J & J SNACK FOODS CORP (JJSF) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:JJSF - Nasdaq - US4660321096 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
Overall JJSF gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated JJSF against 91 industry peers in the Food Products industry. JJSF is in great health and has no worries on liquidiy or solvency at all, but the profibility rating is only average. JJSF does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year JJSF was profitable.
JJSF had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
JJSF had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years JJSF always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
JJSF has a better Return On Assets (5.59%) than 72.53% of its industry peers.
JJSF has a better Return On Equity (8.12%) than 64.84% of its industry peers.
JJSF has a better Return On Invested Capital (6.36%) than 67.03% of its industry peers.
JJSF had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.34%. This is significantly below the industry average of 28.39%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (6.36%) for JJSF is above the 3 year average (6.34%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.59% | ||
| ROE | 8.12% | ||
| ROIC | 6.36% |
ROA(3y)5.47%
ROA(5y)4.62%
ROE(3y)7.72%
ROE(5y)6.4%
ROIC(3y)6.34%
ROIC(5y)5.29%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of JJSF (4.79%) is better than 69.23% of its industry peers.
JJSF's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
JJSF has a Operating Margin of 6.45%. This is in the better half of the industry: JJSF outperforms 64.84% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of JJSF has declined.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 29.83%, JJSF is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.13% of the companies in the same industry.
JJSF's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 6.45% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.79% | ||
| GM | 29.83% |
OM growth 3Y5.63%
OM growth 5Y-5.42%
PM growth 3Y4.2%
PM growth 5Y-7.21%
GM growth 3Y5.74%
GM growth 5Y0.89%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
JJSF has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
JJSF has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
JJSF has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, JJSF has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
JJSF has an Altman-Z score of 5.61. This indicates that JJSF is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
JJSF has a better Altman-Z score (5.61) than 89.01% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of JJSF is 0.01, which is an excellent value as it means it would take JJSF, only 0.01 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
JJSF's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.01 is amongst the best of the industry. JJSF outperforms 95.60% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.00 indicates that JJSF is not too dependend on debt financing.
JJSF has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.00. This is amongst the best in the industry. JJSF outperforms 87.91% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.01 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.61 |
ROIC/WACC0.63
WACC10.13%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.38 indicates that JJSF has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
JJSF has a Current ratio of 2.38. This is in the better half of the industry: JJSF outperforms 72.53% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.36 indicates that JJSF should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of JJSF (1.36) is better than 73.63% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.38 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.36 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for JJSF have decreased strongly by -14.97% in the last year.
JJSF shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -0.04% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.49% in the past year.
JJSF shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.83% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-14.97%
EPS 3Y19.29%
EPS 5Y-0.04%
EPS Q2Q%-58.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.49%
Revenue growth 3Y11.22%
Revenue growth 5Y5.83%
Sales Q2Q%-1.01%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 8.61% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, JJSF will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.96% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-12.26%
EPS Next 2Y3.49%
EPS Next 3Y8.61%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year1.43%
Revenue Next 2Y2.55%
Revenue Next 3Y2.96%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 27.96, which means the current valuation is very expensive for JJSF.
JJSF's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of JJSF to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.15), we can say JJSF is valued inline with the index average.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 22.51, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of JJSF.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, JJSF is valued a bit cheaper than 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.60, JJSF is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.96 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.51 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as JJSF.
JJSF's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. JJSF is cheaper than 62.64% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 27.8 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.4 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
JJSF has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y3.49%
EPS Next 3Y8.61%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
JJSF has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.70%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.75, JJSF pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
JJSF's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.42.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.7% |
5.2 History
The dividend of JJSF is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 8.63%!
JJSF has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
JJSF has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.63%
Div Incr Years20
Div Non Decr Years20
5.3 Sustainability
77.57% 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.
DP77.57%
EPS Next 2Y3.49%
EPS Next 3Y8.61%
NASDAQ:JJSF (7/1/2025, 3:09:56 PM)
119.11
+5.7 (+5.03%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners82.8%
Inst Owner Change2.18%
Ins Owners1.92%
Ins Owner Change0.02%
Market Cap2.32B
Analysts80
Price Target147.9 (24.17%)
Short Float %4.6%
Short Ratio4.21
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.7% |
Yearly Dividend2.94
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.63%
DP77.57%
Div Incr Years20
Div Non Decr Years20
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-48.84%
Min EPS beat(2)-52.19%
Max EPS beat(2)-45.48%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-28.8%
Min EPS beat(4)-52.19%
Max EPS beat(4)-2.55%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-11.71%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-9.47%
EPS beat(16)4
Avg EPS beat(16)-8.91%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.3%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.88%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.71%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.03%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.88%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.71%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.13%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.17%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.78%
PT rev (1m)-12.25%
PT rev (3m)-13.56%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-9.15%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-11.62%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.13%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.51%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.04%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.96 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.51 | ||
| P/S | 1.46 | ||
| P/FCF | 27.8 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.59 | ||
| P/B | 2.48 | ||
| P/tB | 4.05 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.4 |
EPS(TTM)4.26
EY3.58%
EPS(NY)5.29
Fwd EY4.44%
FCF(TTM)4.28
FCFY3.6%
OCF(TTM)8.16
OCFY6.85%
SpS81.47
BVpS48.05
TBVpS29.37
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.59% | ||
| ROE | 8.12% | ||
| ROCE | 8.7% | ||
| ROIC | 6.36% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.63% | ||
| ROICexgc | 9.78% | ||
| OM | 6.45% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.79% | ||
| GM | 29.83% | ||
| FCFM | 5.26% |
ROA(3y)5.47%
ROA(5y)4.62%
ROE(3y)7.72%
ROE(5y)6.4%
ROIC(3y)6.34%
ROIC(5y)5.29%
ROICexc(3y)6.67%
ROICexc(5y)6.11%
ROICexgc(3y)10.24%
ROICexgc(5y)9.16%
ROCE(3y)8.67%
ROCE(5y)7.24%
ROICexcg growth 3Y0.07%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-7.81%
ROICexc growth 3Y-1.27%
ROICexc growth 5Y-10.06%
OM growth 3Y5.63%
OM growth 5Y-5.42%
PM growth 3Y4.2%
PM growth 5Y-7.21%
GM growth 3Y5.74%
GM growth 5Y0.89%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover1.17
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.01 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 104.94% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.76% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 91.21% | ||
| Profit Quality | 109.83% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.38 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.36 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.61 |
F-Score4
WACC10.13%
ROIC/WACC0.63
Cap/Depr(3y)144.73%
Cap/Depr(5y)130.35%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.9%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.61%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-14.97%
EPS 3Y19.29%
EPS 5Y-0.04%
EPS Q2Q%-58.33%
EPS Next Y-12.26%
EPS Next 2Y3.49%
EPS Next 3Y8.61%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.49%
Revenue growth 3Y11.22%
Revenue growth 5Y5.83%
Sales Q2Q%-1.01%
Revenue Next Year1.43%
Revenue Next 2Y2.55%
Revenue Next 3Y2.96%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-14.29%
EBIT growth 3Y17.48%
EBIT growth 5Y0.09%
EBIT Next Year32.78%
EBIT Next 3Y20.71%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y746.26%
FCF growth 3Y27.59%
FCF growth 5Y1.94%
OCF growth 1Y80.09%
OCF growth 3Y19.47%
OCF growth 5Y3.25%