J & J SNACK FOODS CORP (JJSF) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:JJSF - US4660321096 - Common Stock
93.055 USD
-1.63 (-1.73%)
Overall JJSF gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated JJSF against 87 industry peers in the Food Products industry. While JJSF has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment. JJSF has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
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.
Each year in the past 5 years JJSF has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years JJSF had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 5.93%, JJSF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.46% of the companies in the same industry.
JJSF has a better Return On Equity (8.65%) than 67.82% of its industry peers.
JJSF has a Return On Invested Capital of 6.26%. This is in the better half of the industry: JJSF outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for JJSF is significantly below the industry average of 28.34%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.93% | ||
| ROE | 8.65% | ||
| ROIC | 6.26% |
ROA(3y)5.47%
ROA(5y)4.62%
ROE(3y)7.72%
ROE(5y)6.4%
ROIC(3y)6.34%
ROIC(5y)5.29%
1.3 Margins
With a decent Profit Margin value of 5.24%, JJSF is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.26% of the companies in the same industry.
JJSF's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
JJSF has a better Operating Margin (6.47%) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of JJSF has declined.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 29.70%, JJSF is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.82% 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 | 6.47% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.24% | ||
| GM | 29.7% |
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), JJSF is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for JJSF has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
JJSF has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for JJSF has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 4.94 indicates that JJSF is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 4.94, JJSF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.66% of the companies in the same industry.
JJSF has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.03. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.03 years to pay back of all of its debts.
JJSF has a better Debt to FCF ratio (0.03) than 95.40% of its industry peers.
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 89.66% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.03 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.94 |
ROIC/WACC0.72
WACC8.69%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.38 indicates that JJSF has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 2.38, JJSF is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.41% of the companies in the same industry.
JJSF has a Quick Ratio of 1.43. 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 1.43 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. JJSF outperforms 75.86% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.38 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.43 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for JJSF have decreased strongly by -15.58% 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 0.50% in the past 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)-15.58%
EPS 3Y19.29%
EPS 5Y-0.04%
EPS Q2Q%1.01%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.5%
Revenue growth 3Y11.22%
Revenue growth 5Y5.83%
Sales Q2Q%3.26%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 3.69% 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 2.45% yearly.
EPS Next Y-18.03%
EPS Next 2Y-2.65%
EPS Next 3Y3.69%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year1.12%
Revenue Next 2Y2.06%
Revenue Next 3Y2.45%
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 21.74 indicates a rather expensive valuation of JJSF.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as JJSF.
JJSF is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.49, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.88, JJSF is valued on the expensive side.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of JJSF indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: JJSF is cheaper than 62.07% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of JJSF to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.99), we can say JJSF is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.74 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.88 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as JJSF.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of JJSF indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: JJSF is cheaper than 63.22% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 27.22 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.05 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of JJSF may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-2.65%
EPS Next 3Y3.69%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
JJSF has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.41%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.05, JJSF pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.43, JJSF pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.41% |
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
JJSF pays out 71.36% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
JJSF's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP71.36%
EPS Next 2Y-2.65%
EPS Next 3Y3.69%
NASDAQ:JJSF (10/15/2025, 2:58:55 PM)
93.055
-1.63 (-1.73%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners80.82%
Inst Owner Change-0.01%
Ins Owners1.92%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap1.81B
Analysts82
Price Target147.22 (58.21%)
Short Float %4.85%
Short Ratio4.55
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.41% |
Yearly Dividend2.94
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.63%
DP71.36%
Div Incr Years20
Div Non Decr Years20
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-21.43%
Min EPS beat(2)-52.19%
Max EPS beat(2)9.33%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-25.83%
Min EPS beat(4)-52.19%
Max EPS beat(4)9.33%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-13.48%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-7.43%
EPS beat(16)4
Avg EPS beat(16)-14.01%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.28%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.88%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.32%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.23%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.88%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.32%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.37%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.63%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.9%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-0.46%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-20.68%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.22%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6.57%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.75%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.83%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.25%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.31%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.74 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.88 | ||
| P/S | 1.13 | ||
| P/FCF | 27.22 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.49 | ||
| P/B | 1.87 | ||
| P/tB | 2.97 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.05 |
EPS(TTM)4.28
EY4.6%
EPS(NY)4.68
Fwd EY5.03%
FCF(TTM)3.42
FCFY3.67%
OCF(TTM)7.45
OCFY8%
SpS82.16
BVpS49.82
TBVpS31.33
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.93% | ||
| ROE | 8.65% | ||
| ROCE | 8.57% | ||
| ROIC | 6.26% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.69% | ||
| ROICexgc | 9.81% | ||
| OM | 6.47% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.24% | ||
| GM | 29.7% | ||
| FCFM | 4.16% |
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-Score5
Asset Turnover1.13
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.03 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.01 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 108.4% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.9% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 82.41% | ||
| Profit Quality | 79.37% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.38 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.43 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.94 |
F-Score5
WACC8.69%
ROIC/WACC0.72
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)-15.58%
EPS 3Y19.29%
EPS 5Y-0.04%
EPS Q2Q%1.01%
EPS Next Y-18.03%
EPS Next 2Y-2.65%
EPS Next 3Y3.69%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.5%
Revenue growth 3Y11.22%
Revenue growth 5Y5.83%
Sales Q2Q%3.26%
Revenue Next Year1.12%
Revenue Next 2Y2.06%
Revenue Next 3Y2.45%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-14.46%
EBIT growth 3Y17.48%
EBIT growth 5Y0.09%
EBIT Next Year28.54%
EBIT Next 3Y15.68%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y7.35%
FCF growth 3Y27.59%
FCF growth 5Y1.94%
OCF growth 1Y-10.26%
OCF growth 3Y19.47%
OCF growth 5Y3.25%