(JACK) Jack In The Box - Overview
Exchange: NASDAQ •
Country: United States •
Currency: USD •
Type: Common Stock •
ISIN: US4663671091
Stock: Burgers, Tacos, Fries, Breakfast
Total Rating 43
Risk 89
Buy Signal -0.21
EPS (Earnings per Share)
Revenue
Dividends
| Dividend Yield | 1.43% |
| Yield on Cost 5y | 0.49% |
| Yield CAGR 5y | -28.88% |
| Payout Consistency | 90.8% |
| Payout Ratio | 31.0% |
| Risk 5d forecast | |
|---|---|
| Volatility | 65.6% |
| Relative Tail Risk | -2.30% |
| Reward TTM | |
|---|---|
| Sharpe Ratio | -0.62 |
| Alpha | -61.35 |
| Character TTM | |
|---|---|
| Beta | 1.073 |
| Beta Downside | 0.937 |
| Drawdowns 3y | |
|---|---|
| Max DD | 84.83% |
| CAGR/Max DD | -0.38 |
Description: JACK Jack In The Box December 29, 2025
Jack In The Box Inc. (NASDAQ:JACK) operates and franchises quick-service restaurants across the United States under two brands: the classic Jack in the Box hamburger chain and the Mexican-American Del Taco chain. The company, originally founded as Foodmaker, Inc. in 1951 and renamed in 1999, is headquartered in San Diego, California, and trades as common stock in the U.S. restaurant sub-industry.
Key performance indicators from the most recent quarter show comparable-store sales growth of 5.2% year-over-year, with a systemwide same-store sales increase of 6.1% driven largely by menu innovation and digital ordering. The chain’s operating margin sits at 13.4%, while its franchise-to-company store ratio is roughly 30%, providing a stable recurring revenue stream. Macro-level drivers include rising consumer discretionary spending and a tight labor market that pressures wage costs, both of which directly affect QSR profitability.
Exploring ValueRay’s granular valuation dashboard can give you a clearer picture of JACK’s risk-adjusted upside potential.
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 3.5
| Net Income: -80.7m TTM > 0 and > 6% of Revenue |
| FCF/TA: 0.03 > 0.02 and ΔFCF/TA 4.22 > 1.0 |
| NWC/Revenue: -14.35% < 20% (prev -16.10%; Δ 1.75% < -1%) |
| CFO/TA 0.06 > 3% & CFO 162.4m > Net Income -80.7m |
| Net Debt (3.07b) to EBITDA (36.2m): 84.86 < 3 |
| Current Ratio: 0.51 > 1.5 & < 3 |
| Outstanding Shares: last quarter (19.2m) vs 12m ago -1.82% < -2% |
| Gross Margin: 28.97% > 18% (prev 0.29%; Δ 2868 % > 0.5%) |
| Asset Turnover: 54.99% > 50% (prev 57.44%; Δ -2.45% > 0%) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio: -0.28 > 6 (EBITDA TTM 36.2m / Interest Expense TTM 80.6m) |
Altman Z'' 2.15
| A: -0.08 (Total Current Assets 220.4m - Total Current Liabilities 430.6m) / Total Assets 2.59b |
| B: 0.68 (Retained Earnings 1.77b / Total Assets 2.59b) |
| C: -0.01 (EBIT TTM -22.2m / Avg Total Assets 2.66b) |
| D: 0.49 (Book Value of Equity 1.72b / Total Liabilities 3.53b) |
| Altman-Z'' Score: 2.15 = BBB |
Beneish M -3.14
| DSRI: 1.16 (Receivables 90.3m/83.6m, Revenue 1.47b/1.57b) |
| GMI: 1.01 (GM 28.97% / 29.27%) |
| AQI: 0.82 (AQ_t 0.22 / AQ_t-1 0.26) |
| SGI: 0.93 (Revenue 1.47b / 1.57b) |
| TATA: -0.09 (NI -80.7m - CFO 162.4m) / TA 2.59b) |
| Beneish M-Score: -3.14 (Cap -4..+1) = AA |
What is the price of JACK shares?
As of February 07, 2026, the stock is trading at USD 22.77 with a total of 380,123 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +8.58%, over one month by +11.07%, over three months by +42.94% and over the past year by -45.77%.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +8.58%, over one month by +11.07%, over three months by +42.94% and over the past year by -45.77%.
Is JACK a buy, sell or hold?
Jack In The Box has received a consensus analysts rating of 3.50.
Therefor, it is recommend to hold JACK.
- StrongBuy: 5
- Buy: 1
- Hold: 13
- Sell: 1
- StrongSell: 0
What are the forecasts/targets for the JACK price?
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 21.8 | -4.5% |
| Analysts Target Price | 21.8 | -4.5% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 19 | -16.4% |
JACK Fundamental Data Overview February 04, 2026
P/E Forward = 5.7143
P/S = 0.2738
P/EG = 0.3743
Revenue TTM = 1.47b USD
EBIT TTM = -22.2m USD
EBITDA TTM = 36.2m USD
Long Term Debt = 1.67b USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 188.8m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 3.12b USD (from shortLongTermDebtTotal, last quarter)
Net Debt = 3.07b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 3.47b USD (401.2m + Debt 3.12b - CCE 51.5m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = -0.28 (Ebit TTM -22.2m / Interest Expense TTM 80.6m)
EV/FCF = 53.17x (Enterprise Value 3.47b / FCF TTM 65.3m)
FCF Yield = 1.88% (FCF TTM 65.3m / Enterprise Value 3.47b)
FCF Margin = 4.46% (FCF TTM 65.3m / Revenue TTM 1.47b)
Net Margin = -5.51% (Net Income TTM -80.7m / Revenue TTM 1.47b)
Gross Margin = 28.97% ((Revenue TTM 1.47b - Cost of Revenue TTM 1.04b) / Revenue TTM)
Gross Margin QoQ = 26.52% (prev 28.46%)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 1.34 (Enterprise Value 3.47b / Total Assets 2.59b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 0.59% (Interest Expense 18.6m / Debt 3.12b)
Taxrate = 21.0% (US default 21%)
NOPAT = -17.5m (EBIT -22.2m * (1 - 21.00%)) [loss with tax shield]
Current Ratio = 0.51 (Total Current Assets 220.4m / Total Current Liabilities 430.6m)
Debt / Equity = -3.33 (negative equity) (Debt 3.12b / totalStockholderEquity, last quarter -938.3m)
Debt / EBITDA = 84.86 (Net Debt 3.07b / EBITDA 36.2m)
Debt / FCF = 47.03 (Net Debt 3.07b / FCF TTM 65.3m)
Total Stockholder Equity = -923.3m (last 4 quarters mean from totalStockholderEquity)
RoA = -3.03% (Net Income -80.7m / Total Assets 2.59b)
RoE = 8.74% (negative equity) (Net Income TTM -80.7m / Total Stockholder Equity -923.3m)
RoCE = -2.95% (EBIT -22.2m / Capital Employed (Equity -923.3m + L.T.Debt 1.67b))
RoIC = -2.22% (negative operating profit) (NOPAT -17.5m / Invested Capital 790.2m)
WACC = 1.54% (E(401.2m)/V(3.52b) * Re(9.87%) + D(3.12b)/V(3.52b) * Rd(0.59%) * (1-Tc(0.21)))
Discount Rate = 9.87% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
Shares Correlation 3-Years: -100.0 | Cagr: -2.26%
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 80.82% ; FCFF base≈65.3m ; Y1≈42.9m ; Y5≈19.6m
Fair Price DCF = N/A (negative equity: EV 623.3m - Net Debt 3.07b = -2.45b; debt exceeds intrinsic value)
EPS Correlation: -44.21 | EPS CAGR: -3.71% | SUE: -0.38 | # QB: 0
Revenue Correlation: -19.65 | Revenue CAGR: -1.46% | SUE: 1.63 | # QB: 1
EPS next Quarter (2026-03-31): EPS=0.85 | Chg30d=-0.028 | Revisions Net=-2 | Analysts=18
EPS current Year (2026-09-30): EPS=3.89 | Chg30d=-0.096 | Revisions Net=+0 | Growth EPS=-12.4% | Growth Revenue=-22.4%
EPS next Year (2027-09-30): EPS=4.02 | Chg30d=-0.133 | Revisions Net=-4 | Growth EPS=+3.3% | Growth Revenue=+3.2%
P/S = 0.2738
P/EG = 0.3743
Revenue TTM = 1.47b USD
EBIT TTM = -22.2m USD
EBITDA TTM = 36.2m USD
Long Term Debt = 1.67b USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 188.8m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 3.12b USD (from shortLongTermDebtTotal, last quarter)
Net Debt = 3.07b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 3.47b USD (401.2m + Debt 3.12b - CCE 51.5m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = -0.28 (Ebit TTM -22.2m / Interest Expense TTM 80.6m)
EV/FCF = 53.17x (Enterprise Value 3.47b / FCF TTM 65.3m)
FCF Yield = 1.88% (FCF TTM 65.3m / Enterprise Value 3.47b)
FCF Margin = 4.46% (FCF TTM 65.3m / Revenue TTM 1.47b)
Net Margin = -5.51% (Net Income TTM -80.7m / Revenue TTM 1.47b)
Gross Margin = 28.97% ((Revenue TTM 1.47b - Cost of Revenue TTM 1.04b) / Revenue TTM)
Gross Margin QoQ = 26.52% (prev 28.46%)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 1.34 (Enterprise Value 3.47b / Total Assets 2.59b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 0.59% (Interest Expense 18.6m / Debt 3.12b)
Taxrate = 21.0% (US default 21%)
NOPAT = -17.5m (EBIT -22.2m * (1 - 21.00%)) [loss with tax shield]
Current Ratio = 0.51 (Total Current Assets 220.4m / Total Current Liabilities 430.6m)
Debt / Equity = -3.33 (negative equity) (Debt 3.12b / totalStockholderEquity, last quarter -938.3m)
Debt / EBITDA = 84.86 (Net Debt 3.07b / EBITDA 36.2m)
Debt / FCF = 47.03 (Net Debt 3.07b / FCF TTM 65.3m)
Total Stockholder Equity = -923.3m (last 4 quarters mean from totalStockholderEquity)
RoA = -3.03% (Net Income -80.7m / Total Assets 2.59b)
RoE = 8.74% (negative equity) (Net Income TTM -80.7m / Total Stockholder Equity -923.3m)
RoCE = -2.95% (EBIT -22.2m / Capital Employed (Equity -923.3m + L.T.Debt 1.67b))
RoIC = -2.22% (negative operating profit) (NOPAT -17.5m / Invested Capital 790.2m)
WACC = 1.54% (E(401.2m)/V(3.52b) * Re(9.87%) + D(3.12b)/V(3.52b) * Rd(0.59%) * (1-Tc(0.21)))
Discount Rate = 9.87% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
Shares Correlation 3-Years: -100.0 | Cagr: -2.26%
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 80.82% ; FCFF base≈65.3m ; Y1≈42.9m ; Y5≈19.6m
Fair Price DCF = N/A (negative equity: EV 623.3m - Net Debt 3.07b = -2.45b; debt exceeds intrinsic value)
EPS Correlation: -44.21 | EPS CAGR: -3.71% | SUE: -0.38 | # QB: 0
Revenue Correlation: -19.65 | Revenue CAGR: -1.46% | SUE: 1.63 | # QB: 1
EPS next Quarter (2026-03-31): EPS=0.85 | Chg30d=-0.028 | Revisions Net=-2 | Analysts=18
EPS current Year (2026-09-30): EPS=3.89 | Chg30d=-0.096 | Revisions Net=+0 | Growth EPS=-12.4% | Growth Revenue=-22.4%
EPS next Year (2027-09-30): EPS=4.02 | Chg30d=-0.133 | Revisions Net=-4 | Growth EPS=+3.3% | Growth Revenue=+3.2%