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JGC HoldingsFRA:VJC +0.82%75 Cash Ratio is 1.12 as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 1.04. GuruFocus rates FRA:VJC with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.00 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,759 Construction companies, JGC Holdings ranks better than 84.03% on this metric.
The cash ratio is more conservative than other liquidity ratios, such as Quick Ratio and Current Ratio, because it only considers a company's most liquid resources. The numerator of cash ratio only considers Cash, Cash Equivalents and marketable securities. Other current assets, such as accounts receivable and inventories, are not included. The rationale is that these assets may require time to be transformed into cash, and the amount of money received is also uncertain.
The cash ratio shows a company’s ability to pay all current liabilities immediately without selling or liquidating other assets. Generally speaking, a higher cash ratio suggests the company has a stronger ability to cover its short-term debt. However, a high cash ratio could also indicate inefficient management: the company is inefficient in making full utilization of cash to invest protential profitable project. It may also suggest that the company is not confident about future profitability.
In general, the higher the cash ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
JGC Holdings Cash Ratio Related Terms
JGC Holdings Cash Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for JGC Holdings's Cash Ratio 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.
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, JGC Holdings's Cash Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash Ratio 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.
JGC Holdings Cash Ratio vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, JGC Holdings's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where JGC Holdings's Cash Ratio falls into.
* 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.
JGC Holdings (FRA:VJC) has a Cash Ratio of 1.12 as of Mar. 2026. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on JGC Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.04. Over the past decade, JGC Holdings' Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.72 to 1.36. According to the industry distribution chart, JGC Holdings ranks #281 out of 1759 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 16%.
Is JGC Holdings' Cash Ratio too high?
JGC Holdings' current Cash Ratio of 1.12 is near median its 10-year median of 1.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.72 to a high of 1.36. The Construction industry median Cash Ratio is 0.35. JGC Holdings' value of 1.12 is 220% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, JGC Holdings ranks #281 out of 1759 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, JGC Holdings has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JGC Holdings' Cash Ratio compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, JGC Holdings ranks #281 out of 1759 companies for Cash Ratio. This places JGC Holdings in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.35. JGC Holdings' value of 1.12 is 220% above this benchmark. Historically, JGC Holdings' own Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.72 to 1.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.04 vs. the industry median of 0.35, JGC Holdings has consistently been above 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 Cash Ratio for a Construction company?
The median Cash Ratio among Construction companies is 0.35, based on 1,759 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. JGC Holdings's current Cash Ratio of 1.12 is 220% above 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 Cash Ratio mean?
A high Cash Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on JGC Holdings and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Cash Ratio is 0.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. JGC Holdings's current Cash Ratio is 1.12, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is JGC Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JGC Holdings (FRA:VJC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.00, compared to a current price of €12.30 — trading 75.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 1.12, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.04 and 220% above the Construction industry median of 0.35. JGC Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Ratio calculated?
Cash Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For JGC Holdings (FRA:VJC), the current Cash Ratio is 1.12 as of Mar. 2026. 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 JGC Holdings (FRA:VJC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JGC Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €12.30 is trading 75.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €7.00.
GuruFocus considers JGC Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:VJC:
Cash Ratio: 1.12 (near median its 10-year median of 1.04)
GF Value™: €7.00 vs. price of €12.30 (75.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 220% above the Construction median (#281 of 1759)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:VJC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
JGC Holdings Corp is a Japan-based company engaged in providing infrastructure construction services. The company operates through two segments. The Comprehensive Engineering segment provides EPC services including design, procurement, construction, and commissioning of equipment and facilities for petroleum, oil refining, petrochemicals, gas, and LNG. The Functional Materials Manufacturing segment produces and sells catalysts, nanoparticle technology products, clean and safety materials, electronic materials, high-performance ceramics, and next-generation energy solutions. The Others segment includes consulting, office support, desalination, and crude oil and gas production and sales. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Comprehensive engineering segment.
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