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Jacobs SolutionsJ +2.09%72 Debt-to-Equity is 1.38 as of Mar. 2026, which is 156% above its 10-year median of 0.54. GuruFocus rates J with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $127.29 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,611 Construction companies, Jacobs Solutions ranks worse than 83.92% 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 Jacobs Solutions's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
J'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.05 Med: 0.54 Max: 1.38
Current: 1.38
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Jacobs Solutions was 1.38. The lowest was 0.05. And the median was 0.54.
J's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 83.92% of 1611
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 0.41
vs J: 1.38
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Jacobs Solutions Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Jacobs Solutions Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Jacobs Solutions'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.
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Jacobs Solutions'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.
Jacobs Solutions Debt-to-Equity vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Jacobs Solutions's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Jacobs Solutions'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.
Jacobs Solutions (J) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.38 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Jacobs Solutions and its competitors. This is 156% above median its historical median of 0.54. Over the past decade, Jacobs Solutions' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.05 to 1.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Jacobs Solutions ranks #1352 out of 1611 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 83.9%.
Is Jacobs Solutions' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Jacobs Solutions' current Debt-to-Equity of 1.38 is 156% above median its 10-year median of 0.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.05 to a high of 1.38. The Construction industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Jacobs Solutions' value of 1.38 is 236.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jacobs Solutions ranks #1352 out of 1611 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Jacobs Solutions has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jacobs Solutions' Debt-to-Equity compare to DY and IESC?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Jacobs Solutions ranks #1352 out of 1611 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Jacobs Solutions in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Jacobs Solutions' value of 1.38 is 236.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Jacobs Solutions' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.05 to 1.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.54 vs. the industry median of 0.41, Jacobs Solutions 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 1,611 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. Jacobs Solutions's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.38 is 236.6% 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 Jacobs Solutions 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. Jacobs Solutions's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.38, which is 156% above median its own 10-year median of 0.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jacobs Solutions stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jacobs Solutions (J) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $127.29, compared to a current price of $134.76 — trading 5.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.38, which is 156% above median its 10-year median of 0.54 and 236.6% above the Construction industry median of 0.41. Jacobs Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 5 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 Jacobs Solutions (J), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.38 as of Mar. 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 Jacobs Solutions (J) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jacobs Solutions stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $134.76 is trading 5.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $127.29.
GuruFocus considers Jacobs Solutions to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for J:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.38 (156% above median its 10-year median of 0.54)
GF Value™: $127.29 vs. price of $134.76 (5.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 236.6% above the Construction median (#1352 of 1611)
No single metric tells the full story. See the J stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Jacobs Solutions is a global provider of engineering, design, procurement, construction, and maintenance services as well as cyber engineering and security solutions. The firm serves industrial, commercial, and government clients in a wide variety of sectors, including water, transportation, healthcare, technology, and chemicals. Jacobs Solutions employs approximately 60,000 workers. The company generated $12 billion in revenue in fiscal 2025.
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