Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 12.4x · EV/EBITDA 7.1x · ROE 16.7%. (1997–2026 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $690M | $1.0B | $738M | $1.1B | $1.4B | $840M | $1.0B | $953M | $913M | $866M | $714M |
| Enterprise Value | $799M | $1.1B | $840M | $1.2B | $1.4B | $893M | $1.0B | $1.0B | $940M | $933M | $771M |
| P/E Ratio → | 12.40 | 16.15 | 12.52 | 18.82 | 22.10 | 13.60 | 17.10 | 17.62 | 23.15 | 26.73 | 19.74 |
| P/S Ratio | 0.59 | 0.85 | 0.67 | 1.06 | 1.39 | 0.88 | 1.19 | 1.08 | 1.04 | 0.97 | 0.84 |
| P/B Ratio | 1.83 | 2.63 | 2.05 | 3.51 | 4.76 | 3.01 | 4.21 | 4.00 | 3.59 | 3.57 | 3.03 |
| P/FCF | 22.70 | 27.98 | — | 15.44 | 13.37 | 454.29 | 12.85 | 19.62 | 13.35 | 16.37 | 17.08 |
| P/OCF | 5.58 | 8.08 | 24.17 | 11.14 | 11.15 | 42.87 | 9.76 | 14.98 | 10.94 | 13.09 | 13.55 |
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Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 0.94 | 0.76 | 1.11 | 1.40 | 0.93 | 1.22 | 1.14 | 1.07 | 1.05 | 0.91 |
| EV / EBITDA | 7.08 | 9.22 | 7.23 | 10.60 | 12.46 | 8.44 | 10.12 | 10.40 | 13.16 | 13.04 | 10.43 |
| EV / EBIT | 9.18 | 12.98 | 10.31 | 14.37 | 16.00 | 10.68 | 12.89 | 13.43 | 16.94 | 17.66 | 13.51 |
| EV / FCF | — | 31.01 | — | 16.15 | 13.48 | 482.53 | 13.18 | 20.66 | 13.75 | 17.62 | 18.45 |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 18.0% | 18.0% | 18.4% | 20.1% | 21.2% | 20.9% | 21.5% | 20.0% | 18.1% | 15.6% | 16.8% |
| Operating Margin | 7.4% | 7.4% | 7.7% | 8.0% | 9.0% | 9.1% | 9.9% | 8.9% | 6.2% | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Net Profit Margin | 5.3% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 5.6% | 6.3% | 6.5% | 7.0% | 6.1% | 4.5% | 3.6% | 4.3% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 16.7% | 16.7% | 17.2% | 19.6% | 22.0% | 23.7% | 24.9% | 22.0% | 15.9% | 13.6% | 14.8% |
| ROA | 9.9% | 9.9% | 10.6% | 12.8% | 14.4% | 14.6% | 14.8% | 13.5% | 9.8% | 8.0% | 9.2% |
| ROIC | 13.7% | 13.7% | 15.2% | 18.8% | 21.3% | 21.9% | 22.9% | 20.7% | 13.8% | 14.0% | 14.9% |
| ROCE | 18.7% | 18.7% | 20.4% | 23.4% | 27.2% | 28.1% | 28.7% | 26.1% | 17.9% | 19.1% | 19.6% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.29 | 0.29 | 0.28 | 0.16 | 0.04 | 0.19 | 0.11 | 0.22 | 0.11 | 0.28 | 0.25 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 0.91 | 0.91 | 0.88 | 0.47 | 0.11 | 0.50 | 0.26 | 0.54 | 0.40 | 0.95 | 0.80 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0.16 | 0.04 | 0.19 | 0.11 | 0.21 | 0.11 | 0.27 | 0.24 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 0.90 | 0.90 | 0.87 | 0.47 | 0.10 | 0.49 | 0.25 | 0.52 | 0.38 | 0.93 | 0.77 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 3.03 | — | 0.72 | 0.10 | 28.24 | 0.33 | 1.04 | 0.40 | 1.25 | 1.37 |
| Interest Coverage | 35.16 | 35.16 | 22.92 | 32.36 | 40.53 | 43.53 | 56.39 | 37.26 | 18.13 | 15.25 | 19.60 |
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.08 | 2.08 | 2.22 | 2.34 | 2.97 | 2.31 | 2.25 | 2.13 | 2.69 | 2.11 | 2.31 |
| Quick Ratio | 2.08 | 2.08 | 0.59 | 0.77 | 0.95 | 0.64 | 0.77 | 0.60 | 0.81 | 0.62 | 0.65 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.02 | 0.00 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.02 | 0.01 | 0.02 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 1.79 | 1.85 | 2.07 | 2.35 | 2.14 | 2.15 | 2.16 | 2.24 | 2.14 | 2.13 |
| Inventory Turnover | — | — | 3.55 | 4.34 | 4.56 | 3.69 | 4.55 | 4.09 | 4.57 | 4.29 | 3.86 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 26.17 | 25.32 | 29.07 | 26.56 | 26.58 | 28.23 | 23.62 | 25.40 | 26.87 | 27.95 |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.7% | 4.7% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 4.0% | 4.1% | 5.6% | 7.2% | 3.2% | 3.3% | 7.9% |
| Payout Ratio | 75.5% | 75.5% | 41.4% | 57.8% | 87.4% | 55.9% | 96.2% | 127.0% | 73.7% | 87.5% | 156.3% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 8.1% | 6.2% | 8.0% | 5.3% | 4.5% | 7.4% | 5.8% | 5.7% | 4.3% | 3.7% | 5.1% |
| FCF Yield | 4.4% | 3.6% | — | 6.5% | 7.5% | 0.2% | 7.8% | 5.1% | 7.5% | 6.1% | 5.9% |
| Buyback Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 6.7% | 4.7% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 4.0% | 4.2% | 5.7% | 7.2% | 3.2% | 3.3% | 7.9% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $12M | $12M | $12M | $12M | $12M | $12M | $12M | $12M | $11M | $11M |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying JBSS stock.
John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 12.4x. The historical average is 19.6x. This places it at the 41th percentile of its historical range.
John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 7.1x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 8.3x.
John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 16.7%. The historical average is 10.4%.
Based on historical data, John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. is trading at a P/E of 12.4x. This is at the 41th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc.'s current dividend yield is 6.72% with a payout ratio of 75.5%.
John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. has 18.0% gross margin and 7.4% operating margin.
John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 0.9x, indicating low leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.
Key Metrics
Top Statement Risk
Commodity input cost volatility
Metrics are mathematically derived from official filings.
Low Multiples Reflect Cyclical Earnings Doubt
Based on reported figures, JBSS trades at 10.93 trailing P/E and 6.40 EV/EBITDA, below the peer median of roughly 10 to 11 on P/E, which suggests the market is pricing in earnings durability concerns rather than assigning a premium for branded or private label stability.
The forward P/E of 11.56 sits slightly above the trailing multiple, implying the market does not expect a meaningful earnings recovery in the near term. The PEG of 7.75 is distorted by the low and volatile growth base and should not be relied upon as a signal of value. A P/B of 1.79 against a return on equity of 17.2% suggests the market is valuing the equity at a modest premium to book, which appears reasonable given the cyclical margin profile.
Margins Oscillate Within a Commodity-Driven Band
As reported in the quarterly statements, JBSS operating margin ranged from 3.8% to 10.8% over ten quarters, with gross margin between 15.7% and 21.4%, a spread that suggests earnings power is governed more by input cost timing than by structural pricing strength.
The wide operating margin band indicates that SG&A and cost of goods are moving in ways that compress or expand profitability quarter to quarter. Relative to the peer group, the net margin of 6.0% on recent quarters is competitive with Seneca Foods but well below the 11.3% reported by Inter Parfums, which reflects a structurally different business model. Investors should monitor whether the 2027Q1 gross margin of 17.0% signals a persistent downshift.
Returns Compress as Equity Base Expands
Based on reported figures, ROIC declined from 4.8% in 2025Q3 to 2.9% in 2027Q1 while ROE fell from 6.0% to 3.5% over the same span, suggesting returns on a growing capital base are being diluted faster than operating profits are rising.
The compression in ROIC is consistent with a balance sheet that expanded from $515.6M to $673.0M in total assets, with much of the growth in plant and equipment that has not yet generated proportionate earnings. The trailing ROE of 17.2% reported at the annual level is considerably higher than quarterly readings, which may reflect seasonal or timing effects and warrants reconciliation. Relative to Seneca Foods' ROIC of 11.4%, JBSS appears to be deploying capital less efficiently at present.
Low Leverage Masks Thin Interest Cushion
According to reported quarterly data, JBSS debt-to-equity fluctuated between 0.16 and 0.40 and interest coverage swung from 15.98 to 49.73, a range that suggests debt service is comfortable on average but sensitive to operating income timing.
The debt-to-EBITDA ratio ranged from 1.98 to 5.74, indicating that the leverage multiple itself is more volatile than the headline debt-to-equity figure implies. Compared with the peer group, leverage remains conservative, and no covenant or refinancing risk is disclosed in the supplied data. Investors should watch whether the upward drift in debt-to-EBITDA during low-earnings quarters becomes persistent.
Current Ratio Depends on Inventory Conversion
Based on reported figures, JBSS current ratio of 1.89 in 2027Q1 and quick ratio of 0.53 suggest that short-term obligations are covered largely by inventory and receivables, given cash of only $2.0M against total liabilities of $302.2M.
The gap between the current and quick ratios indicates reliance on inventory liquidation to meet obligations, which may be vulnerable under a commodity price spike or slower sell-through. Days inventory outstanding of 84 to 106 days across recent quarters reinforces this dependence. Under severe stress, the business could face pressure to convert nut inventory at unfavorable prices, warranting further investigation of credit facility terms, which are not disclosed in the supplied data.
Misapplied EBITDA Multiple Obscures Capital Needs
Based on reported figures, EV/EBITDA of 6.40 may flatter JBSS relative to its earnings, since operating margin of roughly 7.7% and capital expenditure swings from 8.3% to 3.0% of revenue suggest EBITDA excludes the reinvestment burden of a plant-heavy nut processor.
EV/EBITDA is most commonly applied to this business model as if depreciation were a minor cost, but JBSS carries rising net property, plant and equipment from $178.6M to $251.4M, meaning maintenance and expansion capital is material. EBIT-based multiples or EV to free cash flow, adjusted for working capital swings, would better reflect the cash available to equity holders and may reveal a less discounted valuation than the headline multiple implies.