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Jewett-Cameron Trading CoJCTC +9.80%66 Cash Ratio is 0.29 as of May. 2026, which is 68% below its 10-year median of 0.92. GuruFocus rates JCTC with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.30 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 273 Forest Products companies, Jewett-Cameron Trading Co ranks better than 53.11% on this metric.
Jewett-Cameron Trading Co has a Cash Ratio of 0.29. It indicates that there are more current liabilities than Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities, and the company does not have sufficient cash on hand to pay off its short-term debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for Jewett-Cameron Trading Co's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
JCTC'
s Cash Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01 Med: 0.92 Max: 6.29
Current: 0.29
During the past 13 years, Jewett-Cameron Trading Co's highest Cash Ratio was 6.29. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.92.
JCTC's Cash Ratio is ranked better than 53.11% of 273
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 0.26
vs JCTC: 0.29
Jewett-Cameron Trading Co (NAS:JCTC) Cash Ratio Explanation
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.
Jewett-Cameron Trading Co Cash Ratio Related Terms
Jewett-Cameron Trading Co Cash Ratio Historical Data
* 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 Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, Jewett-Cameron Trading Co'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.
Jewett-Cameron Trading Co Cash Ratio vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Jewett-Cameron Trading Co's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Jewett-Cameron Trading Co'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.
Jewett-Cameron Trading Co (JCTC) has a Cash Ratio of 0.29 as of May. 2026. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Jewett-Cameron Trading Co and its competitors. This is 68% below median its historical median of 0.92. Over the past decade, Jewett-Cameron Trading Co's Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.01 to 6.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Jewett-Cameron Trading Co ranks #128 out of 273 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 46.9%.
Is Jewett-Cameron Trading Co's Cash Ratio too high?
Jewett-Cameron Trading Co's current Cash Ratio of 0.29 is 68% below median its 10-year median of 0.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 6.29. The Forest Products industry median Cash Ratio is 0.26. Jewett-Cameron Trading Co's value of 0.29 is 11.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jewett-Cameron Trading Co ranks #128 out of 273 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Jewett-Cameron Trading Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jewett-Cameron Trading Co's Cash Ratio compare to ITP and MERC?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Jewett-Cameron Trading Co ranks #128 out of 273 companies for Cash Ratio. This puts Jewett-Cameron Trading Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.26. Jewett-Cameron Trading Co's value of 0.29 is 11.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Jewett-Cameron Trading Co's own Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.01 to 6.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.92 vs. the industry median of 0.26, Jewett-Cameron Trading Co 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 Forest Products company?
The median Cash Ratio among Forest Products companies is 0.26, based on 273 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. Jewett-Cameron Trading Co's current Cash Ratio of 0.29 is 11.5% 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 Jewett-Cameron Trading Co and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Cash Ratio is 0.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jewett-Cameron Trading Co's current Cash Ratio is 0.29, which is 68% below median its own 10-year median of 0.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jewett-Cameron Trading Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jewett-Cameron Trading Co (JCTC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.30, compared to a current price of $2.80 — trading 15.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 0.29, which is 68% below median its 10-year median of 0.92 and 11.5% above the Forest Products industry median of 0.26. Jewett-Cameron Trading Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Jewett-Cameron Trading Co (JCTC), the current Cash Ratio is 0.29 as of May. 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 Jewett-Cameron Trading Co (JCTC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jewett-Cameron Trading Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $2.80 is trading 15.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.30.
GuruFocus considers Jewett-Cameron Trading Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JCTC:
Cash Ratio: 0.29 (68% below median its 10-year median of 0.92)
GF Value™: $3.30 vs. price of $2.80 (15.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 11.5% above the Forest Products median (#128 of 273)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JCTC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Jewett-Cameron Trading Co Ltd through its subsidiaries engages in the wholesale distribution of a variety of specialty wood products. Its operating segments include, The Industrial wood products segment is engaged in the processing and distribution of industrial wood products. The Pet Fencing and Other segment, which is the key revenue driver, operates as a wholesaler of wood products and a manufacturer and distributor of specialty metal products. The Seed processing and sales segment processes and distributes agricultural seed and Corporate and administrative. The company predominantly operates in the United States and also has a presence in Canada, Latin America, Europe and Asia Pacific, and other regions.
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