JLL (JLL) Stock Analysis
This is a peer-relative look at JLL (JLL): its performance, risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividend, and valuation are each measured against its Real Estate Management & Development peers, so every number reads in context rather than in isolation.
Company Profile
| Profile Item | JLL |
|---|---|
| Name | Jones Lang LaSalle Inc. |
| Country/Region | United States |
| GICS Sector | Real Estate |
| GICS Industry Group | Real Estate Management & Development |
| GICS Industry | Real Estate Management & Development |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Real Estate Services |
| Market Capitalization | 16.78 billion USD |
| Currency | USD |
| Exchange | NYSE |
| Listing Date | July 17, 1997 |
| Security Type | Common Stock |
Price Performance
Cumulative Growth
Trailing Returns
Calendar-Year Returns
Performance Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: JLL | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Total Return (1Y) | 32.80% | 0.01% |
| Total Return (3Y, Annualized) | 29.72% | 2.79% |
| Total Return (5Y, Annualized) | 10.20% | -3.54% |
Risk Profile
Drawdown History
Return Distribution
Risk Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: JLL | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility (1Y, Annualized) | 34.33% | 36.15% |
| Beta (5Y) | 1.24 | 1.24 |
| Max Drawdown (5Y) | -55.54% | -54.38% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Return Positioning
Risk-Adjusted Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: JLL | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Sharpe Ratio (1Y) | 0.84 | -0.13 |
| Sortino Ratio (1Y) | 1.19 | -0.18 |
Profitability
ROE (TTM)
JLL (JLL) posts ROE of 12.43%, in the upper peer quartile. That suggests the company earns more from each dollar of shareholders’ equity than most industry peers, a useful capital-efficiency signal.
JLL
Real Estate Management & Development industry group
12.43%
Group distribution
- Max
- 22.48%
- JLL
- 12.43%
- Q3
- 11.19%
- Median
- 3.78%
- Q1
- 0.25%
- Min
- -13.61%
Largest peers
- CBRE
- 15.60%
- JLL
- 12.43%
- BEKE
- 5.08%
- Z
- 1.33%
- ZG
- 1.33%
- COMP
- 0.83%
- CSGP
- 0.30%
Net Margin (TTM)
JLL (JLL) keeps 3.35% of revenue as net profit, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal net margin range. Its full cost stack is taking a typical share of sales for the industry.
JLL
Real Estate Management & Development industry group
3.35%
Group distribution
- Max
- 21.64%
- Q3
- 9.49%
- JLL
- 3.35%
- Median
- 2.92%
- Q1
- 0.17%
- Min
- -0.35%
Largest peers
- BEKE
- 3.77%
- JLL
- 3.35%
- CBRE
- 3.11%
- Z
- 2.27%
- ZG
- 2.27%
- CSGP
- 0.73%
- COMP
- 0.17%
Operating Margin (TTM)
JLL (JLL) turns 3.29% of revenue into operating profit, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal operating margin range. Its core cost structure looks typical for the industry.
JLL
Real Estate Management & Development industry group
3.29%
Group distribution
- Max
- 18.35%
- Q3
- 5.09%
- JLL
- 3.29%
- Median
- 2.65%
- Q1
- -5.70%
- Min
- -21.67%
Largest peers
- BEKE
- 6.74%
- Z
- 5.09%
- ZG
- 5.09%
- JLL
- 3.29%
- CBRE
- 2.65%
- CSGP
- 0.33%
- COMP
- -5.70%
Profitability Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: JLL | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| ROE (TTM) | 12.43% | 3.78% |
| ROA (TTM) | 4.50% | 1.50% |
| Net Margin (TTM) | 3.35% | 2.92% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 3.29% | 2.65% |
| Gross Margin (TTM) | 51.09% | 40.80% |
Growth
Revenue Growth
JLL (JLL) grew revenue 11.45%, roughly around the peer group's normal range. Top-line momentum looks broadly typical for the industry.
EPS Growth
JLL (JLL) grew earnings per share 45.13%, in the upper peer quartile. Per-share profits are compounding faster than at most industry peers.
Growth Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: JLL | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | 11.45% | 10.79% |
| Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR) | 7.77% | 6.78% |
| EPS Growth (YoY) | 45.13% | -8.88% |
| EPS Growth (3Y CAGR) | 7.31% | -3.54% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
JLL (JLL) has current ratio of 1.12, in the tighter-liquidity quartile for its industry. The short-term cushion is thinner than most peers carry, even if the absolute comfort level still depends on the business model.
JLL
Real Estate Management & Development industry group
1.12
Group distribution
- Max
- 5.67
- Q3
- 3.15
- Median
- 1.91
- Q1
- 1.38
- JLL
- 1.12
- Min
- 0.61
Largest peers
- Z
- 2.29
- ZG
- 2.29
- CSGP
- 2.20
- BEKE
- 1.63
- JLL
- 1.12
- CBRE
- 1.08
- COMP
- 0.84
Debt / Equity (MRQ)
JLL (JLL) has debt-to-equity ratio of 0.54, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal leverage range. Its mix of debt and equity looks typical for the industry.
JLL
Real Estate Management & Development industry group
0.54
Group distribution
- Max
- 1.60
- Q3
- 0.89
- JLL
- 0.54
- Median
- 0.43
- Q1
- 0.20
- Min
- 0.10
Largest peers
- COMP
- 1.44
- CBRE
- 1.14
- JLL
- 0.54
- BEKE
- 0.25
- CSGP
- 0.14
- Z
- 0.10
- ZG
- 0.10
Financial Strength Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: JLL | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 1.12 | 1.91 |
| Debt / Equity (MRQ) | 0.54 | 0.43 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 2.22 | 3.56 |
Dividends
Dividend Yield (TTM)
JLL (JLL) pays no dividend, leaving dividend yield at 0.00% this period. Shareholders may still receive value through reinvestment or buybacks, but there is no dividend income to compare here.
JLL
Real Estate Management & Development industry group
0.00%
Group distribution
- Max
- 1.62%
- Q3
- 0.77%
- JLL
- 0.00%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- BEKE
- 11.38%
- JLL
- 0.00%
- CBRE
- 0.00%
- CSGP
- 0.00%
- COMP
- 0.00%
- Z
- 0.00%
- ZG
- 0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
JLL (JLL) paid no earnings out as dividends this period, leaving payout ratio at 0.00%. There is no dividend payout to size against earnings.
JLL
Real Estate Management & Development industry group
0.00%
Group distribution
- Max
- 43.71%
- Q3
- 31.09%
- JLL
- 0.00%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- BEKE
- 88.12%
- JLL
- 0.00%
- CBRE
- 0.00%
- CSGP
- 0.00%
- COMP
- 0.00%
- Z
- 0.00%
- ZG
- 0.00%
Dividend Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: JLL | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Valuation
P/E Ratio (TTM)
JLL (JLL) trades at P/E ratio of 18.28, in the cheaper earnings-multiple quartile for its industry. Investors are paying less for each dollar of TTM earnings than they usually pay for comparable businesses.
JLL
Real Estate Management & Development industry group
18.28
Group distribution
- Max
- 298.83
- Q3
- 132.60
- Median
- 39.78
- Q1
- 18.37
- JLL
- 18.28
- Min
- 4.76
Largest peers
- COMP
- 571.00
- CSGP
- 407.14
- Z
- 132.71
- ZG
- 132.50
- BEKE
- 38.53
- CBRE
- 31.64
- JLL
- 18.28
P/S Ratio (TTM)
JLL (JLL) trades at 0.63 on P/S ratio, in the lower sales-valuation quartile for its industry. That points to a cheaper revenue stream than most peers, with margin quality still doing the heavy lifting.
JLL
Real Estate Management & Development industry group
0.63
Group distribution
- Max
- 13.40
- Q3
- 6.71
- Median
- 1.59
- Q1
- 0.87
- JLL
- 0.63
- Min
- 0.00
Largest peers
- CSGP
- 3.41
- Z
- 2.71
- ZG
- 2.70
- COMP
- 1.03
- CBRE
- 0.96
- JLL
- 0.63
- BEKE
- 0.20
P/B Ratio (MRQ)
JLL (JLL) trades at 2.29 on P/B ratio, roughly in line with the industry’s normal price-to-book range. Its balance sheet is not being priced at a clear discount or premium versus peers.
JLL
Real Estate Management & Development industry group
2.29
Group distribution
- Max
- 6.49
- Q3
- 3.31
- JLL
- 2.29
- Median
- 1.65
- Q1
- 1.02
- Min
- 0.43
Largest peers
- CBRE
- 4.75
- COMP
- 3.02
- JLL
- 2.29
- BEKE
- 1.96
- ZG
- 1.65
- Z
- 1.57
- CSGP
- 1.47
Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: JLL | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 18.28 | 39.78 |
| P/S Ratio (TTM) | 0.63 | 1.59 |
| P/B Ratio (MRQ) | 2.29 | 1.65 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM) | 1.65% | 3.70% |