J factor risk
The risk associated with a judge’s track record in adjudicating bankruptcies and restructuring.

J-curve
The expected pattern of interim returns over the life of a successful venture capital fund in which early returns are negative as the portfolio of companies burns cash but later returns accelerate as companies are exited.

Joint probability
The probability of the joint occurrence of stated events.

Joint probability function
A function giving the probability of joint occurrences of values of stated random variables.

Related Terms: Joint probability 

Joint venture
An entity (partnership, corporation, or other legal form) where control is shared by two or more entities called venturers.

Justified P/E
The price-to-earnings ratio that is fair, warranted, or justified on the basis of forecasted fundamentals.

Synonyms: fundamental P/E

Justified price multiple
The estimated fair value of the price multiple, usually based on forecasted fundamentals or comparables.

Synonyms: warranted price multiple intrinsic price multiple

Just-in-time method
Method of managing inventory that minimizes in-process inventory stocks.