Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (JEF) P/E Ratio History
Historical price-to-earnings valuation from 1990 to 2025
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Valuation Context
How does the current P/E compare to historical and market benchmarks?
P/E Ratio Analysis
As of March 2, 2026, Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (JEF) trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.7x, with a stock price of $44.40 and trailing twelve-month earnings per share of $3.68.
The current P/E is roughly in line with its 5-year average of 17.2x. Over the past five years, JEF's P/E has ranged from a low of 5.5x to a high of 34.3x, placing the current valuation at the 45th percentile of its historical range.
Compared to the Financial Services sector median P/E of 13.8x, JEF is roughly in line with its sector peers. The sector includes 789 companies with P/E ratios ranging from 0.0x to 196.2x.
Relative to the broader market, JEF trades at a notable discount to the S&P 500 median P/E of 26.2x. Investors should consider the company's growth prospects, competitive position, and earnings quality when evaluating whether the current valuation is justified.
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Note: P/E ratio is just one valuation metric. It does not account for balance sheet strength, cash flow quality, or growth sustainability. Always conduct comprehensive due diligence before making investment decisions.
Peer Comparison
P/E metrics vs. Investment Banking and M&A Advisory peers
| Company | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | PEG Ratio | EPS Growth (1Y) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
GSThe Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. | $267B | 21.2 | 1.51 | +77% |
MSMorgan Stanley | $265B | 20.9 | 2.35 | +53% |
EVREvercore Inc. | $27B | 34.0 | 5.99 | +43% |
NMRNomura Holdings, Inc. | $27B | 12.7 | 1.16Best | +110% |
JEFJefferies Financial Group Inc. | $9B | 15.7 | - | -5% |
PIPRPiper Sandler Companies | $5B | 28.9 | 4.92 | +106% |
LAZLazard Ltd | $5B | 18.9 | 9.97 | +398% |
MCMoelis & Company | $4B | 33.3 | - | +594%Best |
HLIHoulihan Lokey, Inc. | $3B | 28.1 | 1.79 | +42% |
MDBHMDB Capital Holdings, LLC Class A common | $16M | 1.2Lowest | - | +407% |
Peers sorted by market capitalization. P/E below peers may indicate undervaluation or lower growth expectations. Consider PEG ratio for growth-adjusted comparison.
Historical P/E Data
Quarterly P/E ratios calculated from closing price and TTM EPS
| Quarter | Date | Price | TTM EPS | P/E Ratio | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 Q4 | Sun Nov 30 2025 00:00:00 GM | $57.56 | $2.83 | 20.3x | -54% |
| FY2025 Q3 | Sat Aug 30 2025 00:00:00 GM | $64.85 | $2.91 | 22.3x | -50% |
| FY2025 Q2 | Sat May 31 2025 00:00:00 GM | $48.60 | $2.65 | 18.3x | -59% |
| FY2025 Q1 | Fri Feb 28 2025 00:00:00 GM | $66.20 | $2.89 | 22.9x | -48% |
| FY2024 Q4 | Sat Nov 30 2024 00:00:00 GM | $79.14 | $2.98 | 26.6x | -40% |
| FY2024 Q3 | Sat Aug 31 2024 00:00:00 GM | $59.95 | $2.34 | 25.6x | -42% |
| FY2024 Q2 | Fri May 31 2024 00:00:00 GM | $46.52 | $1.81 | 25.7x | -42% |
| FY2024 Q1 | $41.82 | $1.22 | 34.3x | -23% | |
| FY2023 Q4 | $35.44 | $1.10 | 32.2x | -27% | |
| FY2023 Q3 | $35.69 | $1.38 | 25.9x | -42% | |
| FY2023 Q2 | Wed May 31 2023 00:00:00 GM | $30.07 | $1.94 | 15.5x | -65% |
| FY2023 Q1 | $37.79 | $2.35 | 16.1x | -64% |
Average P/E for displayed period: 44.3x
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Is JEF stock overvalued or undervalued?
JEF trades at 15.7x P/E, near its 5-year average of 17.2x. The 45th percentile ranking places valuation within normal historical bounds.
How does JEF's valuation compare to peers?
Jefferies Financial Group Inc. P/E of 15.7x compares to sector median of 13.8x. The premium reflects expected growth above peers.
What is JEF's PEG ratio?
JEF PEG ratio is N/A. Above 2.0 indicates premium valuation relative to growth rate. Historical P/E data spans 1990-2025.