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Jewett-Cameron Trading CoJCTC +2.14%69 Equity-to-Asset is 0.80 as of May. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 0.86. GuruFocus rates JCTC with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.27 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 286 Forest Products companies, Jewett-Cameron Trading Co ranks better than 86.71% on this metric.
Jewett-Cameron Trading Co (NAS:JCTC) Equity-to-Asset Explanation
Equity to Asset ratio can vary greatly across different industries, as they have different capital structure. A company with smaller Equity to Asset ratio (more leveraged) may have higher ROE % because of the leverage.
For banks, the required minimum Equity to Asset ratio by regulation is 5%. Some stronger banks may have Equity to Asset Ratio of more than 10%.
Jewett-Cameron Trading Co Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
Jewett-Cameron Trading Co Equity-to-Asset 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.
JCTC vs ITP, MERC, SSD: Equity-to-Asset Comparison
For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, Jewett-Cameron Trading Co's Equity-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Equity-to-Asset 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 Equity-to-Asset vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Jewett-Cameron Trading Co's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Jewett-Cameron Trading Co's Equity-to-Asset falls into.
Jewett-Cameron Trading Co Equity-to-Asset Calculation
Equity to Asset ratio measures the ratios of the portion of the asset owned by shareholders out of the total asset. It indicates the leverage of the company, and the amount of debt the company uses in its operation.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated by dividing total stockholders equity by total asset.
Jewett-Cameron Trading Co's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Equity-to-Asset of 0.80 as of May. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Jewett-Cameron Trading Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.86. Over the past decade, Jewett-Cameron Trading Co's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.63 to 0.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Jewett-Cameron Trading Co ranks #38 out of 286 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 13.3%.
Is Jewett-Cameron Trading Co's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Jewett-Cameron Trading Co's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.80 is near median its 10-year median of 0.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.63 to a high of 0.94. The Forest Products industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.54. Jewett-Cameron Trading Co's value of 0.80 is 48.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jewett-Cameron Trading Co ranks #38 out of 286 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 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jewett-Cameron Trading Co's Equity-to-Asset compare to ITP and MERC?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Jewett-Cameron Trading Co ranks #38 out of 286 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places Jewett-Cameron Trading Co in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.54. Jewett-Cameron Trading Co's value of 0.80 is 48.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Jewett-Cameron Trading Co's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.63 to 0.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.86 vs. the industry median of 0.54, Jewett-Cameron Trading Co 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 Equity-to-Asset for a Forest Products company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Forest Products companies is 0.54, based on 286 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Equity-to-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Equity-to-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Jewett-Cameron Trading Co's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.80 is 48.1% 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 Equity-to-Asset mean?
A high Equity-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Jewett-Cameron Trading Co and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jewett-Cameron Trading Co's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.80, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.86. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.27, compared to a current price of $3.10 — trading 5.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.80, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.86 and 48.1% above the Forest Products industry median of 0.54. Jewett-Cameron Trading Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Equity-to-Asset calculated?
Equity-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Jewett-Cameron Trading Co (JCTC), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.80 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 $3.10 is trading 5.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.27.
GuruFocus considers Jewett-Cameron Trading Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JCTC:
Equity-to-Asset: 0.80 (near median its 10-year median of 0.86)
GF Value™: $3.27 vs. price of $3.10 (5.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 48.1% above the Forest Products median (#38 of 286)
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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