JGC Holdings (FRA:VJC) Profitability Rank: 6 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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FRA:VJC JGC Holdings Corp FRA:VJC
75 GF Score
Price €12.30
GF Value €7.00
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is JGC Holdings Profitability Rank?

JGC Holdings FRA:VJC +0.82% 75 Profitability Rank is 6 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates FRA:VJC with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.00 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

JGC Holdings has the Profitability Rank of 6.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

JGC Holdings's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.87%. As of today, JGC Holdings's Piotroski F-Score is 6.


JGC Holdings Profitability Rank Related Terms


FRA:VJC vs PWR, FIX, EME: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, JGC Holdings's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability 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.


JGC Holdings Profitability Rank vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, JGC Holdings's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where JGC Holdings's Profitability Rank falls into.


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JGC Holdings Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

JGC Holdings has the Profitability Rank of 6.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

JGC Holdings's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=47.381 / 972.83
=4.87 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

JGC Holdings has an F-score of 6 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 6 mean?
JGC Holdings (FRA:VJC) has a Profitability Rank of 6 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on JGC Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, JGC Holdings' Profitability Rank has ranged from 4.00 to 9.00.
Is JGC Holdings' Profitability Rank too high?
JGC Holdings' current Profitability Rank 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 4.00 to a high of 9.00. Overall, JGC Holdings has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JGC Holdings' Profitability Rank compare to PWR and FIX?
JGC Holdings' Profitability Rank of 6 can be compared against companies in the Construction industry. Historically, JGC Holdings' own Profitability Rank has ranged from 4.00 to 9.00 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 Profitability Rank for a Construction company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Construction industry context. However, Profitability 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on JGC Holdings and its competitors. JGC Holdings's current Profitability Rank 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 JGC Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JGC Holdings (FRA:VJC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.00, compared to a current price of €12.30 — trading 75.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 6, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.00. JGC Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For JGC Holdings (FRA:VJC), the current Profitability Rank is 6 as of Mar. 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 (FRA:VJC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JGC Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €12.30 is trading 75.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €7.00. GuruFocus considers JGC Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:VJC:

  • Profitability Rank: 6 (near median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: €7.00 vs. price of €12.30 (75.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 3 warning signs

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


JGC Holdings Business Description

Address 2-3-1 Minatomirai, Nishi-Ku, Kanagawa, Yokohama-shi, JPN, 220-6001
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.
75GF Score

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