JACOBS SOLUTIONS INC (J) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:J • US46982L1089

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This J fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. J Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year J was profitable.
  • J had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • In the past 5 years J has always been profitable.
  • In the past 5 years J always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
J Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFJ Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M -500M 1B

1.2 Ratios

  • J has a Return On Assets (3.76%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • With a decent Return On Equity value of 12.69%, J is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.07% of the companies in the same industry.
  • J has a Return On Invested Capital of 9.37%. This is in the better half of the industry: J outperforms 64.37% of its industry peers.
  • J had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.58%. This is below the industry average of 12.57%.
  • 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 RankSector 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%
J Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICJ Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

  • J has a Profit Margin (3.53%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • J's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 8.47%, J is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.52% 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 (24.45%) is worse than 66.67% of its industry peers.
  • J's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
J Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsJ Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20

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2. J Health Analysis

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.
  • The debt/assets ratio for J is higher compared to a year ago.
J Yearly Shares OutstandingJ Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M
J Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsJ Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B

2.2 Solvency

  • J has an Altman-Z score of 2.77. 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 2.77, J is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.32% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of J is 2.84, which is a good value as it means it would take J, 2.84 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.84, J is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • J has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.72. This is a neutral value indicating 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 60.92% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.72
Debt/FCF 2.84
Altman-Z 2.77
ROIC/WACC1.12
WACC8.34%
J Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFJ Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 2B 4B 6B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.33 indicates that J should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.33, J is in line with its industry, outperforming 43.68% of the companies in the same industry.
  • J has a Quick Ratio of 1.33. 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 1.33, J perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.68% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.33
Quick Ratio 1.33
J Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesJ Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B

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3. J Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • J shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -3.65%.
  • 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)-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

  • Based on estimates for the next years, J will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 13.26% on average per year.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, J will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 13.78% on average per year.
EPS Next Y18.08%
EPS Next 2Y15.17%
EPS Next 3Y14%
EPS Next 5Y13.26%
Revenue Next Year7.76%
Revenue Next 2Y7.1%
Revenue Next 3Y11.31%
Revenue Next 5Y13.78%

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 accelerating.
J Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesJ Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 5B 10B 15B
J Yearly EPS VS EstimatesJ Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2 4 6 8 10

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4. J Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 20.50, J is valued on the expensive side.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of J is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • J is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.11, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • J is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.96.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of J is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.12, J is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.5
Fwd PE 15.96
J Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsJ Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • J's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
  • J's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. J is cheaper than 63.22% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 17.41
EV/EBITDA 12.62
J Per share dataJ EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40 60 80 100

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • The decent profitability rating of J may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as J's earnings are expected to grow with 14.00% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.13
PEG (5Y)9.04
EPS Next 2Y15.17%
EPS Next 3Y14%

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5. J Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • J has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.03%.
  • J's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.71.
  • With a Dividend Yield of 1.03, J pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.91.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.03%

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
J Yearly Dividends per shareJ Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

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 2Y15.17%
EPS Next 3Y14%
J Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendJ Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M -500M
J Dividend Payout.J Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.J Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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J Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

JACOBS SOLUTIONS INC

NYSE:J (3/18/2026, 11:48:08 AM)

129.74

-0.64 (-0.49%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)02-03
Earnings (Next)05-04
Inst Owners90.45%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.28%
Ins Owner Change5.81%
Market Cap15.24B
Revenue(TTM)12.39B
Net Income(TTM)437.01M
Analysts77.5
Price Target159.83 (23.19%)
Short Float %3.05%
Short Ratio4.01
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.03%
Yearly Dividend1.26
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.81%
DP35.49%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years7
Ex-Date02-20
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)0.52%
PT rev (3m)0.13%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.64%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.87%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.16%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-4.08%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.15%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.42%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.42%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.5
Fwd PE 15.96
P/S 1.23
P/FCF 17.41
P/OCF 15.87
P/B 4.42
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 12.62
EPS(TTM)6.33
EY4.88%
EPS(NY)8.13
Fwd EY6.27%
FCF(TTM)7.45
FCFY5.74%
OCF(TTM)8.17
OCFY6.3%
SpS105.49
BVpS29.32
TBVpS-17.31
PEG (NY)1.13
PEG (5Y)9.04
Graham Number64.62
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 2.77
F-Score6
WACC8.34%
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)-3.65%
EPS 3Y-4.05%
EPS 5Y2.27%
EPS Q2Q%15.04%
EPS Next Y18.08%
EPS Next 2Y15.17%
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 Year7.76%
Revenue Next 2Y7.1%
Revenue Next 3Y11.31%
Revenue Next 5Y13.78%
EBIT growth 1Y16%
EBIT growth 3Y-2.75%
EBIT growth 5Y3.58%
EBIT Next Year19.88%
EBIT Next 3Y12.46%
EBIT Next 5Y9.59%
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 Fundamental Analysis FAQ

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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.


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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 20.5 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.42.


What is the financial health of JACOBS SOLUTIONS INC (J) stock?

The financial health rating of JACOBS SOLUTIONS INC (J) is 5 / 10.