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Verdict
Quantitative factor alignment verified for current market regime.
Quant Score
Rank
#3862
Positioning
Market Dominance
Construction
Construction
$127M
Joseph F. Basile III
JFB is a commercial and residential real estate construction and development company. The Company’s management is dedicated to delivering high-quality services to commercial and residential markets, such as retail corporate buildouts, multifamily community developments and luxury residential homes, with a focus on fostering long-term relationships with clients, partners, and communities. Our corporate headquarters are located at 1300 S. Dixie Highway, Suite B, Lantana, FL.
Headcount
19
HQ Base
LANTANA, FL
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X-AXIS: EV/EBITDA (LOWER = CHEAPER) | Y-AXIS: ROE (HIGHER = ELITE) | RED CIRCLE = JFB ANALYSIS TARGET
| Stock | Rating | Score▼ | Quality | Value | Momentum | P/E | EV/EBITDA | ROE | ROA | Gross Mgn | Op Mgn | Net Mgn | Rev Growth | Div Yield | D/E | Mkt Cap | AUDIT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
$FER Ferrovial SE | 76 | 89 | 94 | 72 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$CX CEMEX SAB DE CV | 74 | 81 | 87 | 87 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$MWA Mueller Water Products, Inc. | 69 | 85 | 87 | 57 | 17.9x | 11.0x | 22.8% | 11.7% | 38.3% | 19.4% | 13.8% | 6.6% | 1.1% | 49.0x | $3.8B | VS | |
$TOL Toll Brothers, Inc. | 69 | 83 | 92 | 63 | 7.9x | 5.6x | 17.3% | 9.8% | 25.2% | 16.6% | 12.6% | 8.0% | 0.8% | 36.0x | $11.6B | VS | |
$GFF GRIFFON CORP | 68 | 86 | 82 | 60 | - | - | -274.0% | -22.1% | 43.2% | -20.5% | -19.6% | -5.3% | 0.9% | 2271.0x | $3.4B | VS | |
$FIX COMFORT SYSTEMS USA INC | 68 | 80 | 43 | 97 | 25.0x | 18.1x | 52.7% | 19.4% | 24.8% | 15.5% | 11.9% | 35.2% | 0.2% | 6.0x | $29.1B | VS | |
$BBU Brookfield Business Partners L.P. | 66 | 63 | 94 | 68 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$PHOE Phoenix Asia Holdings Ltd | 64 | 95 | 97 | 40 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$EME EMCOR Group, Inc. | 64 | 75 | 42 | 80 | 24.6x | 16.0x | 36.5% | 14.0% | 19.4% | 9.4% | 6.9% | 16.4% | 0.1% | 3.0x | $29.1B | VS | |
$DY DYCOM INDUSTRIES INC | 64 | 68 | 58 | 89 | 19.9x | 9.7x | 29.4% | 11.8% | 22.1% | 10.4% | 7.3% | 14.1% | 0.0% | 63.0x | $8.5B | VS | |
$JFB JFB Construction Holdings | 37 | 24 | 19 | 46 | - | - | -36.5% | -30.5% | 100.0% | -152.1% | -143.2% | -37.0% | 0.0% | 20.0x | $127M | ||
| SECTOR BENCH | - | - | - | - | - | 19.1x | 10.7x | 14.8% | 6.4% | 24.1% | 8.2% | 6.2% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 0.5x | - | REF |
JFB Construction Holdings (JFB) receives a "Avoid" rating with a composite score of 37.3/100. It ranks #3862 out of 7,333 stocks in our coverage universe and carries a 1-star rating. Ratings are driven by a 6-factor quantitative model measuring quality, value, momentum, investment, stability, and short interest.
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In-line with peers — no strong momentum signal
Expensive relative to fundamentals — limited margin of safety
Weak fundamentals — higher risk of value trap
High volatility — wider range of outcomes increases timing risk
Aggressive spending — empire-building risk, dilutive growth
Below-average composite — caution warranted
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Relative valuation derived from Construction sector benchmarks. Model weights: EV/EBITDA (40%), P/B (35%), P/S (25%). Re-calculated daily.
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View All Ratings| Factor | Global | Sector | Tilt |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROFITABILITY | 24 | 11 | +13ALPHA |
| MOMENTUM | 46 | 47 | -1NEUTRAL |
| VALUATION | 19 | 10 | +9ALPHA |
| INVESTMENT | 32 | 41 | -9DRAG |
| STABILITY | 32 | 25 | +7ALPHA |
| SHORT INT | 90 | 96 | -6DRAG |
Global = full universe. Sector = relative to industry peers. Positive tilt indicates idiosyncratic strength.
ROE proxy -36.5% (sector 14.8%)
GM 100% vs sector 24%, OM -152% vs sector 8%
Capital turnover N/A
Rev growth -37%
Interest coverage N/A
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The Quality factor evaluates the persistence and magnitude of realized cash flows. Companies with scores >70 exhibit superior pricing power and structural financial resilience through diverse economic regimes.
Our uncertainty rating tracks the predictability of future cash flows and potential for permanent capital loss. Moderate visibility with standard industry cyclicality.
We rate JFB Construction Holdings (JFB) as Avoid with a composite score of 37.3/100 at a current price of $18.61. The stock falls in the bottom quintile, and the multi-factor weakness suggests a high probability of continued underperformance.
JFB Construction Holdings holds a top-quartile position (#0 of 50) within the Construction sector, based on our composite quantitative scoring across quality, value, momentum, and stability factors. The composite score of 37.3/100 places it at rank #3862 in our full universe.
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Gross margins of 100% signal strong pricing power.
Stable competitive position in a defensive sector.
Below-average quality raises earnings sustainability concerns.
Vulnerability to macroeconomic shocks and interest rate volatility.
JFB Construction Holdings represents a avoid based on multi-factor quantitative performance.
Our quantitative model flags JFB Construction Holdings with an Avoid rating, assigning a composite score of 37.3/100 and 1 out of 5 stars. Ranked #3862 of 7,333 stocks, JFB falls in the bottom tier across key factors. Historically, stocks with this profile have faced elevated risk of underperformance and capital loss.
JFB Construction Holdings registers a weak quality score of just 24/100, indicating significant profitability challenges. The company reports a return on equity of -36.5% (sector avg: 14.8%), gross margins of 100.0% (sector avg: 24.1%), net margins of -143.2% (sector avg: 6.2%). Low quality scores are often associated with businesses in turnaround mode, early-stage growth, or structurally challenged industries.
JFB registers a value score of just 19/100, suggesting the stock trades at a significant premium to its fundamental metrics. Key valuation metrics include a P/B ratio of 10.09x. High-premium valuations like this require strong future execution to avoid multiple compression, and downside risk is elevated if growth disappoints.
JFB Construction Holdings's investment score of 32/100 suggests limited reinvestment activity. Key growth metrics include revenue growth of -37.0% vs. a sector average of 2.4% and a return on assets of -30.5% (sector: 6.4%). While this can be positive for mature, cash-generative businesses returning capital to shareholders, it may also signal a lack of growth opportunities or management conservatism.
JFB is currently showing below-average momentum at 46/100, which may indicate weakening institutional interest or negative sentiment shifts. Revenue growth stands at -37.0% year-over-year, while a beta of 0.54 reflects its sensitivity to broader market moves. Investors should note that declining momentum can precede further price weakness, though contrarian opportunities sometimes emerge at these levels.
JFB's stability score of 32/100 signals elevated volatility and/or leverage concerns. Key stability metrics include a beta of 0.54 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 20.00x (sector avg: 0.5x). Investors should be prepared for wider-than-average price swings and consider position sizing accordingly to manage portfolio risk.
JFB's short interest factor score of 90/100 indicates very low short selling activity relative to peers — a positive signal suggesting institutional investors see limited near-term downside. Specific risk factors include elevated leverage (D/E: 20.00x), micro-cap liquidity risk. As a micro-cap company with a market capitalization of $127M, JFB Construction Holdings benefits from the generally lower volatility and deeper liquidity associated with its size class.
JFB Construction Holdings is a micro-cap company in the Construction sector, ranked #0 of 50 in its sector (100th percentile) and #3862 of 7,333 overall (47th percentile). Key comparisons include ROE of -36.5% trailing the 14.8% sector median and operating margins of -152.1% below the 8.2% sector average. This top-quartile standing reflects exceptional competitive strength relative to Construction peers.
While JFB currently exhibits a AVOID profile, superior opportunities exist within the CONSTRUCTION sector. Our model identifies several "Strong Buy" candidates with higher quality scores and more attractive valuations among direct industry competitors.
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Improvement in Value (19) would have the largest impact on the composite score.
ROE 347% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
Gross Margin 315% ABOVE SECTOR MEDIAN (FAVORABLE)
Op. Margin 1953% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
Above 50MA
37.18%
Net New Highs
+51081

XTEND, an autonomous defense robotics firm, is going public through a $1.5 billion merger with JFB Construction Holdings (NASDAQ:JFB). The deal is backed by Eric Trump and Unusual Machines Inc, with $152 million in committed capital. The combined company will trade under ticker XTND and leverage proprietary XOS operating system technology for drone and robotic systems, with manufacturing based in Tampa, Florida.

JFB Construction Holdings announced a $1.5 billion merger with XTEND to create an AI-driven autonomous defense robotics leader, trading as XTND on Nasdaq. The deal includes $152 million in committed capital from strategic investors including Eric Trump and Unusual Machines. JFB stock rose Thursday following the announcement but is currently down 3.01% at $20.27, with mixed technical indicators showing neutral momentum but bearish MACD crossover.
Eric Trump is positioning himself alongside a drone manufacturer at a time when federal policy may tilt more favorably toward the sector. Other investors in the deal include Unusual Machines Inc., a separate drone company that added Donald Trump Jr. as an adviser. Shares of JFB, which had climbed more than 450% since late September through last week, fell 43% to $17 on Tuesday, reflecting a sharp reset in investor sentiment following the announcement.