Johnson Service Group (CHIX:JSGL) Financial Strength: 6 (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median


CHIX:JSGL Johnson Service Group PLC CHIX:JSGL
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What is Johnson Service Group Financial Strength?

Johnson Service Group CHIX:JSGL -14.70% 86 Financial Strength is 6 as of Dec. 2025, which is at its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates CHIX:JSGL with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.68 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Johnson Service Group has the Financial Strength Rank of 6.

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.
3. Altman Z-Score.
4. Other debt related ratios.

A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Johnson Service Group's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 7.83. Johnson Service Group's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.31. As of today, Johnson Service Group's Altman Z-Score is 2.96.


Johnson Service Group  (CHIX:JSGl) Financial Strength Explanation

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Johnson Service Group has the Financial Strength Rank of 6.


Johnson Service Group Financial Strength Related Terms


CHIX:JSGL vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Johnson Service Group's Financial Strength, along with its competitors' market caps and Financial Strength 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 Financial Strength vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Johnson Service Group's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Johnson Service Group's Financial Strength falls into.


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Johnson Service Group Financial Strength Calculation

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is based on these factors

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:

Johnson Service Group's Interest Expense for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was £-4.1 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was £32.1 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £153.8 Mil.

Johnson Service Group's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is

Interest Coverage=-1*Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*32.1/-4.1
=7.83

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.

Johnson Service Group's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(16.4 + 153.8) / 555.8
=0.31

3. Altman Z-Score.

Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

When Z-Score is less than 1.81, it is in Distress Zones.
When Z-Score is greater than 2.99, it is in Safe Zones.
When Z-Score is between 1.81 and 2.99, it is in Grey Zones.

Johnson Service Group has a Z-score of 2.96, indicating it is in Grey Zones. This implies that Johnson Service Group is in some kind of financial stress. If it is below 1.81, the company may faces bankrupcy risk.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 2.96 is in the grey area. This implies that the company is under some kind of financial stress. If it is below 1.8, the company may face bankruptcy risk.

* 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 Financial Strength →
What does a Financial Strength of 6 mean?
Johnson Service Group (CHIX:JSGL) has a Financial Strength of 6 as of Dec. 2025. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Johnson Service Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Johnson Service Group's Financial Strength has ranged from 6.00 to 6.00.
Is Johnson Service Group's Financial Strength too high?
Johnson Service Group's current Financial Strength of 6 is near median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.00 to a high of 6.00. 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 Financial Strength compare to CTAS and CPRT?
Johnson Service Group's Financial Strength of 6 can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. Historically, Johnson Service Group's own Financial Strength has ranged from 6.00 to 6.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Financial Strength for a Business Services company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Business Services industry context. However, Financial Strength 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 Financial Strength mean?
A high Financial Strength can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Johnson Service Group and its competitors. Johnson Service Group's current Financial Strength is 6, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.00. 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 £1.68, compared to a current price of £1.42 — trading 15.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 6, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.00. Johnson Service Group's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Financial Strength calculated?
Financial Strength is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Johnson Service Group (CHIX:JSGL), the current Financial Strength is 6 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 £1.42 is trading 15.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.68. GuruFocus considers Johnson Service Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:JSGL:

  • Financial Strength: 6 (near median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: £1.68 vs. price of £1.42 (15.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 7 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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