Jacobs Solutions [J] vs Ferrovial S.A [FER] Detailed Stock Comparison

Jacobs Solutions Inc.

NYSE
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Ferrovial S.A.

NASDAQ
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary

Based on 21 vital metrics comparison: Jacobs Solutions Inc. wins in 8 metrics, Ferrovial S.A. wins in 10 metrics, with 0 ties. Ferrovial S.A. appears stronger overall.

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Vital Metrics Comparison

Metric Jacobs Solutions Inc. Ferrovial S.A. Better
P/E Ratio (TTM) 33.66 10.12 Ferrovial S.A.
Price-to-Book Ratio 4.36 6.28 Jacobs Solutions Inc.
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 65.17 142.78 Jacobs Solutions Inc.
PEG Ratio -0.03 N/A N/A
EV/EBITDA 13.67 35.44 Jacobs Solutions Inc.
Profit Margin (TTM) 3.50% 35.41% Ferrovial S.A.
Operating Margin (TTM) 7.43% 12.56% Ferrovial S.A.
EBITDA Margin (TTM) 7.43% 12.56% Ferrovial S.A.
Return on Equity 9.73% 49.66% Ferrovial S.A.
Return on Assets (TTM) 5.69% 2.26% Jacobs Solutions Inc.
Free Cash Flow (TTM) $607.47M $1.07B Ferrovial S.A.
Dividend Yield 0.96% N/A N/A
1-Year Return -5.10% 32.57% Ferrovial S.A.
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) 1.21 4.15 Jacobs Solutions Inc.
Enterprise Value $17.49B $56.03B Ferrovial S.A.
EV/Revenue Ratio 1.41 5.22 Jacobs Solutions Inc.
Gross Profit Margin (TTM) 23.24% N/A N/A
Revenue per Share (TTM) $103 $13 Jacobs Solutions Inc.
Earnings per Share (Diluted) $3.79 $5.22 Ferrovial S.A.
Beta (Stock Volatility) 0.75 0.94 Jacobs Solutions Inc.
Short % of Float 4.23% 0.11% Ferrovial S.A.

Jacobs Solutions Inc. vs Ferrovial S.A. Stock Performance Analysis

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Performance Comparison

Short-term Returns

Stock1D1W1M3M6MYTD
Jacobs Solutions Inc.-0.54%5.26%-6.73%-12.29%-9.69%-9.91%
Ferrovial S.A.0.08%-4.42%-2.24%-9.05%1.53%2.76%

Long-term Returns

Stock1Y3Y5Y10Y15Y20Y
Jacobs Solutions Inc.-5.10%26.02%1.05%181.36%233.41%261.46%
Ferrovial S.A.32.57%117.84%129.22%226.19%527.40%527.40%

Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Jacobs Solutions Inc. vs Ferrovial S.A.

MetricJFER
Market Information
Market Cap i$14.98B$37.97B
Market Cap CategoryLarge capLarge cap
10 Day Avg. Volume i823,945169,328
90 Day Avg. Volume i899,098155,649
Last Close$121.28$66.39
52 Week Range$105.68 - $168.44$50.10 - $74.79
% from 52W High-28.00%-11.23%
All-Time High$168.44 (Oct 24, 2025)$74.79 (Feb 12, 2026)
% from All-Time High-28.00%-11.23%
Growth Metrics
Quarterly Revenue Growth0.12%0.07%
Quarterly Earnings Growth0.12%7.17%
Financial Health
Profit Margin (TTM) i0.04%0.35%
Operating Margin (TTM) i0.07%0.13%
Return on Equity (TTM) i0.10%0.50%
Debt to Equity (MRQ) i65.17142.78
Cash & Liquidity
Book Value per Share (MRQ)$29.29$8.42
Cash per Share (MRQ)$13.22$6.66
Operating Cash Flow (TTM) i$960.01M$1.52B
Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) i$1.09B$-13,359,823
Dividends
Last 12-Month Dividend Yield i0.96%N/A
Last 12-Month Dividend i$1.32N/A

Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Jacobs Solutions Inc. vs Ferrovial S.A.

MetricJ (Apr 24, 2026)FER (Jul 27, 2025)
Price Ratios
P/E Ratio (TTM) i33.6610.12
Forward P/E i15.9060.33
PEG Ratio i-0.03N/A
Price to Sales (TTM) i1.214.15
Price to Book (MRQ) i4.366.28
Market Capitalization
Market Capitalization i$14.98B$37.97B
Enterprise Value i$17.49B$56.03B
Enterprise Value Metrics
Enterprise to Revenue i1.415.22
Enterprise to EBITDA i13.6735.44
Risk & Other Metrics
Beta i0.750.94
Book Value per Share (MRQ) i$29.29$8.42

Financial Statements Comparison: Jacobs Solutions Inc. vs Ferrovial S.A.

Financial Metrics

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Revenue

Operating Margin

Profit Margin

Long Term Debt

Income Flow Analysis

Financial Statements Comparison

Income Statement

MetricJ (2025)FER (2024)
Revenue/Sales i12.03B9.15B
Cost of Goods Sold i9.04B1.12B
COGS % of Revenue i75.2%12.2%
Gross Profit i2.98B8.03B
Gross Margin i24.8%87.8%
Research & Development iN/AN/A
Operating Income (EBIT) i863.63M901.00M
Operating Margin i7.2%9.9%
EBITDA i947.35M1.75B
EBITDA Margin i7.9%19.1%
Pre-Tax Income i543.48M3.62B
Pre-Tax Income % of Revenue i4.5%39.6%
Income Tax i215.56M145.00M
Income Tax % of Revenue i1.8%1.6%
Net Income (Profit) i303.96M3.49B
Profit Margin i2.5%38.2%

Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics

MetricJ (2025)FER (2024)
Cash & Equivalents i1.24B4.81B
Total Current Assets i4.36B7.67B
Total Current Assets % of Revenue i36.2%83.9%
Total Current Liabilities i3.35B6.30B
Total Current Liabilities % of Revenue i27.9%68.9%
Long-Term Debt i2.60B10.26B
Long-Term Debt % of Revenue i21.6%112.1%
Total Shareholders Equity i4.67B8.12B
Retained Earnings i1.53B2.54B
Retained Earnings % of Revenue i12.7%27.7%
Property, Plant & Equipment i1.03B0

Cash Flow Statement Comparison

MetricJ (2025)FER (2024)
Operating Cash Flow i680.97M3.79B
Operating Cash Flow % of Revenue i5.7%41.4%
Capital Expenditures i-76.90M-226.00M
Free Cash Flow i607.47M1.07B
FCF Margin i5.0%11.7%
Debt Repayment i-2.13B-761.00M
Common Stock Repurchase i-754.13M-973.00M

Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis

MetricJFER
Shares Short i4.35M548,896
Short Ratio i4.643.49
Short % of Float i4.23%0.11%
Shares Outstanding i117.59M721.81M
Float Shares i115.90M393.92M
% Held by Insiders i0.62%34.01%
% Held by Institutions i91.78%37.35%
% Held by Public i7.60%28.64%

Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Jacobs Solutions Inc. vs Ferrovial S.A.

MetricJFER
Last 12-Month Dividend i$1.32N/A
Last 12-Month Dividend Yield i0.96%N/A
3-Year Avg Annual Dividend i$8.25N/A
3-Year Avg Dividend Yield i1.38%N/A
3-Year Total Dividends i$24.76N/A
Ex-Dividend DateFeb 20, 2026N/A