NASDAQ:JCAP · NASDAQ Global Select
-$0.07 today
Vol 0.38M · Avg 0.30M
Management
Put operating results in leadership context
Review returns on capital, executive background, insider transactions, and growth quality to judge whether management is compounding value well.
Management quality matters because capital allocation choices determine how much of Jefferson Capital, Inc. Common Stock earnings power becomes long-term shareholder value. Use this page to compare JCAP returns on capital, executive context, insider transactions, ownership signals, and growth trends against peers, then decide whether leadership appears disciplined, aligned, and capable of compounding through changing market conditions.
Return Metrics
ROE, ROIC & ROA over time
ROE
39.5%
avg 17.1%
ROIC
13.0%
avg 4.7%
ROA
9.0%
avg 6.3%
Analysis
ROE is currently the strongest return metric at 39.5% versus its period average of 17.1%. 3 of 3 return metrics are above their quality threshold, which helps indicate how efficiently the company turns capital and assets into profit.
Management
Key executives, compensation & ownership
| Name | Title | Compensation | Tenure | Age | Shares Owned | Ownership % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
David Burton | President, CEO & Chairman | $3.80M | — | 61 | $3.39M | 6.12% |
Mark Zellmann | President of U.S. Business Lines | $1.06M | — | 43 | $12,500.00 | 0.02% |
Penelope Campbell Person | Chief Commercial Officer | $633,060.00 | — | 57 | — | — |
Christo Realov | Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer | — | — | 45 | — | — |
Matthew Pfohl | Chief Administrative Officer, General Counsel & Secretary | — | — | 58 | — | — |
Sue Unterberger | Chief Compliance Officer | — | — | — | — | — |
Insider Trading
SEC Form 4 transactions — last 12 months
Buys
0
$0.00
Sells
2
$223.81M
Net Sentiment
$223.81M
Net selling
Most Active
Burton David M.
1 transactions
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 9, 2026 | Burton David M. Direct | Sell | 385.0K | $20.50 | $7,892,500.00 | |
| Jan 9, 2026 | JCF IV JCAP Holding L.P. Indirect | Sell | 11.00M | $19.63 | $215,916,800.00 |
Analysis
Insiders reported 0 buys worth $0.00 and 2 sells worth $223.81M over the last 12 months. That adds up to net selling of $223.81M. Burton David M. was the most active insider with 1 transactions.
Growth Analysis
Historical CAGR & forward analyst estimates
| Metric | 10yr | 5yr | 3yr | Fwd Est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | N/A | N/A | -7.2% | +4.4% (8yr)2 analysts |
| Revenue | N/A | N/A | +90.4% | +41.3% (8yr)4 analysts |
| Net Income | N/A | N/A | +40.5% | +8.8% (8yr)4 analysts |
| EBIT | N/A | N/A | N/A | +52.5% (8yr)4 analysts |
Analysis
Recent growth has been strongest in Revenue at +90.4% over three years. Forward estimates point to EBIT at +52.5% (8yr), giving you a quick check on whether expectations are accelerating or cooling.
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Who manages JCAP?
Jefferson Capital, Inc. Common Stock (JCAP) lists 6 active executives. The top listed executive is Christo Realov, Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer.
Are JCAP insiders buying or selling?
Recent insider activity shows net selling of $365.04M.
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