JACK

Jack In The Box

Fundamental data last updated:March 2, 2026

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company profile

SECTOR

Consumer Cyclical

industry

Restaurants

Exchange

Nasdaq

County of HQ

United States

Next Earnings Date

73

Business Summary

Jack in the Box is an American fast-food restaurant chain that primarily operates in the Western and Southwestern United States. The company's menu features a mix of hamburgers, specialty sandwiches, tacos, and breakfast items.

 


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VALUATION

P/E

-

Market Cap ($M USD)

$321

Forward P/E

4.4

PEG

0.4

PRICE TO SALES

0.2

PRICE TO BOOK

-

EV / EBITDA

5-Year Average P/E

Free Cash Flow Yield

DCF Value

Graham Number

Price to FCF

EV to FCF

Earnings Yield

FCF Yield

DIVIDEND

Yield

2.60%

Annual Payout

$1.76

Payout Ratio

-

Consecutive Years of Dividend Growth

0

5-Year Dividend Growth Rate

8.00%

Financial Health & Profitability

Earnings Per Share

-$4.24

Next Year EPS Growth Estimate

$3.89

Next Year Revenue Growth Estimate

1.10%

Return on Equity (ROE)

8.60%

FREE CASH FLOW

Operating Margin

14.90%

Debt-to-Equity

-

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Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)

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Net Debt to EBITDA

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Gainseekers Quantitative Analysis

Summary

With a market capitalization of $321 million, the company currently reports a negative EPS of -$4.24 but is projected to have a positive EPS of $3.89 next year. The stock exhibits a high Short % of Float at 26.40% and an institutional ownership of 102.70%. The company maintains an operating margin of 14.90% and offers a TTM Yield of 2.60%.

AI Exposure / Tech Reliance

The provided financial data does not contain specific metrics related to the company's AI exposure or technology reliance.

The Bull Case

The company appears undervalued based on forward-looking metrics, with a Forward P/E of 4.4 and a PEG Forward of 0.4. Investors are compensated with a TTM Yield of 2.60%, supported by an estimated EPS of $3.89 next year and a projected sales growth of 1.10%.

The Bear Case

The company's current profitability is a concern, with an EPS of -$4.24. Significant negative sentiment is indicated by the high Short % of Float, which stands at 26.40%.

Market Sentiment & Smart Money

Short Interest %

26.40%

Analyst Consensus

2.67

Average Analyst Price Target

$23.65

Institutional Ownership %

102.70%

1-Year Beta

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