PJT Partners Inc (PJT) Stock Analysis
Verdict: HOLD
Record restructuring cash flows backstop value after a 27% pullback, but insider selling and M&A slumps cap near-term upside.
Investment score: 63/100
Analysis as of
Is PJT Partners Inc stock worth reviewing? The TradeMates thesis
PJT combines a highly lucrative counter-cyclical restructuring desk with a debt-free cash balance sheet. Following a 27.0% decline from its 52-week high, valuation is reasonable at 15.91x P/E, though insider sales and slowing M&A volumes argue for holding current positions rather than chasing new entries.
7-factor investment score
- Valuation: 58/100 (weight 20%)
- Financial Health: 85/100 (weight 15%)
- Technical Momentum: 45/100 (weight 15%)
- Earnings Quality: 88/100 (weight 15%)
- Insider Sentiment: 30/100 (weight 10%)
- Analyst Consensus: 58/100 (weight 10%)
- Risk-Adjusted Return: 68/100 (weight 15%)
PJT Partners Inc opportunities and risks
What speaks for PJT
- Counter-cyclical restructuring dominance provides earnings stability
What speaks against PJT
- Cyclical slowdown in strategic M&A advisory revenues
Peers and competitors
| Ticker | P/E | P/S | EV/EBITDA | Gross margin | Net margin | FCF yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PJT | 15.9x | 1.9x | 8.7x | 47.6% | 10.6% | 18.1% |
| VIRT | 7.1x | 1.2x | 3.8x | 55.4% | 16.8% | 8.2% |
| SNEX | 9.3x | 0.0x | 8.9x | 2.6% | 0.3% | 73.4% |
| BGC | 28.6x | 1.6x | 12.8x | 80.0% | 5.9% | 6.9% |
| PIPR | 14.4x | 2.2x | 8.7x | 96.5% | 14.6% | 13.1% |
| MC | 18.2x | 2.6x | 13.2x | 69.9% | 14.5% | 10.7% |
| Peer median | 14.4x | 1.6x | 8.9x | 69.9% | 14.5% | 10.7% |
Frequently asked questions about PJT Partners Inc (PJT)
Is PJT stock a good investment?
The TradeMates model rates PJT Partners Inc as HOLD with an investment score of 63/100. PJT combines a highly lucrative counter-cyclical restructuring desk with a debt-free cash balance sheet. Following a 27.0% decline from its 52-week high, valuation is reasonable at 15.91x P/E, though insider sales and slowing M&A volumes argue for holding current positions rather than chasing new entries. This is algorithmic model output, not personal investment advice.
Is PJT stock a buy?
The TradeMates model verdict for PJT is HOLD with an investment score of 63/100. Treat this as a model signal to review, not a personal buy recommendation.