Nama's AI scorecard currently rates Jefferies Financial Group Buy (6.5 out of 10), a call computed from its profitability, cash generation, growth, valuation and balance sheet. It is a research reading, not investment advice.

What is JEF's P/E ratio?

Jefferies Financial Group trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 12.6.

When does JEF report earnings?

Jefferies Financial Group's next scheduled report is on Jan 6, 2027. Analysts expect EPS of $0.89.

What is the JEF price target?

The median analyst price target from 6 analysts is $51.00, with a range of $47.00 – $71.00.

Is JEF Shariah compliant?

Nama's AAOIFI-style screen reads Jefferies Financial Group as Not Shariah Compliant. At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.

Does JEF pay a dividend?

Yes — Jefferies Financial Group's dividend yield is 3.4%.

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Jefferies Financial Group (JEF)

Financial Services · Capital Markets · NYSE

Jefferies Financial Group (JEF) is a Financial Services company in the Capital Markets industry. It has a market capitalization of $10.88B and a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 12.6. Over the most recent reported fiscal year, revenue grew 2.9%. Nama's AI scorecard rates it Buy, 6.5 out of 10. On 12-month momentum it ranks in the lagging band of its market.

AI scorecard

Buy · 6.5/10

Positive, at the low end of Buy. As of Nov 7, 2026.

Momentum

Lagging · -17.2% over 12 months ex. last

Second-worst fifth of its market on the past year's move.

Shariah screen

Not Shariah Compliant

At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.

Off its high

-42.7%

How far the last close sits under the highest price of the past five years.

Market cap	$10.88B
Trailing P/E	12.6
Price / book	1.0
Price / sales	1.3
FCF yield	—
Dividend yield	3.4%
Gross margin	56.8%
Operating margin	41.9%
Net margin	7.7%
Revenue growth (YoY)	+2.9%
Revenue growth (3-yr annual)	+14.8%
EPS growth (YoY)	—
FCF/share growth (YoY)	—
Beta	1.5
Exchange	NYSE
Sector	Financial Services
Industry	Capital Markets

JEF earnings

Next report: Jan 6, 2027 (Q4 2026, EPS estimate $0.89). Beat the EPS estimate in 2 of 4 recent quarters.

Quarter	Reported	EPS	Estimate	Surprise	Revenue
Q3 2026	Sep 28, 2026	$1.08	$1.00	+8.0%	$3.23B
Q2 2026	Jun 24, 2026	$1.02	$1.24	-17.7%	$3.12B
Q1 2026	Mar 25, 2026	$0.70	$0.89	-21.4%	$2.87B
Q4 2025	Jan 7, 2026	$0.96	$0.80	+20.0%	$2.95B

JEF analyst price target

Median target $51.00 from 6 analysts, ranging $47.00 – $71.00.

Capital Markets peers

Ticker	Company	Market cap	P/E
MS	Morgan Stanley	$283.95B	14.4
GS	Goldman Sachs Group	$249.73B	12.4
SCHW	Charles Schwab	$158.22B	14.9
IBKR	Interactive Brokers Group	$129.18B	29.1
HOOD	Robinhood Markets	$72.86B	34.7
TW	Tradeweb Markets	$27.59B	32.4
NMR	Nomura	$27.53B	10.7
LPLA	LPL Financial	$23.01B	13.1

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JEF FAQ

Is JEF a buy?: Nama's AI scorecard currently rates Jefferies Financial Group Buy (6.5 out of 10), a call computed from its profitability, cash generation, growth, valuation and balance sheet. It is a research reading, not investment advice.
What is JEF's P/E ratio?: Jefferies Financial Group trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 12.6.
When does JEF report earnings?: Jefferies Financial Group's next scheduled report is on Jan 6, 2027. Analysts expect EPS of $0.89.
What is the JEF price target?: The median analyst price target from 6 analysts is $51.00, with a range of $47.00 – $71.00.
Is JEF Shariah compliant?: Nama's AAOIFI-style screen reads Jefferies Financial Group as Not Shariah Compliant. At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.
Does JEF pay a dividend?: Yes — Jefferies Financial Group's dividend yield is 3.4%.