Johnson Service Group (CHIX:JSGL) Net Cash per Share: £-0.78 (As of Dec. 2025)

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CHIX:JSGL Johnson Service Group PLC CHIX:JSGL
86 GF Score
Price £1.43
GF Value £1.67
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Johnson Service Group Net Cash per Share?

Johnson Service Group CHIX:JSGL +0.14% 86 Net Cash per Share is £-0.78 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates CHIX:JSGL with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.67 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 260 Business Services companies, Johnson Service Group ranks worse than 384615% on this metric.

Net Cash per Share is calculated as Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities minus Total Liabilities minus Minority Interest and then divided by Shares Outstanding (EOP). Johnson Service Group's Net Cash per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £-0.78.

The historical rank and industry rank for Johnson Service Group's Net Cash per Share or its related term are showing as below:

CHIX:JSGl's Price-to-Net-Cash is not ranked *
in the Business Services industry.
Industry Median: 6.995
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Cash only.

Johnson Service Group  (CHIX:JSGl) Net Cash per Share Explanation

Ben Graham invested in situations where the company's stock price was lower than its net-cash. He assigned some value to the company's other current asset. The value is called Net Current Asset Value (NCAV). One research study, covering the years 1970 through 1983 showed that portfolios picked at the beginning of each year, and held for one year, returned 29.4 percent, on average, over the 13-year period, compared to 11.5 percent for the S&P 500 Index. Other studies of Graham's strategy produced similar results.

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Johnson Service Group Net Cash per Share Related Terms


Johnson Service Group Net Cash per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Johnson Service Group's Net Cash per Share 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.

Johnson Service Group Net Cash per Share Chart

Johnson Service Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Net Cash per Share
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Johnson Service Group Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Net Cash per Share Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.53 -0.56 -0.59 -0.70 -0.78

CHIX:JSGL vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Net Cash per Share Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Johnson Service Group's Price-to-Net-Cash, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Net-Cash 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.


Johnson Service Group Price-to-Net-Cash vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Johnson Service Group's Price-to-Net-Cash distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Johnson Service Group's Price-to-Net-Cash falls into.


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Johnson Service Group Net Cash per Share Calculation

In the calculation of a company's Net Cash per Share, assets other than cash and short term investments are considered to be worth nothing. But the company has to pay its debt and other liabilities in full. This is an extremely conservative way of valuation. Most companies have negative Net Cash per Share. But sometimes a company's price may be lower than its net-cash.

Johnson Service Group's Net Cash per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Net Cash per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities-Total Liabilities-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(11-304.4-0)/378.295
=-0.78

Johnson Service Group's Net Cash per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Net Cash per Share (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities-Total Liabilities-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(11-304.4-0)/378.295
=-0.78

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Net Cash per Share →
What does a Net Cash per Share of £-0.78 mean?
Johnson Service Group (CHIX:JSGL) has a Net Cash per Share of £-0.78 as of Dec. 2025. Net cash per share equals the per-share value of cash and equivalents less total liabilities and minority interest. View historical data on Johnson Service Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Johnson Service Group ranks #999999 out of 260 companies in the Business Services industry.
Is Johnson Service Group's Net Cash per Share too high?
Johnson Service Group's current Net Cash per Share is £-0.78. Based on the distribution chart, Johnson Service Group ranks #999999 out of 260 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Johnson Service Group has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Johnson Service Group's Net Cash per Share compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Johnson Service Group ranks #999999 out of 260 companies for Net Cash per Share. This places Johnson Service Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Cash per Share is 7.00. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Cash per Share for a Business Services company?
The median Net Cash per Share among Business Services companies is 7.00, based on 260 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Cash per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Cash per Share 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 Net Cash per Share mean?
A high Net Cash per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net cash per share equals the per-share value of cash and equivalents less total liabilities and minority interest. View historical data on Johnson Service Group and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Net Cash per Share is 7.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Johnson Service Group's current Net Cash per Share is £-0.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Johnson Service Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Johnson Service Group (CHIX:JSGL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.67, compared to a current price of £1.43 — trading 14.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Cash per Share is £-0.78. Johnson Service Group's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Cash per Share calculated?
Net Cash per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Johnson Service Group (CHIX:JSGL), the current Net Cash per Share is £-0.78 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Johnson Service Group (CHIX:JSGL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Johnson Service Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £1.43 is trading 14.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.67. GuruFocus considers Johnson Service Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:JSGL:

  • Net Cash per Share: £-0.78
  • GF Value™: £1.67 vs. price of £1.43 (14.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:JSGL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Johnson Service Group Business Description

Other Exchanges JSVGF:USAJSG:UK5K7:Germany
Address Johnson House, Abbots Park, Monks Way, Preston Brook, Cheshire, GBR, WA7 3GH
Johnson Service Group PLC United Kingdom-based company that provides textile-related services to businesses and consumers. It is a supplier of work wear and protective wear, offering these services through Johnsons Workwear brand. The company also provides premium linen services for the hotel, catering and hospitality markets, and high volume hotel linen services, through a number of different brands which include Johnsons Hotel Linen, Johnsons Hotel, Restaurant & Catering Linen, Johnsons Restaurant & Catering Linen and Regency. It has two reporting segments; Workwear, and Hotel, Restaurant and Catering which is also its key revenue generating segment.
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