JGC HoldingsJGCCF -0.16%56 PB Ratio is 1.36 as of Jul. 03, 2026, which is 37% above its 10-year median of 0.99. GuruFocus rates JGCCF with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.76 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,716 Construction companies, JGC Holdings ranks worse than 52.16% on this metric.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. As of today (2026-07-03), JGC Holdings's share price is $15.175. JGC Holdings's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $11.19. Hence, JGC Holdings's PB Ratio of today is 1.36.
Warning Sign:
JGC Holdings Corp stock PB Ratio (=1.41) is close to 5-year high of 1.55.
The historical rank and industry rank for JGC Holdings's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
JGCCF'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.45 Med: 0.99 Max: 1.72
Current: 1.41
During the past 13 years, JGC Holdings's highest PB Ratio was 1.72. The lowest was 0.45. And the median was 0.99.
JGCCF's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 52.16% of 1716
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 1.33
vs JGCCF: 1.41
During the past 12 months, JGC Holdings's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.60% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of JGC Holdings was 12.40% per year. The lowest was -4.60% per year. And the median was 2.40% per year.
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
JGC Holdings PB Ratio Related Terms
JGC Holdings PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for JGC Holdings's PB Ratio 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.
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, JGC Holdings's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio 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.
JGC Holdings PB Ratio vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, JGC Holdings's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where JGC Holdings's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
JGC Holdings's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
JGC Holdings (JGCCF) has a PB Ratio of 1.36 as of Jul. 03, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on JGC Holdings and its competitors. This is 37% above median its historical median of 0.99. Over the past decade, JGC Holdings' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.45 to 1.72. According to the industry distribution chart, JGC Holdings ranks #895 out of 1716 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 52.2%.
Is JGC Holdings' PB Ratio too high?
JGC Holdings' current PB Ratio of 1.36 is 37% above median its 10-year median of 0.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.45 to a high of 1.72. The Construction industry median PB Ratio is 1.33. JGC Holdings' value of 1.36 is 2.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, JGC Holdings ranks #895 out of 1716 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, JGC Holdings has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JGC Holdings' PB Ratio compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, JGC Holdings ranks #895 out of 1716 companies for PB Ratio. This places JGC Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.33. JGC Holdings' value of 1.36 is 2.3% above this benchmark. Historically, JGC Holdings' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.45 to 1.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.99 vs. the industry median of 1.33, JGC Holdings 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 PB Ratio for a Construction company?
The median PB Ratio among Construction companies is 1.33, based on 1,716 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. JGC Holdings's current PB Ratio of 1.36 is 2.3% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on JGC Holdings and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. JGC Holdings's current PB Ratio is 1.36, which is 37% above median its own 10-year median of 0.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is JGC Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JGC Holdings (JGCCF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.76, compared to a current price of $15.18 — trading 95.6% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.36, which is 37% above median its 10-year median of 0.99 and 2.3% above the Construction industry median of 1.33. JGC Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For JGC Holdings (JGCCF), the current PB Ratio is 1.36 as of Jul. 03, 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 JGC Holdings (JGCCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JGC Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $15.18 is trading 95.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.76.
GuruFocus considers JGC Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JGCCF:
PB Ratio: 1.36 (37% above median its 10-year median of 0.99)
GF Value™: $7.76 vs. price of $15.18 (95.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2.3% above the Construction median (#895 of 1716)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JGCCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
JGC Holdings Corp is a Japan-based company engaged in providing infrastructure construction services. The company operates through two segments. The Comprehensive Engineering segment provides EPC services including design, procurement, construction, and commissioning of equipment and facilities for petroleum, oil refining, petrochemicals, gas, and LNG. The Functional Materials Manufacturing segment produces and sells catalysts, nanoparticle technology products, clean and safety materials, electronic materials, high-performance ceramics, and next-generation energy solutions. The Others segment includes consulting, office support, desalination, and crude oil and gas production and sales. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Comprehensive engineering segment.
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