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J & J SNACK FOODS CORP (JJSF) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:JJSF - US4660321096 - Common Stock

94.85 USD
+1.14 (+1.22%)
Last: 1/9/2026, 8:00:02 PM
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After Hours: 1/9/2026, 8:00:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, JJSF scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. JJSF was compared to 87 industry peers in the Food Products industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making JJSF a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. JJSF is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

JJSF had positive earnings in the past year.
JJSF had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years JJSF has always been profitable.
JJSF had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
JJSF Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFJJSF Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50M -50M 100M 150M

1.2 Ratios

JJSF has a Return On Assets of 4.75%. This is in the better half of the industry: JJSF outperforms 73.56% of its industry peers.
JJSF has a Return On Equity of 6.79%. This is in the better half of the industry: JJSF outperforms 63.22% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 6.17%, JJSF is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
JJSF had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 7.00%. This is significantly below the industry average of 27.89%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.75%
ROE 6.79%
ROIC 6.17%
ROA(3y)5.76%
ROA(5y)5.22%
ROE(3y)8.16%
ROE(5y)7.31%
ROIC(3y)7%
ROIC(5y)6.23%
JJSF Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICJJSF Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6 8 10

1.3 Margins

With a decent Profit Margin value of 4.14%, JJSF is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.11% of the companies in the same industry.
JJSF's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of JJSF (6.32%) is better than 64.37% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of JJSF has grown nicely.
JJSF's Gross Margin of 29.68% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. JJSF outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of JJSF has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 6.32%
PM (TTM) 4.14%
GM 29.68%
OM growth 3Y11.58%
OM growth 5Y22.2%
PM growth 3Y6.62%
PM growth 5Y18.27%
GM growth 3Y3.5%
GM growth 5Y4.93%
JJSF Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsJJSF Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so JJSF is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, JJSF has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
JJSF has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for JJSF is higher compared to a year ago.
JJSF Yearly Shares OutstandingJJSF Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5M 10M 15M
JJSF Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsJJSF Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.2 Solvency

JJSF has an Altman-Z score of 5.15. This indicates that JJSF is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 5.15, JJSF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.21% of the companies in the same industry.
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 has a Debt to FCF ratio of 0.02. This is amongst the best in the industry. JJSF outperforms 96.55% 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 89.66% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0.02
Altman-Z 5.15
ROIC/WACC0.7
WACC8.87%
JJSF Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFJJSF Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.3 Liquidity

JJSF has a Current Ratio of 2.72. This indicates that JJSF is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.72, JJSF is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.16% of the companies in the same industry.
JJSF has a Quick Ratio of 1.73. This is a normal value and indicates that JJSF is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.73, JJSF belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.61% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.72
Quick Ratio 1.73
JJSF Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesJJSF Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for JJSF have decreased strongly by -13.77% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, JJSF shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 25.47% on average per year.
JJSF shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 0.54%.
JJSF shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 9.15% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-13.77%
EPS 3Y15.99%
EPS 5Y25.47%
EPS Q2Q%-1.25%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.54%
Revenue growth 3Y4.67%
Revenue growth 5Y9.15%
Sales Q2Q%-3.87%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, JJSF will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 6.96% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.35% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y6.55%
EPS Next 2Y7.92%
EPS Next 3Y6.96%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year1.79%
Revenue Next 2Y2.01%
Revenue Next 3Y2.35%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less 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.
JJSF Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesJJSF Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 500M 1B 1.5B
JJSF Yearly EPS VS EstimatesJJSF Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 1 2 3 4 5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 22.27, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of JJSF.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as JJSF.
JJSF's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.19.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.90, JJSF is valued on the expensive side.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as JJSF.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.92, JJSF is valued at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.27
Fwd PE 20.9
JJSF Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsJJSF Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of JJSF is on the same level as its industry peers.
JJSF's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. JJSF is cheaper than 62.07% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 22.3
EV/EBITDA 9.98
JJSF Per share dataJJSF EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80

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)3.4
PEG (5Y)0.87
EPS Next 2Y7.92%
EPS Next 3Y6.96%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.41%, JJSF has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
JJSF's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.47.
JJSF's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.92.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.41%

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 its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.99%
Div Incr Years20
Div Non Decr Years20
JJSF Yearly Dividends per shareJJSF Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

92.62% 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.
DP92.62%
EPS Next 2Y7.92%
EPS Next 3Y6.96%
JJSF Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendJJSF Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50M -50M 100M
JJSF Dividend Payout.JJSF Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.JJSF Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

J & J SNACK FOODS CORP

NASDAQ:JJSF (1/9/2026, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 94.85 0 (0%)

94.85

+1.14 (+1.22%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)11-17 2025-11-17/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-02 2026-02-02/amc
Inst Owners81.34%
Inst Owner Change0.31%
Ins Owners2.07%
Ins Owner Change0.7%
Market Cap1.83B
Revenue(TTM)1.58B
Net Income(TTM)65.59M
Analysts82.22
Price Target129.54 (36.57%)
Short Float %5.85%
Short Ratio3.43
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.41%
Yearly Dividend3.12
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.99%
DP92.62%
Div Incr Years20
Div Non Decr Years20
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)19.75%
Min EPS beat(2)9.33%
Max EPS beat(2)30.17%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-14.54%
Min EPS beat(4)-52.19%
Max EPS beat(4)30.17%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-9.53%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-6.24%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)-10.6%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.85%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.03%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.32%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.58%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.88%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.32%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.29%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.15%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.24%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-12.01%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-33.08%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.05%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.09%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.49%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.27
Fwd PE 20.9
P/S 1.16
P/FCF 22.3
P/OCF 11.11
P/B 1.9
P/tB 3.01
EV/EBITDA 9.98
EPS(TTM)4.26
EY4.49%
EPS(NY)4.54
Fwd EY4.79%
FCF(TTM)4.25
FCFY4.48%
OCF(TTM)8.54
OCFY9%
SpS81.86
BVpS49.98
TBVpS31.49
PEG (NY)3.4
PEG (5Y)0.87
Graham Number69.22
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.75%
ROE 6.79%
ROCE 8.3%
ROIC 6.17%
ROICexc 6.76%
ROICexgc 10.02%
OM 6.32%
PM (TTM) 4.14%
GM 29.68%
FCFM 5.2%
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 Turnover1.15
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0.02
Debt/EBITDA 0.01
Cap/Depr 113.01%
Cap/Sales 5.23%
Interest Coverage 66.87
Cash Conversion 95.25%
Profit Quality 125.4%
Current Ratio 2.72
Quick Ratio 1.73
Altman-Z 5.15
F-Score5
WACC8.87%
ROIC/WACC0.7
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)-13.77%
EPS 3Y15.99%
EPS 5Y25.47%
EPS Q2Q%-1.25%
EPS Next Y6.55%
EPS Next 2Y7.92%
EPS Next 3Y6.96%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.54%
Revenue growth 3Y4.67%
Revenue growth 5Y9.15%
Sales Q2Q%-3.87%
Revenue Next Year1.79%
Revenue Next 2Y2.01%
Revenue Next 3Y2.35%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-14.9%
EBIT growth 3Y16.79%
EBIT growth 5Y33.38%
EBIT Next Year90.1%
EBIT Next 3Y26.75%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-17.33%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y19.12%
OCF growth 1Y-4.59%
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 3 / 10 to J & J SNACK FOODS CORP (JJSF). This can be considered as Overvalued.


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 22.27 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.9.


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 6.55% in the next year.