Jefferies Financial GroupJEF -2.39%86 Median PS Value is $59.55 as of Jun. 26, 2026, which is 5915% above its 10-year median of 0.99. 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 389 Capital Markets companies, Jefferies Financial Group ranks better than 62.98% on this metric.
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) median in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
The historical rank and industry rank for Jefferies Financial Group's Median PS Value or its related term are showing as below:
JEF'
s Price-to-Median-PS-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.1 Med: 0.99 Max: 3.58
Current: 0.86
During the past 13 years, the highest Price to Median PS Value of Jefferies Financial Group was 3.58. The lowest was 0.10. And the median was 0.99.
JEF's Price-to-Median-PS-Value is ranked better than 62.98% of 389
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 1.03
vs JEF: 0.86
Jefferies Financial Group (NYSE:JEF) Median PS Value Explanation
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) mean in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio
is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
It also assumes that over time the profit margin is constant. If a company increases its profit margin to a sustainable level, this value might under-estimate its value. If it has permanent declined profit margins, this may over-estimate the company's value.
Jefferies Financial Group's Price to Median PS Value for today is calculated as
Price to Median PS Value
=
Share Price
/
Median PS Value
=
51.38
/
59.55
=
0.86
* 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 Median PS Value Related Terms
Jefferies Financial Group Median PS Value 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 Price-to-Median-PS-Value, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Median-PS-Value 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 Price-to-Median-PS-Value vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Jefferies Financial Group's Price-to-Median-PS-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Jefferies Financial Group's Price-to-Median-PS-Value falls into.
10-Year Median PS Ratio is 1.0937.
Jefferies Financial Group's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $54.449.
* 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 Median PS Value of $59.55 as of Jun. 26, 2026. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Jefferies Financial Group and its competitors. This is 5915% above median its historical median of 0.99. Over the past decade, Jefferies Financial Group's Median PS Value has ranged from 0.10 to 3.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Jefferies Financial Group ranks #144 out of 389 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 37%.
Is Jefferies Financial Group's Median PS Value too high?
Jefferies Financial Group's current Median PS Value of $59.55 is 5915% above median its 10-year median of 0.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.10 to a high of 3.58. The Capital Markets industry median Median PS Value is 1.03. Jefferies Financial Group's value of $59.55 is 5681.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jefferies Financial Group ranks #144 out of 389 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 Median PS Value compare to SF and BMNR?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Jefferies Financial Group ranks #144 out of 389 companies for Median PS Value. This puts Jefferies Financial Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Median PS Value is 1.03. Jefferies Financial Group's value of $59.55 is 5681.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Jefferies Financial Group's own Median PS Value has ranged from 0.10 to 3.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.99 vs. the industry median of 1.03, 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 Median PS Value for a Capital Markets company?
The median Median PS Value among Capital Markets companies is 1.03, based on 389 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Median PS Value significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Median PS Value should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Jefferies Financial Group's current Median PS Value of $59.55 is 5681.6% 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 Median PS Value mean?
A high Median PS Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Jefferies Financial Group and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Median PS Value is 1.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jefferies Financial Group's current Median PS Value is $59.55, which is 5915% above median its own 10-year median of 0.99. 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 $51.38 — trading 11.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Median PS Value is $59.55, which is 5915% above median its 10-year median of 0.99 and 5681.6% above the Capital Markets industry median of 1.03. 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 Median PS Value calculated?
Median PS Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Jefferies Financial Group (JEF), the current Median PS Value is $59.55 as of Jun. 26, 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 $51.38 is trading 11.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $57.93.
GuruFocus considers Jefferies Financial Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JEF:
Median PS Value: $59.55 (5915% above median its 10-year median of 0.99)
GF Value™: $57.93 vs. price of $51.38 (11.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 5681.6% above the Capital Markets median (#144 of 389)
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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