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Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (J)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US4698141078
CUSIP
469814107
IPO Date
Jan 12, 1990

Highlights

Market Cap
$15.15B
Enterprise Value
$16.67B
EPS (TTM)
$3.64
PE Ratio
35.01
PEG Ratio
6.30
Total Revenue (TTM)
$12.39B
Gross Profit (TTM)
$3.03B
EBITDA (TTM)
$1.08B
Year Range
$105.18 - $168.44
Target Price
$155.50
ROA (TTM)
3.75%
ROE (TTM)
12.65%

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Jacobs Engineering Group Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (J) has returned -3.66% so far this year and 8.48% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, J has achieved an annualized return of 14.42%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% per year.


Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.

1D
1.99%
1M
-7.67%
YTD
-3.66%
6M
-14.64%
1Y
8.48%
3Y*
10.76%
5Y*
4.50%
10Y*
14.42%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 12, 1990, J's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.41%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.1 years.

Historically, 55% of months were positive and 45% were negative. The best month was Nov 1990 with a return of +30.7%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -32.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, J closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +21.6%, while the worst single day was Jul 15, 1996 at -15.8%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20262.11%2.19%-7.67%-3.66%
20254.87%-8.35%-5.64%2.41%4.37%4.08%7.93%3.30%2.48%3.97%-13.48%-1.51%2.13%
20243.83%9.03%4.83%-6.64%-2.71%0.27%4.96%3.10%3.85%7.62%0.46%-5.39%24.23%
20232.90%-3.07%-1.67%-1.74%-4.86%8.48%5.70%7.50%1.25%-2.15%-4.59%2.06%9.02%
2022-6.50%-5.33%12.04%0.54%1.28%-9.25%8.19%-9.26%-12.73%6.20%9.82%-5.11%-13.12%
2021-7.34%14.19%12.33%3.36%6.50%-6.10%1.53%-0.21%-1.80%6.12%1.52%-2.34%28.60%

Benchmark Metrics

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. has an annualized alpha of 7.99%, beta of 1.07, and R² of 0.33 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 15, 1990.

  • This stock captured 117.23% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 95.42% of its losses — a favorable profile for investors.
  • R² of 0.33 means the benchmark explains less than half of this stock's behavior — treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
7.99%
Beta
1.07
0.33
Upside Capture
117.23%
Downside Capture
95.42%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

J ranks 47 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.


J Risk / Return Rank: 4747
Overall Rank
J Sharpe Ratio Rank: 5050
Sharpe Ratio Rank
J Sortino Ratio Rank: 4343
Sortino Ratio Rank
J Omega Ratio Rank: 4545
Omega Ratio Rank
J Calmar Ratio Rank: 4949
Calmar Ratio Rank
J Martin Ratio Rank: 4949
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (J) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


JBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

0.28

0.90

-0.62

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

0.57

1.39

-0.81

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.08

1.21

-0.13

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

0.35

1.40

-1.05

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

0.76

6.61

-5.85

Explore J risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. provided a 2.07% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.63 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 8 consecutive years.


0.60%0.80%1.00%1.20%1.40%1.60%1.80%2.00%$0.00$0.50$1.00$1.50$2.00$2.50201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM202520242023202220212020201920182017
Dividend$2.63$2.59$1.01$0.86$0.76$0.69$0.63$0.56$0.50$0.50

Dividend yield

2.07%1.96%0.76%0.80%0.77%0.60%0.70%0.76%1.03%0.91%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.36$0.00$0.36
2025$0.00$0.32$0.00$0.00$1.63$0.00$0.00$0.32$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.32$2.59
2024$0.00$0.24$0.00$0.00$0.24$0.00$0.24$0.00$0.00$0.29$0.00$0.00$1.01
2023$0.00$0.22$0.00$0.00$0.22$0.00$0.22$0.00$0.00$0.22$0.00$0.00$0.86
2022$0.00$0.19$0.00$0.00$0.19$0.00$0.19$0.00$0.19$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.76
2021$0.00$0.17$0.00$0.00$0.17$0.00$0.17$0.00$0.00$0.17$0.00$0.00$0.69

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. has a dividend yield of 2.07%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market.

Payout Ratio

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. has a payout ratio of 35.59%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. strikes a balance between reinvesting profits for growth and paying dividends to shareholders.

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. was 74.14%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 2824 trading sessions.

The current Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. drawdown is 22.21%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-74.14%Jan 4, 2008224Nov 20, 20082824Feb 12, 20203048
-52.78%Feb 11, 1992726Dec 22, 1994991Nov 24, 19981717
-42.06%Jul 17, 199028Aug 23, 199079Dec 14, 1990107
-39.33%Feb 24, 202021Mar 23, 2020165Nov 13, 2020186
-38.26%May 9, 2002107Oct 9, 2002120Apr 2, 2003227

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


Annual
Quarterly

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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Engineering & Construction industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PE Ratio

The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for J, comparing it with other companies in the Engineering & Construction industry. Currently, J has a P/E ratio of 35.0. This P/E ratio is significantly higher than those of industry peers. This could indicate that the stock is overvalued or that investors expect strong future growth.

PEG Ratio

The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for J compared to other companies in the Engineering & Construction industry. J currently has a PEG ratio of 6.3. This PEG ratio is higher than the industry average, which may suggest the stock is overvalued relative to its expected earnings growth.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for J relative to other companies in the Engineering & Construction industry. Currently, J has a P/S ratio of 1.2. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for J in comparison with other companies in the Engineering & Construction industry. Currently, J has a P/B value of 4.4. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.

Income Statement



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Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items