JACK IN THE BOX INC (JACK)
US4663671091 - Common Stock
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to JACK. JACK was compared to 135 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. While JACK is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. JACK has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. JACK also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year JACK was profitable.
JACK had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years JACK has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years JACK always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of JACK (4.53%) is better than 62.69% of its industry peers.
JACK's Return On Invested Capital of 7.79% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. JACK outperforms 63.43% of its industry peers.
JACK had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 9.64%. This is in line with the industry average of 10.18%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.53% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | 7.79% |
ROA(3y)5.93%
ROA(5y)6.47%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)9.64%
ROIC(5y)11.48%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 7.73%, JACK is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.16% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of JACK has declined.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 16.10%, JACK is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.66% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of JACK has declined.
JACK's Gross Margin of 53.24% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. JACK outperforms 57.46% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of JACK has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 16.1% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.73% | ||
| GM | 53.24% |
OM growth 3Y-9.32%
OM growth 5Y-7.29%
PM growth 3Y-4.2%
PM growth 5Y-11.15%
GM growth 3Y-4.21%
GM growth 5Y-5.05%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so JACK is still creating some value.
JACK has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for JACK has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
JACK has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 1.94 indicates that JACK is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of JACK (1.94) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
JACK has a debt to FCF ratio of 43.67. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as JACK would need 43.67 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 43.67, JACK is in line with its industry, outperforming 40.30% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 43.67 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.94 |
ROIC/WACC1.09
WACC7.17%
2.3 Liquidity
JACK has a Current Ratio of 0.44. This is a bad value and indicates that JACK is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.44, JACK is not doing good in the industry: 80.60% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
JACK has a Quick Ratio of 0.44. This is a bad value and indicates that JACK is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of JACK (0.43) is worse than 75.37% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.44 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.43 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
JACK shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 3.08%.
Measured over the past years, JACK shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 9.64% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, JACK shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 15.27% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing by 14.24% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)3.08%
EPS 3Y8.99%
EPS 5Y9.64%
EPS growth Q2Q-24.05%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.27%
Revenue growth 3Y18.33%
Revenue growth 5Y14.24%
Revenue growth Q2Q-7.51%
3.2 Future
JACK is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 13.28% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, JACK will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.20% on average per year.
EPS Next Y7.93%
EPS Next 2Y10.44%
EPS Next 3Y11.39%
EPS Next 5Y13.28%
Revenue Next Year-5.04%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.3%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.52%
Revenue Next 5Y1.2%
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 accelerating.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 9.71 indicates a reasonable valuation of JACK.
JACK's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. JACK is cheaper than 91.04% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 24.84, JACK is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.96 indicates a rather cheap valuation of JACK.
JACK's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. JACK is cheaper than 97.01% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of JACK to the average of the S&P500 Index (21.35), we can say JACK is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.71 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.96 |
4.2 Price Multiples
JACK's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. JACK is cheaper than 72.39% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of JACK is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 28.51 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.52 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
JACK's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.22
PEG (5Y)1.01
EPS Next 2Y10.44%
EPS Next 3Y11.39%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
JACK has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.01%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
In the last 3 months the price of JACK has falen by -24.37%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.56, JACK pays a better dividend. On top of this JACK pays more dividend than 88.06% of the companies listed in the same industry.
JACK's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.41.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.01% |
5.2 History
The dividend of JACK has a limited annual growth rate of 1.47%.
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)1.47%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
27.02% of the earnings are spent on dividend by JACK. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
JACK's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP27.02%
EPS Next 2Y10.44%
EPS Next 3Y11.39%
JACK IN THE BOX INC
NASDAQ:JACK (4/29/2024, 11:24:25 AM)
58.43
-0.36 (-0.61%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
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Market Cap1.14B
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| Dividend Yield | 3.01% |
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Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| PE | 9.71 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.96 | ||
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PEG (NY)1.22
PEG (5Y)1.01
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| ROA | 4.53% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
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| OM | 16.1% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.73% | ||
| GM | 53.24% | ||
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Asset Turnover0.59
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
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| Current Ratio | 0.44 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.43 | ||
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EPS 1Y (TTM)3.08%
EPS 3Y8.99%
EPS 5Y
EPS growth Q2Q
EPS Next Y7.93%
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Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.27%
Revenue growth 3Y18.33%
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