Is JCSE a good stock to buy right now?

Based on our 6-factor quantitative model, JE Cleantech Holdings Ltd (JCSE) receives a "Hold" rating with a composite score of 43.8/100. It is ranked #961 out of 4,446 stocks. Key factor scores: Quality 34/100, Value 60/100, Momentum 41/100. The timing signal is "Neutral". This is quantitative analysis only — not investment advice.

What is the stock rating for JCSE?

JE Cleantech Holdings Ltd (JCSE) has a "Hold" rating and 3-star score. The composite score of 43.8 ranks it #961 among 4,446 U.S. stocks. Ratings are updated weekly using academically-proven factor models.

What sector is JCSE in?

JE Cleantech Holdings Ltd operates in the Industrials sector (Misc. industry) with a market cap of $9 million. It is classified as a micro-cap stock.

Does JCSE pay a dividend?

JCSE does not currently pay a regular dividend. The company may be reinvesting profits for growth.

What is JCSE's P/E ratio?

P/E ratio data is not currently available for JCSE, which may indicate the company is not yet profitable.

How profitable is JCSE?

JCSE's quality factor score is 34/100. Gross margin: 26.9%. ROE: 0.8% vs sector average 8.9%. Margins are moderate to low, reflecting competitive market dynamics.

How is JCSE valued compared to peers?

JCSE's value factor score is 60/100 (higher = cheaper). Key multiples: , EV/EBITDA 1.7x. Valuation is roughly in line with peers.

What is JCSE's debt level?

JCSE's debt-to-equity ratio is 53%. Sector average: 70%. Moderate leverage is normal for established companies.

JCSE has a beta of 0.21, meaning it is less volatile than the market. Stability score: 32/100.

Does JCSE have high short interest?

JCSE's short interest factor score is 48/100 (higher = less short selling). Elevated short interest may indicate bearish sentiment or short squeeze potential.

JCSE Stock Analysis: Top Micro-Cap Hold (Score 43.8/100) | Blank Capital Research

Data Series	1D	5D	1M	YTD	1Y	3Y	5Y	10Y
JCSE	-8.59%	-13.33%	+11.43%	+11.43%	+26.42%	-	-	-
Industry Proxy XLI	-0.39%	+4.73%	+0.88%	+10.57%	+38.89%	-	-	-
U.S. Market SPY	-0.07%	+3.60%	+0.34%	-0.36%	+29.52%	-	-	-
Alpha vs Market	-8.53%	-16.94%	+11.09%	+11.79%	-3.11%	-	-	-
Alpha vs Sector	-8.20%	-18.07%	+10.55%	+0.86%	-12.48%	-	-	-

Metric	JCSE	Benchmark
P/E Ratio	67.9x	+140%
EV/EBITDA	1.7x	-71%
Price / Book	0.5x

Stock Entity	Score▼	Quality	Value	Momentum	P/E Ratio	ROE	Gross Margin	Net Margin	Rev Growth	D/E Ratio	Market Cap	Compare
STNG Scorpio Tankers Inc.	64	43	96	73	-	93.3%	63.1%	53.8%	-	30.0x	$3.8B	VS
TNK TEEKAY TANKERS LTD.	62	50	97	71	6.4x	91.9%	67.0%	32.8%	-	0.0x	$2.5B	VS
TEN TSAKOS ENERGY NAVIGATION LTD	61	50	86	75	7.6x	42.1%	97.8%	22.6%	-	103.0x	$1.2B	VS
HAFN Hafnia Ltd	60	42	79	77	-	439.1%	48.5%	27.0%	-	0.0x	$3.8B	VS
TPH Tri Pointe Homes, Inc.	57	50	67	66	13.6x	8.8%	47.5%	7.9%	-26.0%	50.0x	$4.0B	VS
GLDD Great Lakes Dredge & Dock CORP	57	50	69	70	16.3x	13.5%	22.2%	8.1%	14.8%	73.0x	$1.1B	VS
SOBO South Bow Corp	57	39	79	66	22.0x	48.4%	82.3%	14.9%	-	219.0x	$6.8B	VS
IMPP Imperial Petroleum Inc./Marshall Islands	54	44	98	58	2.8x	47.7%	100.0%	34.0%	-19.7%	0.0x	$156M	VS
CCO Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc.	52	48	58	69	59.3x	-	53.4%	-0.3%	7.7%	-	$1.2B	VS
IMXI International Money Express, Inc.	52	50	73	52	11.6x	25.5%	0.0%	6.4%	-9.7%	221.0x	$476M	VS
JCSE JE Cleantech Holdings Ltd	44	34	60	41	-	0.8%	26.9%	0.2%	-	53.0x	$9M

Key Ratio	TTM	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020
Gross Margin %	0.3%	0.3%	0.2%	0.3%	0.2%	0.3%
Operating Margin %	-0.0%	-0.0%	0.1%	0.1%	0.0%	0.2%
EBITDA Margin %	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.2%
Net Margin %	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%	0.0%	0.1%
FCF Margin %	2.9%	2.9%	6.5%	-32.5%	17.5%	3.9%
ROE %	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%	0.0%	0.3%
ROA %	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
ROIC %	-0.1%	-0.1%	4.1%	7.3%	0.4%	17.5%

Line Item	TTM	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020
	$14M	$14M	$14M	$14M	$11M	$16M
	$4M	$4M	$3M	$4M	$2M	$4M
Gross Margin	26.9%	26.9%	24.2%	27.5%	15.9%	27.6%
	—	$717K	$532K	$501K	$454K	$582K
	-$22K	-$22K	$766K	$1M	$44K	$3M
EBIT	-$22K	-$22K	$766K	$1M	$44K	$3M
EBITDA	$1M	$1M	$1M	$2M	$616K	$3M
Operating Margin	-0.2%	-0.2%	5.6%	9.5%	0.4%	16.5%
EBITDA Margin	9.2%	9.2%	10.2%	13.1%	5.6%	16.0%
	—	$378K	$387K	$251K	$161K	$242K
	—	$183K	$84K	$175K	$0	$468K
	$23K	$23K	$393K	$889K	$1K	$1M
Net Margin	0.2%	0.2%	2.9%	6.4%	0.0%	8.1%
	$0.00	$0.00	$0.08	$0.06	$0.00	$0.14
Diluted EPS	$0.00	$0.00	$0.08	$0.06	$0.00	$0.14

JE Cleantech Holdings Ltd (JCSE) Stock Analysis — April 2026 Rating, Price, and Forecast

Last updated: April 2026

Company Overview — What Does JE Cleantech Holdings Ltd Do?

JE Cleantech Holdings Limited, an investment holding company, designs, develops, manufactures, and sells cleaning systems for various industrial end-use applications in Singapore, Malaysia, and internationally. The company operates through two segments, Sale of Cleaning Systems and Other Equipment Business, and Provision of Centralized Dishware Washing and Ancillary Services. It provides various cleaning systems and other equipment, including aqueous washing systems, plating and cleaning systems, train cleaning systems, and filtration units. The company also offers centralized dishwashing services for food and beverage establishments, such as food courts, hawker centers, restaurants, cookhouses, eldercare homes, and inflight catering service providers; and general cleaning services for food courts. In addition, it leases dishware washing equipment. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Singapore. JE Cleantech Holdings Limited operates as a subsidiary of JE Cleantech Global Limited. JE Cleantech Holdings Ltd (JCSE) is classified as a micro-cap stock in the Industrials sector, specifically within the Misc. industry. The company is led by CEO Bee Y. Hong and employs approximately 90 people. With a market capitalization of $9M, JCSE is one of the notable companies in the Industrials sector.

JE Cleantech Holdings Ltd (JCSE) Stock Rating — Hold (April 2026)

As of April 2026, JE Cleantech Holdings Ltd receives a Hold rating with a composite score of 43.8/100 and 3 out of 5 stars from the Blank Capital Research quantitative model.JCSE ranks #961 out of 4,446 stocks in our coverage universe. Within the Industrials sector, JE Cleantech Holdings Ltd ranks #164 of 752 stocks, placing it in the top quartile of its Industrials peers. The rating is generated by a multi-factor model that weighs quality (30%), momentum (25%), value (15%), investment (10%), stability (10%), and short interest (10%).

JCSE Stock Price and 52-Week Range

JE Cleantech Holdings Ltd (JCSE) currently trades at $1.17. The stock lost $0.11 (8.6%) in the most recent trading session. The 52-week high for JCSE is $2.50, which means the stock is currently trading -53.2% from its annual peak. The 52-week low is $0.77, putting the stock 51.9% above its annual trough. Recent trading volume was 63K shares, suggesting relatively thin trading activity.

Is JCSE Overvalued or Undervalued? — Valuation Analysis

JE Cleantech Holdings Ltd (JCSE) carries a value factor score of 60/100 in the Blank Capital model, indicating fair valuation relative to historical norms. The price-to-book ratio stands at 0.53x, versus the sector average of 2.23x. The price-to-sales ratio is 0.11x, compared to 0.50x for the average Industrials stock. On an enterprise value basis, JCSE trades at 1.66x EV/EBITDA, versus 5.70x for the sector.

Overall, JCSE's valuation appears roughly in line with sector benchmarks, suggesting the market is pricing the stock fairly given its current fundamentals and growth trajectory. Neither deep value nor significantly overpriced, the stock occupies a middle ground on valuation.

JE Cleantech Holdings Ltd Profitability — ROE, Margins, and Quality Score

JE Cleantech Holdings Ltd (JCSE) earns a quality factor score of 34/100, signaling below-average profitability metrics relative to the broader market. The return on equity (ROE) is 0.8%, compared to the Industrials sector average of 8.9%, which is below typical expectations for high-quality companies. Return on assets (ROA) comes in at 0.4% versus the sector average of 3.3%.

On a margin basis, JE Cleantech Holdings Ltd reports gross margins of 26.9%, compared to 35.8% for the sector. The operating margin is -0.2% (sector: 6.2%). Net profit margin stands at 0.2%, versus 3.9% for the average Industrials stock. Profitability is below benchmark levels, which may reflect industry headwinds, elevated reinvestment, or structural challenges.

JCSE Debt, Balance Sheet, and Financial Health

JE Cleantech Holdings Ltd has a debt-to-equity ratio of 53.0%, compared to the Industrials sector average of 70.0%. Leverage is within a manageable range for the industry, though investors should monitor debt trends over time. Total debt on the balance sheet is $6M. Cash and equivalents stand at $4M.

JCSE has a beta of 0.21, meaning it is less volatile than the S&P 500, making it a relatively defensive holding. The stability factor score for JE Cleantech Holdings Ltd is 32/100, suggesting elevated price swings that may be unsuitable for conservative portfolios.

JE Cleantech Holdings Ltd Revenue and Earnings History — Quarterly Trend

In TTM 2026, JE Cleantech Holdings Ltd reported revenue of $14M and earnings per share (EPS) of $0.00. Net income for the quarter was $23,423. Gross margin was 26.9%. Operating income came in at $-21,959.

In FY 2024, JE Cleantech Holdings Ltd reported revenue of $14M and earnings per share (EPS) of $0.00. Net income for the quarter was $23,423. Gross margin was 26.9%. Revenue grew 3.2% year-over-year compared to FY 2023. Operating income came in at $-21,959.

In FY 2023, JE Cleantech Holdings Ltd reported revenue of $14M and earnings per share (EPS) of $0.08. Net income for the quarter was $393,390. Gross margin was 24.2%. Revenue grew -1.7% year-over-year compared to FY 2022. Operating income came in at $765,557.

In FY 2022, JE Cleantech Holdings Ltd reported revenue of $14M and earnings per share (EPS) of $0.06. Net income for the quarter was $889,287. Gross margin was 27.5%. Revenue grew 27.3% year-over-year compared to FY 2021. Operating income came in at $1M.

Over the past 6 quarters, JE Cleantech Holdings Ltd has experienced revenue contraction from $16M to $14M. Investors analyzing JCSE stock should weigh these quarterly trends alongside the valuation and quality metrics discussed above.

JCSE Dividend Yield and Income Analysis

JE Cleantech Holdings Ltd (JCSE) does not currently pay a dividend. This is common among smaller companies in the Misc. industry that prefer to reinvest cash flows into business expansion rather than returning capital to shareholders. Income-focused investors looking for Industrials dividend stocks may want to explore other Industrials stocks or use the stock screener to filter by dividend yield.

JCSE Momentum and Technical Analysis Profile

JE Cleantech Holdings Ltd (JCSE) has a momentum factor score of 41/100, reflecting neutral trend characteristics. The stock is neither significantly outperforming nor underperforming the broader market on a momentum basis. The investment factor score is 63/100, which measures capital allocation efficiency and asset growth patterns. The short interest score of 48/100 reflects moderate short selling activity.

JCSE vs Competitors — Industrials Sector Ranking and Peer Comparison

Within the Industrials sector, JE Cleantech Holdings Ltd (JCSE) ranks #164 out of 752 stocks based on the Blank Capital composite score. This places JCSE in the top quartile of all Industrials stocks in our coverage universe. Key competitors and sector peers include South Bow Corp (SOBO) with a score of 56.5/100, TSAKOS ENERGY NAVIGATION LTD (TEN) with a score of 61.4/100, Great Lakes Dredge & Dock CORP (GLDD) with a score of 56.7/100, Tri Pointe Homes, Inc. (TPH) with a score of 57.3/100, and Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. (CCO) with a score of 52.2/100.

Comparing JCSE against the S&P 500 benchmark is also instructive for understanding relative performance. Investors can view the full JCSE vs S&P 500 (SPY) comparison to assess how JE Cleantech Holdings Ltd stacks up against the broader market across all factor dimensions.

JCSE Next Earnings Date

No upcoming earnings date has been announced for JE Cleantech Holdings Ltd (JCSE) at this time. Check the earnings calendar for the latest scheduling updates across all stocks in our coverage universe.

Should You Buy JCSE? — Investment Thesis Summary

JE Cleantech Holdings Ltd presents a balanced picture with arguments on both sides. The quality score of 34/100 flags below-average profitability. The value score of 60/100 suggests attractive pricing relative to fundamentals. High volatility (stability score 32/100) increases portfolio risk.

In summary, JE Cleantech Holdings Ltd (JCSE) earns a Hold rating with a composite score of 43.8/100 as of April 2026. The rating is derived from the Blank Capital Research methodology, which combines six factor dimensions into a single quantitative ranking. Investors should consider these quantitative signals alongside their own fundamental research, risk tolerance, and investment time horizon before making buy or sell decisions on JCSE stock.

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