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 90 industry peers in the Food Products industry. JJSF has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. JJSF is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year JJSF was profitable.
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.
1.2 Ratios
JJSF's Return On Assets of 6.27% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. JJSF outperforms 72.22% of its industry peers.
JJSF has a Return On Equity (8.92%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of JJSF (7.04%) is better than 68.89% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for JJSF is below the industry average of 8.94%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (7.04%) for JJSF is above the 3 year average (6.34%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.27% | ||
| ROE | 8.92% | ||
| ROIC | 7.04% |
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
With a decent Profit Margin value of 5.31%, JJSF is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.44% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of JJSF has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 7.18%, JJSF is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.78% of the companies in the same industry.
JJSF's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of JJSF (30.55%) is better than 70.00% of its industry peers.
JJSF's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.18% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.31% | ||
| GM | 30.55% |
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.
The number of shares outstanding for JJSF has been increased compared to 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 6.41. This indicates that JJSF is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of JJSF (6.41) is better than 93.33% of its industry peers.
JJSF has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.01. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.01 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 0.01, JJSF belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.56% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.00 indicates that JJSF is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of JJSF (0.00) is better than 88.89% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.01 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.41 |
ROIC/WACC0.79
WACC8.97%
2.3 Liquidity
JJSF has a Current Ratio of 2.63. This indicates that JJSF is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
JJSF has a better Current ratio (2.63) than 77.78% of its industry peers.
JJSF has a Quick Ratio of 1.59. 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 1.59 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. JJSF outperforms 78.89% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.63 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.59 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 3.26% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -0.04% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, JJSF shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 2.13% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, JJSF shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.83% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)3.26%
EPS 3Y19.29%
EPS 5Y-0.04%
EPS Q2Q%-36.54%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.13%
Revenue growth 3Y11.22%
Revenue growth 5Y5.83%
Sales Q2Q%4.1%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, JJSF will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 9.73% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.98% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-1.76%
EPS Next 2Y8.25%
EPS Next 3Y9.73%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.42%
Revenue Next 2Y3.42%
Revenue Next 3Y3.98%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 25.96, JJSF can be considered very expensive at the moment.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as JJSF.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of JJSF to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.10), we can say JJSF is valued inline with the index average.
JJSF is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.30.
JJSF's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
JJSF's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 20.74.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.96 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.3 |
4.2 Price Multiples
JJSF's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
JJSF's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 27.76 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.45 |
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 2Y8.25%
EPS Next 3Y9.73%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
JJSF has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.46%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.43, JJSF pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
JJSF's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.43.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.46% |
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 its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.63%
Div Incr Years20
Div Non Decr Years20
5.3 Sustainability
JJSF pays out 68.62% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
JJSF's earnings are growing around the same pace than its dividend. As long as the earnings growth is kept the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP68.62%
EPS Next 2Y8.25%
EPS Next 3Y9.73%
NASDAQ:JJSF (5/6/2025, 12:22:52 PM)
123.29
-8.55 (-6.49%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners80.15%
Inst Owner Change0.1%
Ins Owners1.92%
Ins Owner Change0.17%
Market Cap2.40B
Analysts80
Price Target171.11 (38.79%)
Short Float %5.44%
Short Ratio5.61
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.46% |
Yearly Dividend2.94
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.63%
DP68.62%
Div Incr Years20
Div Non Decr Years20
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-30.23%
Min EPS beat(2)-45.48%
Max EPS beat(2)-14.98%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-7.22%
Min EPS beat(4)-45.48%
Max EPS beat(4)34.13%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-6.32%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-11.31%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)2.9%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.18%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.64%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.71%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.95%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.86%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.4%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.59%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.75%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.19%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-10.41%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.05%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-27.72%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.04%
EPS NY rev (3m)-14.26%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.55%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.1%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.12%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.12%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.96 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.3 | ||
| P/S | 1.51 | ||
| P/FCF | 27.76 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.09 | ||
| P/B | 2.54 | ||
| P/tB | 4.13 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.45 |
EPS(TTM)4.75
EY3.85%
EPS(NY)5.79
Fwd EY4.7%
FCF(TTM)4.44
FCFY3.6%
OCF(TTM)8.17
OCFY6.63%
SpS81.53
BVpS48.58
TBVpS29.83
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.27% | ||
| ROE | 8.92% | ||
| ROCE | 9.64% | ||
| ROIC | 7.04% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.51% | ||
| ROICexgc | 11.19% | ||
| OM | 7.18% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.31% | ||
| GM | 30.55% | ||
| FCFM | 5.45% |
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-Score7
Asset Turnover1.18
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.01 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 101.61% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.58% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 85.79% | ||
| Profit Quality | 102.56% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.63 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.59 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.41 |
F-Score7
WACC8.97%
ROIC/WACC0.79
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)3.26%
EPS 3Y19.29%
EPS 5Y-0.04%
EPS Q2Q%-36.54%
EPS Next Y-1.76%
EPS Next 2Y8.25%
EPS Next 3Y9.73%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.13%
Revenue growth 3Y11.22%
Revenue growth 5Y5.83%
Sales Q2Q%4.1%
Revenue Next Year3.42%
Revenue Next 2Y3.42%
Revenue Next 3Y3.98%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y2.27%
EBIT growth 3Y17.48%
EBIT growth 5Y0.09%
EBIT Next Year43.39%
EBIT Next 3Y20.71%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y244.05%
FCF growth 3Y27.59%
FCF growth 5Y1.94%
OCF growth 1Y279.23%
OCF growth 3Y19.47%
OCF growth 5Y3.25%