Johnson Service Group (CHIX:JSGL) Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow: 0.15 (As of Dec. 2025) — 40% Below Median

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CHIX:JSGL Johnson Service Group PLC CHIX:JSGL
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Price £1.44
GF Value £1.67
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Johnson Service Group Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow?

Johnson Service Group CHIX:JSGL +0.28% 84 Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 0.15 as of Dec. 2025, which is 40% below its 10-year median of 0.25. GuruFocus rates CHIX:JSGL with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.67 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 572 Business Services companies, Johnson Service Group ranks better than 51.22% on this metric.

Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow assesses how much of a company’s cash flow from operations is being devoted to capital expenditure. It’s also useful to distinguish whether the company is capital intensive or not.

Johnson Service Group's Capital Expenditure for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was £-12.60 Mil. Its Cash Flow from Operations for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was £81.80 Mil.

Hence, Johnson Service Group's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.15.


Johnson Service Group  (CHIX:JSGl) Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Explanation

Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow ratio assesses how much of a company’s Cash Flow from Operations is being devoted to Capital Expenditure. It is a good indicator in terms of how much the company is focused on growth. In general, a high Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow ratio indicates that the company is investing more in physical assets and is focused on growth and expansion. Conversely, lower ratio could indicate that a company has reached maturity and is no longer pursuing aggressive growth.

Moreover, the ratio is also useful to distinguish whether the company is capital intensive or not. If the ratio is large, then the company tends to be capital intensive. Lower ratio suggests that it’s a capital-light business. The ratio can be combined with ROIC % to identify whether the company is an asset-light business that has a high return on invested capital. This is one question investors commonly ask to see if a company qualifies as a good company.


Johnson Service Group Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Related Terms


Johnson Service Group Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Johnson Service Group's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Johnson Service Group Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Chart

Johnson Service Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow
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Johnson Service Group Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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CHIX:JSGL vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Johnson Service Group's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow, along with its competitors' market caps and Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Johnson Service Group Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Johnson Service Group's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Johnson Service Group's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow falls into.


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Johnson Service Group Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Calculation

Johnson Service Group's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow=- Capital Expenditure / Cash Flow from Operations
=- (-39.3) / 139.9
=0.28

Johnson Service Group's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow=- Capital Expenditure / Cash Flow from Operations
=- (-12.6) / 81.8
=0.15

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

What does a Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 0.15 mean?
Johnson Service Group (CHIX:JSGL) has a Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 0.15 as of Dec. 2025. Capex to Operating Cash Flow ratio assesses how much of a company’s cash flow from operations is being devoted to capital expenditure. View historical data on Johnson Service Group and its competitors. This is 40% below median its historical median of 0.25. Over the past decade, Johnson Service Group's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow has ranged from 0.21 to 0.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Johnson Service Group ranks #279 out of 572 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 48.8%.
Is Johnson Service Group's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow too high?
Johnson Service Group's current Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 0.15 is 40% below median its 10-year median of 0.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.21 to a high of 0.55. The Business Services industry median Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 0.29. Johnson Service Group's value of 0.15 is 48.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Johnson Service Group ranks #279 out of 572 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Johnson Service Group has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Johnson Service Group's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Johnson Service Group ranks #279 out of 572 companies for Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow. This puts Johnson Service Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 0.29. Johnson Service Group's value of 0.15 is 48.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Johnson Service Group's own Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow has ranged from 0.21 to 0.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.25 vs. the industry median of 0.29, Johnson Service Group has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow for a Business Services company?
The median Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow among Business Services companies is 0.29, based on 572 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Johnson Service Group's current Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 0.15 is 48.3% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow mean?
A high Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Capex to Operating Cash Flow ratio assesses how much of a company’s cash flow from operations is being devoted to capital expenditure. View historical data on Johnson Service Group and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 0.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Johnson Service Group's current Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 0.15, which is 40% below median its own 10-year median of 0.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Johnson Service Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Johnson Service Group (CHIX:JSGL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.67, compared to a current price of £1.44 — trading 13.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 0.15, which is 40% below median its 10-year median of 0.25 and 48.3% below the Business Services industry median of 0.29. Johnson Service Group's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow calculated?
Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Johnson Service Group (CHIX:JSGL), the current Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 0.15 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Johnson Service Group (CHIX:JSGL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Johnson Service Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £1.44 is trading 13.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.67. GuruFocus considers Johnson Service Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:JSGL:

  • Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow: 0.15 (40% below median its 10-year median of 0.25)
  • GF Value™: £1.67 vs. price of £1.44 (13.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 48.3% below the Business Services median (#279 of 572)

No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:JSGL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Johnson Service Group Business Description

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Address Johnson House, Abbots Park, Monks Way, Preston Brook, Cheshire, GBR, WA7 3GH
Johnson Service Group PLC United Kingdom-based company that provides textile-related services to businesses and consumers. It is a supplier of work wear and protective wear, offering these services through Johnsons Workwear brand. The company also provides premium linen services for the hotel, catering and hospitality markets, and high volume hotel linen services, through a number of different brands which include Johnsons Hotel Linen, Johnsons Hotel, Restaurant & Catering Linen, Johnsons Restaurant & Catering Linen and Regency. It has two reporting segments; Workwear, and Hotel, Restaurant and Catering which is also its key revenue generating segment.
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