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JBG SMITH PropertiesJBGS -0.17%59 Cash-to-Debt is 0.03 as of Jun. 2026, which is 67% below its 10-year median of 0.09. GuruFocus rates JBGS with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $22.12 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 846 REITs companies, JBG SMITH Properties ranks worse than 74.23% on this metric.
Cash to Debt Ratio measures the financial strength of a company. It is calculated as a company's cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities divide by its debt. JBG SMITH Properties's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.03.
If Cash to Debt ratio is less than 1, the company cannot pay off its debt using the cash in hand. Here we can see, JBG SMITH Propertiescouldn't pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026.
The historical rank and industry rank for JBG SMITH Properties's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
JBGS'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02 Med: 0.09 Max: 0.31
Current: 0.03
During the past 13 years, JBG SMITH Properties's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 0.31. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 0.09.
JBGS's Cash-to-Debt is ranked worse than 74.23% of 846
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 0.08
vs JBGS: 0.03
JBG SMITH Properties (NYSE:JBGS) Cash-to-Debt Explanation
If Cash to Debt ratio is greater than 1, the company can pay off its debt using the cash in hand. If it is smaller than 1, it means the company has more debt than the cash in hands. In this case, it is important to look the the company's Interest Coverage. Ben Graham requires that a company must have an Interest Coverage of at least 5.
JBG SMITH Properties Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
JBG SMITH Properties Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
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The historical data trend for JBG SMITH Properties's Cash-to-Debt 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.
Note: An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.
For the REIT - Diversified subindustry, JBG SMITH Properties's Cash-to-Debt, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash-to-Debt 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.
JBG SMITH Properties Cash-to-Debt vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, JBG SMITH Properties's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where JBG SMITH Properties's Cash-to-Debt 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.
JBG SMITH Properties (JBGS) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.03 as of Jun. 2026. This is 67% below median its historical median of 0.09. Over the past decade, JBG SMITH Properties' Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.02 to 0.31. According to the industry distribution chart, JBG SMITH Properties ranks #628 out of 846 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 74.2%.
Is JBG SMITH Properties' Cash-to-Debt too high?
JBG SMITH Properties' current Cash-to-Debt of 0.03 is 67% below median its 10-year median of 0.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 0.31. The REITs industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.08. JBG SMITH Properties' value of 0.03 is 62.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, JBG SMITH Properties ranks #628 out of 846 companies in the REITs industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, JBG SMITH Properties has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JBG SMITH Properties' Cash-to-Debt compare to CTO and ESRT?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, JBG SMITH Properties ranks #628 out of 846 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places JBG SMITH Properties in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.08. JBG SMITH Properties' value of 0.03 is 62.5% below this benchmark. Historically, JBG SMITH Properties' own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.02 to 0.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.09 vs. the industry median of 0.08, JBG SMITH Properties 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 Cash-to-Debt for a REITs company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among REITs companies is 0.08, based on 846 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash-to-Debt significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash-to-Debt should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. JBG SMITH Properties's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.03 is 62.5% 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 Cash-to-Debt mean?
A high Cash-to-Debt can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the REITs industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. JBG SMITH Properties's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.03, which is 67% below median its own 10-year median of 0.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is JBG SMITH Properties stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JBG SMITH Properties (JBGS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $22.12, compared to a current price of $12.08 — trading 45.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.03, which is 67% below median its 10-year median of 0.09 and 62.5% below the REITs industry median of 0.08. JBG SMITH Properties' overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash-to-Debt calculated?
Cash-to-Debt is calculated from a company's financial statements. For JBG SMITH Properties (JBGS), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.03 as of Jun. 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 JBG SMITH Properties (JBGS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JBG SMITH Properties stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $12.08 is trading 45.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $22.12.
GuruFocus considers JBG SMITH Properties to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for JBGS:
Cash-to-Debt: 0.03 (67% below median its 10-year median of 0.09)
GF Value™: $22.12 vs. price of $12.08 (45.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 62.5% below the REITs median (#628 of 846)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JBGS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
JBG SMITH Properties is a real estate investment trust based in the United States. It owns, operates, invests in, and develops real estate assets concentrated in amenity-rich, metro-served submarkets in and around Washington, DC. In addition, the company also provides fee-based real estate services to legacy funds through its third-party real estate services business. The operating segments of the company are commercial, multifamily, and third-party real estate services. It generates maximum revenue from the commercial segment.
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