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A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Johns Lyng Group's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:JLG'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.13 Med: 0.21 Max: 0.74
Current: 0.47
During the past 8 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Johns Lyng Group was 0.74. The lowest was 0.13. And the median was 0.21.
ASX:JLG's Debt-to-Equity is not ranked
in the Construction industry.
Industry Median: 0.41
vs ASX:JLG: 0.47
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
Johns Lyng Group Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Johns Lyng Group Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Johns Lyng Group's Debt-to-Equity 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.
ASX:JLG vs PWR, FIX, EME: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Johns Lyng Group's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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.
Johns Lyng Group Debt-to-Equity vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Johns Lyng Group's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Johns Lyng Group's Debt-to-Equity 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.
Johns Lyng Group (ASX:JLG) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.47 as of Jun. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Johns Lyng Group and its competitors. This is 124% above median its historical median of 0.21. Over the past decade, Johns Lyng Group's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.13 to 0.74.
Is Johns Lyng Group's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Johns Lyng Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.47 is 124% above median its 10-year median of 0.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.13 to a high of 0.74. The Construction industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Johns Lyng Group's value of 0.47 is 14.6% above this industry median. Overall, Johns Lyng Group has a GF Score™ of 13/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Johns Lyng Group's Debt-to-Equity compare to PWR and FIX?
Johns Lyng Group's Debt-to-Equity of 0.47 can be compared against companies in the Construction industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Johns Lyng Group's value of 0.47 is 14.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Johns Lyng Group's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.13 to 0.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.21 vs. the industry median of 0.41, Johns Lyng Group 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 Debt-to-Equity for a Construction company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Construction companies is 0.41, based on 1,609 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Johns Lyng Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.47 is 14.6% 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 Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Johns Lyng Group and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Johns Lyng Group's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.47, which is 124% above median its own 10-year median of 0.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Johns Lyng Group stock overvalued right now?
Johns Lyng Group (ASX:JLG) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.47. The stock's GF Value™ is A$5.47, compared to a current price of A$3.99 — trading 27.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.47, which is 124% above median its 10-year median of 0.21 and 14.6% above the Construction industry median of 0.41. Johns Lyng Group's overall GF Score™ is 13/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Johns Lyng Group (ASX:JLG), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.47 as of Jun. 2025. 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 Johns Lyng Group (ASX:JLG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Johns Lyng Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$3.99 is trading 27.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$5.47.
Key valuation signals for ASX:JLG:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.47 (124% above median its 10-year median of 0.21)
GF Value™: A$5.47 vs. price of A$3.99 (27.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 14.6% above the Construction median
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:JLG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Johns Lyng Group carries out commercial and residential rebuilding and restoration for the insurance industry. It co-ordinates construction work for general building insurance claims and catastrophic events throughout Australia, the US, and New Zealand. Its subsidiary companies support its main operations. These include residential and commercial facility managers, heating, ventilation, and cooling, carpet drying, and shopfitting, among others.
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