Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio -5.1x · EV/EBITDA 16.8x · ROE -7.1%. (2014–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $615M | $1.1B | $1.4B | $1.8B | $2.3B | $3.8B | $4.2B | $5.2B | $4.1B | $3.7B | — |
| Enterprise Value | $3.1B | $3.6B | $3.8B | $4.3B | $4.5B | $6.2B | $6.0B | $6.8B | $6.0B | $5.5B | — |
| P/E Ratio → | -5.05 | — | — | — | 27.11 | — | — | 83.10 | 102.38 | — | — |
| P/S Ratio | 1.23 | 2.30 | 2.48 | 2.96 | 3.73 | 5.92 | 6.92 | 8.07 | 6.44 | 6.74 | — |
| P/B Ratio | 0.43 | 0.69 | 0.61 | 0.66 | 0.71 | 1.09 | 1.12 | 1.30 | 1.17 | 1.02 | — |
| P/FCF | — | — | — | — | — | 84.52 | — | — | 21.60 | — | — |
| P/OCF | 8.40 | 15.64 | 10.49 | 9.75 | 12.69 | 17.26 | 24.69 | 29.96 | 22.04 | 49.33 | — |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 7.25 | 7.00 | 7.05 | 7.40 | 9.73 | 10.00 | 10.50 | 9.35 | 10.21 | — |
| EV / EBITDA | 16.79 | 19.68 | 17.86 | 16.16 | 18.71 | 25.75 | 28.22 | 15.92 | 8.97 | 10.17 | — |
| EV / EBIT | — | — | 611.55 | — | 25.08 | — | — | 153.59 | 51.61 | — | — |
| EV / FCF | — | — | — | — | — | 138.88 | — | — | 31.36 | — | — |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | -14.5% | -14.5% | 50.0% | 51.9% | 49.4% | 48.2% | 45.0% | 50.2% | 52.0% | 57.8% | 63.7% |
| Operating Margin | -1.3% | -1.3% | 1.1% | 7.9% | 3.6% | -0.1% | — | 36.5% | 8.4% | -9.6% | 23.6% |
| Net Profit Margin | -27.9% | -27.9% | -26.2% | -13.2% | 14.1% | -12.5% | -10.3% | 10.1% | 6.2% | -13.2% | 13.0% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | -7.1% | -7.1% | -5.8% | -2.7% | 2.6% | -2.2% | -1.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | -2.5% | 2.9% |
| ROA | -3.0% | -3.0% | -2.7% | -1.4% | 1.4% | -1.3% | -1.0% | 1.1% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 1.7% |
| ROIC | -0.1% | -0.1% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.0% | — | 3.2% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 2.6% |
| ROCE | -0.1% | -0.1% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.0% | — | 4.1% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 3.3% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 1.52 | 1.52 | 1.17 | 0.98 | 0.77 | 0.77 | 0.56 | 0.43 | 0.60 | 0.61 | 0.55 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 13.85 | 13.85 | 12.21 | 10.01 | 10.29 | 11.18 | 9.73 | 3.99 | 3.18 | 4.04 | 2.43 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 1.48 | 1.11 | 0.92 | 0.70 | 0.70 | 0.50 | 0.39 | 0.53 | 0.53 | 0.54 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 13.44 | 13.44 | 11.53 | 9.38 | 9.28 | 10.08 | 8.67 | 3.69 | 2.79 | 3.46 | 2.37 |
| Debt / FCF | — | — | — | — | — | 54.37 | — | — | 9.76 | — | — |
| Interest Coverage | -0.13 | -0.13 | 0.05 | -0.01 | 2.35 | -0.33 | -0.19 | 0.84 | 1.57 | -0.56 | 2.26 |
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.05 | 1.05 | 1.89 | 2.30 | 3.09 | 1.27 | 3.88 | 1.06 | 4.38 | 4.01 | 0.86 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.05 | 1.05 | 1.89 | 2.30 | 3.09 | 1.27 | 3.88 | 1.06 | 4.38 | 3.90 | 0.86 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.71 | 0.88 | 1.44 | 0.60 | 1.64 | 0.35 | 1.93 | 2.28 | 0.09 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.09 | 0.13 |
| Inventory Turnover | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14.94 | — |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.8% | 4.2% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 4.8% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0.7% | — |
| Payout Ratio | — | — | — | — | 126.1% | — | — | 198.0% | 268.9% | — | 6.1% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | — | — | — | — | 3.7% | — | — | 1.2% | 1.0% | — | — |
| FCF Yield | — | — | — | — | — | 1.2% | — | — | 4.6% | — | — |
| Buyback Yield | 72.1% | 38.7% | 12.6% | 18.8% | 16.0% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | — |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 78.9% | 42.9% | 17.1% | 24.0% | 20.8% | 7.3% | 5.4% | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0.7% | — |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $67M | $88M | $105M | $119M | $131M | $133M | $131M | $119M | $105M | $119M |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying JBGS stock.
JBG SMITH Properties's current P/E ratio is -5.1x. The historical average is 70.9x.
JBG SMITH Properties's current EV/EBITDA is 16.8x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 17.9x.
JBG SMITH Properties's return on equity (ROE) is -7.1%. The historical average is -0.6%.
Based on historical data, JBG SMITH Properties is trading at a P/E of -5.1x. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
JBG SMITH Properties's current dividend yield is 6.81%.
JBG SMITH Properties has -14.5% gross margin and -1.3% operating margin.
JBG SMITH Properties's Debt/EBITDA ratio is 13.9x, indicating high leverage. A ratio above 4x may signal elevated financial risk.
Key Metrics
Top Statement Risk
Negative NOI and rising leverage
Metrics are mathematically derived from official filings.
Implied Cap Rate Signals Distress
With P/FFO unavailable and EV/EBITDA at 17.05, the market prices JBGS at a discount to peers, reflecting negative FFO and a 6.3% dividend yield that appears unsustainable.
The absence of P/FFO and P/AFFO data, combined with a negative P/E of -5.45, indicates the market is assigning little value to current earnings. The EV/EBITDA of 17.05 is higher than most office peers (BXP at 9.31, PDM at 11.24), suggesting the enterprise value is supported by asset values rather than cash flow. The implied cap rate, derived from negative NOI, is not meaningful, but the price-to-book of 0.46 implies the market values the portfolio at a 54% discount to book equity, reflecting severe impairment concerns. Investors should monitor whether the discount narrows as the National Landing development matures.
NOI Margin Collapse Undermines Core
NOI margin swung from 50.8% in 2024Q1 to -6.6% in 2026Q2, per reported quarterly data, indicating property-level operations no longer cover direct expenses, a critical deterioration.
The collapse in NOI margin from a stable 50% range to negative territory in 2026Q2 suggests that either significant impairments, asset sales, or tenant losses have eroded the income base. The negative gross margin of -14.46% further indicates that operating expenses and depreciation on under-construction assets are outweighing realized rents. This is not a temporary blip but a sustained trend over two quarters, implying the portfolio transition is not yet stabilizing. The negative NOI means FFO generation is entirely dependent on non-property income, which is unsustainable.
Dividend Coverage Severely Strained
AFFO has been negative for six consecutive quarters, reaching -$0.65 per share in 2026Q2, while the dividend yield stands at 6.3%, indicating the distribution is not covered by recurring cash flow.
With AFFO consistently negative, the FFO payout ratio is not calculable, but the negative AFFO implies the dividend is being funded through debt or asset sales. The 6.3% dividend yield is attractive on the surface, but it masks a payout that exceeds distributable cash flow. The prior cash flow analysis noted dividends paid of $10.2M against negative AFFO of -$37.6M in 2026Q2, reinforcing the coverage gap. Investors should expect a dividend cut unless FFO and AFFO turn positive, which appears unlikely given the negative NOI trend.
Leverage Rises as Equity Erodes
Debt-to-equity climbed from 1.00 in 2024Q1 to 1.64 in 2026Q2, while equity fell 48% to $1.1B, per balance sheet data, signaling rising financial risk.
The reported debt-to-equity of 1.64 is elevated for a REIT, and the equity base has halved due to persistent losses. Interest coverage turned negative at -1.02 in 2026Q2, meaning operating income is insufficient to cover interest expense. The prior balance sheet analysis noted total debt remained near $2.6B while cash dropped to $74.8M, leaving limited liquidity buffer. The low reported debt-to-gross-assets (if calculated) would be more informative, but the negative interest coverage and rising D/E suggest the balance sheet is strained. Capitalized interest may be masking the true cash burden, as the development pipeline requires significant funding.
Concentration Risk Amplifies Downturn
With nearly 100% of revenue from the DC metro area and a 17.1 million square foot pipeline, JBGS's portfolio is a concentrated bet on National Landing, per segment disclosures.
The extreme geographic concentration in the Washington DC area, specifically National Landing, exposes JBGS to localized risks such as federal office downsizing and remote work trends. The negative NOI margin suggests the existing portfolio is underperforming, while the development pipeline adds execution risk. G&A efficiency is not directly observable, but the negative operating margin implies corporate overhead is not being covered by property income. The concentration in Metro-served office assets is particularly vulnerable as the transit premium erodes, challenging the core valuation thesis.
P/E Misleads on REIT Value
Standard P/E of -5.45 is distorted by depreciation and impairments, obscuring the REIT's cash-generative capacity; P/FFO and P/AFFO are the correct metrics, but they are negative.
For REITs, P/E is deeply misleading because depreciation is a non-cash charge that reduces net income but not distributable cash flow. JBGS's negative P/E reflects large non-cash impairments and depreciation, not operational cash flow. The correct metrics, P/FFO and P/AFFO, are unavailable or negative, indicating the company is not generating positive recurring cash flow. Investors should focus on FFO and AFFO trends, which show persistent negative AFFO, rather than P/E. Additionally, the low P/B of 0.46 may understate leverage if joint venture debt is excluded, so debt-to-gross-assets should be used instead of D/E.