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 Incorporated |
| 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 | 16.67 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) | 17.77% | -8.45% |
| Total Return (3Y, Annualized) | 27.28% | 0.50% |
| Total Return (5Y, Annualized) | 8.23% | -4.67% |
Risk Profile
Drawdown History
Return Distribution
Risk Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: JLL | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility (1Y, Annualized) | 34.82% | 36.38% |
| Beta (5Y) | 1.28 | 1.23 |
| Max Drawdown (5Y) | -55.54% | -53.25% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Return Positioning
Risk-Adjusted Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: JLL | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Sharpe Ratio (1Y) | 0.39 | -0.40 |
| Sortino Ratio (1Y) | 0.55 | -0.55 |
Profitability
ROE (TTM)
JLL (JLL) posts ROE of 13.52%, 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
13.52%
Group distribution
- Max
- 22.48%
- JLL
- 13.52%
- Q3
- 11.22%
- Median
- 4.81%
- Q1
- 0.98%
- Min
- -6.89%
Largest peers
- CBRE
- 15.80%
- JLL
- 13.52%
- BEKE
- 7.01%
- COMP
- 3.63%
- ZG
- 1.22%
- Z
- 1.22%
- CSGP
- 0.89%
Net Margin (TTM)
JLL (JLL) keeps 3.64% 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
3.64%
Group distribution
- Max
- 22.46%
- Q3
- 11.04%
- JLL
- 3.64%
- Median
- 2.93%
- Q1
- 0.64%
- Min
- -0.72%
Largest peers
- BEKE
- 5.32%
- JLL
- 3.64%
- CBRE
- 2.98%
- CSGP
- 2.08%
- ZG
- 1.96%
- Z
- 1.96%
- COMP
- 0.64%
Operating Margin (TTM)
JLL (JLL) turns 4.57% 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
4.57%
Group distribution
- Max
- 20.62%
- Q3
- 9.25%
- Median
- 4.66%
- JLL
- 4.57%
- Q1
- 0.59%
- Min
- -11.08%
Largest peers
- BEKE
- 12.33%
- CSGP
- 8.22%
- ZG
- 4.66%
- Z
- 4.66%
- JLL
- 4.57%
- COMP
- 3.76%
- CBRE
- 3.61%
Profitability Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: JLL | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| ROE (TTM) | 13.52% | 4.81% |
| ROA (TTM) | 4.82% | 1.73% |
| Net Margin (TTM) | 3.64% | 2.93% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 4.57% | 4.66% |
| Gross Margin (TTM) | 51.23% | 39.18% |
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% | 11.85% |
| Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR) | 7.77% | 7.62% |
| EPS Growth (YoY) | 45.13% | -17.75% |
| EPS Growth (3Y CAGR) | 7.31% | -5.34% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
JLL (JLL) has current ratio of 1.13, 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
1.13
Group distribution
- Max
- 5.94
- Q3
- 3.57
- Median
- 1.92
- Q1
- 1.19
- JLL
- 1.13
- Min
- 0.61
Largest peers
- CSGP
- 2.21
- ZG
- 1.92
- Z
- 1.92
- BEKE
- 1.70
- CBRE
- 1.14
- JLL
- 1.13
- COMP
- 1.06
Debt / Equity (MRQ)
JLL (JLL) has debt-to-equity ratio of 0.42, 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
0.42
Group distribution
- Max
- 2.15
- Q3
- 1.10
- Median
- 0.44
- JLL
- 0.42
- Q1
- 0.20
- Min
- 0.13
Largest peers
- COMP
- 1.38
- CBRE
- 1.18
- JLL
- 0.42
- BEKE
- 0.22
- CSGP
- 0.15
- ZG
- 0.13
- Z
- 0.13
Financial Strength Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: JLL | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 1.13 | 1.92 |
| Debt / Equity (MRQ) | 0.42 | 0.44 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 1.64 | 3.36 |
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
- 1.01%
- Q3
- 0.59%
- JLL
- 0.00%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- BEKE
- 10.78%
- JLL
- 0.00%
- CBRE
- 0.00%
- CSGP
- 0.00%
- COMP
- 0.00%
- ZG
- 0.00%
- Z
- 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
- 44.94%
- Q3
- 30.05%
- JLL
- 0.00%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- BEKE
- 44.94%
- JLL
- 0.00%
- CBRE
- 0.00%
- CSGP
- 0.00%
- COMP
- 0.00%
- ZG
- 0.00%
- Z
- 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 17.39, near the industry’s usual earnings multiple. The stock is not showing a clear peer discount or premium on trailing earnings.
JLL
Real Estate Management & Development industry group
17.39
Group distribution
- Max
- 171.72
- Q3
- 81.72
- Median
- 40.10
- JLL
- 17.39
- Q1
- 17.19
- Min
- 4.54
Largest peers
- COMP
- 185.33
- CSGP
- 171.72
- ZG
- 153.57
- Z
- 150.39
- CBRE
- 33.76
- BEKE
- 28.44
- JLL
- 17.39
P/S Ratio (TTM)
JLL (JLL) trades at 0.61 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
0.61
Group distribution
- Max
- 12.87
- Q3
- 6.55
- Median
- 1.49
- Q1
- 0.82
- JLL
- 0.61
- Min
- 0.00
Largest peers
- CSGP
- 3.52
- ZG
- 2.83
- Z
- 2.77
- CBRE
- 0.98
- COMP
- 0.81
- JLL
- 0.61
- BEKE
- 0.22
P/B Ratio (MRQ)
JLL (JLL) trades at 2.23 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
2.23
Group distribution
- Max
- 5.22
- Q3
- 3.29
- JLL
- 2.23
- Median
- 1.88
- Q1
- 0.98
- Min
- 0.38
Largest peers
- CBRE
- 5.10
- COMP
- 2.81
- JLL
- 2.23
- BEKE
- 2.04
- ZG
- 1.84
- Z
- 1.80
- CSGP
- 1.58
Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: JLL | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 17.39 | 40.10 |
| P/S Ratio (TTM) | 0.61 | 1.49 |
| P/B Ratio (MRQ) | 2.23 | 1.88 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM) | 9.00% | 4.42% |