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JCAPJefferson Capital, Inc.Hold6.5·$16.36+0.49%
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Jefferson Capital, Inc. (JCAP) Stock Analysis

Recovery setup

HoldVALUE-TRAP 1/5Moderate Confidence

Financial Services · Credit Services

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $16.36, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reason: Market cap $0.91B below $1B minimum.

Jefferson Capital, Inc. provides debt recovery solutions and other related services in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Latin America. It primarily purchases portfolios of previously charged-off consumer receivables at deep discounts to face value and manage... Read more

$16.36+38.3% A.UpsideScore 6.5/10#4 of 29 Credit Services
QualityF-score8 / 9FCF yield-14.88%
IncomeYield5.87%Payout13.99%sustainable
Stop $15.34Target $22.62(analyst − 13%)A.R:R 6.1:1
Analyst target$26.00+58.9%5 analysts
$22.62our TP
$16.36price
$26.00mean
$29

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $16.36, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reason: Market cap $0.91B below $1B minimum. Chart setup: Death cross but MACD improving, RSI 42. Market cap $0.91B below $1B minimum. Not in investable universe. Score 6.5/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 8/9 gates (positive momentum, favorable risk/reward ratio, clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, news events none recent, earnings proximity 59d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Suitability: aggressive.

TrendMatrix Research · upcoming catalyst calendar

Upcoming dated catalysts

Wed, Aug 12, 202659d to earnings· next earnings call

Thesis

Rewards
No bull case signals
Risks
Market cap $0.91B below $1B minimum

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)3.2
P/E (Fwd)5.6
Mkt Cap$907M
EV/EBITDA6.1
Profit Mgn25.8%
ROE36.8%
Rev Growth11.9%
Beta
Dividend5.87%
Rating analysts13

Quality Signals

Piotroski F8/9MoatWideCompounder

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Rating Breakdown

1 ceiling hit

GatesMomentum 5.2<5.5 (soft — BUY_NOW allowed but watch)Momentum 5.2>=4.5A.R:R 6.1 ≥ 1.5Insider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsNEWS EVENTS NONE RECENTEARNINGS PROXIMITY 59d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARRecoverySuitability: Aggressive
RSI
42 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MADEATH CROSSSupport $15.50Resistance $18.31

Price Targets

$15
$23
A.Upside+38.3%
A.R:R6.1:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeSteady

Risk Alerts

! Market cap $0.91B below $1B minimum

Earnings

B
B
B
M
3/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-08-12 (59d)

Verdict History

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Frequently Asked Questions
Is JCAP stock a buy right now?

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $16.36, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reason: Market cap $0.91B below $1B minimum. Chart setup: Death cross but MACD improving, RSI 42. Market cap $0.91B below $1B minimum. Not in investable universe. Target $22.62 (+38.3%), stop $15.34 (−6.6%), A.R:R 6.1:1. Score 6.5/10, moderate confidence.

What is the JCAP stock price target?

Take-profit target: $22.62 (+38.3% upside). Target $22.62 (+38.3%), stop $15.34 (−6.6%), A.R:R 6.1:1. Stop-loss: $15.34.

What are the risks of investing in JCAP?

Market cap $0.91B below $1B minimum.

Is JCAP overvalued or undervalued?

Jefferson Capital, Inc. trades at a P/E of 3.2 (forward 5.6). TrendMatrix value score: 9.3/10. Verdict: Hold.

What do analysts say about JCAP?

13 analysts cover JCAP with a consensus score of 4.2/5. Average price target: $26.

What does Jefferson Capital, Inc. do?Jefferson Capital, Inc. provides debt recovery solutions and other related services in the United States, the United...

Jefferson Capital, Inc. provides debt recovery solutions and other related services in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Latin America. It primarily purchases portfolios of previously charged-off consumer receivables at deep discounts to face value and manage them by working with individuals as they repay their obligations and work toward financial recovery. The company offers consumer receivables, including credit card, secured and unsecured automotive, utilities, telecom, and other receivables. It also provides debt servicing and other portfolio management services to credit originators for nonperforming loans. Jefferson Capital, Inc. was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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