J & J SNACK FOODS CORP (JJSF) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:JJSF - US4660321096 - Common Stock
111.17 USD
-2.56 (-2.25%)
JJSF gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals 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 does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
JJSF had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year JJSF had a positive cash flow from operations.
JJSF had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
JJSF had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 5.93%, JJSF is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.67% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of JJSF (8.65%) is better than 63.33% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 6.26%, JJSF is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.56% of the companies in the same industry.
JJSF had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.34%. This is significantly below the industry average of 27.81%.
| 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
The Profit Margin of JJSF (5.24%) is better than 71.11% of its industry peers.
JJSF's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
JJSF has a better Operating Margin (6.47%) than 65.56% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of JJSF has declined.
JJSF has a better Gross Margin (29.70%) than 65.56% of its industry peers.
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so JJSF is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for JJSF has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for JJSF has been increased compared to 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 5.44 indicates that JJSF is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 5.44, JJSF belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.00% 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 Debt to FCF ratio of 0.03. This is amongst the best in the industry. JJSF outperforms 95.56% 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.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.00, JJSF belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.03 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.44 |
ROIC/WACC0.7
WACC8.9%
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 better Current ratio (2.38) than 72.22% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.43 indicates that JJSF should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of JJSF (1.43) is better than 78.89% 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.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -0.04% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.50% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.83% on average over the past years.
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 5.28% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, JJSF will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.49% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-16.17%
EPS Next 2Y0.48%
EPS Next 3Y5.28%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.3%
Revenue Next 2Y2.58%
Revenue Next 3Y2.49%
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 accelerating.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 25.97, JJSF can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of JJSF is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.14, JJSF is valued at the same level.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.29, the valuation of JJSF can be described as rather expensive.
JJSF's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
JJSF is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.80, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.97 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.29 |
4.2 Price Multiples
JJSF's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of JJSF indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: JJSF is cheaper than 61.11% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 32.52 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.16 |
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 2Y0.48%
EPS Next 3Y5.28%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.85%, JJSF has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
JJSF's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 4.61.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.34, JJSF pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.85% |
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 2Y0.48%
EPS Next 3Y5.28%
NASDAQ:JJSF (8/28/2025, 2:17:43 PM)
111.17
-2.56 (-2.25%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners84.72%
Inst Owner Change-4.23%
Ins Owners1.92%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap2.16B
Analysts80
Price Target147.22 (32.43%)
Short Float %4.69%
Short Ratio4.14
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.85% |
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)-0.46%
PT rev (3m)-12.66%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-15.43%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-20.31%
EPS NY rev (1m)-4.45%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.45%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.13%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.32%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.86%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.86%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.97 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.29 | ||
| P/S | 1.35 | ||
| P/FCF | 32.52 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.93 | ||
| P/B | 2.23 | ||
| P/tB | 3.55 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.16 |
EPS(TTM)4.28
EY3.85%
EPS(NY)4.99
Fwd EY4.49%
FCF(TTM)3.42
FCFY3.07%
OCF(TTM)7.45
OCFY6.7%
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 | 5.44 |
F-Score5
WACC8.9%
ROIC/WACC0.7
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-16.17%
EPS Next 2Y0.48%
EPS Next 3Y5.28%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.5%
Revenue growth 3Y11.22%
Revenue growth 5Y5.83%
Sales Q2Q%3.26%
Revenue Next Year2.3%
Revenue Next 2Y2.58%
Revenue Next 3Y2.49%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-14.46%
EBIT growth 3Y17.48%
EBIT growth 5Y0.09%
EBIT Next Year30.89%
EBIT Next 3Y16.4%
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%