JCTC (Jewett-Cameron Trading Co) Change In Working Capital: $7.91 Mil (TTM As of May. 2026)

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JCTC Jewett-Cameron Trading Co Ltd JCTC
70 GF Score
Price $2.93
GF Value $3.23
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Jewett-Cameron Trading Co Change In Working Capital?

Jewett-Cameron Trading Co JCTC -0.34% 70 Change In Working Capital is $7.91 Mil as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates JCTC with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.23 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Jewett-Cameron Trading Co's change in working capital for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was $4.22 Mil.

Jewett-Cameron Trading Co's change in working capital for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 was $-3.21 Mil.

It is calculated by adding the items under "Change in operating assets and liabilities" (may refer to a different name for different company) section in Cash Flow Statement. Not by calculating the number changes in each periods' working capital (Total Current Assets minus Total Current Liabilities).


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Jewett-Cameron Trading Co Change In Working Capital Historical Data

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* 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.

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Jewett-Cameron Trading Co Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Change In Working Capital
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Jewett-Cameron Trading Co Quarterly Data
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Jewett-Cameron Trading Co Change In Working Capital Calculation

Change In Working Capital for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $7.91 Mil.

Working Capital is a measure of a company's short term liquidity or its ability to cover short term liabilities. It is defined as the difference between a company's current assets and current liabilities.

Changes in Working Capital is reported in the cash flow statement since it is one of the major ways in which net income can differ from operating cash flow. It is calculated by adding the items under "Change in operating assets and liabilities" (may refer to a different name for different company) section in Cash Flow Statement.

Use Wal-Mart Stores Inc (Jan 2014, Annual Data) as an example: Source: Wal-Mart Stores Inc 2014-01-31 10-K from SEC

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Fiscal Years EndedJanuary 31,(Amounts in millions)
Cash flows from operating activities: 2014 2013 2012
Changes in certain assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions:
Receivables, net (566) (614) (796)
Inventories (1,667) (2,759) (3,727)
Accounts payable 531 1,061 2,687
Accrued liabilities 103 271 (935)
Accrued income taxes (1,224) 981 994

For 2014-01-31, add all the items under 2014 collum together, Change in Working Capital was (566) + (1,667) + 531 + 103 + (1,224) = $ (2,823) Mil.

* 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 Change In Working Capital of $7.91 Mil mean?
Jewett-Cameron Trading Co (JCTC) has a Change In Working Capital of $7.91 Mil as of May. 2026. Change in Working Capital is the difference between current assets less current liabilities between the current period and the past period. View historical data for Jewett-Cameron Trading Co.
Is Jewett-Cameron Trading Co's Change In Working Capital too high?
Jewett-Cameron Trading Co's current Change In Working Capital is $7.91 Mil. Overall, Jewett-Cameron Trading Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jewett-Cameron Trading Co's Change In Working Capital compare to ITP and MERC?
Jewett-Cameron Trading Co's Change In Working Capital of $7.91 Mil can be compared against companies in the Forest Products industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Change In Working Capital for a Forest Products company?
A good Change In Working Capital depends on the Forest Products industry context. However, Change In Working Capital should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Change In Working Capital mean?
A high Change In Working Capital can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Change in Working Capital is the difference between current assets less current liabilities between the current period and the past period. View historical data for Jewett-Cameron Trading Co. Jewett-Cameron Trading Co's current Change In Working Capital is $7.91 Mil. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.23, compared to a current price of $2.93 — trading 9.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Change In Working Capital is $7.91 Mil. Jewett-Cameron Trading Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Change In Working Capital calculated?
Change In Working Capital is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Jewett-Cameron Trading Co (JCTC), the current Change In Working Capital is $7.91 Mil 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 $2.93 is trading 9.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.23. GuruFocus considers Jewett-Cameron Trading Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for JCTC:

  • Change In Working Capital: $7.91 Mil
  • GF Value™: $3.23 vs. price of $2.93 (9.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 3 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address 32275 North West Hillcrest, North Plains, OR, USA, 97133
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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