JACOBS SOLUTIONS INC (J) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:J • US46982L1089
132.79 USD
+1.27 (+0.97%)
At close: Feb 13, 2026
133.2 USD
+0.41 (+0.31%)
After Hours: 2/13/2026, 8:18:20 PM
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to J. J was compared to 88 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. J has an average financial health and profitability rating. J has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- J had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year J had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years J has always been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years J had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- With a Return On Assets value of 3.76%, J perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.81% of the companies in the same industry.
- J has a better Return On Equity (12.69%) than 60.67% of its industry peers.
- J's Return On Invested Capital of 9.37% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. J outperforms 65.17% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for J is below the industry average of 12.56%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (9.37%) for J is above the 3 year average (8.58%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.76% | ||
| ROE | 12.69% | ||
| ROIC | 9.37% |
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
- J has a Profit Margin (3.53%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of J has declined.
- J's Operating Margin of 8.47% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. J outperforms 65.17% of its industry peers.
- J's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- J has a worse Gross Margin (24.45%) than 65.17% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of J has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 8.47% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.53% | ||
| GM | 24.45% |
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
- J has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
- J has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- J has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- J has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- J has an Altman-Z score of 2.79. This is not the best score and indicates that J is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.79, J is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.18% of the companies in the same industry.
- J has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.84. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as J would need 2.84 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- J has a Debt to FCF ratio of 2.84. This is in the better half of the industry: J outperforms 68.54% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.72 indicates that J is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- J's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.72 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. J is outperformed by 61.80% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.72 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.84 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.79 |
ROIC/WACC1.14
WACC8.19%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.33 indicates that J should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- J has a Current ratio (1.33) which is in line with its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.33 indicates that J should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- J's Quick ratio of 1.33 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. J outperforms 43.82% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.33 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.33 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for J have decreased by -3.65% in the last year.
- 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.
- Measured over the past years, J shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -2.38% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-3.65%
EPS 3Y-4.05%
EPS 5Y2.27%
EPS Q2Q%15.04%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.6%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.93%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.38%
Sales Q2Q%8.17%
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 13.26% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, J will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.61% on average per year.
EPS Next Y18.08%
EPS Next 2Y15.57%
EPS Next 3Y14%
EPS Next 5Y13.26%
Revenue Next Year-22.49%
Revenue Next 2Y7.81%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.04%
Revenue Next 5Y6.61%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- 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
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 20.98 indicates a rather expensive valuation of J.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as J.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.68, J is valued a bit cheaper.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.22, the valuation of J can be described as correct.
- J's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.06, J is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.98 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.22 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as J.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of J indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: J is cheaper than 65.17% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.82 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.84 |
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 14.00% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.16
PEG (5Y)9.25
EPS Next 2Y15.57%
EPS Next 3Y14%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- J has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.09%.
- J's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.59.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.84, J's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.09% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of J has a limited annual growth rate of 2.81%.
- J has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- J has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.81%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years7
5.3 Sustainability
- 35.49% of the earnings are spent on dividend by J. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of J is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP35.49%
EPS Next 2Y15.57%
EPS Next 3Y14%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)02-03 2026-02-03/amc
Earnings (Next)05-04 2026-05-04
Inst Owners90.45%
Inst Owner Change-89.49%
Ins Owners0.28%
Ins Owner Change5.89%
Market Cap15.60B
Revenue(TTM)12.39B
Net Income(TTM)437.01M
Analysts77.5
Price Target159.01 (19.75%)
Short Float %2.9%
Short Ratio3.3
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.09% |
Yearly Dividend1.26
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.81%
DP35.49%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years7
Ex-Date02-20 2026-02-20 (0.36)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)0.56%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.02%
Max EPS beat(2)2.15%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)1.22%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.02%
Max EPS beat(4)2.79%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.79%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)2.29%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)1.93%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.23%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.69%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.76%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.09%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.82%
Max Revenue beat(4)-2.09%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.89%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.57%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.02%
PT rev (1m)-0.38%
PT rev (3m)-2.21%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.19%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.1%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)1%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.08%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.89%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.72%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.98 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.22 | ||
| P/S | 1.26 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.82 | ||
| P/OCF | 16.25 | ||
| P/B | 4.53 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.84 |
EPS(TTM)6.33
EY4.77%
EPS(NY)8.19
Fwd EY6.17%
FCF(TTM)7.45
FCFY5.61%
OCF(TTM)8.17
OCFY6.16%
SpS105.49
BVpS29.32
TBVpS-17.31
PEG (NY)1.16
PEG (5Y)9.25
Graham Number64.62
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.76% | ||
| ROE | 12.69% | ||
| ROCE | 13.06% | ||
| ROIC | 9.37% | ||
| ROICexc | 11.61% | ||
| ROICexgc | 74.79% | ||
| OM | 8.47% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.53% | ||
| GM | 24.45% | ||
| FCFM | 7.06% |
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-Score6
Asset Turnover1.07
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.72 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.84 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.93 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 35.66% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.68% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 74.57% | ||
| Profit Quality | 200.29% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.33 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.33 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.79 |
F-Score6
WACC8.19%
ROIC/WACC1.14
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)-3.65%
EPS 3Y-4.05%
EPS 5Y2.27%
EPS Q2Q%15.04%
EPS Next Y18.08%
EPS Next 2Y15.57%
EPS Next 3Y14%
EPS Next 5Y13.26%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.6%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.93%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.38%
Sales Q2Q%8.17%
Revenue Next Year-22.49%
Revenue Next 2Y7.81%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.04%
Revenue Next 5Y6.61%
EBIT growth 1Y16%
EBIT growth 3Y-2.75%
EBIT growth 5Y3.58%
EBIT Next Year16.26%
EBIT Next 3Y10.96%
EBIT Next 5Y9%
FCF growth 1Y-9.6%
FCF growth 3Y20.51%
FCF growth 5Y-2.47%
OCF growth 1Y-11.99%
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.
What is the valuation status for J stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 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 20.98 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.53.
What is the financial health of JACOBS SOLUTIONS INC (J) stock?
The financial health rating of JACOBS SOLUTIONS INC (J) is 5 / 10.