JMPLF (Johnson Matthey) GF Value Rank: 3 (As of Jul. 04, 2026) — 40% Below Median


JMPLF Johnson Matthey PLC JMPLF
64 GF Score
Price $28.61
GF Value $19.08
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Johnson Matthey GF Value Rank?

Johnson Matthey JMPLF 64 GF Value Rank is 3 as of Jul. 04, 2026, which is 40% below its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates JMPLF with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $19.08 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Johnson Matthey has the GF Value Rank of 3.

GF Value Rank evaluates the exclusive GuruFocus valuation and performance of a stock, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. It is determined by the price-to-GF-Value (P/GF Value) ratio, a proprietary metric calculated based on historical multiples along with an adjustment factor based on a company's past returns and growth and future estimates of the business' performance.

GuruFocus found that for valuation, we cannot simply give stocks a better GF Value rank simply because they have a lower P/GF Value ratio. Backtesting shows that over the long term, the two worst-performing groups are the most expensive group (with the highest P/GF Value ratio) and the least expensive group (with the lowest P/GF Value ratio).

We can understand why the most expensive group underperforms. We were initially puzzled by the underperformance of the least expensive group, but we realized there is a reason why some stocks are super cheap. If they look too undervalued, it is often because the businesses behind them are poor quality. The market realized this and gave them low valuations. In a way, the market is efficient.

After multiple backtesting analyses, we granted the stocks in third-cheapest percentile the highest GF Value rank, as they have performed the best over a full market cycle. Stock performance is actually not as sensitive to valuation as it is to growth and profitability. On average, the companies in the 20%-50% valuation groups have similar performances. Therefore, we should avoid the most expensive and the least expensive stocks. We can be more tolerant of valuation.

A higher score indicates a stock with a relatively low valuation and substantial potential for outperformance. Conversely, a lower score often reflects stocks that are either highly overvalued or deeply undervalued, both of which tend to underperform.

Please click GF Score to see more details on the GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

Johnson Matthey GF Value Rank Related Terms

JMPLF vs LIN, SHW, ECL: GF Value Rank Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Johnson Matthey's GF Value Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Value Rank 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 Matthey GF Value Rank vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Johnson Matthey's GF Value Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Johnson Matthey's GF Value Rank falls into.


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What does a GF Value Rank of 3 mean?
Johnson Matthey (JMPLF) has a GF Value Rank of 3 as of Jul. 04, 2026. GF Value Rank is given based on historical multiples along with past returns, growth and future estimates of the business' performance. View historical data on Johnson Matthey and its competitors. This is 40% below median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, Johnson Matthey's GF Value Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 10.00.
Is Johnson Matthey's GF Value Rank too high?
Johnson Matthey's current GF Value Rank of 3 is 40% below median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Johnson Matthey has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Johnson Matthey's GF Value Rank compare to LIN and SHW?
Johnson Matthey's GF Value Rank of 3 can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. Historically, Johnson Matthey's own GF Value Rank has ranged from 1.00 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 GF Value Rank for a Chemicals company?
A good GF Value Rank depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, GF Value Rank 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 GF Value Rank mean?
A high GF Value Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Value Rank is given based on historical multiples along with past returns, growth and future estimates of the business' performance. View historical data on Johnson Matthey and its competitors. Johnson Matthey's current GF Value Rank is 3, which is 40% below median its own 10-year median of 5.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Johnson Matthey stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Johnson Matthey (JMPLF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $19.08, compared to a current price of $28.61 — trading 50% above its estimated fair value. The current GF Value Rank is 3, which is 40% below median its 10-year median of 5.00. Johnson Matthey's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is GF Value Rank calculated?
GF Value Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Johnson Matthey (JMPLF), the current GF Value Rank is 3 as of Jul. 04, 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 Johnson Matthey (JMPLF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Johnson Matthey stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $28.61 is trading 50% above its estimated GF Value™ of $19.08. GuruFocus considers Johnson Matthey to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JMPLF:

  • GF Value Rank: 3 (40% below median its 10-year median of 5.00)
  • GF Value™: $19.08 vs. price of $28.61 (50% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Johnson Matthey Business Description

Address 2 Gresham Street, 5th Floor, London, GBR, EC2V 7AD
Johnson Matthey PLC is a platinum group metals (PGMs) company. It uses metal chemistry, catalysis, and process engineering and provides technology and expertise to energy, chemicals, and automotive companies to decarbonise, reduce harmful emissions, and improve sustainability. Its segments include Clean Air, PGM Services, Catalyst Technologies, Hydrogen Technologies and Value Businesses. The company generates maximum revenue from the PGM Services segment, which enables the energy transition through providing circular solutions as demand for scarce critical materials increases, provides a strategic service to the group supporting the other segments with security of metal supply, and manufactures value-added PGM products. The company derives key revenue from the United Kingdom.
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