Johnson Service GroupCHIX:JSGL +0.36%86 Debt-to-Equity is 0.62 as of Dec. 2025, which is 29% above its 10-year median of 0.48. GuruFocus rates CHIX:JSGL with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.67 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 956 Business Services companies, Johnson Service Group ranks worse than 65.79% on this metric.
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 Johnson Service Group's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:JSGl'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.16 Med: 0.48 Max: 0.69
Current: 0.62
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Johnson Service Group was 0.69. The lowest was 0.16. And the median was 0.48.
CHIX:JSGl's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 65.79% of 956
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 0.33
vs CHIX:JSGl: 0.62
Johnson Service Group (CHIX:JSGl) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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Johnson Service Group Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Johnson Service Group Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Johnson Service 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.
CHIX:JSGL vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Johnson Service 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.
Johnson Service Group Debt-to-Equity vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Johnson Service Group's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Johnson Service 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.
Johnson Service Group (CHIX:JSGL) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.62 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Johnson Service Group and its competitors. This is 29% above median its historical median of 0.48. Over the past decade, Johnson Service Group's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.16 to 0.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Johnson Service Group ranks #629 out of 956 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 65.8%.
Is Johnson Service Group's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Johnson Service Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.62 is 29% above median its 10-year median of 0.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.16 to a high of 0.69. The Business Services industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.33. Johnson Service Group's value of 0.62 is 87.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Johnson Service Group ranks #629 out of 956 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Johnson Service Group has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Johnson Service Group's Debt-to-Equity compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Johnson Service Group ranks #629 out of 956 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Johnson Service Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.33. Johnson Service Group's value of 0.62 is 87.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Johnson Service Group's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.16 to 0.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.48 vs. the industry median of 0.33, Johnson Service 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 Business Services company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Business Services companies is 0.33, based on 956 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. Johnson Service Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.62 is 87.9% 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 Johnson Service Group and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Johnson Service Group's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.62, which is 29% above median its own 10-year median of 0.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Johnson Service Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Johnson Service Group (CHIX:JSGL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.67, compared to a current price of £1.69 — trading 1% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.62, which is 29% above median its 10-year median of 0.48 and 87.9% above the Business Services industry median of 0.33. Johnson Service Group's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 7 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 Johnson Service Group (CHIX:JSGL), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.62 as of Dec. 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 Johnson Service Group (CHIX:JSGL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Johnson Service Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £1.69 is trading 1% above its estimated GF Value™ of £1.67.
GuruFocus considers Johnson Service Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:JSGL:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.62 (29% above median its 10-year median of 0.48)
GF Value™: £1.67 vs. price of £1.69 (1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 87.9% above the Business Services median (#629 of 956)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:JSGL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Johnson Service Group PLC United Kingdom-based company that provides textile-related services to businesses and consumers. It is a supplier of work wear and protective wear, offering these services through Johnsons Workwear brand. The company also provides premium linen services for the hotel, catering and hospitality markets, and high volume hotel linen services, through a number of different brands which include Johnsons Hotel Linen, Johnsons Hotel, Restaurant & Catering Linen, Johnsons Restaurant & Catering Linen and Regency. It has two reporting segments; Workwear, and Hotel, Restaurant and Catering which is also its key revenue generating segment.
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