JEF Jefferies Financial Group PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Dec 24, 2024, the JEF stock has a P/E ratio of 32.61. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $2.41 and the stock price of $78.59 per share. An increase of 13% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 28.9 of the past four quarters.
JEF PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of Jefferies Financial Group over the last ten years is 45.2. The current 32.61 price-to-earnings ratio is 28% less than the historical average. Analyzing the last ten years, JEF's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Mar 2018 quarter at 757.67, with a price of $22.73 and an EPS of $0.03. The May 2021 quarter saw the lowest point at 5.66, with a price of $32.13 and an EPS of $5.68.
Jefferies Financial Group PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 288.42% in 2013
Maximum annual decrease: -88.43% in 2019
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 31.64 | 160.63% |
| 2022 | 12.14 | 103.35% |
| 2021 | 5.97 | -29.6% |
| 2020 | 8.48 | 24.52% |
| 2019 | 6.81 | -88.43% |
| 2017 | 58.87 | -13.91% |
| 2016 | 68.38 | 190.98% |
| 2015 | 23.5 | -43.4% |
| 2014 | 41.52 | 56.74% |
| 2013 | 26.49 | 288.42% |
JEF average PE ratio chart
Currently, JEF's PE ratio is above its 3 and 5-year averages, but it is under its 10-year average.
JEF PE vs peers
JEF's PE ratio is above its peer stock MS.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| MS Morgan Stanley | 19.05 | $204.7B |
| JEF Jefferies Financial Group Inc | 32.61 | $16.15B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Jefferies Financial Group's PE ratio?
As of Dec 24, 2024, JEF stock has a price to earnings ratio of 32.61.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Jefferies Financial Group (JEF)?
As an average over the last 3 years, JEF stock has a PE ratio of 18.72.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Jefferies Financial Group (JEF)?
As an average over the last 5 years, JEF stock has a PE ratio of 13.86.
What is the highest PE ratio for JEF?
Over the last ten years, the Mar 2018 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 757.67.
How does the current PE ratio for JEF compare to its historical average?
JEF's current price to earnings ratio is 28% below its 10-year historical average.
How is JEF's PE ratio calculated (Jefferies Financial Group PE ratio formula)?
You can calculate the P/E ratio by dividing the most recent stock price by the trailing twelve months earnings per share(EPS). As of today (Dec 24, 2024), Jefferies Financial Group's share price is $78.59. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Aug 2024 is $2.41. Therefore, Jefferies Financial Group's price to earnings ratio for today is 32.61. PE RATIO(32.61) = STOCK PRICE($78.59) / TTM EPS($2.41)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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