The firm's capital structure has shifted toward higher leverage, with the debt-to-equity ratio climbing from 0.16 in 2019Q2 to 3.24 in 2026Q1.
| Total Current Assets | 41.36M | 59.8M | 1.55B | 1.03B | 16.64M | 17.25M | 55M | 89.9M | 64.94M |
| Cash & Short-Term Investments | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Cash Only | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Short-Term Investments | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Accounts Receivable | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Days Sales Outstanding | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Inventory | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Days Inventory Outstanding | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Current Assets | 0 | -1.95B | 2.74M | 6.23M | 8.65M | -92.5M | 776K | 868K | 1.49M |
| Total Non-Current Assets | 65.28M | 2.03B | 101.12M | 90.23M | 796.13M | 573.16M | 259.63M | 102.88M | 40.48M |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | 1.49M | 5.35M | 0 | 4.03M | 203K | 233K | 182K | 199K | 261K |
| Fixed Asset Turnover | 448.61x | 114.57x | - | 80.09x | 222.13x | 133.97x | 66.98x | 32.82x | 6.68x |
| Goodwill | 57.91M | 58.01M | 57.68M | 57.17M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intangible Assets | 5.87M | 6.54M | 10.24M | 6.52M | 0 | 3.55M | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Long-Term Investments | 1.94B | 1.95B | 0 | 0 | 11.25M | 14.15M | 13.86M | 5.37M | 0 |
| Other Non-Current Assets | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total Assets | 2.08B | 2.09B | 1.65B | 1.12B | 812.78M | 590.41M | 314.63M | 192.78M | 105.43M |
| Asset Turnover | 0.34x | 0.29x | 0.26x | 0.29x | 0.06x | 0.05x | 0.04x | 0.03x | 0.02x |
| Asset Growth % | 21.58% | 26.18% | 48.32% | 37.23% | 37.66% | 87.65% | 63.21% | 82.86% | - |
| Total Current Liabilities | 300M | 300M | 77.03M | 40.85M | 21.11M | 17.93M | 8.1M | 5.83M | 3.66M |
| Accounts Payable | 89.9M | 95.21M | 0 | 36.48M | 4.82M | 2.4M | 1.14M | 697K | 808K |
| Days Payables Outstanding | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Short-Term Debt | 300M | 300M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deferred Revenue (Current) | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Current Liabilities | 0 | -96.06M | 77.03M | 4.38M | 16.3M | 15.53M | 6.96M | 5.14M | 2.85M |
| Current Ratio | 0.14x | 0.20x | 20.16x | 25.09x | 0.79x | 0.96x | 6.79x | 15.41x | 17.73x |
| Quick Ratio | 0.14x | 0.20x | 20.16x | 25.09x | 0.79x | 0.96x | 6.79x | 15.41x | 17.73x |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total Non-Current Liabilities | 1.34B | 1.31B | 1.19B | 770.93M | 202.79M | 24.61M | 718K | 18.58M | 0 |
| Long-Term Debt | 1.13B | 1.41B | 1.19B | 770.93M | 202.79M | 24.61M | 718K | 18.58M | 0 |
| Capital Lease Obligations | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Deferred Tax Liabilities | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Non-Current Liabilities | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total Liabilities | 1.64B | 1.61B | 1.27B | 811.78M | 223.9M | 42.54M | 8.81M | 24.42M | 3.66M |
| Total Debt | 1.43B | 1.71B | 1.19B | 770.93M | 202.79M | 24.61M | 718K | 18.58M | 0 |
| Net Debt | 1.41B | 1.67B | 1.16B | 756.55M | 199.51M | 15.89M | -46.26M | -48.79M | -43.86M |
| Debt / Equity | 3.24x | 3.60x | 3.12x | 2.81x | 0.34x | 0.04x | 0.00x | 0.11x | - |
| Debt / EBITDA | 4.31x | 5.32x | 5.26x | 4.55x | 9.15x | 1.69x | 0.27x | - | - |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 4.23x | 5.18x | 5.10x | 4.47x | 9.00x | 1.09x | -17.28x | - | - |
| Interest Coverage | 0.00x | 3.06x | - | - | 6.22x | 26.23x | 14.83x | 29.65x | - |
| Total Equity | 442.88M | 476.13M | 382.53M | 274.79M | 588.87M | 547.86M | 305.82M | 168.36M | 101.3M |
| Equity Growth % | 18.57% | 24.47% | 39.21% | -53.34% | 7.49% | 79.15% | 81.64% | 66.2% | - |
| Book Value per Share | 7.97 | 15.86 | 6.57 | 4.72 | 27.28 | 31.65 | 25.67 | 27.10 | 22.49 |
| Total Shareholders' Equity | 442.88M | 476.13M | 382.53M | 274.79M | 588.87M | 547.86M | 305.82M | 168.36M | 101.3M |
| Common Stock | 6K | 6K | 0 | 0 | 224K | 204K | 144K | 90K | 62K |
| Retained Earnings | 486.55M | 522.63M | 398.12M | 276.43M | -5.02M | 1.73M | -8.9M | -3.84M | -9.4M |
| Treasury Stock | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Accumulated OCI | -2.65M | 3.05M | -15.59M | -1.64M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minority Interest | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
High Leverage and Liquidity
According to historical balance sheet data, Jefferson Capital has seen total assets expand from $703.3 million in 2019Q2 to $2.1 billion by 2026Q1, a trajectory that suggests aggressive portfolio acquisition strategies have significantly altered the firm's risk profile and capital structure over the past seven years.
The rapid expansion of the asset base appears to be funded primarily through debt, which has grown in tandem with the portfolio size. This shift suggests a transition toward a more capital-intensive business model that warrants close monitoring of the firm's ability to maintain historical recovery yields.
Based on reported financial statements, JCAP's debt-to-equity ratio has climbed from a conservative 0.16 in 2019Q2 to 3.24 as of 2026Q1, indicating that the company is increasingly relying on external financing to fuel its ongoing debt portfolio acquisition cycle in a competitive credit market.
This significant increase in leverage suggests that the firm's growth is becoming more sensitive to interest rate fluctuations and credit market conditions. Investors should consider whether this debt load remains sustainable if collection efficiency ratios experience any material downward pressure.
As reported in recent filings, the current ratio has plummeted from historical highs of over 20.0 in 2025 to just 0.14 in 2026Q1, suggesting a potential tightening of short-term liquidity that may limit the firm's operational flexibility during periods of market volatility or unexpected cash outflows.
The dramatic contraction in the current ratio appears to reflect a shift in how current assets and liabilities are managed, potentially indicating a mismatch between short-term obligations and the cash-generating capacity of the underlying debt portfolios. This trend warrants further investigation into the firm's working capital management.
Based on the provided data, retained earnings have shifted from a deficit of $79.4 million in 2020Q2 to a positive $486.5 million by 2026Q1, demonstrating that the firm's internal profitability has become the primary engine for building shareholder equity despite the concurrent rise in total debt.
The transition to positive retained earnings suggests that the company has successfully moved past its initial growth phase and is now generating meaningful internal capital. However, the sustainability of this equity growth remains tied to the firm's ability to continue realizing gains from its debt portfolio acquisitions.
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying JCAP stock.
As of 2025, Jefferson Capital, Inc. Common Stock (JCAP) had total assets of $2.09B including $59.8M in current assets.
Jefferson Capital, Inc. Common Stock (JCAP) carries total debt of $1.71B. Comparing total debt to cash helps evaluate the company's debt burden and net leverage.
Jefferson Capital, Inc. Common Stock (JCAP) has total shareholders' equity (book value) of $476.1M ($15.86 book value per share). Book value represents the net worth of the company belonging to common stock holders.
Jefferson Capital, Inc. Common Stock (JCAP) reported a current ratio of 0.20x. A current ratio above 1.0x indicates that the company has more current assets than current liabilities, suggesting sufficient short-term liquidity.