JABIL INC (JBL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:JBL - US4663131039 - Common Stock
207.01 USD
-1.83 (-0.88%)
Overall JBL gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated JBL against 124 industry peers in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components industry. While JBL has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. JBL has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
JBL had positive earnings in the past year.
JBL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
JBL had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
JBL had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
JBL has a better Return On Assets (3.10%) than 65.32% of its industry peers.
JBL has a Return On Equity of 44.90%. This is amongst the best in the industry. JBL outperforms 98.39% of its industry peers.
JBL's Return On Invested Capital of 20.97% is amongst the best of the industry. JBL outperforms 94.35% of its industry peers.
JBL had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 17.51%. This is significantly above the industry average of 9.67%.
The 3 year average ROIC (17.51%) for JBL is below the current ROIC(20.97%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.1% | ||
| ROE | 44.9% | ||
| ROIC | 20.97% |
ROA(3y)5.75%
ROA(5y)4.36%
ROE(3y)49.7%
ROE(5y)36.93%
ROIC(3y)17.51%
ROIC(5y)15.41%
1.3 Margins
JBL has a Profit Margin (2.02%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of JBL has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 4.67%, JBL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.10% of the companies in the same industry.
JBL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of JBL (8.86%) is worse than 82.26% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of JBL has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 4.67% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.02% | ||
| GM | 8.86% |
OM growth 3Y8.62%
OM growth 5Y11.56%
PM growth 3Y26.45%
PM growth 5Y33.46%
GM growth 3Y3.73%
GM growth 5Y4.13%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so JBL is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, JBL has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, JBL has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for JBL is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.00 indicates that JBL is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a Altman-Z score value of 3.00, JBL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 46.77% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of JBL is 2.48, which is a good value as it means it would take JBL, 2.48 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of JBL (2.48) is better than 75.81% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.86 is on the high side and indicates that JBL has dependencies on debt financing.
JBL has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.86. This is amonst the worse of the industry: JBL underperforms 94.35% of its industry peers.
Even though the debt/equity ratio score it not favorable for JBL, it has very limited outstanding debt, so we won't put too much weight on the DE evaluation.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.86 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.48 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3 |
ROIC/WACC2.26
WACC9.27%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.98 indicates that JBL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.98, JBL is doing worse than 91.13% of the companies in the same industry.
JBL has a Quick Ratio of 0.98. This is a bad value and indicates that JBL is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
JBL's Quick ratio of 0.64 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. JBL is outperformed by 90.32% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.98 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.64 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.97% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 23.15% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
Looking at the last year, JBL shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -6.13% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, JBL shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 2.70% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.97%
EPS 3Y14.72%
EPS 5Y23.15%
EPS Q2Q%34.92%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.13%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.46%
Revenue growth 5Y2.7%
Sales Q2Q%15.71%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, JBL will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 14.16% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, JBL will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.68% on average per year.
EPS Next Y11.34%
EPS Next 2Y13.58%
EPS Next 3Y14.16%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year1.9%
Revenue Next 2Y3.79%
Revenue Next 3Y4.68%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 23.55, JBL is valued on the expensive side.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of JBL indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: JBL is cheaper than 74.19% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.03, JBL is valued at the same level.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.95 indicates a rather expensive valuation of JBL.
71.77% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than JBL, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.63, JBL is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.55 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.95 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of JBL indicates a rather cheap valuation: JBL is cheaper than 82.26% of the companies listed in the same industry.
83.06% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than JBL, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.09 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.36 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates JBL does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The excellent profitability rating of JBL may justify a higher PE ratio.
JBL's earnings are expected to grow with 14.16% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)2.08
PEG (5Y)1.02
EPS Next 2Y13.58%
EPS Next 3Y14.16%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
JBL has a yearly dividend return of 0.16%, which is pretty low.
JBL's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.61.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.34, JBL's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.16% |
5.2 History
The dividend of JBL has a limited annual growth rate of 1.03%.
JBL has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
The dividend of JBL decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.03%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
JBL pays out 6.59% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of JBL is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP6.59%
EPS Next 2Y13.58%
EPS Next 3Y14.16%
NYSE:JBL (8/26/2025, 3:17:51 PM)
207.01
-1.83 (-0.88%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners98.48%
Inst Owner Change-0.82%
Ins Owners1.46%
Ins Owner Change-6.72%
Market Cap22.22B
Analysts83.75
Price Target230.09 (11.15%)
Short Float %2.51%
Short Ratio1.67
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.16% |
Yearly Dividend0.34
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.03%
DP6.59%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)7.21%
Min EPS beat(2)5.13%
Max EPS beat(2)9.3%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)5.62%
Min EPS beat(4)2.58%
Max EPS beat(4)9.3%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)3.56%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)3.74%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)4.48%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)6.87%
Min Revenue beat(2)3.96%
Max Revenue beat(2)9.79%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)5.81%
Min Revenue beat(4)3.96%
Max Revenue beat(4)9.79%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.58%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.65%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.92%
PT rev (1m)0.74%
PT rev (3m)34.26%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.25%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.38%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)4.8%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.19%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.96%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.55 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.95 | ||
| P/S | 0.78 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.09 | ||
| P/OCF | 14 | ||
| P/B | 17.29 | ||
| P/tB | 133.83 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.36 |
EPS(TTM)8.79
EY4.25%
EPS(NY)10.93
Fwd EY5.28%
FCF(TTM)10.85
FCFY5.24%
OCF(TTM)14.79
OCFY7.14%
SpS265.69
BVpS11.97
TBVpS1.55
PEG (NY)2.08
PEG (5Y)1.02
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.1% | ||
| ROE | 44.9% | ||
| ROCE | 29.11% | ||
| ROIC | 20.97% | ||
| ROICexc | 31.45% | ||
| ROICexgc | 49.68% | ||
| OM | 4.67% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.02% | ||
| GM | 8.86% | ||
| FCFM | 4.08% |
ROA(3y)5.75%
ROA(5y)4.36%
ROE(3y)49.7%
ROE(5y)36.93%
ROIC(3y)17.51%
ROIC(5y)15.41%
ROICexc(3y)25.48%
ROICexc(5y)21.92%
ROICexgc(3y)31.86%
ROICexgc(5y)27.58%
ROCE(3y)24.31%
ROCE(5y)21.38%
ROICexcg growth 3Y20.02%
ROICexcg growth 5Y13.03%
ROICexc growth 3Y18.23%
ROICexc growth 5Y13.93%
OM growth 3Y8.62%
OM growth 5Y11.56%
PM growth 3Y26.45%
PM growth 5Y33.46%
GM growth 3Y3.73%
GM growth 5Y4.13%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.53
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.86 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.48 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.14 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 55.58% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.48% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 75.86% | ||
| Profit Quality | 201.73% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.98 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.64 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3 |
F-Score5
WACC9.27%
ROIC/WACC2.26
Cap/Depr(3y)124.62%
Cap/Depr(5y)125.97%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.27%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.48%
Profit Quality(3y)59.97%
Profit Quality(5y)145.45%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.97%
EPS 3Y14.72%
EPS 5Y23.15%
EPS Q2Q%34.92%
EPS Next Y11.34%
EPS Next 2Y13.58%
EPS Next 3Y14.16%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.13%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.46%
Revenue growth 5Y2.7%
Sales Q2Q%15.71%
Revenue Next Year1.9%
Revenue Next 2Y3.79%
Revenue Next 3Y4.68%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-12.43%
EBIT growth 3Y8.12%
EBIT growth 5Y14.57%
EBIT Next Year47.63%
EBIT Next 3Y20.86%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y49.81%
FCF growth 3Y50.39%
FCF growth 5Y37.8%
OCF growth 1Y-18.78%
OCF growth 3Y6.19%
OCF growth 5Y7.54%