Jefferies Financial Group Inc (JEF) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Jefferies Financial Group Inc stock (JEF) is currently trading at $39.64. Jefferies Financial Group Inc PE ratio is 14.23. Jefferies Financial Group Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 1.14. Analyst consensus price target for JEF is $55.00. WallStSmart rates JEF as Hold.
- JEF PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- JEF PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- JEF intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
- JEF stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
- JEF fair value vs current price
- JEF insider transactions and insider buying
- Is JEF undervalued or overvalued?
- Jefferies Financial Group Inc financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- JEF Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- JEF analyst price target and Smart Rating
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JEF Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Jefferies Financial Group Inc (JEF)
JEF trades 198% above its Graham fair value of $19.38, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Jefferies Financial Group Inc (JEF) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in peg ratio, price/sales, price/book. Concerns around return on equity and eps growth. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.
Jefferies Financial Group Inc (JEF) Key Strengths (5)
Trading below book value, meaning the market prices it less than net assets
Good growth relative to its price
Paying $1.14 for every $1 of annual revenue
68.69% held by institutions, strong professional interest
Mid-cap company balancing growth potential with stability
Supporting Valuation Data
Jefferies Financial Group Inc (JEF) Areas to Watch (5)
Earnings declining -9.30%, profits shrinking
Low profitability relative to shareholder equity
Thin operating margins with cost pressures present
Modest revenue growth at 5.70%
Thin profit margins with limited profitability
Jefferies Financial Group Inc (JEF) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 57/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 5 register as strengths (avg 8.2/10) while 5 fall into concern territory (avg 3.0/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Price/Book, PEG Ratio, Price/Sales. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (1.15), Price/Sales (1.14), Price/Book (0.74) suggest the stock is attractively priced.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are EPS Growth, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 5.70%, EPS Growth at -9.30%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 6.58%, Operating Margin at 12.20%, Profit Margin at 9.68%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether EPS Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 6.58% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 5.70% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. Strengths and concerns are roughly balanced. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Price/Book, PEG Ratio) and negatives (EPS Growth, Return on Equity). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
JEF Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
JEF's Price-to-Sales ratio of 1.14x trades at a deep discount to its historical average of 5.25x (42th percentile). The current valuation is 95% below its historical high of 22.85x set in Oct 2007, and 339% above its historical low of 0.26x in Feb 2016.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Jefferies Financial Group Inc (JEF) · FINANCIAL SERVICES › CAPITAL MARKETS
The Big Picture
Jefferies Financial Group Inc operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 7.3B with 6% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 9.7%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.
Key Findings
ROE of 658.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.
Generating 1.9B in free cash flow and 2.0B in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can Jefferies Financial Group Inc push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Dividend sustainability with a current yield of 4.0%. Watch payout ratio and free cash flow coverage.
Volatility is elevated with a beta of 1.50, so expect amplified moves relative to the broader market.
Sector dynamics: monitor CAPITAL MARKETS industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Jefferies Financial Group Inc.
Bottom Line
Jefferies Financial Group Inc offers stability with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. The valuation may present an opportunity for patient investors, though limited growth means returns will likely come from dividends and modest capital appreciation rather than explosive gains.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
Insider Transactions(22 last 3 months)
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
FRIEDMAN, BRIAN P Director, President | Sell | -472,804 |
Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings
Last updated: 8:26:31 AM
About Jefferies Financial Group Inc(JEF)
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Jefferies Financial Group Inc. is engaged in investment banking and capital markets, asset management, and direct investment businesses in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.