Jefferies Financial Group Inc.

Jefferies Financial Group Inc.

45.64
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+0.61
(+1.35%)
3.98EPS
14.06P/E
10.72BMarket Cap
Jan 13Next Earn

Total Valuation

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As of May 31, 2026, Jefferies Financial Group Inc. carries a market capitalization of 10.72B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 22.93B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Market Cap10.72B
Enterprise Value22.93B

Important Dates

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

Earnings Date1/13/2027

Share Statistics

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

Shares Outstanding203.39M

Valuation Ratios

As of May 31, 2026, Jefferies Financial Group Inc. trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 14.06. The price-to-sales ratio is 0.95, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 1.01.

PE Ratio14.06
PS Ratio0.95
PB Ratio1.01
P/TBV Ratio1.21
P/FCF Ratio6.47
P/OCF Ratio5.58

Enterprise Valuation

As of May 31, 2026, Jefferies Financial Group Inc. trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 4.47 - 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 4.65 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 5.08, 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 22.93B versus a market cap of 10.72B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

EV / Sales1.94
EV / EBITDA4.47
EV / EBIT4.65
EV / FCF5.08

Financial Position

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.

Current Ratio2.24
Quick Ratio1.29
Debt / Equity249.60
Debt / EBITDA5.17
Interest Coverage1.46

Financial Efficiency

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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 1.52M in revenue per employee across its workforce of 7,795.75, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers.

Return on Equity (ROE)7.64
Return on Assets (ROA)1.22
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)10.91
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)10.41
Revenue Per Employee1.52M
Employee Count7,795.75

Taxes

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Over the twelve months ended May 31, 2026, Jefferies Financial Group Inc. recorded 245.29M 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 1.11B, leaving 898.20M in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

Income Tax245.29M
Effective Tax Rate22.04

Stock Price Statistics

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As of the close on October 22, 2026, Jefferies Financial Group Inc.'s stock has declined approximately 17.08% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 49.19, while the 200-day moving average is 51.36.

52-Week Price Change-17.08%
50-Day Moving Average49.19
200-Day Moving Average51.36

Income Statement

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Over the twelve months ended May 31, 2026, Jefferies Financial Group Inc. generated 11.85B in revenue and converted that into 898.20M in net income, yielding earnings per share of 3.98. EBITDA reached 5.12B, while operating income came in at 4.93B.

Revenue11.85B
Gross Profit6.71B
Operating Income4.93B
Pretax Income1.11B
Net Income898.20M
EBITDA5.12B
EBIT4.93B
Earnings Per Share (EPS)3.98

Balance Sheet

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As of May 31, 2026, Jefferies Financial Group Inc. holds 14.31B in cash and equivalents against 26.48B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 11.61B. Total book value stands at 10.57B, with working capital of 23.29B providing operational flexibility.

Cash & Cash Equivalents14.31B
Total Debt26.48B
Net Debt11.61B
Equity (Book Value)10.57B
Book Value Per Share51.95
Working Capital23.29B

Cash Flow

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Jefferies Financial Group Inc. produced 2.01B in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended May 31, 2026. After subtracting -227.08M in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled 1.78B - equivalent to 8.37 per share.

Operating Cash Flow2.01B
Capital Expenditures-227.08M
Free Cash Flow1.78B
FCF Per Share8.37

Margins

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.

Gross Margin56.64
Operating Margin41.60
Pretax Margin9.39
Profit Margin7.58
EBITDA Margin43.26

Dividends & Yields

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Over the twelve months ended May 31, 2026, Jefferies Financial Group Inc. paid dividends of 1.75 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 15.47, 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 -14.76, meaning Jefferies Financial Group Inc. raised more capital through share issuance and new debt than it returned via dividends and buybacks.

Dividend Per Share1.75
Payout Ratio36.97
Shareholder Yield-14.76
FCF Yield15.47

Stock Splits

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

Last Split Date6/15/2006
Split Ratio1:2

Scores

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.

Altman Z-Score0.97