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.

Fundamental Rating

6

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.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. JJSF Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • JJSF had positive earnings in the past year.
  • 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 better Return On Assets (4.67%) than 73.86% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of JJSF (6.72%) is better than 65.91% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of JJSF (6.49%) is better than 69.32% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for JJSF is significantly below the industry average of 28.23%.
Industry RankSector 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%
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

  • JJSF has a Profit Margin of 3.92%. This is in the better half of the industry: JJSF outperforms 67.05% of its industry peers.
  • JJSF's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 6.41%, JJSF is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of JJSF has grown nicely.
  • The Gross Margin of JJSF (30.21%) is better than 70.45% of its industry peers.
  • JJSF's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
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. JJSF Health Analysis

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.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, JJSF has more shares outstanding
  • Compared to 1 year ago, JJSF has a worse debt to assets ratio.
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

  • JJSF has an Altman-Z score of 4.99. This indicates that JJSF is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • JJSF has a better Altman-Z score (4.99) than 87.50% of its industry peers.
  • 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.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 0.02, JJSF belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.59% of the companies in the same industry.
  • JJSF has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.00. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • JJSF has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.00. This is amongst the best in the industry. JJSF outperforms 89.77% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0.02
Altman-Z 4.99
ROIC/WACC0.73
WACC8.83%
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

  • 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 71.59% 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 Quick ratio of 1.47. This is in the better half of the industry: JJSF outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.52
Quick Ratio 1.47
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. JJSF Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • JJSF shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -10.32%.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 25.47% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
  • JJSF shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -1.55%.
  • 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

  • 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 1.20% yearly.
EPS Next Y6.67%
EPS Next 2Y7.97%
EPS Next 3Y6.96%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-1.54%
Revenue Next 2Y0.15%
Revenue Next 3Y1.2%
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. JJSF Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 20.25 indicates a rather expensive valuation of JJSF.
  • JJSF's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of JJSF to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.29), we can say JJSF is valued slightly cheaper.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.37, 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 65.91% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of JJSF to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.57), we can say JJSF is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.25
Fwd PE 17.37
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

  • JJSF's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. JJSF is cheaper than 63.64% 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 69.32% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 19.73
EV/EBITDA 8.95
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 an expensive valuation of the company.
  • The decent profitability rating of JJSF may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.04
PEG (5Y)0.8
EPS Next 2Y7.97%
EPS Next 3Y6.96%

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5. JJSF Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.76%, JJSF has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • JJSF's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.21.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, JJSF pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector 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
JJSF Yearly Dividends per shareJJSF Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 1 2 3

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%
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

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JJSF Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

J & J SNACK FOODS CORP

NASDAQ:JJSF (3/6/2026, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 86.27 0 (0%)

86.27

+0.64 (+0.75%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)02-03
Earnings (Next)05-04
Inst Owners81.34%
Inst Owner Change-4.18%
Ins Owners2.07%
Ins Owner Change0.71%
Market Cap1.64B
Revenue(TTM)1.56B
Net Income(TTM)61.34M
Analysts82.22
Price Target112.71 (30.65%)
Short Float %4.21%
Short Ratio2.44
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.76%
Yearly Dividend3.12
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.99%
DP99.66%
Div Incr Years20
Div Non Decr Years20
Ex-Date03-17
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)-12.99%
PT rev (3m)-19.34%
EPS NQ rev (1m)6.42%
EPS NQ rev (3m)6.42%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.11%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.45%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.71%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.71%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-3.21%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.31%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.25
Fwd PE 17.37
P/S 1.05
P/FCF 19.73
P/OCF 9.88
P/B 1.8
P/tB 2.95
EV/EBITDA 8.95
EPS(TTM)4.26
EY4.94%
EPS(NY)4.97
Fwd EY5.76%
FCF(TTM)4.37
FCFY5.07%
OCF(TTM)8.73
OCFY10.12%
SpS82.29
BVpS48.02
TBVpS29.28
PEG (NY)3.04
PEG (5Y)0.8
Graham Number67.84
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 4.99
F-Score5
WACC8.83%
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 Year-1.54%
Revenue Next 2Y0.15%
Revenue Next 3Y1.2%
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 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 20.25 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.8.


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.