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J & J SNACK FOODS CORP (JJSF) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:JJSF - US4660321096 - Common Stock

90.45 USD
-0.01 (-0.01%)
Last: 1/7/2026, 3:55:38 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to JJSF. JJSF was compared to 87 industry peers in the Food Products industry. JJSF has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. While showing a medium growth rate, JJSF is valued expensive at the moment.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year JJSF was profitable.
JJSF had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
JJSF had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years JJSF always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
JJSF Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFJJSF 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 50M -50M 100M 150M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 4.75%, JJSF is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.71% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 6.79%, JJSF is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.22% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 6.17%, JJSF is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.82% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for JJSF is significantly below the industry average of 28.02%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.75%
ROE 6.79%
ROIC 6.17%
ROA(3y)5.76%
ROA(5y)5.22%
ROE(3y)8.16%
ROE(5y)7.31%
ROIC(3y)7%
ROIC(5y)6.23%
JJSF Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICJJSF Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6 8 10

1.3 Margins

JJSF has a better Profit Margin (4.14%) than 71.26% of its industry peers.
JJSF's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of JJSF (6.32%) is better than 65.52% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of JJSF has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 29.68%, JJSF is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.82% of the companies in the same industry.
JJSF's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 6.32%
PM (TTM) 4.14%
GM 29.68%
OM growth 3Y11.58%
OM growth 5Y22.2%
PM growth 3Y6.62%
PM growth 5Y18.27%
GM growth 3Y3.5%
GM growth 5Y4.93%
JJSF Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsJJSF Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so JJSF is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, JJSF has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 5 years ago, JJSF has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, JJSF has a worse debt to assets ratio.
JJSF Yearly Shares OutstandingJJSF Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5M 10M 15M
JJSF Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsJJSF Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 5.03 indicates that JJSF is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
JJSF's Altman-Z score of 5.03 is amongst the best of the industry. JJSF outperforms 86.21% of its industry peers.
JJSF has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.02. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.02 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 0.02, JJSF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.55% of the companies in the same industry.
JJSF has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.00. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
JJSF has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.00) than 89.66% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0.02
Altman-Z 5.03
ROIC/WACC0.7
WACC8.87%
JJSF Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFJJSF Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.72 indicates that JJSF has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
JJSF has a better Current ratio (2.72) than 78.16% of its industry peers.
JJSF has a Quick Ratio of 1.73. This is a normal value and indicates that JJSF is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
JJSF has a Quick ratio of 1.73. This is amongst the best in the industry. JJSF outperforms 80.46% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.72
Quick Ratio 1.73
JJSF Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesJJSF Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for JJSF have decreased strongly by -13.77% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, JJSF shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 25.47% on average per year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.54% in the past year.
JJSF shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 9.15% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-13.77%
EPS 3Y15.99%
EPS 5Y25.47%
EPS Q2Q%-1.25%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.54%
Revenue growth 3Y4.67%
Revenue growth 5Y9.15%
Sales Q2Q%-3.87%

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 Y6.55%
EPS Next 2Y7.92%
EPS Next 3Y6.96%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year1.79%
Revenue Next 2Y2.01%
Revenue Next 3Y2.35%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less 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 decreasing.
JJSF Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesJJSF Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 500M 1B 1.5B
JJSF Yearly EPS VS EstimatesJJSF Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 1 2 3 4 5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 21.23 indicates a rather expensive valuation of JJSF.
JJSF's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.17, JJSF is valued a bit cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.93, the valuation of JJSF can be described as rather expensive.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as JJSF.
JJSF is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.79, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.23
Fwd PE 19.93
JJSF Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsJJSF Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as JJSF.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, JJSF is valued a bit cheaper than 63.22% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 21.27
EV/EBITDA 9.49
JJSF Per share dataJJSF EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80

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.
The decent profitability rating of JJSF may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.24
PEG (5Y)0.83
EPS Next 2Y7.92%
EPS Next 3Y6.96%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.54%, JJSF has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
JJSF's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.40.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.94, JJSF pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.54%

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
JJSF Yearly Dividends per shareJJSF Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

JJSF pays out 92.62% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
JJSF's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP92.62%
EPS Next 2Y7.92%
EPS Next 3Y6.96%
JJSF Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendJJSF Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50M -50M 100M
JJSF Dividend Payout.JJSF Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.JJSF Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

J & J SNACK FOODS CORP

NASDAQ:JJSF (1/7/2026, 3:55:38 PM)

90.45

-0.01 (-0.01%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)11-17 2025-11-17/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-02 2026-02-02/amc
Inst Owners81.34%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners2.07%
Ins Owner Change0.7%
Market Cap1.75B
Revenue(TTM)1.58B
Net Income(TTM)65.59M
Analysts82
Price Target129.54 (43.22%)
Short Float %5.85%
Short Ratio3.43
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.54%
Yearly Dividend3.12
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.99%
DP92.62%
Div Incr Years20
Div Non Decr Years20
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)19.75%
Min EPS beat(2)9.33%
Max EPS beat(2)30.17%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-14.54%
Min EPS beat(4)-52.19%
Max EPS beat(4)30.17%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-9.53%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-6.24%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)-10.6%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.85%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.03%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.32%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.58%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.88%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.32%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.29%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.15%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.24%
PT rev (1m)-7.3%
PT rev (3m)-12.01%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-33.08%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.05%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.09%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.49%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.23
Fwd PE 19.93
P/S 1.1
P/FCF 21.27
P/OCF 10.59
P/B 1.81
P/tB 2.87
EV/EBITDA 9.49
EPS(TTM)4.26
EY4.71%
EPS(NY)4.54
Fwd EY5.02%
FCF(TTM)4.25
FCFY4.7%
OCF(TTM)8.54
OCFY9.44%
SpS81.86
BVpS49.98
TBVpS31.49
PEG (NY)3.24
PEG (5Y)0.83
Graham Number69.22
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.75%
ROE 6.79%
ROCE 8.3%
ROIC 6.17%
ROICexc 6.76%
ROICexgc 10.02%
OM 6.32%
PM (TTM) 4.14%
GM 29.68%
FCFM 5.2%
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 Turnover1.15
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0.02
Debt/EBITDA 0.01
Cap/Depr 113.01%
Cap/Sales 5.23%
Interest Coverage 66.87
Cash Conversion 95.25%
Profit Quality 125.4%
Current Ratio 2.72
Quick Ratio 1.73
Altman-Z 5.03
F-Score5
WACC8.87%
ROIC/WACC0.7
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)-13.77%
EPS 3Y15.99%
EPS 5Y25.47%
EPS Q2Q%-1.25%
EPS Next Y6.55%
EPS Next 2Y7.92%
EPS Next 3Y6.96%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.54%
Revenue growth 3Y4.67%
Revenue growth 5Y9.15%
Sales Q2Q%-3.87%
Revenue Next Year1.79%
Revenue Next 2Y2.01%
Revenue Next 3Y2.35%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-14.9%
EBIT growth 3Y16.79%
EBIT growth 5Y33.38%
EBIT Next Year90.1%
EBIT Next 3Y26.75%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-17.33%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y19.12%
OCF growth 1Y-4.59%
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 3 / 10 to J & J SNACK FOODS CORP (JJSF). This can be considered as Overvalued.


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 21.23 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.81.


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 6.55% in the next year.