JBS N.V. (JBS) Financial Ratios
12 years of historical data (2014–2025) · Consumer Defensive · Packaged Foods
EV/EBITDA
6.73
↑+105% vs avg
5yr avg: 3.29
30Y Low3.3·High3.3
P/FCF
33.11
↑+787% vs avg
5yr avg: 3.73
30Y Low3.7·High3.7
P/B Ratio
1.26
↑+327% vs avg
5yr avg: 0.29
30Y Low0.3·High0.3
ROE
↓
21.6%
-9% vs avg
5yr avg: 23.6%
30Y Low-2%·High47%
Debt/EBITDA
↑
3.57
↓-14% vs avg
5yr avg: 4.16
30Y Low2.4·High7.8
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
JBS Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
JBS N.V. trades at 5.9x earnings, 327% above its 5-year average of 1.4x, sitting at the 100th percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Consumer Defensive sector median P/E of 18.8x, the stock trades at a discount of 69%. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 33.1x P/FCF, 787% above the 5-year average of 3.7x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $26.5B | $15.4B | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Enterprise Value | $45.9B | $116.0B | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| P/E Ratio → | 5.92 | 1.39 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| P/S Ratio | 0.29 | 0.03 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| P/B Ratio | 1.26 | 0.29 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| P/FCF | 33.11 | 3.73 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| P/OCF | 8.82 | 0.99 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
JBS EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
JBS N.V.'s enterprise value stands at 6.7x EBITDA, 105% above its 5-year average of 3.3x. The Consumer Defensive sector median is 11.0x, placing the stock at a 39% discount on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 0.25 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| EV / EBITDA | 6.73 | 3.29 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| EV / EBIT | 10.49 | 5.13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| EV / FCF | — | 28.10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
JBS Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
JBS N.V. earns an operating margin of 4.8%, roughly in line with the Consumer Defensive sector average. Operating margins have expanded from 1.5% to 4.8% over the past 3 years, signaling improving operational efficiency. ROE of 21.6% indicates solid capital efficiency, compared to the sector median of 6.5%. ROIC of 11.2% represents solid returns on invested capital versus a sector median of 5.7%.
Margins
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 | 12.8% | 12.8% | 15.1% | 10.9% | 15.9% | 18.9% | 16.7% | 15.6% | 14.5% | 14.6% | 12.5% |
| Operating Margin | 4.8% | 4.8% | 5.7% | 1.5% | 6.6% | 9.2% | 7.6% | 6.6% | 3.9% | 4.1% | 3.9% |
| Net Profit Margin | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.3% | 4.1% | 5.9% | 1.7% | 3.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 21.6% | 21.6% | 19.8% | -2.2% | 32.5% | 46.5% | 12.1% | 20.1% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| ROA | 4.4% | 4.4% | 4.2% | -0.5% | 7.6% | 11.4% | 3.2% | 5.0% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| ROIC | 11.2% | 11.2% | 12.5% | 2.9% | 14.1% | 22.1% | 17.0% | 12.7% | 7.3% | 7.1% | 6.7% |
| ROCE | 12.4% | 12.4% | 14.1% | 3.4% | 16.8% | 24.7% | 18.5% | 14.1% | 8.3% | 9.0% | 8.7% |
JBS Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
JBS N.V. carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 3.6x, which is moderately leveraged (roughly in line with the sector average of 3.5x). Net debt stands at $100.6B ($125.7B total debt minus $25.1B cash). Interest coverage of just 2.5x is concerning — the company has limited headroom to absorb earnings volatility before struggling with debt service.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 2.40 | 2.40 | 2.68 | 2.35 | 2.10 | 2.17 | 1.70 | 1.84 | 2.04 | 2.18 | 2.39 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 3.57 | 3.57 | 4.03 | 7.85 | 2.95 | 2.43 | 2.76 | 3.22 | 4.78 | 5.10 | 5.09 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 1.92 | 1.99 | 1.88 | 1.83 | 1.68 | 1.25 | 1.53 | 1.72 | 1.73 | 1.99 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 2.85 | 2.85 | 2.99 | 6.27 | 2.58 | 1.88 | 2.03 | 2.68 | 4.03 | 4.05 | 4.24 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 24.37 | 6.47 | 22.02 | 43.30 | 6.78 | 3.06 | 5.22 | 10.43 | 21.65 | 250.62 |
| Interest Coverage | 2.46 | 2.46 | 15.60 | 3.44 | 19.28 | 34.51 | 5.65 | 3.24 | 2.01 | 1.49 | 2.12 |
JBS Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
A current ratio of 1.60x means JBS N.V. can comfortably meet its short-term obligations, though there is limited excess liquidity. The quick ratio of 0.91x is notably lower than the current ratio, indicating a significant portion of current assets is tied up in inventory.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.60 | 1.60 | 1.47 | 1.64 | 1.44 | 1.40 | 1.48 | 1.47 | 1.71 | 1.24 | 1.02 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.91 | 0.91 | 0.90 | 0.95 | 0.75 | 0.84 | 0.93 | 0.86 | 1.04 | 0.81 | 0.65 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.41 | 0.41 | 0.48 | 0.46 | 0.24 | 0.39 | 0.48 | 0.35 | 0.41 | 0.40 | 0.28 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 1.90 | 1.65 | 1.76 | 1.85 | 1.75 | 1.65 | 1.62 | 1.59 | 1.50 | 1.66 |
| Inventory Turnover | 9.42 | 9.42 | 8.63 | 9.83 | 8.53 | 8.66 | 9.91 | 9.95 | 10.71 | 11.19 | 12.14 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 22.78 | 20.25 | 16.47 | 19.24 | 20.01 | 18.91 | 19.87 | 19.40 | 20.88 | 20.54 |
JBS Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
JBS N.V. returns 15.7% to shareholders annually — split between a 13.4% dividend yield and 2.3% buyback yield. The payout ratio of 79.4% is elevated — while still covered by earnings, there is limited headroom for dividend increases. The earnings yield of 16.9% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
Dividends
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 | 13.4% | 57.2% | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Payout Ratio | 79.4% | 79.4% | 46.1% | — | 28.0% | 34.8% | 31.3% | 0.1% | 503.5% | 17.5% | 471.9% |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 16.9% | 72.2% | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| FCF Yield | 3.0% | 26.8% | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Buyback Yield | 2.3% | 20.7% | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 15.7% | 77.9% | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $1.1B | $2.2B | $2.2B | $2.3B | $2.5B | $2.7B | $2.7B | $2.7B | $2.8B | $2.7B |
Peer Comparison
Compare JBS with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 JBSYou | $26B | 5.9 | 6.7 | 33.1 | 12.8% | 4.8% | 21.6% | 11.2% | 3.6 |
 TSN | $20B | 40.8 | 9.8 | 16.8 | 6.5% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 4.1% | 3.2 |
 HRL | $13B | 27.8 | 15.8 | 24.9 | 15.6% | 5.9% | 6.0% | 5.3% | 2.9 |
 PPC | $7B | 6.0 | 4.5 | 9.8 | 12.7% | 8.7% | 27.2% | 20.0% | 1.6 |
 WH | $6B | 34.1 | 19.9 | 19.7 | 58.9% | 28.4% | 34.5% | 9.4% | 6.5 |
 SFD | $10B | 9.9 | 6.6 | 13.7 | 13.5% | 8.3% | 14.0% | 12.2% | 1.5 |
 NOMD | $1B | 9.6 | 7.4 | 4.9 | 27.1% | 10.7% | 5.3% | 5.5% | 5.3 |
 ADM | $36B | 33.7 | 16.7 | 8.6 | 6.3% | 1.8% | 4.7% | 3.3% | 3.2 |
 BG | $22B | 22.9 | 21.4 | — | 4.5% | 1.5% | 5.8% | 3.3% | 9.6 |
 INGR | $6B | 8.8 | 5.5 | 12.1 | 25.3% | 14.4% | 17.7% | 15.5% | 1.4 |
 AGCO | $8B | 11.7 | 9.8 | 11.1 | 24.8% | 6.9% | 16.9% | 8.3% | 2.6 |
| Consumer Defensive Median | — | 18.8 | 11.0 | 15.3 | 40.8% | 3.5% | 6.5% | 5.7% | 3.5 |
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JBS — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying JBS stock.
What is JBS N.V.'s P/E ratio?
JBS N.V.'s current P/E ratio is 5.9x. The historical average is 1.4x. This places it at the 100th percentile of its historical range.
What is JBS N.V.'s EV/EBITDA?
JBS N.V.'s current EV/EBITDA is 6.7x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 3.3x.
What is JBS N.V.'s ROE?
JBS N.V.'s return on equity (ROE) is 21.6%. This is above the typical threshold of 15-20% considered good for most companies. The historical average is 14.8%.
Is JBS stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, JBS N.V. is trading at a P/E of 5.9x. This is at the 100th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What is JBS N.V.'s dividend yield?
JBS N.V.'s current dividend yield is 13.38% with a payout ratio of 79.4%.
What are JBS N.V.'s profit margins?
JBS N.V. has 12.8% gross margin and 4.8% operating margin.
How much debt does JBS N.V. have?
JBS N.V.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 3.6x, indicating high leverage. A ratio between 2-4x is manageable but warrants monitoring.