JACOBS SOLUTIONS INC (J) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:J - US46982L1089 - Common Stock
132.87 USD
+4.1 (+3.18%)
132.87 USD
0 (0%)
Taking everything into account, J scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. 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 has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year J was profitable.
In the past year J had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years J has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years J always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
J's Return On Assets of 2.58% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. J outperforms 50.57% of its industry peers.
J's Return On Equity of 7.97% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. J outperforms 51.72% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 9.19%, J is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.52% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for J is below the industry average of 12.14%.
The 3 year average ROIC (8.58%) for J is below the current ROIC(9.19%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.58% | ||
| ROE | 7.97% | ||
| ROIC | 9.19% |
ROA(3y)4.61%
ROA(5y)4.22%
ROE(3y)11.82%
ROE(5y)10.63%
ROIC(3y)8.58%
ROIC(5y)7.98%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of J (2.41%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
J's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 8.42%, J is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.82% of the companies in the same industry.
J's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of J (24.81%) is worse than 66.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of J has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 8.42% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.41% | ||
| GM | 24.81% |
OM growth 3Y4.5%
OM growth 5Y6.1%
PM growth 3Y-17.62%
PM growth 5Y-7.83%
GM growth 3Y3.63%
GM growth 5Y5.41%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), J is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, J has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, J has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for J is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.87 indicates that J is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
J has a Altman-Z score (2.87) which is in line with its industry peers.
J has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.68. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as J would need 3.68 years to pay back of all of its debts.
J has a Debt to FCF ratio of 3.68. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: J outperforms 58.62% of its industry peers.
J has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.61. This is a neutral value indicating J is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
J's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.61 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. J outperforms 41.38% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.61 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.68 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.87 |
ROIC/WACC1.12
WACC8.21%
2.3 Liquidity
J has a Current Ratio of 1.30. This is a normal value and indicates that J is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of J (1.30) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
J has a Quick Ratio of 1.30. This is a normal value and indicates that J is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
J has a Quick ratio (1.30) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.3 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.3 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
J shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -15.56%.
J shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 2.27% yearly.
Looking at the last year, J shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 4.60% in the last year.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -2.38% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-15.56%
EPS 3Y-4.05%
EPS 5Y2.27%
EPS Q2Q%27.74%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.6%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.93%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.38%
Sales Q2Q%5.82%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, J will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 12.38% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.42% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y17.39%
EPS Next 2Y14.93%
EPS Next 3Y14.05%
EPS Next 5Y12.38%
Revenue Next Year6.91%
Revenue Next 2Y6.2%
Revenue Next 3Y6.17%
Revenue Next 5Y6.42%
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 accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 21.68, the valuation of J can be described as rather expensive.
J's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.47. J is around the same levels.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 18.46, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of J.
J's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
J's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 34.42.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.68 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.46 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, J is valued a bit cheaper than 64.37% of the companies in the same industry.
J's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 25.97 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.03 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
J's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
J has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
J's earnings are expected to grow with 14.05% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.25
PEG (5Y)9.56
EPS Next 2Y14.93%
EPS Next 3Y14.05%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
J has a yearly dividend return of 0.99%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.43, J pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.99, J pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.41.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.99% |
5.2 History
The dividend of J has a limited annual growth rate of 2.81%.
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)2.81%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years7
5.3 Sustainability
J pays out 52.72% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of J is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP52.72%
EPS Next 2Y14.93%
EPS Next 3Y14.05%
132.87
+4.1 (+3.18%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners90.24%
Inst Owner Change0.4%
Ins Owners0.33%
Ins Owner Change4.8%
Market Cap15.78B
Revenue(TTM)12.03B
Net Income(TTM)290.25M
Analysts80
Price Target162.65 (22.41%)
Short Float %1.81%
Short Ratio2.23
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.99% |
Yearly Dividend1.26
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.81%
DP52.72%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years7
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)2.47%
Min EPS beat(2)2.15%
Max EPS beat(2)2.79%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)2.11%
Min EPS beat(4)0.96%
Max EPS beat(4)2.79%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)3.21%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)2.61%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)1.81%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.43%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.76%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.09%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.53%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.82%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.44%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.08%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.4%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.9%
PT rev (1m)2.52%
PT rev (3m)7.41%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.44%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.22%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.26%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.8%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.13%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.43%
Revenue NY rev (1m)33.85%
Revenue NY rev (3m)29.41%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.68 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.46 | ||
| P/S | 1.31 | ||
| P/FCF | 25.97 | ||
| P/OCF | 22.98 | ||
| P/B | 4.33 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.03 |
EPS(TTM)6.13
EY4.61%
EPS(NY)7.2
Fwd EY5.42%
FCF(TTM)5.12
FCFY3.85%
OCF(TTM)5.78
OCFY4.35%
SpS101.3
BVpS30.66
TBVpS-15.64
PEG (NY)1.25
PEG (5Y)9.56
Graham Number65.03
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.58% | ||
| ROE | 7.97% | ||
| ROCE | 12.82% | ||
| ROIC | 9.19% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.89% | ||
| ROICexgc | 62.19% | ||
| OM | 8.42% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.41% | ||
| GM | 24.81% | ||
| FCFM | 5.05% |
ROA(3y)4.61%
ROA(5y)4.22%
ROE(3y)11.82%
ROE(5y)10.63%
ROIC(3y)8.58%
ROIC(5y)7.98%
ROICexc(3y)10.31%
ROICexc(5y)9.31%
ROICexgc(3y)212.98%
ROICexgc(5y)147.14%
ROCE(3y)11.97%
ROCE(5y)11.12%
ROICexgc growth 3Y10.01%
ROICexgc growth 5Y14.23%
ROICexc growth 3Y12.32%
ROICexc growth 5Y7.96%
OM growth 3Y4.5%
OM growth 5Y6.1%
PM growth 3Y-17.62%
PM growth 5Y-7.83%
GM growth 3Y3.63%
GM growth 5Y5.41%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.07
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.61 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.68 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.79 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 33.35% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.66% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 6.87 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 54.92% | ||
| Profit Quality | 209.29% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.3 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.3 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.87 |
F-Score7
WACC8.21%
ROIC/WACC1.12
Cap/Depr(3y)39.11%
Cap/Depr(5y)39.34%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.85%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.81%
Profit Quality(3y)150.96%
Profit Quality(5y)131.52%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-15.56%
EPS 3Y-4.05%
EPS 5Y2.27%
EPS Q2Q%27.74%
EPS Next Y17.39%
EPS Next 2Y14.93%
EPS Next 3Y14.05%
EPS Next 5Y12.38%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.6%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.93%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.38%
Sales Q2Q%5.82%
Revenue Next Year6.91%
Revenue Next 2Y6.2%
Revenue Next 3Y6.17%
Revenue Next 5Y6.42%
EBIT growth 1Y16%
EBIT growth 3Y-2.75%
EBIT growth 5Y3.58%
EBIT Next Year15.26%
EBIT Next 3Y10.67%
EBIT Next 5Y8.61%
FCF growth 1Y-34.93%
FCF growth 3Y20.51%
FCF growth 5Y-2.47%
OCF growth 1Y-34.89%
OCF growth 3Y13.1%
OCF growth 5Y-3.17%
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 4 / 10 to JACOBS SOLUTIONS INC (J). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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 21.68 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.33.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for J stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of JACOBS SOLUTIONS INC (J) is expected to grow by 17.39% in the next year.