JACOBS SOLUTIONS INC (J) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:J - US46982L1089 - Common Stock
155.09 USD
-0.72 (-0.46%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to J. J was compared to 87 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of J get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. J is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
J had positive earnings in the past year.
J had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years J has been profitable.
J had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
J has a better Return On Assets (6.97%) than 71.26% of its industry peers.
J has a better Return On Equity (20.82%) than 73.56% of its industry peers.
J has a Return On Invested Capital of 8.59%. This is in the better half of the industry: J outperforms 60.92% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for J is below the industry average of 13.20%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.97% | ||
| ROE | 20.82% | ||
| ROIC | 8.59% |
ROA(3y)5.26%
ROA(5y)4.52%
ROE(3y)12.81%
ROE(5y)10.79%
ROIC(3y)8.77%
ROIC(5y)8.35%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of J (6.92%) is better than 72.41% of its industry peers.
J's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 7.58%, J is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.37% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of J has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of J (24.63%) is worse than 65.52% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of J has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.58% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.92% | ||
| GM | 24.63% |
OM growth 3Y-1.98%
OM growth 5Y5.54%
PM growth 3Y32.42%
PM growth 5Y0.8%
GM growth 3Y4.47%
GM growth 5Y4.84%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so J is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for J has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
J has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for J has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.07 indicates that J is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.07, J is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.77% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of J is 6.09, which is on the high side as it means it would take J, 6.09 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
J has a Debt to FCF ratio (6.09) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.66 indicates that J is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
J has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.66) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.66 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.09 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.07 |
ROIC/WACC1.01
WACC8.46%
2.3 Liquidity
J has a Current Ratio of 1.39. This is a normal value and indicates that J is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
J's Current ratio of 1.39 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. J outperforms 49.43% of its industry peers.
J has a Quick Ratio of 1.39. This is a normal value and indicates that J is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.39, J is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.57% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.39 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.39 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
J shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -26.75%.
J shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 7.49% yearly.
J shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -29.67%.
J shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -2.02% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-26.75%
EPS 3Y4.9%
EPS 5Y7.49%
EPS Q2Q%-17.35%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-29.67%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.55%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.02%
Sales Q2Q%-47.27%
3.2 Future
J is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.66% yearly.
J is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 13.53% yearly.
EPS Next Y-14.83%
EPS Next 2Y-0.65%
EPS Next 3Y3.39%
EPS Next 5Y8.66%
Revenue Next Year9.36%
Revenue Next 2Y7.99%
Revenue Next 3Y9.11%
Revenue Next 5Y13.53%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 26.97, J can be considered very expensive at the moment.
J's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
J's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.11.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 21.64, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of J.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as J.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of J to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.55), we can say J is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.97 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.64 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as J.
J's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 44.98 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.59 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of J may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.6
EPS Next 2Y-0.65%
EPS Next 3Y3.39%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
J has a yearly dividend return of 0.81%, which is pretty low.
J's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 4.45.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.81, J pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.37.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.81% |
5.2 History
The dividend of J is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 8.08%!
J has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
As J did not decrease their dividend in the past 5 years, we can say the dividend looks stable.
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.08%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years7
5.3 Sustainability
J pays out 18.99% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
J's earnings are growing around the same pace than its dividend. As long as the earnings growth is kept the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP18.99%
EPS Next 2Y-0.65%
EPS Next 3Y3.39%
NYSE:J (11/3/2025, 10:53:06 AM)
155.09
-0.72 (-0.46%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners90.24%
Inst Owner Change0.61%
Ins Owners0.33%
Ins Owner Change-0.05%
Market Cap18.54B
Revenue(TTM)11.50B
Net Income(TTM)795.82M
Analysts80
Price Target162.6 (4.84%)
Short Float %2.19%
Short Ratio2.96
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.81% |
Yearly Dividend1.14
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.08%
DP18.99%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years7
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)1.88%
Min EPS beat(2)0.96%
Max EPS beat(2)2.79%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)-1.61%
Min EPS beat(4)-12.7%
Max EPS beat(4)2.79%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)3.28%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)2.39%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)1.58%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.96%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.82%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.09%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-4.91%
Min Revenue beat(4)-12.26%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.44%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.64%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.61%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.75%
PT rev (1m)2.55%
PT rev (3m)10.14%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.03%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.48%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.35%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.06%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.77%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.31%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.97 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.64 | ||
| P/S | 1.61 | ||
| P/FCF | 44.98 | ||
| P/OCF | 37.07 | ||
| P/B | 4.85 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.59 |
EPS(TTM)5.75
EY3.71%
EPS(NY)7.17
Fwd EY4.62%
FCF(TTM)3.45
FCFY2.22%
OCF(TTM)4.18
OCFY2.7%
SpS96.21
BVpS31.97
TBVpS-14.8
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.6
Graham Number64.32
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.97% | ||
| ROE | 20.82% | ||
| ROCE | 10.62% | ||
| ROIC | 8.59% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.19% | ||
| ROICexgc | 53.27% | ||
| OM | 7.58% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.92% | ||
| GM | 24.63% | ||
| FCFM | 3.58% |
ROA(3y)5.26%
ROA(5y)4.52%
ROE(3y)12.81%
ROE(5y)10.79%
ROIC(3y)8.77%
ROIC(5y)8.35%
ROICexc(3y)10.34%
ROICexc(5y)9.66%
ROICexgc(3y)231.28%
ROICexgc(5y)157.22%
ROCE(3y)10.84%
ROCE(5y)10.32%
ROICexgc growth 3Y118.11%
ROICexgc growth 5Y78.34%
ROICexc growth 3Y11.41%
ROICexc growth 5Y10.22%
OM growth 3Y-1.98%
OM growth 5Y5.54%
PM growth 3Y32.42%
PM growth 5Y0.8%
GM growth 3Y4.47%
GM growth 5Y4.84%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.01
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.66 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.09 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.22 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 34.34% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.77% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 44.35% | ||
| Profit Quality | 51.79% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.39 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.39 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.07 |
F-Score6
WACC8.46%
ROIC/WACC1.01
Cap/Depr(3y)42.12%
Cap/Depr(5y)45.69%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.92%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.86%
Profit Quality(3y)98.48%
Profit Quality(5y)117.24%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-26.75%
EPS 3Y4.9%
EPS 5Y7.49%
EPS Q2Q%-17.35%
EPS Next Y-14.83%
EPS Next 2Y-0.65%
EPS Next 3Y3.39%
EPS Next 5Y8.66%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-29.67%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.55%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.02%
Sales Q2Q%-47.27%
Revenue Next Year9.36%
Revenue Next 2Y7.99%
Revenue Next 3Y9.11%
Revenue Next 5Y13.53%
EBIT growth 1Y-31.7%
EBIT growth 3Y-8.4%
EBIT growth 5Y3.41%
EBIT Next Year2.51%
EBIT Next 3Y7.89%
EBIT Next 5Y7.97%
FCF growth 1Y-53.54%
FCF growth 3Y13.8%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-51.58%
OCF growth 3Y13.24%
OCF growth 5YN/A
JACOBS SOLUTIONS INC / J FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for JACOBS SOLUTIONS INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to J.
Can you provide the valuation status for JACOBS SOLUTIONS INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to JACOBS SOLUTIONS INC (J). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of J stock?
JACOBS SOLUTIONS INC (J) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for J stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for JACOBS SOLUTIONS INC (J) is 26.97 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.85.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for J stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of JACOBS SOLUTIONS INC (J) is expected to decline by -14.83% in the next year.