JACK IN THE BOX INC (JACK) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:JACK - Nasdaq - US4663671091 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
Overall JACK gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated JACK against 134 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. JACK has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. JACK is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. JACK also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
JACK had positive earnings in the past year.
JACK had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
JACK had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years JACK had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -1.34%, JACK is doing worse than 67.94% of the companies in the same industry.
JACK has a better Return On Invested Capital (8.08%) than 65.65% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for JACK is below the industry average of 10.55%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (8.08%) for JACK is above the 3 year average (7.62%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -1.34% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | 8.08% |
ROA(3y)2.33%
ROA(5y)4.23%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)7.62%
ROIC(5y)9.25%
1.3 Margins
JACK has a Operating Margin of 17.13%. This is in the better half of the industry: JACK outperforms 70.99% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of JACK has declined.
JACK has a Gross Margin of 54.58%. This is in the better half of the industry: JACK outperforms 66.41% of its industry peers.
JACK's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 17.13% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 54.58% |
OM growth 3Y-11.29%
OM growth 5Y-5.12%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-3.21%
GM growth 5Y-1.6%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
JACK has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, JACK has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for JACK has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for JACK is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
JACK has an Altman-Z score of 1.87. This is not the best score and indicates that JACK is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
JACK has a Altman-Z score of 1.87. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: JACK outperforms 54.96% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.87 |
ROIC/WACC1.26
WACC6.39%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.42 indicates that JACK may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
JACK has a Current ratio of 0.42. This is amonst the worse of the industry: JACK underperforms 80.92% of its industry peers.
JACK has a Quick Ratio of 0.42. This is a bad value and indicates that JACK is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
JACK has a Quick ratio of 0.41. This is in the lower half of the industry: JACK underperforms 77.10% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.42 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.41 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
JACK shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 3.32%.
JACK shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 7.36% yearly.
JACK shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -7.15%.
Measured over the past years, JACK shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 10.59% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)3.32%
EPS 3Y-4.63%
EPS 5Y7.36%
EPS Q2Q%6.42%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.15%
Revenue growth 3Y11.17%
Revenue growth 5Y10.59%
Sales Q2Q%-6.24%
3.2 Future
JACK is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 7.62% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, JACK will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.29% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-12.56%
EPS Next 2Y-1.07%
EPS Next 3Y3.11%
EPS Next 5Y7.62%
Revenue Next Year-2.61%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.09%
Revenue Next 3Y0.8%
Revenue Next 5Y4.29%
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 decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 6.33 indicates a rather cheap valuation of JACK.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, JACK is valued cheaply inside the industry as 96.95% of the companies are valued more expensively.
JACK is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 28.28, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.24, the valuation of JACK can be described as very cheap.
JACK's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. JACK is cheaper than 97.71% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of JACK to the average of the S&P500 Index (91.29), we can say JACK is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.33 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.24 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, JACK is valued cheaply inside the industry as 84.73% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.46 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.86
EPS Next 2Y-1.07%
EPS Next 3Y3.11%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
JACK has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.49%, which is a nice return.
In the last 3 months the price of JACK has falen by -21.86%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
JACK's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.89. JACK pays more dividend than 91.60% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.27, JACK pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.49% |
5.2 History
The dividend of JACK has a limited annual growth rate of 1.40%.
JACK has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
JACK has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.4%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
JACK has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
The dividend of JACK is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP-92.58%
EPS Next 2Y-1.07%
EPS Next 3Y3.11%
JACK IN THE BOX INC
NASDAQ:JACK (1/29/2025, 8:00:02 PM)
After market: 39.36 0 (0%)39.36
-0.13 (-0.33%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners108.15%
Inst Owner Change0.29%
Ins Owners1.54%
Ins Owner Change6.96%
Market Cap741.15M
Analysts72.14
Price Target54.22 (37.75%)
Short Float %10.5%
Short Ratio3.05
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.49% |
Yearly Dividend1.76
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.4%
DP-92.58%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)5.62%
Min EPS beat(2)3.82%
Max EPS beat(2)7.42%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)2.46%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.3%
Max EPS beat(4)7.42%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)4.9%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)1.15%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)3.83%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.2%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.94%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.47%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.5%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.94%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.75%
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)-1.27%
PT rev (3m)-15.96%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-22.64%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-20.82%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.41%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.13%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.44%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.33 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.24 | ||
| P/S | 0.47 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 10.77 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.46 |
EPS(TTM)6.22
EY15.8%
EPS(NY)5.44
Fwd EY13.82%
FCF(TTM)-2.48
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)3.65
OCFY9.29%
SpS83.45
BVpS-45.24
TBVpS-69.41
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.86
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -1.34% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROCE | 11.7% | ||
| ROIC | 8.08% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.17% | ||
| ROICexgc | 10.21% | ||
| OM | 17.13% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 54.58% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)2.33%
ROA(5y)4.23%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)7.62%
ROIC(5y)9.25%
ROICexc(3y)7.94%
ROICexc(5y)9.83%
ROICexgc(3y)10.65%
ROICexgc(5y)11.65%
ROCE(3y)11.03%
ROCE(5y)13.38%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-11.48%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-15.2%
ROICexc growth 3Y-16.83%
ROICexc growth 5Y-17.72%
OM growth 3Y-11.29%
OM growth 5Y-5.12%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-3.21%
GM growth 5Y-1.6%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.57
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 5.17 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 193.18% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 7.35% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.52 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 20.92% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.42 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.41 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.87 |
F-Score5
WACC6.39%
ROIC/WACC1.26
Cap/Depr(3y)132.15%
Cap/Depr(5y)104.31%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.98%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.09%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)3.32%
EPS 3Y-4.63%
EPS 5Y7.36%
EPS Q2Q%6.42%
EPS Next Y-12.56%
EPS Next 2Y-1.07%
EPS Next 3Y3.11%
EPS Next 5Y7.62%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.15%
Revenue growth 3Y11.17%
Revenue growth 5Y10.59%
Sales Q2Q%-6.24%
Revenue Next Year-2.61%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.09%
Revenue Next 3Y0.8%
Revenue Next 5Y4.29%
EBIT growth 1Y-1.22%
EBIT growth 3Y-1.39%
EBIT growth 5Y4.92%
EBIT Next Year18.42%
EBIT Next 3Y9.72%
EBIT Next 5Y8.45%
FCF growth 1Y-133.33%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-67.99%
OCF growth 3Y-30.05%
OCF growth 5Y-16.39%