JEF (Jefferies Financial Group) Growth Rank: 9 (As of Sep. 11, 2026) — 50% Above Median

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JEF Jefferies Financial Group Inc JEF
91 GF Score
Price $53.93
GF Value $58.47
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Jefferies Financial Group Growth Rank?

Jefferies Financial Group JEF -2.39% 91 Growth Rank is 9 as of Sep. 11, 2026, which is 50% above its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates JEF with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of $58.47 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Jefferies Financial Group has the Growth Rank of 9.

GuruFocus Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. Historically, the companies with the highest growth ranks performed the best over the long term. It is calculated using the following criteria:

1. 5-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
2. 3-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
3. 5-year EBITDA growth rate, the higher, the better.
4. The predictability of 5-year revenue. The most consistent it is, the higher the rank.

A higher score reflects a greater ability to drive business growth, with companies considered to have strong and sustainable expansion potential. Conversely, a lower score indicates challenges in achieving consistent growth and scalability.

GuruFocus found that the Growth Rank is the second of the two most-sensitive parameters among the five parameters checked. Please click GF Score to see more details on GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

Please note that we are using the five-year EBITDA growth rate as a parameter, so the company needs to have had positive growth over that time. The reason we use EBITDA instead of earnings per share is that with EBITDA, we can rank a lot more companies since a company may have positive EBITDA but negative EPS. Since we are looking at the growth here, EBITDA gives us a pretty clear picture about the growth in the company's business operations.

Jefferies Financial Group Growth Rank Related Terms

JEF vs SF, IREN, EVR: Growth Rank Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, Jefferies Financial Group's Growth Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Growth Rank 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 Growth Rank vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Jefferies Financial Group's Growth Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Jefferies Financial Group's Growth Rank falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Growth Rank →
What does a Growth Rank of 9 mean?
Jefferies Financial Group (JEF) has a Growth Rank of 9 as of Sep. 11, 2026. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on Jefferies Financial Group and its competitors. This is 50% above median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Jefferies Financial Group's Growth Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 10.00.
Is Jefferies Financial Group's Growth Rank too high?
Jefferies Financial Group's current Growth Rank of 9 is 50% above median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Jefferies Financial Group has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jefferies Financial Group's Growth Rank compare to SF and IREN?
Jefferies Financial Group's Growth Rank of 9 can be compared against companies in the Capital Markets industry. Historically, Jefferies Financial Group's own Growth Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 10.00 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 Growth Rank for a Capital Markets company?
A good Growth Rank depends on the Capital Markets industry context. However, Growth Rank 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 Growth Rank mean?
A high Growth Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on Jefferies Financial Group and its competitors. Jefferies Financial Group's current Growth Rank is 9, which is 50% above 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 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 $58.47, compared to a current price of $53.93 — trading 7.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Growth Rank is 9, which is 50% above median its 10-year median of 6.00. Jefferies Financial Group's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Growth Rank calculated?
Growth Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Jefferies Financial Group (JEF), the current Growth Rank is 9 as of Sep. 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 $53.93 is trading 7.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $58.47. GuruFocus considers Jefferies Financial Group to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for JEF:

  • Growth Rank: 9 (50% above median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: $58.47 vs. price of $53.93 (7.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 3 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges LN3:Germany
Address 520 Madison Avenue, New York, NY, USA, 10022
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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