JACK IN THE BOX INC (JACK) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:JACK - US4663671091 - Common Stock
14.54 USD
-0.4 (-2.68%)
Overall JACK gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated JACK against 132 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 cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
JACK had positive earnings in the past year.
JACK had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years JACK 4 years were profitable.
JACK had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of JACK (-2.49%) is worse than 74.24% of its industry peers.
JACK has a Return On Invested Capital of 7.64%. This is in the better half of the industry: JACK outperforms 62.88% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for JACK is below the industry average of 10.59%.
The 3 year average ROIC (7.64%) for JACK is below the current ROIC(7.64%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 16.08%, JACK is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.70% of the companies in the same industry.
JACK's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
JACK has a better Gross Margin (55.32%) than 68.18% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of JACK has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
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.
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, JACK has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
JACK has an Altman-Z score of 1.77. This is a bad value and indicates that JACK is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.77, JACK is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.55% of the companies in the same industry.
JACK has a debt to FCF ratio of 34.65. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as JACK would need 34.65 years to pay back of 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 42.42% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 34.65 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.77 |
ROIC/WACC1.59
WACC4.8%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.46 indicates that JACK may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
JACK's Current ratio of 0.46 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. JACK is outperformed by 78.03% of its industry peers.
JACK has a Quick 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 Quick ratio of 0.45. This is in the lower half of the industry: JACK underperforms 75.76% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.46 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.45 |
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.
Looking at the last year, JACK shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -7.15% in the last year.
JACK shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 10.59% yearly.
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-24.59%
EPS Next 2Y-12.72%
EPS Next 3Y-5.7%
EPS Next 5Y-1.12%
Revenue Next Year-7.39%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.48%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.4%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 2.74 indicates a rather cheap valuation of JACK.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, JACK is valued cheaper than 99.24% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of JACK to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.89), we can say JACK is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 3.07 indicates a rather cheap valuation of JACK.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, JACK is valued cheaper than 98.48% of the companies in the same industry.
JACK is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 34.59, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 2.74 | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.07 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, JACK is valued cheaply inside the industry as 87.12% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of JACK indicates a rather cheap valuation: JACK is cheaper than 98.48% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.56 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.6 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A cheap valuation may be justified as JACK's earnings are expected to decrease with -5.70% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.37
EPS Next 2Y-12.72%
EPS Next 3Y-5.7%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
JACK has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.89%, which is a nice return.
In the last 3 months the price of JACK has falen by -27.02%. 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 4.57, JACK pays a better dividend. On top of this JACK pays more dividend than 94.70% of the companies listed in the same industry.
JACK's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.89% |
5.2 History
The dividend of JACK has a limited annual growth rate of 1.40%.
JACK has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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
5.3 Sustainability
JACK has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
DP-38.64%
EPS Next 2Y-12.72%
EPS Next 3Y-5.7%
NASDAQ:JACK (11/17/2025, 1:50:03 PM)
14.54
-0.4 (-2.68%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners127.27%
Inst Owner Change-20.21%
Ins Owners1.92%
Ins Owner Change-0.1%
Market Cap274.52M
Revenue(TTM)1.49B
Net Income(TTM)-64.57M
Analysts67.41
Price Target22.9 (57.5%)
Short Float %25.84%
Short Ratio3.17
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.89% |
Yearly Dividend1.76
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.4%
DP-38.64%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date
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)-8.27%
PT rev (3m)-24.9%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.63%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-48.36%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.32%
EPS NY rev (3m)-11.31%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.8%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.57%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.13%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.86%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 2.74 | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.07 | ||
| P/S | 0.18 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.56 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.74 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.6 |
EPS(TTM)5.3
EY36.45%
EPS(NY)4.74
Fwd EY32.59%
FCF(TTM)2.61
FCFY17.98%
OCF(TTM)8.38
OCFY57.62%
SpS78.84
BVpS-50.4
TBVpS-63.73
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.37
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 1.77 |
F-Score5
WACC4.8%
ROIC/WACC1.59
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-24.59%
EPS Next 2Y-12.72%
EPS Next 3Y-5.7%
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-7.39%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.48%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.4%
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
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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%.