J & J SNACK FOODS CORP (JJSF) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:JJSF • US4660321096
85.2 USD
-1.1 (-1.27%)
At close: Feb 17, 2026
85.2 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 2/17/2026, 8:26:42 PM
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 has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. 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.
- JJSF had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 4.67%, JJSF is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.86% of the companies in the same industry.
- JJSF has a better Return On Equity (6.72%) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
- JJSF has a better Return On Invested Capital (6.45%) than 70.11% 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 28.07%.
| 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 68.97% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of JJSF has grown nicely.
- JJSF's Operating Margin of 6.38% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. JJSF outperforms 64.37% 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 30.17%, JJSF is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.11% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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
- 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.
- JJSF has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, JJSF has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 5.01 indicates that JJSF is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- JJSF has a Altman-Z score of 5.01. This is amongst the best in the industry. JJSF outperforms 89.66% 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 better Debt to FCF ratio (0.02) than 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.
- 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 | 5.01 |
ROIC/WACC0.74
WACC8.74%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.52 indicates that JJSF has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of JJSF (2.52) is better than 72.41% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.47 indicates that JJSF should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- JJSF has a better Quick ratio (1.47) than 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 20.00, the valuation of JJSF can be described as rather expensive.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of JJSF is on the same level as its industry peers.
- JJSF is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.16, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.16, the valuation of JJSF can be described as rather expensive.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of JJSF indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: JJSF is cheaper than 64.37% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- JJSF is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 28.10, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.16 |
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 65.52% 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 68.97% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.49 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.05 |
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)3
PEG (5Y)0.79
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.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.27, JJSF pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, 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 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 2Y7.97%
EPS Next 3Y6.96%
85.2
-1.1 (-1.27%)
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 (54.04%)
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 | 20 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.16 | ||
| P/S | 1.04 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.49 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.76 | ||
| P/B | 1.77 | ||
| P/tB | 2.91 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.05 |
EPS(TTM)4.26
EY5%
EPS(NY)4.97
Fwd EY5.83%
FCF(TTM)4.37
FCFY5.13%
OCF(TTM)8.73
OCFY10.24%
SpS82.29
BVpS48.02
TBVpS29.28
PEG (NY)3
PEG (5Y)0.79
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 | 5.01 |
F-Score5
WACC8.74%
ROIC/WACC0.74
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 20 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.