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JACK IN THE BOX INC (JACK) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:JACK - US4663671091 - Common Stock

17.73 USD
-0.64 (-3.48%)
Last: 10/24/2025, 4:30:02 PM
17.73 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 10/24/2025, 4:30:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Overall JACK gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated JACK against 134 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. There are concerns on the financial health of JACK while its profitability can be described as average. JACK is valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year JACK was profitable.
JACK had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years JACK 4 years were profitable.
In the past 5 years JACK always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
JACK Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFJACK 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 100M 200M

1.2 Ratios

With a Return On Assets value of -2.49%, JACK is not doing good in the industry: 74.63% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Return On Invested Capital of JACK (7.64%) is better than 62.69% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for JACK is below the industry average of 10.67%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (7.64%) for JACK is above the 3 year average (7.64%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -2.49%
ROE N/A
ROIC 7.64%
ROA(3y)2.33%
ROA(5y)4.23%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)7.64%
ROIC(5y)9.26%
JACK Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICJACK Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200 400 600

1.3 Margins

JACK has a Operating Margin of 16.08%. This is in the better half of the industry: JACK outperforms 70.15% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of JACK has declined.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 55.32%, JACK is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.91% of the companies in the same industry.
JACK's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 16.08%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 55.32%
OM growth 3Y-11.1%
OM growth 5Y-4.99%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-3.21%
GM growth 5Y-1.6%
JACK Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsJACK Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

JACK has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for JACK has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for JACK has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for JACK is higher compared to a year ago.
JACK Yearly Shares OutstandingJACK Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M
JACK Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsJACK Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

JACK has an Altman-Z score of 1.78. This is a bad value and indicates that JACK is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
JACK has a Altman-Z score (1.78) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of JACK is 34.65, which is on the high side as it means it would take JACK, 34.65 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
JACK has a Debt to FCF ratio of 34.65. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: JACK outperforms 42.54% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 34.65
Altman-Z 1.78
ROIC/WACC1.51
WACC5.06%
JACK Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFJACK Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

JACK has a Current Ratio of 0.46. This is a bad value and indicates that JACK is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
JACK has a worse Current ratio (0.46) than 76.87% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.45 indicates that JACK may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
JACK has a worse Quick ratio (0.45) than 73.88% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.46
Quick Ratio 0.45
JACK Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesJACK Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

JACK shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -13.82%.
Measured over the past 5 years, JACK shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 7.36% on average per year.
JACK shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -7.15%.
Measured over the past years, JACK shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 10.59% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-13.82%
EPS 3Y-4.63%
EPS 5Y7.36%
EPS Q2Q%-38.18%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.15%
Revenue growth 3Y11.17%
Revenue growth 5Y10.59%
Sales Q2Q%-9.8%

3.2 Future

JACK is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -1.12% yearly.
JACK is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.29% yearly.
EPS Next Y-24.35%
EPS Next 2Y-12.45%
EPS Next 3Y-5.56%
EPS Next 5Y-1.12%
Revenue Next Year-7.27%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.41%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.33%
Revenue Next 5Y4.29%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
JACK Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesJACK Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
JACK Yearly EPS VS EstimatesJACK Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 3.35, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of JACK.
98.51% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than JACK, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
JACK's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.83.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 3.72, the valuation of JACK can be described as very cheap.
99.25% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than JACK, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
JACK's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 3.35
Fwd PE 3.72
JACK Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsJACK Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of JACK indicates a rather cheap valuation: JACK is cheaper than 84.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
95.52% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than JACK, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 6.78
EV/EBITDA 6.82
JACK Per share dataJACK EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 50 -50

4.3 Compensation for Growth

JACK's earnings are expected to decrease with -5.56% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.45
EPS Next 2Y-12.45%
EPS Next 3Y-5.56%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.16%, JACK is a good candidate for dividend investing.
In the last 3 months the price of JACK has falen by -25.91%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
JACK's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.83. JACK pays more dividend than 94.78% of the companies in the same industry.
JACK's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.34.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.16%

5.2 History

The dividend of JACK has a limited annual growth rate of 1.40%.
JACK has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
JACK has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.4%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
JACK Yearly Dividends per shareJACK Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

The earnings of JACK are negative and hence is the payout ratio. JACK will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
DP-38.64%
EPS Next 2Y-12.45%
EPS Next 3Y-5.56%
JACK Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendJACK Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M 150M

JACK IN THE BOX INC

NASDAQ:JACK (10/24/2025, 4:30:02 PM)

After market: 17.73 0 (0%)

17.73

-0.64 (-3.48%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)08-06 2025-08-06/amc
Earnings (Next)11-18 2025-11-18/amc
Inst Owners127.27%
Inst Owner Change-0.09%
Ins Owners1.92%
Ins Owner Change4.88%
Market Cap334.74M
Revenue(TTM)1.49B
Net Income(TTM)-64573000
Analysts66.4
Price Target24.96 (40.78%)
Short Float %26.85%
Short Ratio3.46
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.16%
Yearly Dividend1.76
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.4%
DP-38.64%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date03-20 2025-03-20 (0.44)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-4.02%
Min EPS beat(2)-14.21%
Max EPS beat(2)6.18%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)1.8%
Min EPS beat(4)-14.21%
Max EPS beat(4)11.42%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)0.75%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)3.22%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)0.96%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.91%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.03%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.79%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.48%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.03%
Max Revenue beat(4)-2.15%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.74%
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-22.63%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.25%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-47.51%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.04%
EPS NY rev (3m)-11.03%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.1%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.39%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.73%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 3.35
Fwd PE 3.72
P/S 0.22
P/FCF 6.78
P/OCF 2.12
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 6.82
EPS(TTM)5.3
EY29.89%
EPS(NY)4.77
Fwd EY26.89%
FCF(TTM)2.61
FCFY14.74%
OCF(TTM)8.38
OCFY47.25%
SpS78.84
BVpS-50.4
TBVpS-63.73
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.45
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -2.49%
ROE N/A
ROCE 11.06%
ROIC 7.64%
ROICexc 7.78%
ROICexgc 8.83%
OM 16.08%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 55.32%
FCFM 3.32%
ROA(3y)2.33%
ROA(5y)4.23%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)7.64%
ROIC(5y)9.26%
ROICexc(3y)7.95%
ROICexc(5y)9.84%
ROICexgc(3y)10.68%
ROICexgc(5y)11.66%
ROCE(3y)11.05%
ROCE(5y)13.4%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-11.28%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-15.09%
ROICexc growth 3Y-16.65%
ROICexc growth 5Y-17.61%
OM growth 3Y-11.1%
OM growth 5Y-4.99%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-3.21%
GM growth 5Y-1.6%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.57
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 34.65
Debt/EBITDA 5.67
Cap/Depr 191.26%
Cap/Sales 7.31%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 53.4%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.46
Quick Ratio 0.45
Altman-Z 1.78
F-Score5
WACC5.06%
ROIC/WACC1.51
Cap/Depr(3y)132.15%
Cap/Depr(5y)104.31%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.98%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.09%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-13.82%
EPS 3Y-4.63%
EPS 5Y7.36%
EPS Q2Q%-38.18%
EPS Next Y-24.35%
EPS Next 2Y-12.45%
EPS Next 3Y-5.56%
EPS Next 5Y-1.12%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.15%
Revenue growth 3Y11.17%
Revenue growth 5Y10.59%
Sales Q2Q%-9.8%
Revenue Next Year-7.27%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.41%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.33%
Revenue Next 5Y4.29%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.55%
EBIT growth 3Y-1.17%
EBIT growth 5Y5.06%
EBIT Next Year9.81%
EBIT Next 3Y3.72%
EBIT Next 5Y4.18%
FCF growth 1Y-71.36%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-34.42%
OCF growth 3Y-30.05%
OCF growth 5Y-16.39%

JACK IN THE BOX INC / JACK FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for JACK IN THE BOX INC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to JACK.


What is the valuation status of JACK IN THE BOX INC (JACK) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to JACK IN THE BOX INC (JACK). This can be considered as Undervalued.


What is the profitability of JACK stock?

JACK IN THE BOX INC (JACK) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for JACK stock?

The financial health rating of JACK IN THE BOX INC (JACK) is 2 / 10.


How sustainable is the dividend of JACK IN THE BOX INC (JACK) stock?

The dividend rating of JACK IN THE BOX INC (JACK) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -38.64%.