JEF Jefferies Financial Group PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Mar 21, 2025, the JEF stock has a P/E ratio of 19.28. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $3.08 and the stock price of $59.37 per share. A decrease of 30% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 27.4 of the past four quarters.
JEF PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of Jefferies Financial Group over the last ten years is 44.74. The current 19.28 price-to-earnings ratio is 57% 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: 6,113.11% in 2011
Maximum annual decrease: -97% in 2012
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 25.69 | -18.81% | $79.14 | $3.08 |
| 2023 | 31.64 | 160.63% | $35.44 | $1.12 |
| 2022 | 12.14 | 103.35% | $37.99 | $3.13 |
| 2021 | 5.97 | -29.6% | $37.58 | $6.29 |
| 2020 | 8.48 | 24.52% | $22.73 | $2.68 |
| 2019 | 6.81 | -88.43% | $20.9 | $3.07 |
| 2017 | 58.87 | -13.91% | $26.49 | $0.45 |
| 2016 | 68.38 | 190.98% | $23.25 | $0.34 |
| 2015 | 23.5 | -43.4% | $17.39 | $0.74 |
| 2014 | 41.52 | 56.74% | $22.42 | $0.54 |
| 2013 | 26.49 | 288.42% | $28.34 | $1.07 |
| 2012 | 6.82 | -97% | $23.79 | $3.49 |
| 2011 | 227.4 | 6,113.11% | $22.74 | $0.1 |
| 2010 | 3.66 | -64.91% | $29.18 | $7.97 |
| 2009 | 10.43 | N/A | $23.79 | $2.28 |
Jefferies Financial Group PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | 25.69 | 3.26% | $79.14 | $3.08 |
| Aug 2024 | 24.88 | -1.07% | $59.95 | $2.41 |
| May 2024 | 25.15 | -25.44% | $46.52 | $1.85 |
| Feb 2024 | 33.73 | 6.61% | $41.82 | $1.24 |
| Nov 2023 | 31.64 | 25.91% | $35.44 | $1.12 |
| Aug 2023 | 25.13 | 67.09% | $35.69 | $1.42 |
| May 2023 | 15.04 | -4.08% | $30.07 | $2 |
| Feb 2023 | 15.68 | 29.16% | $37.79 | $2.41 |
| Nov 2022 | 12.14 | 42.32% | $37.99 | $3.13 |
| Aug 2022 | 8.53 | 16.21% | $32.09 | $3.76 |
| May 2022 | 7.34 | 10.88% | $33.02 | $4.5 |
| Feb 2022 | 6.62 | 10.89% | $35.54 | $5.37 |
| Nov 2021 | 5.97 | -0.83% | $37.58 | $6.29 |
| Aug 2021 | 6.02 | 6.36% | $36.96 | $6.14 |
| May 2021 | 5.66 | -12.11% | $32.13 | $5.68 |
JEF average PE ratio chart
Currently, JEF's PE ratio is above its 5-year average, but it is under its 3 and 10-year averages.
JEF PE vs peers
JEF's PE ratio is above its peer stock MS.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| MS Morgan Stanley | 14.94 | $193.77B |
| JEF Jefferies Financial Group Inc | 19.28 | $12.24B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Jefferies Financial Group's PE ratio?
As of Mar 21, 2025, JEF stock has a price to earnings ratio of 19.28.
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 20.45.
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 14.9.
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 57% 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 (Mar 21, 2025), Jefferies Financial Group's share price is $59.37. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Nov 2024 is $3.08. Therefore, Jefferies Financial Group's price to earnings ratio for today is 19.28. PE RATIO(19.28) = STOCK PRICE($59.37) / TTM EPS($3.08)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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