Jackson Financial (LTS:0JKF) ROE %: -17.44% (As of Mar. 2026)

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LTS:0JKF Jackson Financial Inc LTS:0JKF
72 GF Score
Price $119.63
GF Value $158.29
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Jackson Financial ROE %?

Jackson Financial LTS:0JKF +0.64% 72 ROE % is -17.44% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0JKF with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $158.29 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 504 Insurance companies, Jackson Financial ranks worse than 93.25% on this metric.

ROE % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Stockholders Equity over a certain period of time. Jackson Financial's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-1,696 Mil. Jackson Financial's average Total Stockholders Equity over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $9,725 Mil. Therefore, Jackson Financial's annualized ROE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -17.44%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Jackson Financial's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:

LTS:0JKF' s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -20.09   Med: 9.49   Max: 64.98
Current: -3.71

During the past 8 years, Jackson Financial's highest ROE % was 64.98%. The lowest was -20.09%. And the median was 9.49%.

LTS:0JKF's ROE % is ranked worse than
93.25% of 504 companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 11.635 vs LTS:0JKF: -3.71

Jackson Financial  (LTS:0JKF) ROE % Explanation

ROE % measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' equity (also known as net assets or assets minus liabilities). ROE % shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. ROE %s between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.

The factors that affect a company's ROE % can be illustrated with the three-step DuPont Analysis:

ROE %(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/Total Stockholders Equity
=-1696/9724.5
=(Net Income / Revenue )*(Revenue / Total Assets)*(Total Assets / Total Stockholders Equity)
=(-1696 / 11636)*(11636 / 346061.5)*(346061.5 / 9724.5)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover*Equity Multiplier
=-14.58 %*0.0336*35.5866
=ROA %*Equity Multiplier
=-0.49 %*35.5866
=-17.44 %

With this breakdown, it is clear that if a company grows its Net Profit Margin, its Asset Turnover, or its Leverage, it can grow its ROE %.

The factors that affect a company's ROE % can also be illustrated with the five-step DuPont Analysis:

ROE %(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/Total Stockholders Equity
=-1696/9724.5
=(Net Income / Pre-Tax Income) * (Pre-Tax Income / EBIT) * (EBIT / Revenue) * (Revenue / Total Assets) * (Total Assets / Total Stockholders Equity)
= (-1696 / -1600) * (-1600 / -1500) * (-1500 / 11636) * (11636 / 346061.5) * (346061.5 / 9724.5)
= Tax Burden * Interest Burden * EBIT Margin % * Asset Turnover * Equity Multiplier
= 1.06 * 1.0667 * -12.89 % * 0.0336 * 35.5866
=-17.44 %

Note: The net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue data. The same rule applies to Pre-Tax Income and Operating Income.
* In the five-step DuPont Analysis, Operating Income is only available for non-financial companies. Thus, for Insurance companies, we use EBIT as a substitution of Operating Income. For Banks, both Operating Income and EBIT is unavailable. Thus we combined Interest Burden and Operating Margin % into Pretax Margin %, and the DuPont Analysis is divided into four components instead.

* 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.


Be Aware

Net Income is used.

Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the equity multiplier when investing in high ROE % companies. Like ROA %, ROE % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.

Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their ROE %s can be extremely high.


Jackson Financial ROE % Related Terms


Jackson Financial ROE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Jackson Financial's ROE % can be seen below:

* 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.

Jackson Financial ROE % Chart

Jackson Financial Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 34.48 64.98 9.93 9.49 0.27

Jackson Financial Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
ROE % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.96 6.93 2.95 -8.09 -17.44

LTS:0JKF vs LNC, PRI, CNO: ROE % Comparison

For the Insurance - Life subindustry, Jackson Financial's ROE %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % 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.


Jackson Financial ROE % vs Insurance Industry

For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Jackson Financial's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Jackson Financial's ROE % falls into.


LTS:0JKF
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Jackson Financial ROE % Calculation

Jackson Financial's annualized ROE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

ROE %=Net Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/( (Total Stockholders Equity (A: Dec. 2024 )+Total Stockholders Equity (A: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=27/( (9764+9953)/ 2 )
=27/9858.5
=0.27 %

Jackson Financial's annualized ROE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

ROE %=Net Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/( (Total Stockholders Equity (Q: Dec. 2025 )+Total Stockholders Equity (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=-1696/( (9953+9496)/ 2 )
=-1696/9724.5
=-17.44 %

* 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.

In the calculation of annual ROE %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder equity over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data, the net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. ROE % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROE % →
What does a ROE % of -17.44% mean?
Jackson Financial (LTS:0JKF) has a ROE % of -17.44% as of Mar. 2026. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Jackson Financial and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Jackson Financial ranks #470 out of 504 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 93.3%.
Is Jackson Financial's ROE % too high?
Jackson Financial's current ROE % is -17.44%. Based on the distribution chart, Jackson Financial ranks #470 out of 504 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Jackson Financial has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jackson Financial's ROE % compare to LNC and PRI?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Jackson Financial ranks #470 out of 504 companies for ROE %. This places Jackson Financial in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROE % is 11.64. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROE % for an Insurance company?
The median ROE % among Insurance companies is 11.64, based on 504 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROE % 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 ROE % mean?
A high ROE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Jackson Financial and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median ROE % is 11.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jackson Financial's current ROE % is -17.44%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jackson Financial stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jackson Financial (LTS:0JKF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $158.29, compared to a current price of $119.63 — trading 24.4% below its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is -17.44%. Jackson Financial's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROE % calculated?
ROE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Jackson Financial (LTS:0JKF), the current ROE % is -17.44% as of Mar. 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 Jackson Financial (LTS:0JKF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jackson Financial stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $119.63 is trading 24.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $158.29. GuruFocus considers Jackson Financial to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0JKF:

  • ROE %: -17.44%
  • GF Value™: $158.29 vs. price of $119.63 (24.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0JKF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Jackson Financial Business Description

Other Exchanges JXN:USA8WF:Germany
Address 1 Corporate Way, Lansing, MI, USA, 48951
Jackson Financial Inc helps Americans grow and protect their retirement savings and income to enable them to pursue financial freedom for life. Its retail product offerings are comprised of annuities, designed to help retail investors save for and live in retirement. Its diverse suite of annuities includes a variable, fixed index, and fixed annuities. The company manages its business through three segments: Retail Annuities, Institutional Products, and Closed Life and Annuity Blocks and Corporate and Other segments. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Retail Annuities segment, which offers a variety of retirement income and savings products of variable annuities, registered index-linked annuities ("RILA"), fixed index annuities, fixed annuities, and payout annuities.
72GF Score

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