J & J SNACK FOODS CORP (JJSF) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:JJSF • US4660321096
85.01 USD
-0.62 (-0.72%)
Last: Mar 6, 2026, 01:53 PM
This JJSF fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
Taking everything into account, JJSF scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. JJSF was compared to 88 industry peers in the Food Products industry. JJSF gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. JJSF is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. JJSF Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- JJSF had positive earnings in the past year.
- JJSF had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- JJSF had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years JJSF had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- With a decent Return On Assets value of 4.67%, JJSF is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.86% of the companies in the same industry.
- With a decent Return On Equity value of 6.72%, JJSF is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.91% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Invested Capital of JJSF (6.49%) is better than 69.32% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for JJSF is significantly below the industry average of 28.23%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.67% | ||
| ROE | 6.72% | ||
| ROIC | 6.49% |
ROA(3y)5.76%
ROA(5y)5.22%
ROE(3y)8.16%
ROE(5y)7.31%
ROIC(3y)7%
ROIC(5y)6.23%
1.3 Margins
- JJSF has a better Profit Margin (3.92%) than 67.05% of its industry peers.
- JJSF's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 6.41%, JJSF is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
- JJSF's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 30.21%, JJSF is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.45% of the companies in the same industry.
- JJSF's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 6.41% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.92% | ||
| GM | 30.21% |
OM growth 3Y11.58%
OM growth 5Y22.2%
PM growth 3Y6.62%
PM growth 5Y18.27%
GM growth 3Y3.5%
GM growth 5Y4.93%
2. JJSF Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so JJSF is destroying value.
- JJSF has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for JJSF has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- JJSF has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 4.99 indicates that JJSF is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- JJSF has a better Altman-Z score (4.99) than 87.50% of its industry peers.
- JJSF has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.02. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.02 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- JJSF's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.02 is amongst the best of the industry. JJSF outperforms 96.59% of its industry peers.
- JJSF has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.00. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of JJSF (0.00) is better than 89.77% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.02 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.99 |
ROIC/WACC0.74
WACC8.79%
2.3 Liquidity
- JJSF has a Current Ratio of 2.52. This indicates that JJSF is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a decent Current ratio value of 2.52, JJSF is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.59% of the companies in the same industry.
- JJSF has a Quick Ratio of 1.47. This is a normal value and indicates that JJSF is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- JJSF's Quick ratio of 1.47 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. JJSF outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.52 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.47 |
3. JJSF Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- JJSF shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -10.32%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 25.47% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
- JJSF shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -1.55%.
- The Revenue has been growing by 9.15% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-10.32%
EPS 3Y15.99%
EPS 5Y25.47%
EPS Q2Q%0%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.55%
Revenue growth 3Y4.67%
Revenue growth 5Y9.15%
Sales Q2Q%-5.19%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 6.96% on average over the next years.
- JJSF is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.20% yearly.
EPS Next Y6.67%
EPS Next 2Y7.97%
EPS Next 3Y6.96%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-1.54%
Revenue Next 2Y0.15%
Revenue Next 3Y1.2%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
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.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. JJSF Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 19.96, JJSF is valued on the expensive side.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as JJSF.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.69. JJSF is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
- JJSF is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.12.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, JJSF is valued a bit cheaper than 65.91% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of JJSF to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.79), we can say JJSF is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.96 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.12 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- JJSF's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. JJSF is cheaper than 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
- JJSF's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. JJSF is cheaper than 69.32% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.44 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.95 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates JJSF does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- JJSF has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.99
PEG (5Y)0.78
EPS Next 2Y7.97%
EPS Next 3Y6.96%
5. JJSF Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- JJSF has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.76%.
- JJSF's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.21.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, JJSF pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.76% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of JJSF is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 6.99%!
- JJSF has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- JJSF has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.99%
Div Incr Years20
Div Non Decr Years20
5.3 Sustainability
- 99.66% of the earnings are spent on dividend by JJSF. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of JJSF is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP99.66%
EPS Next 2Y7.97%
EPS Next 3Y6.96%
JJSF Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NASDAQ:JJSF (3/6/2026, 1:53:57 PM)
85.01
-0.62 (-0.72%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)02-03 2026-02-03/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-04 2026-05-04/amc
Inst Owners81.34%
Inst Owner Change-4.18%
Ins Owners2.07%
Ins Owner Change0.71%
Market Cap1.62B
Revenue(TTM)1.56B
Net Income(TTM)61.34M
Analysts82.22
Price Target112.71 (32.58%)
Short Float %4.21%
Short Ratio2.44
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.76% |
Yearly Dividend3.12
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.99%
DP99.66%
Div Incr Years20
Div Non Decr Years20
Ex-Date03-17 2026-03-17 (0.8)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)11.44%
Min EPS beat(2)-7.3%
Max EPS beat(2)30.17%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-5%
Min EPS beat(4)-52.19%
Max EPS beat(4)30.17%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-6.11%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-5.88%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)-9.73%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-5.66%
Min Revenue beat(2)-7.29%
Max Revenue beat(2)-4.03%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.97%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.29%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.32%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.46%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.38%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.3%
PT rev (1m)-12.99%
PT rev (3m)-19.34%
EPS NQ rev (1m)6.42%
EPS NQ rev (3m)6.42%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.11%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.45%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.71%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.71%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-3.21%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.31%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.96 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.12 | ||
| P/S | 1.03 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.44 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.74 | ||
| P/B | 1.77 | ||
| P/tB | 2.9 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.95 |
EPS(TTM)4.26
EY5.01%
EPS(NY)4.97
Fwd EY5.84%
FCF(TTM)4.37
FCFY5.14%
OCF(TTM)8.73
OCFY10.27%
SpS82.29
BVpS48.02
TBVpS29.28
PEG (NY)2.99
PEG (5Y)0.78
Graham Number67.84
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.67% | ||
| ROE | 6.72% | ||
| ROCE | 8.73% | ||
| ROIC | 6.49% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.89% | ||
| ROICexgc | 10.27% | ||
| OM | 6.41% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.92% | ||
| GM | 30.21% | ||
| FCFM | 5.31% |
ROA(3y)5.76%
ROA(5y)5.22%
ROE(3y)8.16%
ROE(5y)7.31%
ROIC(3y)7%
ROIC(5y)6.23%
ROICexc(3y)7.48%
ROICexc(5y)7.05%
ROICexgc(3y)11.25%
ROICexgc(5y)10.58%
ROCE(3y)9.42%
ROCE(5y)8.38%
ROICexgc growth 3Y9.98%
ROICexgc growth 5Y21.84%
ROICexc growth 3Y12.99%
ROICexc growth 5Y20.98%
OM growth 3Y11.58%
OM growth 5Y22.2%
PM growth 3Y6.62%
PM growth 5Y18.27%
GM growth 3Y3.5%
GM growth 5Y4.93%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.19
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.02 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.01 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 111.5% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.29% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 95.02% | ||
| Profit Quality | 135.51% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.52 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.47 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.99 |
F-Score5
WACC8.79%
ROIC/WACC0.74
Cap/Depr(3y)127.7%
Cap/Depr(5y)131.14%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.54%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.53%
Profit Quality(3y)108.65%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-10.32%
EPS 3Y15.99%
EPS 5Y25.47%
EPS Q2Q%0%
EPS Next Y6.67%
EPS Next 2Y7.97%
EPS Next 3Y6.96%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.55%
Revenue growth 3Y4.67%
Revenue growth 5Y9.15%
Sales Q2Q%-5.19%
Revenue Next Year-1.54%
Revenue Next 2Y0.15%
Revenue Next 3Y1.2%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-12.06%
EBIT growth 3Y16.79%
EBIT growth 5Y33.38%
EBIT Next Year83.68%
EBIT Next 3Y25.72%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-21.64%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y19.12%
OCF growth 1Y-16.97%
OCF growth 3Y84.95%
OCF growth 5Y12.39%
J & J SNACK FOODS CORP / JJSF FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of J & J SNACK FOODS CORP (JJSF) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to JJSF.
What is the valuation status for JJSF stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to J & J SNACK FOODS CORP (JJSF). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of JJSF stock?
J & J SNACK FOODS CORP (JJSF) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the valuation of J & J SNACK FOODS CORP based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for J & J SNACK FOODS CORP (JJSF) is 19.96 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.77.
What is the earnings growth outlook for J & J SNACK FOODS CORP?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of J & J SNACK FOODS CORP (JJSF) is expected to grow by 6.67% in the next year.