Jefferies Financial GroupJEF -6.72%86 Current Ratio is 2.75 as of Feb. 2026, which is 118% above its 10-year median of 1.26. GuruFocus rates JEF with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $57.93 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 690 Capital Markets companies, Jefferies Financial Group ranks better than 54.93% on this metric.
The current ratio is a liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Jefferies Financial Group's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 2.75.
Jefferies Financial Group has a current ratio of 2.75. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Jefferies Financial Group's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
JEF'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.88 Med: 1.26 Max: 3.63
Current: 2.75
During the past 13 years, Jefferies Financial Group's highest Current Ratio was 3.63. The lowest was 0.88. And the median was 1.26.
JEF's Current Ratio is ranked better than 54.93% of 690
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 2.35
vs JEF: 2.75
Jefferies Financial Group (NYSE:JEF) Current Ratio Explanation
The current ratio can give a sense of the efficiency of a company's operating cycle or its ability to turn its product into cash. Companies that have trouble getting paid on their receivables or have long inventory turnover can run into liquidity problems because they are unable to alleviate their obligations. Because business operations differ in each industry, it is always more useful to compare companies within the same industry.
Acceptable current ratios vary from industry to industry and are generally between 1 and 3 for healthy businesses.
The higher the current ratio, the more capable the company is of paying its obligations. A ratio under 1 suggests that the company would be unable to pay off its obligations if they came due at that point. While this shows the company is not in good financial health, it does not necessarily mean that it will go bankrupt - as there are many ways to access financing - but it is definitely not a good sign.
If all other things were equal, a creditor, who is expecting to be paid in the next 12 months, would consider a high current ratio to be better than a low current ratio, because a high current ratio means that the company is more likely to meet its liabilities which fall due in the next 12 months.
Jefferies Financial Group Current Ratio Related Terms
Jefferies Financial Group Current Ratio 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.
For the Capital Markets subindustry, Jefferies Financial Group's Current Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Current Ratio 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 Current Ratio vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Jefferies Financial Group's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Jefferies Financial Group's Current Ratio falls into.
* 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 (JEF) has a Current Ratio of 2.75 as of Feb. 2026. This is 118% above median its historical median of 1.26. Over the past decade, Jefferies Financial Group's Current Ratio has ranged from 0.88 to 3.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Jefferies Financial Group ranks #311 out of 690 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 45.1%.
Is Jefferies Financial Group's Current Ratio too high?
Jefferies Financial Group's current Current Ratio of 2.75 is 118% above median its 10-year median of 1.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.88 to a high of 3.63. The Capital Markets industry median Current Ratio is 2.35. Jefferies Financial Group's value of 2.75 is 17% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jefferies Financial Group ranks #311 out of 690 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 Current Ratio compare to SF and BMNR?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Jefferies Financial Group ranks #311 out of 690 companies for Current Ratio. This puts Jefferies Financial Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 2.35. Jefferies Financial Group's value of 2.75 is 17% above this benchmark. Historically, Jefferies Financial Group's own Current Ratio has ranged from 0.88 to 3.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.26 vs. the industry median of 2.35, Jefferies Financial Group has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Current Ratio for a Capital Markets company?
The median Current Ratio among Capital Markets companies is 2.35, based on 690 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Current Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Current Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Jefferies Financial Group's current Current Ratio of 2.75 is 17% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Current Ratio mean?
A high Current Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Current Ratio is 2.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jefferies Financial Group's current Current Ratio is 2.75, which is 118% above median its own 10-year median of 1.26. 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 $49.10 — trading 15.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 2.75, which is 118% above median its 10-year median of 1.26 and 17% above the Capital Markets industry median of 2.35. 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 Current Ratio calculated?
Current Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Jefferies Financial Group (JEF), the current Current Ratio is 2.75 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 $49.10 is trading 15.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $57.93.
GuruFocus considers Jefferies Financial Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JEF:
Current Ratio: 2.75 (118% above median its 10-year median of 1.26)
GF Value™: $57.93 vs. price of $49.10 (15.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 17% above the Capital Markets median (#311 of 690)
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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