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J&J Snack Foods Corp. · Consumer Defensive · United States · $1.4B · Avg Vol: $19M/d

36
StockRank
Q
52
V
45
M
30
P/E (TTM)
26.7x
ROE
6.4%
D/E
0.2x
Dividend %
4.1%
AI CONVICTION THESIS

J&J Snack Foods is a stable consumer defensive company. While it has decent quality metrics, it lacks a powerful macro tailwind and does not offer the asymmetric growth profile or scale economics we seek for our concentrated book.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

J&J Snack Foods Corp. is a diversified snack food company manufacturing and marketing a wide array of products, including soft pretzels, churros, frozen beverages, and baked goods, for foodservice and retail channels. The company's competitive moat lies in its strong brand portfolio, extensive distribution network to various venues, and ability to innovate within the snack food category. J&J Snack Foods is a significant player in the convenient snack market, catering to both institutional and consumer demand.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGR
Revenue1.4B1.6B1.6B1.6B4.7%
EPS2.474.104.463.3710.9%
Shares19M19M19M19M+1.1%
Debt112M122M161M164M13.6%
Equity863M912M957M967M3.8%
Op CF26M172M173M165M85.0%
Inv CF-296M-93M-78M-70M
Fin CF22M-67M-68M-65M
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PRICE (1M)-1.5%
69.9072.3274.7477.1579.57May 7May 29Jun 18
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$74.58
RSI (14)
47.3
52W High
$124.63
From 52W High
0.6%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
52
ROIC
7.3%36.0
ROE
6.4%34.2
GP/Assets
34.1%60.2
Op. Margin
1.9%20.7
FCF/Assets
4.8%55.9
Piotroski
75.5
Int. Cover
50.0x88.7
D/E Ratio
0.22x65.5
Current Ratio
2.09x67.1
Value
45
P/E (TTM)
26.7x23.8
EV/EBITDA
9.5x48.1
P/FCF
21.7x38.0
P/B
1.7x47.3
P/S
1.0x51.8
Div Yield
4.1%74.0
Momentum
30
52W High %
60%20.9
RS 6M
-30%41.4
SMA 50/200
0.91x24.0
EPS Rev 4W
N/A
EPS Rev 12W
N/A
EPS Improve
+47%58.6
Q Growth
-65%4.4

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$1.4B
P/E (Forward)
18.2x
Gross Margin
30.3%

SECTOR PEERS

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

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
JJSFJ&J Snack Foods Corp.(you)$1.4B36HOLD
SMPLThe Simply Good Foods Company$1.1B36HOLD
WESTWestrock Coffee Company$781M38HOLD
FLOFlowers Foods, Inc.$1.6B51HOLD
FRPTFreshpet, Inc.$2.6B20SELL
PPCPilgrim's Pride Corporation$6.8B35SELL
LWLamb Weston Holdings, Inc.$6.0B40HOLD
BRBRBellRing Brands, Inc.$1.0B62HOLD
UTZUtz Brands, Inc.$664M17STRONG SELL
MZTIThe Marzetti Company$3.1B55HOLD

Peer medians: ROE 13.6% · P/E 21.6x · Gross margin 34.3%

J&J Snack Foods Corp. (JJSF) — Stock Score Summary

J&J Snack Foods Corp. (JJSF) has a MoatMap StockRank of 36/100 based on Quality (52/100), Value (45/100), and Momentum (30/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. J&J Snack Foods is a stable consumer defensive company. While it has decent quality metrics, it lacks a powerful macro tailwind and does not offer the asymmetric growth profile or scale economics we seek for our concentrated book.

J&J Snack Foods Corp. is a diversified snack food company manufacturing and marketing a wide array of products, including soft pretzels, churros, frozen beverages, and baked goods, for foodservice and retail channels. The company's competitive moat lies in its strong brand portfolio, extensive distribution network to various venues, and ability to innovate within the snack food category. J&J Snack Foods is a significant player in the convenient snack market, catering to both institutional and consumer demand.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$74.58
Market Cap$1.4B
P/E (TTM)26.70
P/E (Forward)18.15
Price/Book1.70
Return on Equity6.4%
Return on Invested Capital7.3%
Debt/Equity21.88
Gross Margin30.3%
Operating Margin1.9%
Revenue Growth-3.2%
Dividend Yield4.1%
Free Cash Flow$67M

J&J Snack Foods Corp. operates in the Packaged Foods industry, part of the Consumer Defensive sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is J&J Snack Foods Corp.’s (JJSF) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for J&J Snack Foods Corp. (JJSF) is 36/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (52), Value (45), and Momentum (30) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does J&J Snack Foods Corp. have an economic moat?
J&J Snack Foods Corp. (JJSF) has a Quality factor score of 52/100. 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 J&J Snack Foods Corp. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for J&J Snack Foods Corp. (JJSF) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 36/100. 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 J&J Snack Foods Corp. in?
J&J Snack Foods Corp. (JJSF) operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically the Packaged Foods industry (United States).