JCTC (Jewett-Cameron Trading Co) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 10.71% (As of May. 2026)

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JCTC Jewett-Cameron Trading Co Ltd JCTC
65 GF Score
Price $2.81
GF Value $3.32
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Jewett-Cameron Trading Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Jewett-Cameron Trading Co JCTC +5.32% 65 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 10.71% as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates JCTC with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.32 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt. It is calculated as the positive value of Interest Expense divided by its average total debt. Total debt equals to Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation plus Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation. Jewett-Cameron Trading Co's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was $0.30 Mil. Jewett-Cameron Trading Co's average total debt for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was $2.80 Mil. Therefore, Jewett-Cameron Trading Co's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 10.71%.


Jewett-Cameron Trading Co  (NAS:JCTC) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

Effective Interest Rate on Debt % measures the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt.


Jewett-Cameron Trading Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Jewett-Cameron Trading Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Jewett-Cameron Trading Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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.

Jewett-Cameron Trading Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Jewett-Cameron Trading Co Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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Jewett-Cameron Trading Co Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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JCTC vs ITP, SSD, UFPI: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, Jewett-Cameron Trading Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt %, along with its competitors' market caps and Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Jewett-Cameron Trading Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Jewett-Cameron Trading Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % falls into.


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Jewett-Cameron Trading Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Jewett-Cameron Trading Co's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (A: Aug. 2024 )+Total Debt  (A: Aug. 2025 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -0.137/( (0+2.102)/ 1 )
=-1  *  -0.137/2.102
=6.52 %

where

Jewett-Cameron Trading Co's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (Q: Feb. 2026 )+Total Debt  (Q: May. 2026 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -0.3/( (4.275+1.328)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -0.3/2.8015
=10.71 %

where

* 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.

In the calculation of annual Effective Interest Rate on Debt %, the Interest Expense of the last fiscal year and the average total debt over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data, the Interest Expense data used here is four times the quarterly (May. 2026) interest expense data. Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.

What does a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 10.71% mean?
Jewett-Cameron Trading Co (JCTC) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 10.71% as of May. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Jewett-Cameron Trading Co and its competitors.
Is Jewett-Cameron Trading Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Jewett-Cameron Trading Co's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 10.71%. Overall, Jewett-Cameron Trading Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jewett-Cameron Trading Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to ITP and SSD?
Jewett-Cameron Trading Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 10.71% can be compared against companies in the Forest Products industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for a Forest Products company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Forest Products industry context. However, Effective Interest Rate on Debt % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Effective Interest Rate on Debt % mean?
A high Effective Interest Rate on Debt % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Jewett-Cameron Trading Co and its competitors. Jewett-Cameron Trading Co's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 10.71%. 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 $3.32, compared to a current price of $2.81 — trading 15.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 10.71%. Jewett-Cameron Trading Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Effective Interest Rate on Debt % calculated?
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Jewett-Cameron Trading Co (JCTC), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 10.71% 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 $2.81 is trading 15.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.32. GuruFocus considers Jewett-Cameron Trading Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for JCTC:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 10.71%
  • GF Value™: $3.32 vs. price of $2.81 (15.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 3 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address 32275 North West Hillcrest, North Plains, OR, USA, 97133
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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