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JACK

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Jack in the Box Inc. · Consumer Cyclical · United States · $278M · Avg Vol: $16M/d

22
StockRank
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Q
27
V
48
M
34
P/E (TTM)
ROE
D/E
Dividend %

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Jack in the Box Inc. operates and franchises Jack in the Box quick-service restaurants, primarily in the Western and Southern United States, offering a diverse menu including hamburgers, chicken, and tacos. The company also owns the Qdoba Mexican Eats fast-casual restaurant chain. Its competitive moat lies in its established brand presence, drive-thru focused model, and diverse menu catering to various tastes and dayparts. Jack in the Box is a regional leader in the QSR segment, known for its differentiated menu items.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue1.5B1.7B1.6B1.5B-0.1%1.4B1.1B1.1B-12.2%
EPS5.466.35-1.87-4.2416.3%-5.45
Shares20.8M19.7M18.8M18.9M-9.1%19.1M
Debt3.2B3.2B3.2B3.1B-0.5%2.6B
Equity-736.2M-718.3M-851.8M-938.3M
Op CF162.9M215.0M68.8M162.4M-0.1%96.9M
Inv CF-578.6M42.2M-69.4M-74.7M
Fin CF478.2M-207.4M-131.2M-60.0M
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PRICE (1Y)+17.0%
11.4112.9114.4115.9117.41Jun 11Jul 6Jul 24
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$14.55
RSI (14)
41.2
52W High
$24.53
From 52W High
0.6%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
27
ROIC
-1.0%13.1
ROE
N/A
GP/Assets
14.9%32.4
Op. Margin
13.5%79.3
FCF/Assets
2.9%42.0
Piotroski
35.3
Int. Cover
-0.3x13.0
D/E Ratio
N/A
Current Ratio
0.65x7.3
Value
48
P/E (TTM)
N/A
EV/EBITDA
12.5x36.1
P/FCF
3.7x91.1
P/B
-0.3x25.0
P/S
0.2x91.0
Div Yield
N/A
Momentum
34
52W High %
59%26.5
RS 6M
-41%18.7
SMA 50/200
0.84x18.2
EPS Rev 4W
-0.4%55.5
EPS Rev 12W
-5.2%22.1
EPS Improve
+167%81.7
Q Growth
N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$278M
P/E (Forward)
4.0x
Gross Margin
27.0%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Consumer Cyclical, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of JACK are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
JACKJack in the Box Inc.(you)$278M22SELL
PTLOPortillo's Inc.$315M13STRONG SELL
BRCBBlack Rock Coffee Bar, Inc.$170M9STRONG SELL
FWRGFirst Watch Restaurant Group, Inc.$747M9STRONG SELL
KRUSKura Sushi USA, Inc.$537M2STRONG SELL
SGSweetgreen, Inc.$713M7STRONG SELL
STKSThe ONE Group Hospitality, Inc.$57M26SELL
CNNECannae Holdings, Inc.$647M44HOLD
BHBiglari Holdings Inc.$1.2B33SELL
PZZAPapa John's International, Inc.$999M39HOLD

Peer medians: ROE 9.9% · P/E 22.6x · Gross margin 37.5%

Jack in the Box Inc. (JACK) — Stock Score Summary

Jack in the Box Inc. (JACK) has a MoatMap StockRank of 22/100 based on Quality (27/100), Value (48/100), and Momentum (34/100) factor scores. The current signal is SELL.

Jack in the Box Inc. operates and franchises Jack in the Box quick-service restaurants, primarily in the Western and Southern United States, offering a diverse menu including hamburgers, chicken, and tacos. The company also owns the Qdoba Mexican Eats fast-casual restaurant chain. Its competitive moat lies in its established brand presence, drive-thru focused model, and diverse menu catering to various tastes and dayparts. Jack in the Box is a regional leader in the QSR segment, known for its differentiated menu items.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$14.55
Market Cap$278M
P/E (Forward)4.03
Price/Book-0.30
Return on Invested Capital-1.0%
Gross Margin27.0%
Operating Margin13.5%
Revenue Growth-4.3%
Free Cash Flow$74M

Jack in the Box Inc. operates in the Restaurants industry, part of the Consumer Cyclical sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jack in the Box Inc.’s (JACK) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Jack in the Box Inc. (JACK) is 22/100, with a Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (27), Value (48), and Momentum (34) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Jack in the Box Inc. have an economic moat?
Jack in the Box Inc. (JACK) has a Quality factor score of 27/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Jack in the Box Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Jack in the Box Inc. (JACK) is Sell, based on a StockRank of 22/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Jack in the Box Inc. in?
Jack in the Box Inc. (JACK) operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Restaurants industry (United States).