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

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

93.09 USD
-2.71 (-2.83%)
Last: 1/22/2026, 8:00:02 PM
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Fundamental Rating

6

JJSF gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 87 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. 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.
  • 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.
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

  • JJSF has a Return On Assets of 4.75%. This is in the better half of the industry: JJSF outperforms 73.56% of its industry peers.
  • JJSF has a better Return On Equity (6.79%) than 63.22% of its industry peers.
  • JJSF's Return On Invested Capital of 6.17% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. JJSF outperforms 66.67% 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 27.79%.
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

  • The Profit Margin of JJSF (4.14%) is better than 70.11% of its industry peers.
  • JJSF's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • With a decent Operating Margin value of 6.32%, JJSF is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.37% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of JJSF has grown nicely.
  • JJSF has a better Gross Margin (29.68%) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of JJSF has grown nicely.
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.
  • 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.
  • The debt/assets ratio for JJSF is higher compared to a year ago.
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 5.10 indicates that JJSF is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 5.10, JJSF belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.21% 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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0.02
Altman-Z 5.1
ROIC/WACC0.69
WACC8.96%
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

  • JJSF has a Current Ratio of 2.72. This indicates that JJSF is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • JJSF has a Current ratio of 2.72. This is in the better half of the industry: JJSF outperforms 78.16% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.73 indicates that JJSF should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With an excellent Quick ratio value of 1.73, JJSF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.61% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
  • 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 small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 0.54% in the last year.
  • 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)-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

  • JJSF is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 6.96% yearly.
  • JJSF is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.35% yearly.
EPS Next Y6.55%
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

  • 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.
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

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 21.85, which indicates a rather expensive current 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 27.30, JJSF is valued at the same level.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.51 indicates a rather expensive valuation of JJSF.
  • JJSF's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.32, JJSF is valued at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.85
Fwd PE 20.51
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

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, JJSF is valued a bit cheaper than 60.92% of the companies in the same industry.
  • JJSF's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. JJSF is cheaper than 63.22% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 21.89
EV/EBITDA 9.78
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)3.34
PEG (5Y)0.86
EPS Next 2Y7.92%
EPS Next 3Y6.96%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • JJSF has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.25%.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.28, JJSF pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • JJSF's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.25%

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 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
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

  • 92.62% 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.
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 / 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 21.85 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.86.


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.