JCTC (Jewett-Cameron Trading Co) Financial Strength: 7 (As of May. 2026) — 22% Below Median

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JCTC Jewett-Cameron Trading Co Ltd JCTC
69 GF Score
Price $2.96
GF Value $3.26
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Jewett-Cameron Trading Co Financial Strength?

Jewett-Cameron Trading Co JCTC +1.72% 69 Financial Strength is 7 as of May. 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 9.00. GuruFocus rates JCTC with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.26 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Jewett-Cameron Trading Co has the Financial Strength Rank of 7.

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.

Jewett-Cameron Trading Co did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. Jewett-Cameron Trading Co's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 0.03. As of today, Jewett-Cameron Trading Co's Altman Z-Score is 4.35.


Jewett-Cameron Trading Co  (NAS:JCTC) 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.

Jewett-Cameron Trading Co has the Financial Strength Rank of 7.


Jewett-Cameron Trading Co Financial Strength Related Terms


JCTC vs ITP, MERC, SSD: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, Jewett-Cameron Trading Co'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.


Jewett-Cameron Trading Co Financial Strength vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Jewett-Cameron Trading Co's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Jewett-Cameron Trading Co's Financial Strength falls into.


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Jewett-Cameron Trading Co 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:

Jewett-Cameron Trading Co's Interest Expense for the months ended in May. 2026 was $-0.08 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in May. 2026 was $-0.77 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was $0.00 Mil.

Jewett-Cameron Trading Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is

Jewett-Cameron Trading Co did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

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

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

Jewett-Cameron Trading Co's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: May. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(1.328 + 0) / 39.408
=0.03

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.

Jewett-Cameron Trading Co has a Z-score of 4.35, indicating it is in Safe Zones. This implies the Z-Score is strong.

Good Sign:

Altman Z-score of 4.35 is strong.

* 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 7 mean?
Jewett-Cameron Trading Co (JCTC) has a Financial Strength of 7 as of May. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Jewett-Cameron Trading Co and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 9.00. Over the past decade, Jewett-Cameron Trading Co's Financial Strength has ranged from 5.00 to 10.00.
Is Jewett-Cameron Trading Co's Financial Strength too high?
Jewett-Cameron Trading Co's current Financial Strength of 7 is 22% below median its 10-year median of 9.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.00 to a high of 10.00. 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 Financial Strength compare to ITP and MERC?
Jewett-Cameron Trading Co's Financial Strength of 7 can be compared against companies in the Forest Products industry. Historically, Jewett-Cameron Trading Co's own Financial Strength has ranged from 5.00 to 10.00 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 Forest Products company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Forest Products 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 Jewett-Cameron Trading Co and its competitors. Jewett-Cameron Trading Co's current Financial Strength is 7, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 9.00. 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 $3.26, compared to a current price of $2.96 — trading 9.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 7, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 9.00. 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 Financial Strength calculated?
Financial Strength is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Jewett-Cameron Trading Co (JCTC), the current Financial Strength is 7 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 $2.96 is trading 9.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.26. GuruFocus considers Jewett-Cameron Trading Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for JCTC:

  • Financial Strength: 7 (22% below median its 10-year median of 9.00)
  • GF Value™: $3.26 vs. price of $2.96 (9.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 3 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address 32275 North West Hillcrest, North Plains, OR, USA, 97133
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.
69GF Score

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