JACOBS SOLUTIONS INC (J) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:J - US46982L1089 - Common Stock
150.115 USD
-0.47 (-0.32%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to J. J was compared to 87 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. J has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. J is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year J was profitable.
J had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years J has been profitable.
In the past 5 years J always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 6.97%, J is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.97% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 20.82%, J is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.41% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.59%, J is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.77% of the companies in the same industry.
J had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.77%. This is significantly below the industry average of 22.56%.
| 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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 6.92%, J is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.11% of the companies in the same industry.
J's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
J has a Operating Margin of 7.58%. This is in the better half of the industry: J outperforms 64.37% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of J has grown nicely.
J's Gross Margin of 24.63% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. J is outperformed by 65.52% of its industry peers.
J's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| 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.
J has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for J has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, J has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.02 indicates that J is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.02, J is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.92% 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 of 6.09. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: J outperforms 47.13% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.66 indicates that J is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.66, J is doing worse than 60.92% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.66 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.09 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.02 |
ROIC/WACC1.01
WACC8.48%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.39 indicates that J should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of J (1.39) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.39, J perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.98% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.39 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.39 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for J have decreased strongly by -26.75% in the last year.
Measured over the past 5 years, J shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 7.49% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, J shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -29.67% in the last year.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 8.66% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
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 3Y3.28%
EPS Next 5Y8.66%
Revenue Next Year9.36%
Revenue Next 2Y7.99%
Revenue Next 3Y9.03%
Revenue Next 5Y13.53%
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 stable.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
J is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 26.11.
J's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.56, J is valued at the same level.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.95 indicates a rather expensive valuation of J.
J's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
J is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 34.62, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.11 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.95 |
4.2 Price Multiples
J's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as J.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 43.54 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.04 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of J may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.49
EPS Next 2Y-0.65%
EPS Next 3Y3.28%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
J has a yearly dividend return of 0.84%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.28, J pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, J's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.84% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of J grows each year by 8.08%, which is quite nice.
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.
The dividend of J is growing around the same rate as the earnings are growing. If this keeps up the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP18.99%
EPS Next 2Y-0.65%
EPS Next 3Y3.28%
NYSE:J (11/18/2025, 9:41:07 AM)
150.115
-0.47 (-0.32%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners90.24%
Inst Owner Change0.46%
Ins Owners0.33%
Ins Owner Change-0.06%
Market Cap17.94B
Revenue(TTM)11.50B
Net Income(TTM)795.82M
Analysts80
Price Target162.6 (8.32%)
Short Float %1.81%
Short Ratio2.23
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.84% |
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)2.49%
PT rev (3m)7.38%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.03%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.35%
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 | 26.11 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.95 | ||
| P/S | 1.56 | ||
| P/FCF | 43.54 | ||
| P/OCF | 35.88 | ||
| P/B | 4.7 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.04 |
EPS(TTM)5.75
EY3.83%
EPS(NY)7.17
Fwd EY4.77%
FCF(TTM)3.45
FCFY2.3%
OCF(TTM)4.18
OCFY2.79%
SpS96.21
BVpS31.97
TBVpS-14.8
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.49
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 | 3.02 |
F-Score6
WACC8.48%
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 3Y3.28%
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 3Y9.03%
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 3 / 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 26.11 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.7.
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.