J & J SNACK FOODS CORP (JJSF) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:JJSF • US4660321096
84.98 USD
+0.33 (+0.39%)
Last: Feb 23, 2026, 01:44 PM
JJSF gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 88 industry peers in the Food Products industry. JJSF scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. 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.
- In the past year JJSF had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years JJSF has been profitable.
- In the past 5 years JJSF always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- JJSF's Return On Assets of 4.67% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. JJSF outperforms 76.14% of its industry peers.
- JJSF has a better Return On Equity (6.72%) than 65.91% of its industry peers.
- JJSF has a Return On Invested Capital of 6.45%. This is in the better half of the industry: JJSF outperforms 69.32% 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 28.12%.
| 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's Profit Margin of 3.92% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. JJSF outperforms 69.32% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of JJSF has grown nicely.
- The Operating Margin of JJSF (6.38%) is better than 64.77% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of JJSF has grown nicely.
- The Gross Margin of JJSF (30.17%) is better than 70.45% 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.
- The number of shares outstanding for JJSF remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for JJSF has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, JJSF has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 4.96 indicates that JJSF is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- JJSF's Altman-Z score of 4.96 is amongst the best of the industry. JJSF outperforms 88.64% 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.
- JJSF has a Debt to FCF ratio of 0.02. This is amongst the best in the industry. JJSF outperforms 96.59% 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 89.77% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.02 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.96 |
ROIC/WACC0.73
WACC8.78%
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 71.59% 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.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.47, JJSF is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.52 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.47 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for JJSF have decreased strongly by -10.32% in the last year.
- 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.
- The Revenue has been growing by 9.15% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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.
- JJSF is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.35% yearly.
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
- 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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 19.95 indicates a rather expensive valuation of JJSF.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, JJSF is valued a bit cheaper than 60.23% of the companies in the same industry.
- JJSF is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.99, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.11 indicates a rather expensive valuation of JJSF.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, JJSF is valued a bit cheaper than 67.05% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of JJSF to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.02), we can say JJSF is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.95 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.11 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, JJSF is valued a bit cheaper than 64.77% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, JJSF is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 70.45% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.44 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.87 |
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)2.99
PEG (5Y)0.78
EPS Next 2Y7.97%
EPS Next 3Y6.96%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- JJSF has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.76%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- 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 1.81, JJSF pays a better dividend.
| 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 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
- 99.66% of the earnings are spent on dividend by JJSF. 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%
NASDAQ:JJSF (2/23/2026, 1:44:09 PM)
84.98
+0.33 (+0.39%)
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-4.16%
Ins Owners2.07%
Ins Owner Change0.71%
Market Cap1.62B
Revenue(TTM)1.56B
Net Income(TTM)61.34M
Analysts82.22
Price Target131.24 (54.44%)
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%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.14%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.95 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.11 | ||
| P/S | 1.03 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.44 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.74 | ||
| P/B | 1.77 | ||
| P/tB | 2.9 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.87 |
EPS(TTM)4.26
EY5.01%
EPS(NY)4.97
Fwd EY5.84%
FCF(TTM)4.37
FCFY5.15%
OCF(TTM)8.73
OCFY10.27%
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 | 4.96 |
F-Score5
WACC8.78%
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 19.95 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.