Jefferies Financial Group's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 271.16.
Jefferies Financial Group's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 0.
Jefferies Financial Group's Days Payable for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 846.37.
Therefore, Jefferies Financial Group's Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was -575.21.
Jefferies Financial Group (NYSE:JEF) Cash Conversion Cycle Explanation
Generally, the lower this number is, the better for the company. Although it should be combined with other metrics (such as ROE % and ROA %), it can be especially useful for comparing close competitors, because the company with the lowest CCC is often the one with better management.
Be Aware
CCC is most effective with retail-type companies, which have inventories that are sold to customers. Consulting businesses, software companies and insurance companies are all examples of companies for whom this metric is meaningless.
The CCC is one of several tools that can help you evaluate management, especially if it is calculated for several consecutive time periods and for several competitors. Decreasing or steady CCCs are good, while rising ones should motivate you to dig a bit deeper.
Jefferies Financial Group Cash Conversion Cycle Related Terms
Jefferies Financial Group Cash Conversion Cycle Historical Data
* 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.
Jefferies Financial Group Cash Conversion Cycle Chart
JEF vs HLI, SF, SNEX: Cash Conversion Cycle Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, Jefferies Financial Group's Cash Conversion Cycle, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash Conversion Cycle 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 Cash Conversion Cycle vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Jefferies Financial Group's Cash Conversion Cycle distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Jefferies Financial Group's Cash Conversion Cycle falls into.
Jefferies Financial Group Cash Conversion Cycle Calculation
Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) measures how fast a company can convert cash on hand into even more cash on hand. This metric looks at the amount of time needed to sell inventory, the amount of time needed to collect receivables and the length of time the company is afforded to pay its bills without incurring penalties.
Cash Conversion Cycle is one of several measures of management effectiveness.
Jefferies Financial Group's Cash Conversion Cycle for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as
* 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.
What does a Cash Conversion Cycle of -575.21 mean?
Jefferies Financial Group (JEF) has a Cash Conversion Cycle of -575.21 as of Feb. 2026. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on Jefferies Financial Group and its competitors.
Is Jefferies Financial Group's Cash Conversion Cycle too high?
Jefferies Financial Group's current Cash Conversion Cycle is -575.21. Overall, Jefferies Financial Group has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jefferies Financial Group's Cash Conversion Cycle compare to HLI and SF?
Jefferies Financial Group's Cash Conversion Cycle of -575.21 can be compared against companies in the Capital Markets industry. The industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 1.64. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Conversion Cycle for a Capital Markets company?
The median Cash Conversion Cycle among Capital Markets companies is 1.64, based on 640 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash Conversion Cycle significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash Conversion Cycle 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 Cash Conversion Cycle mean?
A high Cash Conversion Cycle can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on Jefferies Financial Group and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Cash Conversion Cycle is 1.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jefferies Financial Group's current Cash Conversion Cycle is -575.21. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jefferies Financial Group (JEF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $57.93, compared to a current price of $50.25 — trading 13.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Conversion Cycle is -575.21. Jefferies Financial Group's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Conversion Cycle calculated?
Cash Conversion Cycle is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Jefferies Financial Group (JEF), the current Cash Conversion Cycle is -575.21 as of Feb. 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 (JEF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jefferies Financial Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $50.25 is trading 13.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $57.93.
GuruFocus considers Jefferies Financial Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JEF:
Cash Conversion Cycle: -575.21
GF Value™: $57.93 vs. price of $50.25 (13.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the 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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