Jefferies Financial Group (BSP:J1EF34) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.12 (As of Sep. 04, 2026) — 30% Above Median

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BSP:J1EF34 Jefferies Financial Group Inc BSP:J1EF34
88 GF Score
Price R$53.49
GF Value R$59.84
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Jefferies Financial Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Jefferies Financial Group BSP:J1EF34 88 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.12 as of Sep. 04, 2026, which is 30% above its 10-year median of 0.86. GuruFocus rates BSP:J1EF34 with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of R$59.84 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 434 Capital Markets companies, Jefferies Financial Group ranks better than 57.37% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-04), Jefferies Financial Group's current share price is R$53.49. Jefferies Financial Group's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was R$47.87. Jefferies Financial Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.12.

The historical rank and industry rank for Jefferies Financial Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

BSP:J1EF34' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.38   Med: 0.86   Max: 1.9
Current: 1.16

During the past years, Jefferies Financial Group's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.90. The lowest was 0.38. And the median was 0.86.

BSP:J1EF34's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
57.37% of 434 companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 1.47 vs BSP:J1EF34: 1.16

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Jefferies Financial Group's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in May. 2026 was R$51.761. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is R$47.87 for the trailing ten years ended in May. 2026.

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Jefferies Financial Group  (BSP:J1EF34) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Jefferies Financial Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Jefferies Financial Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Jefferies Financial Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:

* 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Jefferies Financial Group Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.04 0.95 0.88 1.86 1.28

Jefferies Financial Group Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.11 1.46 1.28 0.98 1.12

BSP:J1EF34 vs SF, IREN, EVR: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, Jefferies Financial Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Jefferies Financial Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Jefferies Financial Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Jefferies Financial Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Jefferies Financial Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=53.49/47.87
=1.12

* 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's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Jefferies Financial Group's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in May. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of May. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (May. 2026)
=51.761/335.1230*335.1230
=51.761

Current CPI (May. 2026) = 335.1230.

Jefferies Financial Group Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 19.162 241.018 26.644
201609 18.198 241.428 25.260
201612 18.902 241.432 26.237
201703 18.076 243.801 24.847
201706 19.280 244.955 26.377
201709 18.384 246.819 24.961
201712 18.695 246.524 25.414
201803 18.834 249.554 25.292
201806 23.845 251.989 31.712
201809 26.335 252.439 34.961
201902 24.802 252.776 32.882
201905 27.061 256.092 35.412
201908 26.880 256.558 35.111
201911 27.301 257.208 35.571
202002 29.331 258.678 37.999
202005 39.381 256.394 51.473
202008 39.701 259.918 51.188
202011 41.028 260.229 52.836
202102 42.769 263.014 54.495
202105 43.100 269.195 53.656
202108 44.382 273.567 54.369
202111 48.247 277.948 58.172
202202 45.412 283.716 53.640
202205 43.995 292.296 50.441
202208 46.247 296.171 52.329
202211 47.678 297.711 53.669
202302 43.284 300.840 48.217
202305 41.741 304.127 45.995
202308 45.180 307.026 49.315
202311 45.159 307.051 49.288
202402 45.771 310.326 49.428
202405 47.843 314.069 51.050
202408 54.280 314.796 57.785
202411 57.293 315.493 60.858
202502 56.827 319.082 59.684
202505 56.617 321.465 59.022
202508 55.113 323.976 57.009
202511 54.761 324.122 56.620
202602 53.970 326.785 55.347
202605 51.761 335.123 51.761

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.12 mean?
Jefferies Financial Group (BSP:J1EF34) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.12 as of Sep. 04, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Jefferies Financial Group and its competitors. This is 30% above median its historical median of 0.86. Over the past decade, Jefferies Financial Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.38 to 1.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Jefferies Financial Group ranks #185 out of 434 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 42.6%.
Is Jefferies Financial Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Jefferies Financial Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.12 is 30% above median its 10-year median of 0.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.38 to a high of 1.90. The Capital Markets industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.47. Jefferies Financial Group's value of 1.12 is 23.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jefferies Financial Group ranks #185 out of 434 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Jefferies Financial Group has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jefferies Financial Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to SF and IREN?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Jefferies Financial Group ranks #185 out of 434 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Jefferies Financial Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.47. Jefferies Financial Group's value of 1.12 is 23.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Jefferies Financial Group's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.38 to 1.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.86 vs. the industry median of 1.47, Jefferies Financial Group has consistently been below 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Capital Markets company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Capital Markets companies is 1.47, based on 434 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Jefferies Financial Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.12 is 23.8% below 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Jefferies Financial Group and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jefferies Financial Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.12, which is 30% above median its own 10-year median of 0.86. 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 (BSP:J1EF34) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$59.84, compared to a current price of R$53.49 — trading 10.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.12, which is 30% above median its 10-year median of 0.86 and 23.8% below the Capital Markets industry median of 1.47. Jefferies Financial Group's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Jefferies Financial Group (BSP:J1EF34), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.12 as of Sep. 04, 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 (BSP:J1EF34) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jefferies Financial Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$53.49 is trading 10.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$59.84. GuruFocus considers Jefferies Financial Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:J1EF34:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.12 (30% above median its 10-year median of 0.86)
  • GF Value™: R$59.84 vs. price of R$53.49 (10.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 23.8% below the Capital Markets median (#185 of 434)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:J1EF34 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Jefferies Financial Group Business Description

Other Exchanges JEF:USALN3:Germany
Address 520 Madison Avenue, New York, NY, USA, 10022
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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