J & J SNACK FOODS CORP (JJSF) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:JJSF • US4660321096
85.07 USD
+0.2 (+0.24%)
At close: Feb 19, 2026
85.07 USD
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After Hours: 2/19/2026, 8:11:18 PM
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to JJSF. JJSF was compared to 87 industry peers in the Food Products industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making JJSF a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. JJSF is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- JJSF had positive earnings in the past year.
- JJSF had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years JJSF has always been profitable.
- JJSF had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- JJSF's Return On Assets of 4.67% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. JJSF outperforms 75.86% 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.
- JJSF has a better Return On Invested Capital (6.45%) than 70.11% of its industry peers.
- JJSF had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 7.00%. This 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
- The Profit Margin of JJSF (3.92%) is better than 68.97% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of JJSF has grown nicely.
- With a decent Operating Margin value of 6.38%, JJSF is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.37% of the companies in the same industry.
- JJSF's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of JJSF (30.17%) is better than 70.11% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of JJSF has grown nicely.
| 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), JJSF is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, JJSF has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- JJSF has more shares outstanding than it did 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.
- JJSF has a Altman-Z score of 4.97. This is amongst the best in the industry. JJSF outperforms 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.
- JJSF's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.02 is amongst the best of the industry. JJSF outperforms 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.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of JJSF (0.00) is better than 89.66% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.02 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.97 |
ROIC/WACC0.73
WACC8.79%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.52 indicates that JJSF has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- With a decent Current ratio value of 2.52, JJSF is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.41% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 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%.
- 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.
- 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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 6.96% on average over the next years.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.35% on average over the next years.
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.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 19.97, JJSF is valued on the expensive side.
- JJSF's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.09. JJSF is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.13, the valuation of JJSF can be described as rather expensive.
- 64.37% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than JJSF, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- JJSF is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 27.98, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.97 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.13 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 65.52% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than JJSF, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- 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 | 19.46 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.9 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- The decent profitability rating of JJSF may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.99
PEG (5Y)0.78
EPS Next 2Y7.97%
EPS Next 3Y6.96%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.76%, JJSF has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- JJSF's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.27.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.85, JJSF pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.76% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of JJSF is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 6.99%!
- JJSF has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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.
- JJSF's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP99.66%
EPS Next 2Y7.97%
EPS Next 3Y6.96%
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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 (54.27%)
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 | 19.97 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.13 | ||
| P/S | 1.03 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.46 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.75 | ||
| P/B | 1.77 | ||
| P/tB | 2.91 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.9 |
EPS(TTM)4.26
EY5.01%
EPS(NY)4.97
Fwd EY5.84%
FCF(TTM)4.37
FCFY5.14%
OCF(TTM)8.73
OCFY10.26%
SpS82.29
BVpS48.02
TBVpS29.28
PEG (NY)2.99
PEG (5Y)0.78
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
WACC8.79%
ROIC/WACC0.73
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 19.97 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.77.
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.