Jefferies Financial GroupSTU:LN3 -0.85%87 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39 as of May. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 0.42. GuruFocus rates STU:LN3 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of €48.12 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 328 Capital Markets companies, Jefferies Financial Group ranks worse than 57.93% on this metric.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Jefferies Financial Group's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in May. 2026 was 0.39.
The historical rank and industry rank for Jefferies Financial Group's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
STU:LN3'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.15 Med: 0.42 Max: 1.09
Current: 0.44
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Jefferies Financial Group was 1.09. The lowest was 0.15. And the median was 0.42.
STU:LN3's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 57.93% of 328
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 0.34
vs STU:LN3: 0.44
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Jefferies Financial Group was 4.53%. The lowest was 1.05%. And the median was 2.52%.
During the past 12 months, Jefferies Financial Group's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 14.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 10.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 18.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 24.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Jefferies Financial Group was 85.20% per year. The lowest was -46.00% per year. And the median was 14.60% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Jefferies Financial Group (STU:LN3) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation
In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Jefferies Financial Group Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Jefferies Financial Group Dividend Payout 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.
Jefferies Financial Group Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
STU:LN3 vs HLI, SF, SNEX: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, Jefferies Financial Group's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Jefferies Financial Group's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Jefferies Financial Group's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Jefferies Financial Group Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.
Jefferies Financial Group's Dividend Payout Ratio 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.
Jefferies Financial Group (STU:LN3) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.39 as of May. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Jefferies Financial Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.42. Over the past decade, Jefferies Financial Group's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.15 to 1.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Jefferies Financial Group ranks #190 out of 328 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 57.9%.
Is Jefferies Financial Group's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Jefferies Financial Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.39 is near median its 10-year median of 0.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.15 to a high of 1.09. The Capital Markets industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.34. Jefferies Financial Group's value of 0.39 is 14.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jefferies Financial Group ranks #190 out of 328 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is below 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 Dividend Payout Ratio compare to HLI and SF?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Jefferies Financial Group ranks #190 out of 328 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Jefferies Financial Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.34. Jefferies Financial Group's value of 0.39 is 14.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Jefferies Financial Group's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.15 to 1.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.42 vs. the industry median of 0.34, 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for a Capital Markets company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Capital Markets companies is 0.34, based on 328 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Jefferies Financial Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.39 is 14.7% 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Jefferies Financial Group and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jefferies Financial Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.42. 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 (STU:LN3) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €48.12, compared to a current price of €45.61 — trading 5.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.42 and 14.7% above the Capital Markets industry median of 0.34. Jefferies Financial Group's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Jefferies Financial Group (STU:LN3), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39 as of May. 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 (STU:LN3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jefferies Financial Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €45.61 is trading 5.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €48.12.
GuruFocus considers Jefferies Financial Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STU:LN3:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.39 (near median its 10-year median of 0.42)
GF Value™: €48.12 vs. price of €45.61 (5.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 14.7% above the Capital Markets median (#190 of 328)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:LN3 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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