Jefferies Financial GroupJEF -6.72%86 Quick 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 687 Capital Markets companies, Jefferies Financial Group ranks better than 57.5% on this metric.
Jefferies Financial Group has a quick ratio of 2.75. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Jefferies Financial Group's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
JEF'
s Quick 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 Quick Ratio was 3.63. The lowest was 0.88. And the median was 1.26.
JEF's Quick Ratio is ranked better than 57.5% of 687
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 2.1
vs JEF: 2.75
Jefferies Financial Group (NYSE:JEF) Quick Ratio Explanation
The quick ratio is more conservative than the Current Ratio because it excludes inventories from current assets. The ratio derives its name presumably from the fact that assets such as cash and marketable securities are quick sources of cash. Inventories generally take time to be converted into cash, and if they have to be sold quickly, the company may have to accept a lower price than book value of these inventories. As a result, they are justifiably excluded from assets that are ready sources of immediate cash.
In general, low or decreasing quick ratios generally suggest that a company is over-leveraged, struggling to maintain or grow sales, paying bills too quickly or collecting receivables too slowly. On the other hand, a high or increasing quick ratio generally indicates that a company is experiencing solid top-line growth, quickly converting receivables into cash, and easily able to cover its financial obligations. Such companies often have faster inventory turnover and cash conversion cycles.
The higher the quick ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
Jefferies Financial Group Quick Ratio Related Terms
Jefferies Financial Group Quick 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 Quick Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Quick 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 Quick Ratio vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Jefferies Financial Group's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Jefferies Financial Group's Quick Ratio falls into.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. For this reason, the ratio excludes inventories from current assets.
Jefferies Financial Group's Quick 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 (JEF) has a Quick Ratio of 2.75 as of Feb. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Jefferies Financial Group and its competitors. This is 118% above median its historical median of 1.26. Over the past decade, Jefferies Financial Group's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.88 to 3.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Jefferies Financial Group ranks #292 out of 687 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 42.5%.
Is Jefferies Financial Group's Quick Ratio too high?
Jefferies Financial Group's current Quick 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 Quick Ratio is 2.10. Jefferies Financial Group's value of 2.75 is 31% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jefferies Financial Group ranks #292 out of 687 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 Quick Ratio compare to SF and BMNR?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Jefferies Financial Group ranks #292 out of 687 companies for Quick Ratio. This puts Jefferies Financial Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 2.10. Jefferies Financial Group's value of 2.75 is 31% above this benchmark. Historically, Jefferies Financial Group's own Quick 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 2.10, 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 Quick Ratio for a Capital Markets company?
The median Quick Ratio among Capital Markets companies is 2.10, based on 687 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Quick Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Quick Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Jefferies Financial Group's current Quick Ratio of 2.75 is 31% 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 Quick Ratio mean?
A high Quick Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Jefferies Financial Group and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Quick Ratio is 2.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jefferies Financial Group's current Quick 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 Quick Ratio is 2.75, which is 118% above median its 10-year median of 1.26 and 31% above the Capital Markets industry median of 2.10. 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 Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Jefferies Financial Group (JEF), the current Quick 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:
Quick 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: 31% above the Capital Markets median (#292 of 687)
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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