JACK IN THE BOX INC (JACK)

US4663671091 - Common Stock

70.47  +1.9 (+2.77%)

After market: 70.47 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, JACK scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. JACK was compared to 135 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 not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.



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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.
Each year in the past 5 years JACK has been profitable.
JACK had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.

1.2 Ratios

JACK has a Return On Assets of 4.53%. This is in the better half of the industry: JACK outperforms 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 62.69% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for JACK is in line with the industry average of 10.25%.
Industry RankSector 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

With a decent Profit Margin value of 7.73%, JACK is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.16% of the companies in the same industry.
JACK's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
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.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 53.24%, JACK is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.96% of the companies in the same industry.
JACK's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%

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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 JACK is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for JACK has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, JACK has less shares outstanding
JACK has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.

2.2 Solvency

JACK has an Altman-Z score of 1.98. This is not the best score and indicates that JACK is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
JACK has a Altman-Z score (1.98) which 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.
JACK has a Debt to FCF ratio (43.67) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 43.67
Altman-Z 1.98
ROIC/WACC1.08
WACC7.18%

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.
JACK has a Current ratio of 0.44. This is amonst the worse of the industry: JACK underperforms 82.09% of its industry peers.
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.
JACK has a Quick ratio of 0.43. This is in the lower half of the industry: JACK underperforms 76.12% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.44
Quick Ratio 0.43

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 3.08% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 9.64% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
The Revenue has grown by 15.27% in the past year. This is quite good.
JACK shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 14.24% yearly.
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 Y7.9%
EPS Next 2Y10.38%
EPS Next 3Y11.32%
EPS Next 5Y13.28%
Revenue Next Year-5.04%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.33%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.5%
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.
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.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 11.71 indicates a reasonable valuation of JACK.
JACK's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. JACK is cheaper than 90.30% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.42. JACK is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.61, the valuation of JACK can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, JACK is valued cheaply inside the industry as 95.52% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.74. JACK is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.71
Fwd PE 9.61

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, JACK is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 68.66% of the companies are valued more expensively.
JACK's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 34.38
EV/EBITDA 9.2

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.48
PEG (5Y)1.21
EPS Next 2Y10.38%
EPS Next 3Y11.32%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

JACK has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.57%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.48, JACK pays a better dividend. On top of this JACK pays more dividend than 85.07% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.34, JACK has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.57%

5.2 History

The dividend of JACK has a limited annual growth rate of 1.47%.
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)1.47%
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.
The dividend of JACK is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP27.02%
EPS Next 2Y10.38%
EPS Next 3Y11.32%

JACK IN THE BOX INC

NASDAQ:JACK (3/27/2024, 8:22:09 PM)

After market: 70.47 0 (0%)

70.47

+1.9 (+2.77%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
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Market Cap1.38B
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Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.71
Fwd PE 9.61
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PEG (NY)1.48
PEG (5Y)1.21
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Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.53%
ROE N/A
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ROIC
ROICexc
ROICexgc
OM 16.1%
PM (TTM) 7.73%
GM 53.24%
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Asset Turnover0.59
Health
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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 Y7.9%
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EPS Next 5Y
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.27%
Revenue growth 3Y18.33%
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