What is Jefferies Financial Group Inc.'s (JEF) StockRank?

MoatMap's StockRank for Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (JEF) is 22/100, with a Sell signal. This is a composite score combining Quality (28), Value (39), and Momentum (42) factor ranks across MoatMap's 20,000+ stock universe.

Does Jefferies Financial Group Inc. have an economic moat?

Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (JEF) has a Quality factor score of 28/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the financial characteristics of a moated business.

Is Jefferies Financial Group Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?

MoatMap's current signal for Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (JEF) is Sell, based on a StockRank of 22/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.

What sector is Jefferies Financial Group Inc. in?

Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (JEF) operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically the Capital Markets industry (United States).

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Jefferies Financial Group Inc. · Financial Services · United States · $11.4B · Avg Vol: $136M/d

StockRank

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P/E (TTM)

15.3x

ROE

6.7%

D/E

3.6x

Dividend %

2.9%

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Jefferies Financial Group Inc. is a diversified global financial services firm, primarily operating as an independent full-service investment bank providing advisory, capital markets, and asset management services. The company distinguishes itself through deep industry sector expertise and strong client relationships across a broad spectrum of industries. Jefferies serves as a crucial intermediary in global financial markets, offering tailored solutions to corporations, investors, and governments.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year	2022	2023	2024	2025	CAGR	TTM	2026E	2027E	Fwd CAGR
Revenue	7.1B	7.4B	10.5B	10.8B	14.8%	5.4B	12.6B	13.6B	12.0%
EPS	3.13	1.12	3.08	2.93	-2.2%	3.60	3.56	4.54	24.5%
Shares	226.1M	210.6M	205.5M	206.3M	-8.8%	194.1M	—	—	—
Debt	13.7B	16.1B	20.4B	23.8B	20.1%	38.7B	—	—	—
Equity	10.2B	9.7B	10.2B	10.6B	1.1%	—	—	—	—
Op CF	1.8B	-1.9B	-209.3M	-1.5B	—	-1.5B	—	—	—
Inv CF	-60.5M	-12.2M	210.3M	-298.8M	—	—	—	—	—
Fin CF	-2.8B	1.1B	3.3B	3.6B	—	—	—	—	—

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PRICE (1Y)-8.8%

SMA 50SMA 200

$56.24

RSI (14)

61.9

52W High

$69.47

From 52W High

0.8%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality

ROIC

7.5%80.8

ROE

6.7%33.7

GP/Assets

0.2%3.3

Op. Margin

16.9%35.6

FCF/Assets

-1.0%15.6

Piotroski

25.4

Int. Cover

1.3x17.1

D/E Ratio

3.65x6.0

Current Ratio

2.43x63.6

Value

P/E (TTM)

15.3x39.2

EV/EBITDA

—N/A

P/FCF

—N/A

P/B

1.1x55.1

P/S

2.1x75.7

Div Yield

2.9%37.1

Momentum

52W High %

81%25.7

RS 6M

-16%18.0

SMA 50/200

1.04x54.2

EPS Rev 4W

-3.0%15.4

EPS Rev 12W

+2.6%78.5

EPS Improve

+26%55.2

Q Growth

158%88.7

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap

$11.4B

P/E (Forward)

12.2x

Gross Margin

2.6%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Financial Services, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of JEF are excluded.

Ticker	Company	Mkt Cap	StockRank	Signal
JEF	Jefferies Financial Group Inc.(you)	$11.4B	22	SELL
RIOT.MX	Riot Platforms, Inc.	$10.8B	22	SELL
HUT	Hut 8 Corp.	$12.4B	21	SELL
GLXY	Galaxy Digital	$8.8B	21	SELL
WULF	TeraWulf Inc.	$9.1B	15	STRONG SELL
FIGR	Figure Technology Solutions, Inc.	$6.1B	21	SELL
HLI	Houlihan Lokey, Inc.	$9.7B	32	SELL
BMNR	Bitmine Immersion Technologies, Inc.	$9.5B	10	STRONG SELL
MARA.MX	MARA Holdings, Inc.	$5.5B	18	STRONG SELL
SNEX	StoneX Group Inc.	$8.8B	39	HOLD

Peer medians: ROE 9.5% · P/E 13.9x · Gross margin 100.0%

Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (JEF) — Stock Score Summary

Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (JEF) has a MoatMap StockRank of 22/100 based on Quality (28/100), Value (39/100), and Momentum (42/100) factor scores. The current signal is SELL.

Key Financial Metrics

Price	$56.24
Market Cap	$11.4B
P/E (TTM)	15.33
P/E (Forward)	12.15
Price/Book	1.06
Return on Equity	6.7%
Return on Invested Capital	7.5%
Debt/Equity	3.65x
Gross Margin	2.6%
Operating Margin	16.9%
Revenue Growth	35.0%
Dividend Yield	2.9%
Free Cash Flow	$-794M

Jefferies Financial Group Inc. operates in the Capital Markets industry, part of the Financial Services sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jefferies Financial Group Inc.’s (JEF) StockRank?: MoatMap’s StockRank for Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (JEF) is 22/100, with a Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (28), Value (39), and Momentum (42) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Jefferies Financial Group Inc. have an economic moat?: Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (JEF) has a Quality factor score of 28/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Jefferies Financial Group Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?: MoatMap’s current signal for Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (JEF) is Sell, based on a StockRank of 22/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Jefferies Financial Group Inc. in?: Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (JEF) operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically the Capital Markets industry (United States).