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Jewett-Cameron Trading CoJCTC +2.97%68 Gross Margin % is 18.01% as of May. 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 21.93. 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 278 Forest Products companies, Jewett-Cameron Trading Co ranks worse than 79.5% on this metric.
Jewett-Cameron Trading Co (NAS:JCTC) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Jewett-Cameron Trading Co had a gross margin of 18.01% for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Jewett-Cameron Trading Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Jewett-Cameron Trading Co Gross Margin % 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 Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % 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 Gross Margin % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Jewett-Cameron Trading Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Jewett-Cameron Trading Co's Gross Margin % 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Jewett-Cameron Trading Co (JCTC) has a Gross Margin % of 18.01% as of May. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Jewett-Cameron Trading Co and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 21.93. Over the past decade, Jewett-Cameron Trading Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 8.11 to 27.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Jewett-Cameron Trading Co ranks #221 out of 278 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 79.5%.
Is Jewett-Cameron Trading Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Jewett-Cameron Trading Co's current Gross Margin % of 18.01% is 18% below median its 10-year median of 21.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.11 to a high of 27.75. The Forest Products industry median Gross Margin % is 18.83. Jewett-Cameron Trading Co's value of 18.01% is 4.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jewett-Cameron Trading Co ranks #221 out of 278 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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 Gross Margin % compare to ITP and MERC?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Jewett-Cameron Trading Co ranks #221 out of 278 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Jewett-Cameron Trading Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 18.83. Jewett-Cameron Trading Co's value of 18.01% is 4.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Jewett-Cameron Trading Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 8.11 to 27.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.93 vs. the industry median of 18.83, 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 Gross Margin % for a Forest Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Forest Products companies is 18.83, based on 278 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Jewett-Cameron Trading Co's current Gross Margin % of 18.01% is 4.3% 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Jewett-Cameron Trading Co and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 18.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jewett-Cameron Trading Co's current Gross Margin % is 18.01%, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 21.93. 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 $2.77 — trading 15.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 18.01%, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 21.93 and 4.3% below the Forest Products industry median of 18.83. 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 Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Jewett-Cameron Trading Co (JCTC), the current Gross Margin % is 18.01% 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 $2.77 is trading 15.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.29.
GuruFocus considers Jewett-Cameron Trading Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JCTC:
Gross Margin %: 18.01% (18% below median its 10-year median of 21.93)
GF Value™: $3.29 vs. price of $2.77 (15.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 4.3% below the Forest Products median (#221 of 278)
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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