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
- JJSF had positive earnings in the past year.
- JJSF had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- 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 73.56% of the companies in the same industry.
- JJSF has a Return On Equity of 6.72%. This is in the better half of the industry: JJSF outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
- JJSF's Return On Invested Capital of 6.49% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. JJSF outperforms 67.82% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for JJSF 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
- With a decent Profit Margin value of 3.92%, JJSF is doing good in 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 Operating Margin of 6.41%. This is in the better half of the industry: JJSF outperforms 62.07% of its industry peers.
- JJSF's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of JJSF (30.21%) is better than 71.26% of its industry peers.
- JJSF's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| 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
- JJSF has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- JJSF has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- JJSF has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for JJSF is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- JJSF has an Altman-Z score of 4.80. 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 4.80, JJSF belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.66% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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'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 | 4.8 |
ROIC/WACC0.72
WACC9.06%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.52 indicates that JJSF has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- JJSF's Current ratio of 2.52 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. JJSF outperforms 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.
- The Quick ratio of JJSF (1.47) is better than 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
- The earnings per share for JJSF have decreased strongly by -10.32% in the last year.
- 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.
- 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
- Based on estimates for the next years, JJSF will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 6.06% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.47% on average over the next years.
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
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- 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 18.41 indicates a rather expensive valuation of JJSF.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of JJSF is on the same level as its industry peers.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of JJSF to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.51), we can say JJSF is valued slightly cheaper.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 15.89, which indicates a correct valuation of JJSF.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, JJSF is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 66.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- JJSF is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.76, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.41 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.89 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, JJSF is valued a bit cheaper than 65.52% 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 64.37% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.93 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.21 |
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)4.1
PEG (5Y)0.72
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 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 2Y7.64%
EPS Next 3Y6.06%
JJSF Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NASDAQ:JJSF (4/2/2026, 12:11:09 PM)
78.415
-0.4 (-0.51%)
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 Cap1.49B
Revenue(TTM)1.56B
Net Income(TTM)61.34M
Analysts82.22
Price Target112.2 (43.08%)
Short Float %4.69%
Short Ratio2.49
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 | 18.41 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.89 | ||
| P/S | 0.95 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.93 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.98 | ||
| P/B | 1.63 | ||
| P/tB | 2.68 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.21 |
EPS(TTM)4.26
EY5.43%
EPS(NY)4.94
Fwd EY6.29%
FCF(TTM)4.37
FCFY5.58%
OCF(TTM)8.73
OCFY11.13%
SpS82.29
BVpS48.02
TBVpS29.28
PEG (NY)4.1
PEG (5Y)0.72
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 | 4.8 |
F-Score5
WACC9.06%
ROIC/WACC0.72
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.
Can you provide the valuation status for J & J SNACK FOODS CORP?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to J & J SNACK FOODS CORP (JJSF). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for J & J SNACK FOODS CORP?
J & J SNACK FOODS CORP (JJSF) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for JJSF stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for J & J SNACK FOODS CORP (JJSF) is 18.41 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.63.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for JJSF stock?
The dividend rating of J & J SNACK FOODS CORP (JJSF) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 99.66%.