J & J SNACK FOODS CORP (JJSF) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:JJSF • US4660321096
87.06 USD
+1.95 (+2.29%)
At close: Feb 27, 2026
87.06 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 2/27/2026, 8:14:05 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 has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. JJSF has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
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.
- JJSF had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years JJSF always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- With a decent Return On Assets value of 4.67%, JJSF is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.14% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 6.72%, JJSF is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.91% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 6.45%, JJSF is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.32% of the companies in the same industry.
- JJSF had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 7.00%. This is significantly below the industry average of 28.14%.
| 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
- With a decent Profit Margin value of 3.92%, JJSF is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.32% of the companies in the same industry.
- JJSF's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- JJSF has a Operating Margin of 6.38%. This is in the better half of the industry: JJSF outperforms 64.77% 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 70.45% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), JJSF 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.
- Compared to 1 year ago, JJSF has a worse debt to assets ratio.
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 87.50% 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.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of JJSF (0.02) is better than 96.59% 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 89.77% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.02 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.97 |
ROIC/WACC0.74
WACC8.72%
2.3 Liquidity
- JJSF has a Current Ratio of 2.52. This indicates that JJSF is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting 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.
- JJSF has a better Quick ratio (1.47) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
| 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.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 25.47% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
- Looking at the last year, JJSF shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -1.55% in the last year.
- JJSF shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 9.15% yearly.
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 6.96% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, JJSF will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.35% on average per year.
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
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 20.44, JJSF is valued on the expensive side.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of JJSF is on the same level as its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.10, JJSF is valued a bit cheaper.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.53, the valuation of JJSF can be described as rather expensive.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, JJSF is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 67.05% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of JJSF to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.06), we can say JJSF is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.44 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.53 |
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 63.64% 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 71.59% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.91 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.92 |
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)3.06
PEG (5Y)0.8
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.
- JJSF's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.80.
| 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 been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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.
- 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%
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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-4.16%
Ins Owners2.07%
Ins Owner Change0.71%
Market Cap1.66B
Revenue(TTM)1.56B
Net Income(TTM)61.34M
Analysts82.22
Price Target131.24 (50.75%)
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 | 20.44 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.53 | ||
| P/S | 1.06 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.91 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.97 | ||
| P/B | 1.81 | ||
| P/tB | 2.97 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.92 |
EPS(TTM)4.26
EY4.89%
EPS(NY)4.97
Fwd EY5.7%
FCF(TTM)4.37
FCFY5.02%
OCF(TTM)8.73
OCFY10.03%
SpS82.29
BVpS48.02
TBVpS29.28
PEG (NY)3.06
PEG (5Y)0.8
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
WACC8.72%
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 20.44 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.81.
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.