.78 (18.68%)
Short Float %7.01%
Short Ratio6.89
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.15%
Yearly Dividend1.28
Dividend Growth(5Y)22.79%
DP43.05%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-2.07%
Min EPS beat(2)-4.18%
Max EPS beat(2)0.05%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-7.35%
Min EPS beat(4)-16.37%
Max EPS beat(4)0.05%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-4.94%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)2.12%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)19.32%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.24%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.46%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.95%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.47%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.15%
Max Revenue beat(4)13.53%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)13.06%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)16.27%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)22.49%
PT rev (1m)19.46%
PT rev (3m)34.34%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)4%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.06%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.68%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.44
Fwd PE 16.39
P/S 1.29
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 1.56
P/tB 1.97
EV/EBITDA 17.05
EPS(TTM)3.13
EY4.09%
EPS(NY)4.67
Fwd EY6.1%
FCF(TTM)-10.33
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-9.84
OCFYN/A
SpS59.29
BVpS48.89
TBVpS38.8
PEG (NY)0.5
PEG (5Y)1.3
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.07%
ROE 6.74%
ROCE 2.72%
ROIC 1.46%
ROICexc 1.84%
ROICexgc 2.12%
OM 8.27%
PM (TTM) 5.56%
GM 60.05%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)1.57%
ROA(5y)1.62%
ROE(3y)8.65%
ROE(5y)8.81%
ROIC(3y)2.1%
ROIC(5y)1.72%
ROICexc(3y)2.71%
ROICexc(5y)2.22%
ROICexgc(3y)3.13%
ROICexgc(5y)2.55%
ROCE(3y)3.68%
ROCE(5y)3.44%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-34.17%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-9.38%
ROICexc growth 3Y-34.01%
ROICexc growth 5Y-9.35%
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%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.19
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.87
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 24.45
Cap/Depr 59.71%
Cap/Sales 0.83%
Interest Coverage 0.31
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.66
Quick Ratio 0.66
Altman-Z 0.44
F-Score5
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)76.34%
Cap/Depr(5y)103.26%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.66%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.42%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)135.34%
EPS 3Y-20.07%
EPS 5Y18.85%
EPS Q2Q%262.07%
EPS Next Y49.08%
EPS Next 2Y38.77%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%63.43%
Revenue Next Year17.54%
Revenue Next 2Y14.35%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y94.26%
EBIT growth 3Y-30.54%
EBIT growth 5Y-7.42%
EBIT Next Year223.58%
EBIT Next 3Y71.72%
EBIT Next 5Y53.98%
FCF growth 1Y-177.14%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-168.9%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A