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Jewett-Cameron Trading CoJCTC +0.37%68 Debt-to-Equity is 0.09 as of May. 2026, which is 31% below its 10-year median of 0.13. 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 256 Forest Products companies, Jewett-Cameron Trading Co ranks better than 85.55% 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 Jewett-Cameron Trading Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
JCTC'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.03 Med: 0.13 Max: 0.42
Current: 0.09
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Jewett-Cameron Trading Co was 0.42. The lowest was 0.03. And the median was 0.13.
JCTC's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 85.55% of 256
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 0.48
vs JCTC: 0.09
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Jewett-Cameron Trading Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Jewett-Cameron Trading Co Debt-to-Equity 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 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.
Jewett-Cameron Trading Co Debt-to-Equity vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Jewett-Cameron Trading Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Jewett-Cameron Trading Co'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.
Jewett-Cameron Trading Co (JCTC) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.09 as of May. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Jewett-Cameron Trading Co and its competitors. This is 31% below median its historical median of 0.13. Over the past decade, Jewett-Cameron Trading Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.03 to 0.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Jewett-Cameron Trading Co ranks #37 out of 256 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 14.5%.
Is Jewett-Cameron Trading Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Jewett-Cameron Trading Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.09 is 31% below median its 10-year median of 0.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.03 to a high of 0.42. The Forest Products industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.48. Jewett-Cameron Trading Co's value of 0.09 is 81.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jewett-Cameron Trading Co ranks #37 out of 256 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 Debt-to-Equity compare to ITP and MERC?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Jewett-Cameron Trading Co ranks #37 out of 256 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Jewett-Cameron Trading Co in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.48. Jewett-Cameron Trading Co's value of 0.09 is 81.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Jewett-Cameron Trading Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.03 to 0.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.13 vs. the industry median of 0.48, Jewett-Cameron Trading Co has consistently been below 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 Forest Products company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Forest Products companies is 0.48, based on 256 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. Jewett-Cameron Trading Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.09 is 81.3% below 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 Jewett-Cameron Trading Co and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jewett-Cameron Trading Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.09, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 0.13. 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 $2.70 — trading 17.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.09, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 0.13 and 81.3% below the Forest Products industry median of 0.48. 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 Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Jewett-Cameron Trading Co (JCTC), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.09 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 $2.70 is trading 17.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.29.
GuruFocus considers Jewett-Cameron Trading Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JCTC:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.09 (31% below median its 10-year median of 0.13)
GF Value™: $3.29 vs. price of $2.70 (17.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 81.3% below the Forest Products median (#37 of 256)
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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