PJT (PJT Partners) Financial Strength: 5 (As of Jun. 2026) — 17% Below Median

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88 GF Score
Price $151.23
GF Value $223.11
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is PJT Partners Financial Strength?

PJT Partners PJT -0.90% 88 Financial Strength is 5 as of Jun. 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates PJT with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $223.11 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

PJT Partners has the Financial Strength Rank of 5.

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.
3. Altman Z-Score.
4. Other debt related ratios.

A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

GuruFocus does not calculate PJT Partners's interest coverage with the available data. PJT Partners's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.00. As of today, PJT Partners's Altman Z-Score is 5.81.


PJT Partners  (NYSE:PJT) Financial Strength Explanation

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

PJT Partners has the Financial Strength Rank of 5.


PJT Partners Financial Strength Related Terms


PJT vs GLXY, MC, MIAX: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, PJT Partners's Financial Strength, along with its competitors' market caps and Financial Strength 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.


PJT Partners Financial Strength vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, PJT Partners's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where PJT Partners's Financial Strength falls into.


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PJT Partners Financial Strength Calculation

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is based on these factors

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:

PJT Partners's Interest Expense for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was $102 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $0 Mil.

PJT Partners's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

PJT Partners had no long-term debt (1).

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.

PJT Partners's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Jun. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(0 + 0) / 1945.16
=0.00

3. Altman Z-Score.

Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

When Z-Score is less than 1.81, it is in Distress Zones.
When Z-Score is greater than 2.99, it is in Safe Zones.
When Z-Score is between 1.81 and 2.99, it is in Grey Zones.

PJT Partners has a Z-score of 5.81, indicating it is in Safe Zones. This implies the Z-Score is strong.

Good Sign:

Altman Z-score of 5.81 is strong.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Financial Strength →
What does a Financial Strength of 5 mean?
PJT Partners (PJT) has a Financial Strength of 5 as of Jun. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on PJT Partners and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, PJT Partners' Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 7.00.
Is PJT Partners' Financial Strength too high?
PJT Partners' current Financial Strength of 5 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 7.00. Overall, PJT Partners has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PJT Partners' Financial Strength compare to GLXY and MC?
PJT Partners' Financial Strength of 5 can be compared against companies in the Capital Markets industry. Historically, PJT Partners' own Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 7.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Financial Strength for a Capital Markets company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Capital Markets industry context. However, Financial Strength should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Financial Strength mean?
A high Financial Strength can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on PJT Partners and its competitors. PJT Partners's current Financial Strength is 5, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 6.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PJT Partners stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PJT Partners (PJT) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $223.11, compared to a current price of $151.23 — trading 32.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 5, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. PJT Partners' 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 Financial Strength calculated?
Financial Strength is calculated from a company's financial statements. For PJT Partners (PJT), the current Financial Strength is 5 as of Jun. 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 PJT Partners (PJT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PJT Partners stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $151.23 is trading 32.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $223.11. GuruFocus considers PJT Partners to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for PJT:

  • Financial Strength: 5 (17% below median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: $223.11 vs. price of $151.23 (32.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 3 warning signs

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


PJT Partners Business Description

Other Exchanges 0KEC:UK
Address 280 Park Avenue, New York, NY, USA, 10017
PJT Partners Inc is an advisory-focused investment bank that offers a portfolio of advisory services designed to help its clients achieve their strategic objectives. The company delivers a range of strategic advisory, capital markets advisory, restructuring and special situations, and shareholder advisory services to corporations, financial sponsors, institutional investors, and governments around the world. It also provides private fund advisory and fundraising services for alternative investment strategies, including private equity, real estate, hedge funds, and private credit. The company generates its revenue from advisory fees, placement services, and others. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from the United States, followed by the United Kingdom and other markets.
88GF Score

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