Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-06-25), Jefferies Financial Group's Beta is -0.6510.
Jefferies Financial Group (MEX:JEF) Beta Explanation
Beta is a measure of the volatility, or systematic risk, of a security or a portfolio in comparison to the market as a whole. We usually compare beta to 1. A beta of 1 indicates that the security's price will move with the market. A beta of less than 1 means that the security will be less volatile than the market. A beta of greater than 1 indicates that the security's price will be more volatile than the market.
Beta is primarily used in the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) to calculate the Cost of Equity, which can be used in the calculation of WACC %. The formula of Cost of Equity is:
Cost of Equity = Risk-Free Rate of Return + Beta of Asset * (Expected Return of the Market - Risk-Free Rate of Return)
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Capital Markets subindustry, Jefferies Financial Group's Beta, along with its competitors' market caps and Beta data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Jefferies Financial Group Beta vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Jefferies Financial Group's Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Jefferies Financial Group's Beta falls into.
Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. A stock's beta can be calculated by dividing the product of the covariance of the individual stock's returns and the market's returns by the variance of the market's returns over a specified period. Basically, GuruFocus uses the returns calculated over three-year period.
Jefferies Financial Group (MEX:JEF) has a Beta of -0.6510 as of Jun. 25, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Jefferies Financial Group and its competitors.
Is Jefferies Financial Group's Beta too high?
Jefferies Financial Group's current Beta is -0.6510. Overall, Jefferies Financial Group has a GF Score™ of 85/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jefferies Financial Group's Beta compare to SF and BMNR?
Jefferies Financial Group's Beta of -0.6510 can be compared against companies in the Capital Markets industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beta for a Capital Markets company?
A good Beta depends on the Capital Markets industry context. However, Beta should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Beta mean?
A high Beta can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Jefferies Financial Group and its competitors. Jefferies Financial Group's current Beta is -0.6510. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jefferies Financial Group stock overvalued right now?
Jefferies Financial Group (MEX:JEF) has a current Beta of -0.6510. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,301.78, compared to a current price of MXN1,356.00 — trading 4.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Beta is -0.6510. Jefferies Financial Group's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Beta calculated?
Beta is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Jefferies Financial Group (MEX:JEF), the current Beta is -0.6510 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Jefferies Financial Group (MEX:JEF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jefferies Financial Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN1,356.00 is trading 4.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,301.78.
Key valuation signals for MEX:JEF:
Beta: -0.6510
GF Value™: MXN1,301.78 vs. price of MXN1,356.00 (4.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:JEF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Jefferies Financial Group is a full-service investment banking and capital markets firm that was founded in 1962. After nearly 30 years of focusing on institutional trading services, it entered the investment banking industry in the early 1990s, which ultimately grew into the core business. In 2013, Jefferies merged with Leucadia, a manufacturing-focused holding company. Since merging, Jefferies became the core of the combined business as the bulk of the legacy portfolio was sold off and the parent company was renamed to match the subsidiary. Within the investment banking landscape, Jefferies predominately serves the North American middle market and has captured considerable market share over the past decade.
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