Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio -1.9x · EV/EBITDA N/A · ROE -18.1%. (2005–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $8M | $13M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Enterprise Value | $10M | $15M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| P/E Ratio → | -1.95 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| P/S Ratio | 0.19 | 0.31 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| P/B Ratio | 0.39 | 0.61 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| P/FCF | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| P/OCF | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 0.35 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| EV / EBITDA | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| EV / EBIT | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| EV / FCF | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 15.1% | 15.1% | 18.8% | 22.6% | 21.9% | 24.6% | 27.8% | 21.9% | 21.5% | 23.2% | 20.2% |
| Operating Margin | -9.1% | -9.1% | -3.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | 6.5% | 8.6% | 6.0% | 7.9% | 9.3% | 7.5% |
| Net Profit Margin | -10.0% | -10.0% | 1.5% | -0.0% | 1.9% | 6.0% | 6.2% | 4.6% | 5.4% | 5.7% | 4.4% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | -18.1% | -18.1% | 2.9% | -0.1% | 5.0% | 16.4% | 14.0% | 10.0% | 14.2% | 14.6% | 12.1% |
| ROA | -15.6% | -15.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% | 3.7% | 13.2% | 12.2% | 9.2% | 12.8% | 13.0% | 10.8% |
| ROIC | -13.2% | -13.2% | -5.9% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 13.7% | 21.4% | 15.8% | 22.1% | 24.8% | 20.8% |
| ROCE | -16.4% | -16.4% | -7.2% | 1.8% | 8.4% | 17.5% | 19.2% | 13.1% | 20.8% | 23.8% | 20.6% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.10 | 0.10 | — | 0.05 | 0.29 | 0.13 | 0.04 | — | — | — | — |
| Debt / EBITDA | — | — | — | 1.52 | 3.06 | 0.75 | 0.17 | — | — | — | — |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.09 | -0.20 | 0.05 | 0.27 | 0.08 | -0.16 | -0.47 | -0.29 | -0.30 | -0.26 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | — | — | — | 1.42 | 2.85 | 0.46 | -0.77 | -3.30 | -1.34 | -1.25 | -1.16 |
| Debt / FCF | — | — | -0.82 | 0.22 | — | — | — | -1.54 | -4.19 | -3.09 | -2.03 |
| Interest Coverage | — | — | — | 1.09 | 10.70 | 289.77 | — | — | — | — | — |
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4.63 | 4.63 | 8.79 | 4.33 | 2.84 | 4.10 | 5.81 | 11.31 | 9.45 | 7.72 | 7.25 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.24 | 1.24 | 3.80 | 1.11 | 0.86 | 1.76 | 3.18 | 7.61 | 4.93 | 4.12 | 3.76 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.05 | 0.05 | 1.84 | 0.01 | 0.05 | 0.19 | 1.09 | 5.60 | 2.81 | 2.42 | 1.95 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 1.62 | 1.71 | 1.82 | 1.82 | 1.97 | 1.93 | 2.05 | 2.28 | 2.15 | 2.42 |
| Inventory Turnover | 2.21 | 2.21 | 2.91 | 2.29 | 2.38 | 3.01 | 3.53 | 5.56 | 4.32 | 4.16 | 4.76 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 34.15 | 28.40 | 37.88 | 41.73 | 44.98 | 50.95 | 22.78 | 28.11 | 27.28 | 25.36 |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Payout Ratio | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| FCF Yield | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Buyback Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $4M | $4M | $3M | $3M | $3M | $4M | $4M | $4M | $5M | $5M |
Critical liquidity and solvency
Based on reported figures, JCTC trades at a P/S multiple of 0.19, which suggests the market is pricing the company as a distressed asset rather than a growth-oriented entity, especially when compared to the significantly higher valuation multiples commanded by larger industry peers like Trex Company.
The negative P/E of -1.88 and the lack of a forward P/E indicate that investors are currently unable to anchor the valuation on earnings, shifting the focus entirely to asset-based metrics. The P/B ratio of 0.37 implies that the market is discounting the book value of assets, likely due to concerns regarding the recoverability of inventory and the sustainability of the current business model.
According to recent financial statements, JCTC's ROIC has trended into negative territory, reaching -4.2% in 2026Q2, which indicates that the company is currently destroying shareholder value rather than compounding it through its core industrial and distribution operations.
The consistent decline in ROIC over the observed ten-quarter period highlights a structural inability to generate returns above the cost of capital. This decay is primarily driven by persistent operating margin compression, suggesting that the company's current asset base is not being utilized effectively to drive profitable growth.
As reported in quarterly filings, the cash conversion cycle has remained elevated, peaking at 181 days in 2025Q4, which demonstrates significant inefficiencies in inventory turnover and suggests that the company is struggling to convert its product kits into cash within a reasonable timeframe.
The high days inventory outstanding, which reached 151 days in 2025Q4, indicates a potential mismatch between procurement cycles and retail demand velocity. This inefficiency forces the company to tie up precious liquidity in slow-moving stock, further exacerbating the cash burn observed in recent periods.
Based on the provided balance sheet data, JCTC has seen its debt-to-equity ratio rise to 0.27 in 2026Q2, marking a shift from its historical debt-free status and indicating an increasing reliance on external financing to sustain operations during a period of negative cash flow.
While the absolute debt level remains modest, the negative interest coverage ratio of -8.09 in 2026Q2 suggests that the company lacks the operating income necessary to service its obligations comfortably. Investors should monitor whether this trend forces management to seek further dilutive capital or asset divestitures.
The P/B ratio is frequently misapplied to JCTC, as it obscures the reality that the company's book value is heavily comprised of inventory that may be subject to significant write-downs if market demand for DIY fencing continues to deteriorate.
Analysts should instead focus on the quick ratio and cash burn rate, as these metrics provide a more accurate assessment of the company's immediate survival prospects. Relying on P/B ignores the potential for rapid asset impairment, which could render the current valuation floor illusory in a liquidation scenario.
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