J & J SNACK FOODS CORP (JJSF) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:JJSF • US4660321096
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This JJSF fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. JJSF Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year JJSF was profitable.
- In the past year JJSF had a positive cash flow from operations.
- JJSF had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years JJSF had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of JJSF (4.67%) is better than 73.56% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 6.72%, JJSF is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Invested Capital of JJSF (6.49%) is better than 67.82% of its industry peers.
- JJSF had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 7.00%. This is in line with the industry average of 7.23%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.67% | ||
| ROE | 6.72% | ||
| ROIC | 6.49% |
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
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 3.92%, JJSF is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of JJSF has grown nicely.
- JJSF has a better Operating Margin (6.41%) than 62.07% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of JJSF has grown nicely.
- JJSF's Gross Margin of 30.21% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. JJSF outperforms 71.26% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of JJSF has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 6.41% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.92% | ||
| GM | 30.21% |
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. JJSF Health Analysis
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.
- 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
- JJSF has an Altman-Z score of 4.83. This indicates that JJSF is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 4.83, JJSF belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.66% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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.
- JJSF has a better Debt to FCF ratio (0.02) than 96.55% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.00 indicates that JJSF is not too dependend on debt financing.
- JJSF's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.00 is amongst the best of the industry. JJSF outperforms 89.66% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.02 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.83 |
ROIC/WACC0.71
WACC9.15%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.52 indicates that JJSF has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- JJSF has a better Current ratio (2.52) than 73.56% of its industry peers.
- JJSF has a Quick Ratio of 1.47. This is a normal value and indicates that JJSF is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- JJSF's Quick ratio of 1.47 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. JJSF outperforms 77.01% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.52 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.47 |
3. JJSF Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- JJSF shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -10.32%.
- JJSF shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 25.47% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, JJSF shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -1.55% in the last 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)-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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 6.06% on average over the next years.
- JJSF is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.47% yearly.
EPS Next Y4.49%
EPS Next 2Y7.64%
EPS Next 3Y6.06%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-1.97%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.15%
Revenue Next 3Y0.47%
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.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. JJSF Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 18.74 indicates a rather expensive valuation of JJSF.
- JJSF's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of JJSF to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.89), we can say JJSF is valued slightly cheaper.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.18, the valuation of JJSF can be described as correct.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, JJSF is valued a bit cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of JJSF to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.19), we can say JJSF is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.74 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.18 |
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 64.37% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- JJSF's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. JJSF is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.26 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.32 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- JJSF has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)4.17
PEG (5Y)0.74
EPS Next 2Y7.64%
EPS Next 3Y6.06%
5. JJSF Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- JJSF has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.04%, which is a nice return.
- JJSF's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.45. JJSF pays more dividend than 81.61% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, JJSF pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.04% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of JJSF is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 6.99%!
- JJSF has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- JJSF has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.99%
Div Incr Years20
Div Non Decr Years20
5.3 Sustainability
- 99.66% of the earnings are spent on dividend by JJSF. 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 2Y7.64%
EPS Next 3Y6.06%
JJSF Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
79.84
+0.65 (+0.82%)
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 Owners81.77%
Inst Owner Change-4.23%
Ins Owners2.01%
Ins Owner Change0.71%
Market Cap1.52B
Revenue(TTM)1.56B
Net Income(TTM)61.34M
Analysts82.22
Price Target112.2 (40.53%)
Short Float %4.04%
Short Ratio2.3
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.04% |
Yearly Dividend3.12
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.99%
DP99.66%
Div Incr Years20
Div Non Decr Years20
Ex-Date03-17 2026-03-17 (0.8)
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)-14.51%
PT rev (3m)-13.39%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-5.06%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.04%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.04%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.93%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.07%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.75%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.44%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.69%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.74 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.18 | ||
| P/S | 0.97 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.26 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.15 | ||
| P/B | 1.66 | ||
| P/tB | 2.73 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.32 |
EPS(TTM)4.26
EY5.34%
EPS(NY)4.94
Fwd EY6.18%
FCF(TTM)4.37
FCFY5.48%
OCF(TTM)8.73
OCFY10.93%
SpS82.29
BVpS48.02
TBVpS29.28
PEG (NY)4.17
PEG (5Y)0.74
Graham Number67.84
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.67% | ||
| ROE | 6.72% | ||
| ROCE | 8.73% | ||
| ROIC | 6.49% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.89% | ||
| ROICexgc | 10.27% | ||
| OM | 6.41% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.92% | ||
| GM | 30.21% | ||
| 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 | 95.02% | ||
| Profit Quality | 135.51% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.52 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.47 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.83 |
F-Score5
WACC9.15%
ROIC/WACC0.71
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 Y4.49%
EPS Next 2Y7.64%
EPS Next 3Y6.06%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.55%
Revenue growth 3Y4.67%
Revenue growth 5Y9.15%
Sales Q2Q%-5.19%
Revenue Next Year-1.97%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.15%
Revenue Next 3Y0.47%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-12.06%
EBIT growth 3Y16.79%
EBIT growth 5Y33.38%
EBIT Next Year83.68%
EBIT Next 3Y25.72%
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 Fundamental Analysis 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 18.74 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.66.
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 4.49% in the next year.