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JACOBS SOLUTIONS INC (J) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:J - US46982L1089 - Common Stock

153.36 USD
-0.13 (-0.08%)
Last: 11/7/2025, 8:04:00 PM
153.36 USD
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After Hours: 11/7/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

J gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 86 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. J has an average financial health and profitability rating. J is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

J had positive earnings in the past year.
J had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years J has always been profitable.
J had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
J Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFJ Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M 1B

1.2 Ratios

J has a better Return On Assets (6.97%) than 71.26% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 20.82%, J is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.56% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of J (8.59%) is better than 60.92% of its industry peers.
J had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.77%. This is below the industry average of 13.43%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.97%
ROE 20.82%
ROIC 8.59%
ROA(3y)5.26%
ROA(5y)4.52%
ROE(3y)12.81%
ROE(5y)10.79%
ROIC(3y)8.77%
ROIC(5y)8.35%
J Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICJ Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

J's Profit Margin of 6.92% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. J outperforms 72.41% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of J has remained more or less at the same level.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 7.58%, J is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.37% of the companies in the same industry.
J's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 24.63%, J is doing worse than 65.52% of the companies in the same industry.
J's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 7.58%
PM (TTM) 6.92%
GM 24.63%
OM growth 3Y-1.98%
OM growth 5Y5.54%
PM growth 3Y32.42%
PM growth 5Y0.8%
GM growth 3Y4.47%
GM growth 5Y4.84%
J Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsJ Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so J is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for J has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, J has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for J has been reduced compared to a year ago.
J Yearly Shares OutstandingJ Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M
J Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsJ Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 3.05 indicates that J is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
J's Altman-Z score of 3.05 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. J outperforms 60.92% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of J is 6.09, which is on the high side as it means it would take J, 6.09 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
J has a Debt to FCF ratio (6.09) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
J has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.66. This is a neutral value indicating J is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.66, J perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 41.38% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.66
Debt/FCF 6.09
Altman-Z 3.05
ROIC/WACC1.01
WACC8.46%
J Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFJ Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B 4B 6B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.39 indicates that J should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.39, J perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 49.43% of the companies in the same industry.
J has a Quick Ratio of 1.39. This is a normal value and indicates that J is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
J has a Quick ratio (1.39) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.39
Quick Ratio 1.39
J Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesJ Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

J shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -26.75%.
J shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 7.49% yearly.
Looking at the last year, J shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -29.67% in the last year.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -2.02% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-26.75%
EPS 3Y4.9%
EPS 5Y7.49%
EPS Q2Q%-17.35%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-29.67%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.55%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.02%
Sales Q2Q%-47.27%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, J will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 8.66% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, J will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 13.53% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-14.84%
EPS Next 2Y-0.65%
EPS Next 3Y3.17%
EPS Next 5Y8.66%
Revenue Next Year46.49%
Revenue Next 2Y7.99%
Revenue Next 3Y18.41%
Revenue Next 5Y13.53%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
J Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesJ Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 5B 10B 15B
J Yearly EPS VS EstimatesJ Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2 4 6 8 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 26.67, J can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of J is on the same level as its industry peers.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.06. J is around the same levels.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.40 indicates a rather expensive valuation of J.
J's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
J's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 32.73.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 26.67
Fwd PE 21.4
J Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsJ Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as J.
J's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 44.48
EV/EBITDA 17.33
J Per share dataJ EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40 60 80

4.3 Compensation for Growth

J has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.56
EPS Next 2Y-0.65%
EPS Next 3Y3.17%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

J has a yearly dividend return of 0.83%, which is pretty low.
J's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 4.51.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.83, J pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.37.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.83%

5.2 History

The dividend of J is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 8.08%!
J has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
As J did not decrease their dividend in the past 5 years, we can say the dividend looks stable.
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.08%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years7
J Yearly Dividends per shareJ Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

18.99% of the earnings are spent on dividend by J. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of J is growing around the same rate as the earnings are growing. If this keeps up the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP18.99%
EPS Next 2Y-0.65%
EPS Next 3Y3.17%
J Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendJ Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M
J Dividend Payout.J Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.J Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

JACOBS SOLUTIONS INC

NYSE:J (11/7/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 153.36 0 (0%)

153.36

-0.13 (-0.08%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)08-05 2025-08-05/bmo
Earnings (Next)11-20 2025-11-20/amc
Inst Owners90.24%
Inst Owner Change1.01%
Ins Owners0.33%
Ins Owner Change-0.05%
Market Cap18.33B
Revenue(TTM)11.50B
Net Income(TTM)795.82M
Analysts80
Price Target162.6 (6.03%)
Short Float %2.19%
Short Ratio2.96
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.83%
Yearly Dividend1.14
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.08%
DP18.99%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years7
Ex-Date08-22 2025-08-22 (0.32)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)1.88%
Min EPS beat(2)0.96%
Max EPS beat(2)2.79%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)-1.61%
Min EPS beat(4)-12.7%
Max EPS beat(4)2.79%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)3.28%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)2.39%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)1.58%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.96%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.82%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.09%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-4.91%
Min Revenue beat(4)-12.26%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.44%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.64%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.61%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.75%
PT rev (1m)2.49%
PT rev (3m)7.38%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.03%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.35%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.34%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.05%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.77%
Revenue NY rev (1m)33.95%
Revenue NY rev (3m)29.51%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 26.67
Fwd PE 21.4
P/S 1.59
P/FCF 44.48
P/OCF 36.65
P/B 4.8
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 17.33
EPS(TTM)5.75
EY3.75%
EPS(NY)7.17
Fwd EY4.67%
FCF(TTM)3.45
FCFY2.25%
OCF(TTM)4.18
OCFY2.73%
SpS96.21
BVpS31.97
TBVpS-14.8
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.56
Graham Number64.32
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.97%
ROE 20.82%
ROCE 10.62%
ROIC 8.59%
ROICexc 10.19%
ROICexgc 53.27%
OM 7.58%
PM (TTM) 6.92%
GM 24.63%
FCFM 3.58%
ROA(3y)5.26%
ROA(5y)4.52%
ROE(3y)12.81%
ROE(5y)10.79%
ROIC(3y)8.77%
ROIC(5y)8.35%
ROICexc(3y)10.34%
ROICexc(5y)9.66%
ROICexgc(3y)231.28%
ROICexgc(5y)157.22%
ROCE(3y)10.84%
ROCE(5y)10.32%
ROICexgc growth 3Y118.11%
ROICexgc growth 5Y78.34%
ROICexc growth 3Y11.41%
ROICexc growth 5Y10.22%
OM growth 3Y-1.98%
OM growth 5Y5.54%
PM growth 3Y32.42%
PM growth 5Y0.8%
GM growth 3Y4.47%
GM growth 5Y4.84%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.01
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.66
Debt/FCF 6.09
Debt/EBITDA 2.22
Cap/Depr 34.34%
Cap/Sales 0.77%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 44.35%
Profit Quality 51.79%
Current Ratio 1.39
Quick Ratio 1.39
Altman-Z 3.05
F-Score6
WACC8.46%
ROIC/WACC1.01
Cap/Depr(3y)42.12%
Cap/Depr(5y)45.69%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.92%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.86%
Profit Quality(3y)98.48%
Profit Quality(5y)117.24%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-26.75%
EPS 3Y4.9%
EPS 5Y7.49%
EPS Q2Q%-17.35%
EPS Next Y-14.84%
EPS Next 2Y-0.65%
EPS Next 3Y3.17%
EPS Next 5Y8.66%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-29.67%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.55%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.02%
Sales Q2Q%-47.27%
Revenue Next Year46.49%
Revenue Next 2Y7.99%
Revenue Next 3Y18.41%
Revenue Next 5Y13.53%
EBIT growth 1Y-31.7%
EBIT growth 3Y-8.4%
EBIT growth 5Y3.41%
EBIT Next Year3.68%
EBIT Next 3Y7.79%
EBIT Next 5Y7.97%
FCF growth 1Y-53.54%
FCF growth 3Y13.8%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-51.58%
OCF growth 3Y13.24%
OCF growth 5YN/A

JACOBS SOLUTIONS INC / J FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for JACOBS SOLUTIONS INC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to J.


Can you provide the valuation status for JACOBS SOLUTIONS INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to JACOBS SOLUTIONS INC (J). This can be considered as Overvalued.


What is the profitability of J stock?

JACOBS SOLUTIONS INC (J) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for J stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for JACOBS SOLUTIONS INC (J) is 26.67 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.8.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for J stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of JACOBS SOLUTIONS INC (J) is expected to decline by -14.84% in the next year.