J & J SNACK FOODS CORP (JJSF) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:JJSF • US4660321096
85.475 USD
+0.6 (+0.71%)
Last: Feb 19, 2026, 03:09 PM
Overall JJSF gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated JJSF against 87 industry peers in the Food Products industry. JJSF gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. JJSF has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year JJSF was profitable.
- JJSF had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years JJSF has always been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years JJSF had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- JJSF has a better Return On Assets (4.67%) than 75.86% of its industry peers.
- JJSF's Return On Equity of 6.72% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. JJSF outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
- JJSF has a better Return On Invested Capital (6.45%) than 70.11% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for JJSF is significantly below the industry average of 28.08%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.67% | ||
| ROE | 6.72% | ||
| ROIC | 6.45% |
ROA(3y)5.76%
ROA(5y)5.22%
ROE(3y)8.16%
ROE(5y)7.31%
ROIC(3y)7%
ROIC(5y)6.23%
1.3 Margins
- JJSF has a better Profit Margin (3.92%) than 68.97% of its industry peers.
- JJSF's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- JJSF has a better Operating Margin (6.38%) than 64.37% of its industry peers.
- JJSF's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- JJSF has a better Gross Margin (30.17%) than 70.11% of its industry peers.
- JJSF's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 6.38% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.92% | ||
| GM | 30.17% |
OM growth 3Y11.58%
OM growth 5Y22.2%
PM growth 3Y6.62%
PM growth 5Y18.27%
GM growth 3Y3.5%
GM growth 5Y4.93%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- JJSF has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, JJSF has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- The number of shares outstanding for JJSF has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- JJSF has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 4.97 indicates that JJSF is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of JJSF (4.97) is better than 88.51% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of JJSF is 0.02, which is an excellent value as it means it would take JJSF, only 0.02 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of JJSF (0.02) is better than 96.55% of its industry peers.
- JJSF has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.00. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.00, JJSF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.66% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.02 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.97 |
ROIC/WACC0.74
WACC8.75%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.52 indicates that JJSF has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of JJSF (2.52) is better than 72.41% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.47 indicates that JJSF should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- JJSF has a Quick ratio of 1.47. This is in the better half of the industry: JJSF outperforms 74.71% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.52 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.47 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- JJSF shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -10.32%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 25.47% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
- JJSF shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -1.55%.
- Measured over the past years, JJSF shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 9.15% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-10.32%
EPS 3Y15.99%
EPS 5Y25.47%
EPS Q2Q%0%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.55%
Revenue growth 3Y4.67%
Revenue growth 5Y9.15%
Sales Q2Q%-5.19%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, JJSF will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 6.96% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, JJSF will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.35% on average per year.
EPS Next Y6.67%
EPS Next 2Y7.97%
EPS Next 3Y6.96%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year1.73%
Revenue Next 2Y1.98%
Revenue Next 3Y2.35%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
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 decreasing.
- 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
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 20.06, JJSF is valued on the expensive side.
- JJSF's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of JJSF to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.27), we can say JJSF is valued slightly cheaper.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.21 indicates a rather expensive valuation of JJSF.
- 64.37% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than JJSF, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- JJSF's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 28.16.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.06 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.21 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of JJSF indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: JJSF is cheaper than 65.52% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of JJSF indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: JJSF is cheaper than 68.97% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.55 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.9 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates JJSF does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- JJSF has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.01
PEG (5Y)0.79
EPS Next 2Y7.97%
EPS Next 3Y6.96%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- JJSF has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.76%.
- JJSF's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.27.
- JJSF's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.85.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.76% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of JJSF grows each year by 6.99%, which is quite nice.
- JJSF has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- JJSF has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.99%
Div Incr Years20
Div Non Decr Years20
5.3 Sustainability
- JJSF pays out 99.66% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of JJSF is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP99.66%
EPS Next 2Y7.97%
EPS Next 3Y6.96%
NASDAQ:JJSF (2/19/2026, 3:09:52 PM)
85.475
+0.6 (+0.71%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)02-03 2026-02-03/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-04 2026-05-04/amc
Inst Owners81.34%
Inst Owner Change-9.07%
Ins Owners2.07%
Ins Owner Change0.71%
Market Cap1.62B
Revenue(TTM)1.56B
Net Income(TTM)61.34M
Analysts82.22
Price Target131.24 (53.54%)
Short Float %4.62%
Short Ratio2.66
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.76% |
Yearly Dividend3.12
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.99%
DP99.66%
Div Incr Years20
Div Non Decr Years20
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)11.44%
Min EPS beat(2)-7.3%
Max EPS beat(2)30.17%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-5%
Min EPS beat(4)-52.19%
Max EPS beat(4)30.17%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-6.11%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-5.88%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)-9.73%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-5.66%
Min Revenue beat(2)-7.29%
Max Revenue beat(2)-4.03%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.97%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.29%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.32%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.46%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.38%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.3%
PT rev (1m)1.31%
PT rev (3m)-6.08%
EPS NQ rev (1m)6.42%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-43.79%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.11%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.45%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.08%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.73%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.14%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.06 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.21 | ||
| P/S | 1.04 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.55 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.79 | ||
| P/B | 1.78 | ||
| P/tB | 2.92 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.9 |
EPS(TTM)4.26
EY4.98%
EPS(NY)4.97
Fwd EY5.81%
FCF(TTM)4.37
FCFY5.12%
OCF(TTM)8.73
OCFY10.21%
SpS82.29
BVpS48.02
TBVpS29.28
PEG (NY)3.01
PEG (5Y)0.79
Graham Number67.84
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.67% | ||
| ROE | 6.72% | ||
| ROCE | 8.68% | ||
| ROIC | 6.45% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.85% | ||
| ROICexgc | 10.21% | ||
| OM | 6.38% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.92% | ||
| GM | 30.17% | ||
| FCFM | 5.31% |
ROA(3y)5.76%
ROA(5y)5.22%
ROE(3y)8.16%
ROE(5y)7.31%
ROIC(3y)7%
ROIC(5y)6.23%
ROICexc(3y)7.48%
ROICexc(5y)7.05%
ROICexgc(3y)11.25%
ROICexgc(5y)10.58%
ROCE(3y)9.42%
ROCE(5y)8.38%
ROICexgc growth 3Y9.98%
ROICexgc growth 5Y21.84%
ROICexc growth 3Y12.99%
ROICexc growth 5Y20.98%
OM growth 3Y11.58%
OM growth 5Y22.2%
PM growth 3Y6.62%
PM growth 5Y18.27%
GM growth 3Y3.5%
GM growth 5Y4.93%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.19
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.02 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.01 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 111.5% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.29% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 95.35% | ||
| Profit Quality | 135.51% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.52 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.47 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.97 |
F-Score5
WACC8.75%
ROIC/WACC0.74
Cap/Depr(3y)127.7%
Cap/Depr(5y)131.14%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.54%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.53%
Profit Quality(3y)108.65%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-10.32%
EPS 3Y15.99%
EPS 5Y25.47%
EPS Q2Q%0%
EPS Next Y6.67%
EPS Next 2Y7.97%
EPS Next 3Y6.96%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.55%
Revenue growth 3Y4.67%
Revenue growth 5Y9.15%
Sales Q2Q%-5.19%
Revenue Next Year1.73%
Revenue Next 2Y1.98%
Revenue Next 3Y2.35%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-12.58%
EBIT growth 3Y16.79%
EBIT growth 5Y33.38%
EBIT Next Year90.1%
EBIT Next 3Y26.75%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-21.64%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y19.12%
OCF growth 1Y-16.97%
OCF growth 3Y84.95%
OCF growth 5Y12.39%
J & J SNACK FOODS CORP / JJSF FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of J & J SNACK FOODS CORP (JJSF) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to JJSF.
What is the valuation status for JJSF stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to J & J SNACK FOODS CORP (JJSF). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of JJSF stock?
J & J SNACK FOODS CORP (JJSF) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the valuation of J & J SNACK FOODS CORP based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for J & J SNACK FOODS CORP (JJSF) is 20.06 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.78.
What is the earnings growth outlook for J & J SNACK FOODS CORP?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of J & J SNACK FOODS CORP (JJSF) is expected to grow by 6.67% in the next year.