Value
8.6/10data confidence 67%| Component | Sub-score |
|---|---|
| P/S | 9.5 |
| Fwd P/E | 10.0 |
| PEG | 10.0 |
| Analyst target | 4.0 |
- ▸Forward P/E: 4.1x
- ▸PEG: 0.01
- ▸Attractively valued
JXN · Why this verdict
Why Jackson Financial (JXN) is rated SELL
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VerdictSELL
Overall score4.7/10
ConfidenceMEDIUM
MacroNEUTRAL
TrendMatrix Research · core thesis
Engine thesis — one sentence
An extremely low forward P/E of 4.2x and PEG ratio near zero suggest compelling valuation, but the stock is trading above its price target with negative implied upside, revenue is declining at 23%, and quality metrics fall below the minimum bar — the cheap multiple does not yet compensate for the underlying deterioration.
Falsifiable statement — pillar-level invalidators below. Engine-derived; not personalized advice.
Thesis pillars
| Pillar | Expectation | Trend |
|---|---|---|
A forward price-to-earnings ratio of 4.2x and a PEG ratio near zero indicate the stock is pricing in substantial pessimism about future earnings power — an asymmetric setup if earnings stabilize. Valuation breakdown | Forward P/E remains below 6x while earnings estimates hold steady or rise over the next 12 months, confirming the valuation is anchored in real cash earnings rather than distorted by declining revenues. | →Stable |
| CounterCheap multiples in life insurance can reflect embedded liability risk and capital intensity that a simple P/E does not capture; with revenue declining 23%, the earnings base underpinning the low multiple may itself be eroding, making the apparent cheapness illusory. | ||
Revenue is falling at 23% on the most recent data, and growth scores at zero — signaling that the top line is contracting materially, which introduces meaningful risk to the earnings base supporting the valuation. Growth breakdown | For this pillar to be falsified, revenue growth must turn positive (above 0% year-over-year) for 2 consecutive quarters. | →Stable |
| CounterThree of the last four quarters produced earnings beats despite the revenue backdrop, suggesting cost discipline or mix shift is partially offsetting the top-line pressure — a pattern that could sustain earnings even if revenue remains soft. | ||
The stock is trading above its price target, with negative implied upside of approximately 0.3%, meaning the current price already exceeds where the analysis places near-term fair value — there is no geometric margin of safety at this entry. Warnings | For this pillar to be falsified, the price target must be revised upward such that upside exceeds 10% from the current price of $109.65. | →Stable |
| CounterThe breakout setup — golden cross, above all moving averages, rising on-balance volume — suggests price momentum could carry the stock through the current target to a higher equilibrium if positive catalysts materialize. | ||
Three of the last four quarters produced positive earnings surprises, including two beats in excess of 12%, indicating consistent execution against analyst expectations even in a difficult revenue environment. Earnings | Earnings beats continue in at least 2 of the next 3 reported quarters, with EPS surprise remaining above 0%. | →Stable |
| CounterThe most recent quarter produced a 13.6% miss — the largest magnitude move of the four periods — which, if it marks the beginning of a reversal in the beat pattern, would significantly undermine the earnings-quality case. | ||
A forward price-to-earnings ratio of 4.2x and a PEG ratio near zero indicate the stock is pricing in substantial pessimism about future earnings power — an asymmetric setup if earnings stabilize.
→StableValuation breakdown
- Expectation
- Forward P/E remains below 6x while earnings estimates hold steady or rise over the next 12 months, confirming the valuation is anchored in real cash earnings rather than distorted by declining revenues.
CounterCheap multiples in life insurance can reflect embedded liability risk and capital intensity that a simple P/E does not capture; with revenue declining 23%, the earnings base underpinning the low multiple may itself be eroding, making the apparent cheapness illusory.
Revenue is falling at 23% on the most recent data, and growth scores at zero — signaling that the top line is contracting materially, which introduces meaningful risk to the earnings base supporting the valuation.
→StableGrowth breakdown
- Expectation
- For this pillar to be falsified, revenue growth must turn positive (above 0% year-over-year) for 2 consecutive quarters.
CounterThree of the last four quarters produced earnings beats despite the revenue backdrop, suggesting cost discipline or mix shift is partially offsetting the top-line pressure — a pattern that could sustain earnings even if revenue remains soft.
The stock is trading above its price target, with negative implied upside of approximately 0.3%, meaning the current price already exceeds where the analysis places near-term fair value — there is no geometric margin of safety at this entry.
→StableWarnings
- Expectation
- For this pillar to be falsified, the price target must be revised upward such that upside exceeds 10% from the current price of $109.65.
CounterThe breakout setup — golden cross, above all moving averages, rising on-balance volume — suggests price momentum could carry the stock through the current target to a higher equilibrium if positive catalysts materialize.
Three of the last four quarters produced positive earnings surprises, including two beats in excess of 12%, indicating consistent execution against analyst expectations even in a difficult revenue environment.
→StableEarnings
- Expectation
- Earnings beats continue in at least 2 of the next 3 reported quarters, with EPS surprise remaining above 0%.
CounterThe most recent quarter produced a 13.6% miss — the largest magnitude move of the four periods — which, if it marks the beginning of a reversal in the beat pattern, would significantly undermine the earnings-quality case.
Per-dimension breakdown
Quality
4.1/10data confidence 100%| Component | Sub-score |
|---|---|
| ROE | 0.0 |
| ROA | 0.0 |
| Gross margin | 4.7 |
| Op margin | 10.0 |
| Net margin | 0.0 |
| Current ratio | 6.0 |
| FCF quality | 5.8 |
| Moat | 4.0 |
| Piotroski F | 6.7 |
- ▸FCF-positive but moderate margins (FCF margin 9%, FCF yield 7.2%)
- ▸No competitive moat
Growth
0.0/10data confidence 33%| Component | Sub-score |
|---|---|
| Rev growth | 0.0 |
- ▸Declining revenue: -23%
Momentum
6.5/10data confidence 100%| Component | Sub-score |
|---|---|
| RSI | 5.5 |
| MACD | 10.0 |
| OBV | 10.0 |
| MA position | 7.0 |
| Volume | 0.0 |
- ▸Volume accumulation (rising OBV)
- ▸Above 200-day MA
Sentiment
5.6/10data confidence 100%| Component | Sub-score |
|---|---|
| Analyst rating | 5.0 |
| Price target | 7.0 |
| erm sentiment | 5.0 |
Insider
5.1/10data confidence 50%| Component | Sub-score |
|---|---|
| materiality | 5.0 |
| holder change | 5.2 |
- ▸No net insider activity — $0 (0.000% of mkt cap)
Peer rank
2.5/10data confidence 80%| Component | Sub-score |
|---|---|
| value rank | 3.6 |
| quality rank | 0.0 |
| growth rank | 1.3 |
Technical
5.0/10data confidence 100%| Component | Sub-score |
|---|---|
| bollinger | 3.6 |
| support resistance | 3.5 |
| 52w position | 7.8 |
| gap | 5.0 |
Risk (lower is worse)
5.5/10data confidence 100%| Component | Sub-score |
|---|---|
| short interest | 7.2 |
| days to cover | 3.8 |
| volatility | 5.7 |
| put call | 0.4 |
| implied vol | 6.0 |
| max pain risk | 7.0 |
| beta | 5.7 |
| debt equity | 7.9 |
- ▸Elevated put/call: 1.94
- ▸Concentration risks: 3 MED (10-K Item 1A)
Catalyst
5.4/10data confidence 100%| Component | Sub-score |
|---|---|
| erm | 5.0 |
| earnings history | 6.7 |
| earnings timing | 5.0 |
| surprise avg | 4.6 |
| dividend safety | 5.5 |
- ▸Strong earnings: 3B/1M
- ▸Dividend: 337.0%
How the verdict was assembled
Engine trigger
Multiple concerning factors. Consider reducing position.
Engine technical detail
verdict_path:
L4:PATH_F_SELLPassed (6)
- MOMENTUM:6.5>=5.5
- INSIDER:OK
- NEWS_EVENTS:NONE_RECENT
- EARNINGS_PROXIMITY:41d clear
- SEMI_CYCLE_PEAK:CLEAR
- MATERIALS_CYCLE_PEAK:CLEAR
Failed (1)
- ASYMMETRY:-0.5=NEGATIVE
Warning (1)
- 8K_CSUITE_CHANGE:5.02 (officer departure/appointment)
Reward-to-Risk
-0.45
Upside
-3.0%
Downside
6.6%
Sizing output
AVOID
SetupRANGE_BOUND — RSI 58 mid-range, Bollinger mid-band
EdgeNO_EDGE — No clear edge identified
SuitabilityAGGRESSIVE — Beta 1.33>1.3
Investment implication
The F-path SELL output reflects an overall score of 4.7 below the 5.6 soft trigger — multiple weakening dimensions accumulated rather than a single hard-floor breach. The strongest dimension ( Value at 8.6) was not enough to lift the adjusted overall above the threshold. Co-occurring failed gates ( ASYMMETRY:-0.5=NEGATIVE) reinforce the read. Current asymmetry R:R is -0.45 — supplementary context, not the trigger for this path.
The strongest dimensions are Value at 8.6, Momentum at 6.5, and Sentiment at 5.6; the weakest are Growth at 0.0, Peer rank at 2.5, and Quality at 4.1. The V9 engine flagged 1 failed gate with 1 warning, producing an asymmetric reward-to-risk of -0.45 and an engine sizing output of AVOID.
What would invalidate the thesis
Falsifying conditions — when triggered, the corresponding pillar's thesis is invalidated.
- P1A forward price-to-earnings ratio of 4.2x and a PEG ratio near zero indicate the stock is pricing in substantial pessimism about future earnings power — an asymmetric setup if earnings stabilize.
Trip ifForward P/E expands above 6x while annual earnings estimates fall by more than 10%, indicating the cheap multiple is closing via earnings erosion rather than price appreciation.
- P2Revenue is falling at 23% on the most recent data, and growth scores at zero — signaling that the top line is contracting materially, which introduces meaningful risk to the earnings base supporting the valuation.
Trip ifRevenue growth turns positive above 0% year-over-year for 2 consecutive quarters.
- P3The stock is trading above its price target, with negative implied upside of approximately 0.3%, meaning the current price already exceeds where the analysis places near-term fair value — there is no geometric margin of safety at this entry.
Trip ifAnalyst consensus price target rises above $121.00, restoring more than 10% upside from the current price of $109.65.
- P4Three of the last four quarters produced positive earnings surprises, including two beats in excess of 12%, indicating consistent execution against analyst expectations even in a difficult revenue environment.
Trip ifEPS surprise falls below 0% for 2 consecutive quarters.