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Jewett-Cameron Trading CoJCTC +0.74%68 Current Ratio is 4.22 as of May. 2026, which is 30% below its 10-year median of 6.03. GuruFocus rates JCTC with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.29 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 287 Forest Products companies, Jewett-Cameron Trading Co ranks better than 87.46% on this metric.
The current ratio is a liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Jewett-Cameron Trading Co's current ratio for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 4.22.
Jewett-Cameron Trading Co has a current ratio of 4.22. It indicates the company may not be efficiently using its current assets or its short-term financing facilities. This may also indicate problems in working capital management.
The historical rank and industry rank for Jewett-Cameron Trading Co's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
JCTC'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.38 Med: 6.03 Max: 14.84
Current: 4.22
During the past 13 years, Jewett-Cameron Trading Co's highest Current Ratio was 14.84. The lowest was 2.38. And the median was 6.03.
JCTC's Current Ratio is ranked better than 87.46% of 287
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 1.55
vs JCTC: 4.22
Jewett-Cameron Trading Co (NAS:JCTC) Current Ratio Explanation
The current ratio can give a sense of the efficiency of a company's operating cycle or its ability to turn its product into cash. Companies that have trouble getting paid on their receivables or have long inventory turnover can run into liquidity problems because they are unable to alleviate their obligations. Because business operations differ in each industry, it is always more useful to compare companies within the same industry.
Acceptable current ratios vary from industry to industry and are generally between 1 and 3 for healthy businesses.
The higher the current ratio, the more capable the company is of paying its obligations. A ratio under 1 suggests that the company would be unable to pay off its obligations if they came due at that point. While this shows the company is not in good financial health, it does not necessarily mean that it will go bankrupt - as there are many ways to access financing - but it is definitely not a good sign.
If all other things were equal, a creditor, who is expecting to be paid in the next 12 months, would consider a high current ratio to be better than a low current ratio, because a high current ratio means that the company is more likely to meet its liabilities which fall due in the next 12 months.
Jewett-Cameron Trading Co Current Ratio Related Terms
Jewett-Cameron Trading Co Current 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 Current Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Current 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 Current Ratio vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Jewett-Cameron Trading Co's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Jewett-Cameron Trading Co's Current 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 Current Ratio of 4.22 as of May. 2026. This is 30% below median its historical median of 6.03. Over the past decade, Jewett-Cameron Trading Co's Current Ratio has ranged from 2.38 to 14.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Jewett-Cameron Trading Co ranks #36 out of 287 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 12.5%.
Is Jewett-Cameron Trading Co's Current Ratio too high?
Jewett-Cameron Trading Co's current Current Ratio of 4.22 is 30% below median its 10-year median of 6.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.38 to a high of 14.84. The Forest Products industry median Current Ratio is 1.55. Jewett-Cameron Trading Co's value of 4.22 is 172.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jewett-Cameron Trading Co ranks #36 out of 287 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Jewett-Cameron Trading Co has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jewett-Cameron Trading Co's Current Ratio compare to ITP and MERC?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Jewett-Cameron Trading Co ranks #36 out of 287 companies for Current Ratio. This places Jewett-Cameron Trading Co in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.55. Jewett-Cameron Trading Co's value of 4.22 is 172.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Jewett-Cameron Trading Co's own Current Ratio has ranged from 2.38 to 14.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.03 vs. the industry median of 1.55, 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 Current Ratio for a Forest Products company?
The median Current Ratio among Forest Products companies is 1.55, based on 287 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Current Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Current Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Jewett-Cameron Trading Co's current Current Ratio of 4.22 is 172.3% 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 Current Ratio mean?
A high Current Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Forest Products industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jewett-Cameron Trading Co's current Current Ratio is 4.22, which is 30% below median its own 10-year median of 6.03. 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 $3.29, compared to a current price of $2.71 — trading 17.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 4.22, which is 30% below median its 10-year median of 6.03 and 172.3% above the Forest Products industry median of 1.55. Jewett-Cameron Trading Co's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Current Ratio calculated?
Current Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Jewett-Cameron Trading Co (JCTC), the current Current Ratio is 4.22 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 $2.71 is trading 17.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.29.
GuruFocus considers Jewett-Cameron Trading Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JCTC:
Current Ratio: 4.22 (30% below median its 10-year median of 6.03)
GF Value™: $3.29 vs. price of $2.71 (17.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 172.3% above the Forest Products median (#36 of 287)
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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