Jefferies Financial Group Inc.

As of May 31, 2026, Jefferies Financial Group Inc. carries a market capitalization of 9.23B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 19.70B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Jefferies Financial Group Inc.'s next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for January 13, 2027.

As of May 31, 2026, Jefferies Financial Group Inc. has 203.39M shares outstanding.

As of May 31, 2026, Jefferies Financial Group Inc. trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 14.10. The price-to-sales ratio is 0.95, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 1.02.

As of May 31, 2026, Jefferies Financial Group Inc. trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 4.48 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 1.94 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 4.66 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. Jefferies Financial Group Inc. trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 5.09, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 19.70B versus a market cap of 9.23B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

As of May 31, 2026, Jefferies Financial Group Inc. maintains a current ratio of 2.24, meaning it holds 2.2x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 249.60, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 1.46 demonstrates limited ability to service its debt obligations.

Over the twelve months ended May 31, 2026, Jefferies Financial Group Inc. posted a return on equity (ROE) of 7.64, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 10.91 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 1.22, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 10.41, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 1.30M in revenue per employee across its workforce of 7,795.75, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers.

Over the twelve months ended May 31, 2026, Jefferies Financial Group Inc. recorded 210.41M in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 22.04, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 954.55M, leaving 770.48M in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

As of the close on October 22, 2026, Jefferies Financial Group Inc.'s stock has declined approximately 14.56% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 42.92, while the 200-day moving average is 44.42.

Over the twelve months ended May 31, 2026, Jefferies Financial Group Inc. generated 10.16B in revenue and converted that into 770.48M in net income, yielding earnings per share of 3.41. EBITDA reached 4.40B, while operating income came in at 4.23B.

As of May 31, 2026, Jefferies Financial Group Inc. holds 12.28B in cash and equivalents against 22.71B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 9.96B. Total book value stands at 9.06B, with working capital of 19.97B providing operational flexibility.

Jefferies Financial Group Inc. produced 1.72B in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended May 31, 2026. After subtracting -194.79M in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled 1.53B - equivalent to 7.18 per share.

Over the twelve months ended May 31, 2026, Jefferies Financial Group Inc. posted a gross margin of 56.64, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 41.60 and net profit margin of 7.58 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Over the twelve months ended May 31, 2026, Jefferies Financial Group Inc. paid dividends of 1.50 per share. The dividend payout ratio of 36.97 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth. Free cash flow yield stands at 15.42, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield is negative at -14.71, meaning Jefferies Financial Group Inc. raised more capital through share issuance and new debt than it returned via dividends and buybacks.

Jefferies Financial Group Inc.'s most recent stock split took place on June 15, 2006 with a 1:2 split ratio.

As of May 31, 2026, Jefferies Financial Group Inc. has an Altman Z-Score of 0.97, below the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.