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Jefferies Financial GroupJEF +1.72%87 EV-to-EBITDA is 5.20 as of Aug. 11, 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 5.49. GuruFocus rates JEF with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $61.10 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 511 Capital Markets companies, Jefferies Financial Group ranks better than 70.06% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Jefferies Financial Group's enterprise value is $25,174 Mil.
Jefferies Financial Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was $4,837 Mil. Therefore, Jefferies Financial Group's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 5.20.
The historical rank and industry rank for Jefferies Financial Group's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
JEF'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.5 Med: 5.49 Max: 9.58
Current: 5.2
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Jefferies Financial Group was 9.58. The lowest was 0.50. And the median was 5.49.
JEF's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 70.06% of 511
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 9.4
vs JEF: 5.20
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
Jefferies Financial Group (NYSE:JEF) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Jefferies Financial Group's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Jefferies Financial Group's share price for today is $56.26.
Jefferies Financial Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $3.580.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
* 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 EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Jefferies Financial Group's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Jefferies Financial Group's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Jefferies Financial Group's current Enterprise Value is $25,174 Mil.
Jefferies Financial Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $4,837 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBITDA of 5.20 as of Aug. 11, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Jefferies Financial Group. This is near median its historical median of 5.49. Over the past decade, Jefferies Financial Group's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.50 to 9.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Jefferies Financial Group ranks #153 out of 511 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 29.9%.
Is Jefferies Financial Group's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Jefferies Financial Group's current EV-to-EBITDA of 5.20 is near median its 10-year median of 5.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.50 to a high of 9.58. The Capital Markets industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.40. Jefferies Financial Group's value of 5.20 is 44.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jefferies Financial Group ranks #153 out of 511 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Jefferies Financial Group has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jefferies Financial Group's EV-to-EBITDA compare to EVR and IREN?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Jefferies Financial Group ranks #153 out of 511 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Jefferies Financial Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.40. Jefferies Financial Group's value of 5.20 is 44.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Jefferies Financial Group's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.50 to 9.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.49 vs. the industry median of 9.40, 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 EV-to-EBITDA for a Capital Markets company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Capital Markets companies is 9.40, based on 511 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Jefferies Financial Group's current EV-to-EBITDA of 5.20 is 44.7% 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Jefferies Financial Group. For the Capital Markets industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jefferies Financial Group's current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.20, which is near median its own 10-year median of 5.49. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $61.10, compared to a current price of $56.26 — trading 7.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.20, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.49 and 44.7% below the Capital Markets industry median of 9.40. Jefferies Financial Group's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Jefferies Financial Group (JEF), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.20 as of Aug. 11, 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 $56.26 is trading 7.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $61.10.
GuruFocus considers Jefferies Financial Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JEF:
EV-to-EBITDA: 5.20 (near median its 10-year median of 5.49)
GF Value™: $61.10 vs. price of $56.26 (7.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 44.7% below the Capital Markets median (#153 of 511)
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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