J&J Snack Foods Corp. (JJSF) Financial Ratios
30 years of historical data (1996–2025) · Consumer Defensive · Packaged Foods
EV/EBITDA
↓
9.36
↓-51% vs avg
5yr avg: 19.02
30Y Low3.3·High33.0
P/FCF
↓
17.24
↓-58% vs avg
5yr avg: 41.07
30Y Low7.8·High179.9
P/B Ratio
↓
1.51
↓-51% vs avg
5yr avg: 3.08
30Y Low0.9·High4.4
ROE
↑
6.8%
-8% vs avg
5yr avg: 7.4%
30Y Low2%·High14%
Debt/EBITDA
↑
1.04
↑+27% vs avg
5yr avg: 0.81
30Y Low0.0·High1.2
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
JJSF Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
J&J Snack Foods Corp. trades at 22.2x earnings, 48% below its 5-year average of 43.1x, sitting at the 33rd percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Consumer Defensive sector median P/E of 18.8x, the stock trades at a premium of 18%. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 17.2x P/FCF, 58% below the 5-year average of 41.1x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $1.4B | $1.9B | $3.3B | $3.2B | $2.6B | $2.9B | $2.5B | $3.6B | $2.8B | $2.5B | $2.2B |
| Enterprise Value | $1.5B | $1.9B | $3.4B | $3.2B | $2.7B | $2.7B | $2.3B | $3.4B | $2.7B | $2.4B | $2.1B |
| P/E Ratio → | 22.20 | 28.46 | 38.39 | 40.11 | 55.53 | 52.80 | 134.26 | 38.40 | 27.38 | 31.19 | 29.41 |
| P/S Ratio | 0.90 | 1.18 | 2.11 | 2.03 | 1.90 | 2.57 | 2.40 | 3.07 | 2.49 | 2.28 | 2.25 |
| P/B Ratio | 1.51 | 1.93 | 3.47 | 3.47 | 3.04 | 3.48 | 3.03 | 4.37 | 3.74 | 3.62 | 3.50 |
| P/FCF | 17.24 | 22.72 | 33.40 | 46.82 | — | 61.35 | 71.46 | 40.28 | 44.82 | 46.47 | 30.83 |
| P/OCF | 8.59 | 11.32 | 19.20 | 18.36 | 100.70 | 28.96 | 26.62 | 24.68 | 23.02 | 19.71 | 18.44 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
JJSF EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
J&J Snack Foods Corp.'s enterprise value stands at 9.4x EBITDA, 51% below its 5-year average of 19.0x. The Consumer Defensive sector median is 11.0x, placing the stock at a 15% discount on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 1.22 | 2.17 | 2.08 | 1.96 | 2.37 | 2.27 | 2.91 | 2.40 | 2.20 | 2.11 |
| EV / EBITDA | 9.36 | 12.22 | 18.12 | 18.73 | 23.50 | 22.53 | 33.01 | 20.84 | 17.36 | 14.87 | 13.76 |
| EV / EBIT | 17.50 | 21.91 | 28.23 | 29.09 | 43.02 | 36.70 | 107.60 | 29.49 | 24.63 | 19.29 | 17.93 |
| EV / FCF | — | 23.42 | 34.27 | 47.89 | — | 56.70 | 67.55 | 38.16 | 43.08 | 44.78 | 28.91 |
JJSF Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
J&J Snack Foods Corp. earns an operating margin of 5.3%, roughly in line with the Consumer Defensive sector average. Operating margins have compressed from 7.0% to 5.3% over the past 3 years, signaling potential cost pressures or competitive headwinds. ROE of 6.8% is modest. ROIC of 6.1% represents adequate returns on invested capital versus a sector median of 5.7%.
Margins
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 29.7% | 29.7% | 30.9% | 30.1% | 26.8% | 26.1% | 23.3% | 29.5% | 29.5% | 30.5% | 30.7% |
| Operating Margin | 5.3% | 5.3% | 7.5% | 7.0% | 4.5% | 6.2% | 1.7% | 9.9% | 9.7% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| Net Profit Margin | 4.1% | 4.1% | 5.5% | 5.1% | 3.4% | 4.9% | 1.8% | 8.0% | 9.1% | 7.3% | 7.7% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 6.8% | 6.8% | 9.3% | 8.9% | 5.5% | 6.7% | 2.2% | 11.9% | 14.4% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| ROA | 4.8% | 4.8% | 6.6% | 6.3% | 3.9% | 5.0% | 1.7% | 9.7% | 11.5% | 9.6% | 9.9% |
| ROIC | 6.1% | 6.1% | 8.7% | 8.5% | 5.9% | 8.2% | 2.0% | 13.6% | 13.4% | 16.2% | 17.5% |
| ROCE | 7.0% | 7.0% | 10.3% | 10.1% | 6.0% | 7.4% | 1.9% | 13.7% | 14.2% | 16.4% | 16.9% |
JJSF Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
J&J Snack Foods Corp. carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 1.0x, which is manageable (70% below the sector average of 3.5x). Net debt stands at $58M ($164M total debt minus $106M cash). Interest coverage of 58.9x signals virtually no risk of debt distress — earnings comfortably cover interest obligations.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.07 | 0.08 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 1.04 | 1.04 | 0.85 | 0.71 | 0.97 | 0.50 | 0.88 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.06 | 0.09 | 0.08 | 0.09 | -0.26 | -0.17 | -0.23 | -0.15 | -0.13 | -0.22 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 0.37 | 0.37 | 0.46 | 0.42 | 0.66 | -1.85 | -1.91 | -1.16 | -0.70 | -0.56 | -0.91 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 0.70 | 0.88 | 1.07 | — | -4.65 | -3.91 | -2.12 | -1.74 | -1.69 | -1.92 |
| Interest Coverage | 58.89 | 58.89 | 66.14 | 23.42 | 61.25 | 10576.14 | 256.55 | — | — | 103.17 | 950.75 |
JJSF Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
J&J Snack Foods Corp.'s current ratio of 2.72x is well above the 1.0 safety threshold, indicating strong short-term liquidity with ample room to cover current liabilities. The quick ratio of 1.73x is notably lower than the current ratio, indicating a significant portion of current assets is tied up in inventory. The current ratio has improved from 2.46x to 2.72x over the past 3 years.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.72 | 2.72 | 2.59 | 2.46 | 2.45 | 3.49 | 3.72 | 4.18 | 3.25 | 3.21 | 3.47 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.73 | 1.73 | 1.59 | 1.48 | 1.45 | 2.75 | 2.91 | 3.22 | 2.29 | 2.34 | 2.60 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.60 | 0.60 | 0.42 | 0.28 | 0.22 | 1.74 | 1.84 | 2.01 | 1.12 | 1.26 | 1.51 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 1.15 | 1.15 | 1.22 | 1.11 | 0.99 | 0.94 | 1.16 | 1.22 | 1.25 | 1.26 |
| Inventory Turnover | 6.36 | 6.36 | 6.29 | 6.35 | 5.60 | 6.87 | 7.19 | 7.20 | 7.10 | 7.29 | 7.76 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 42.44 | 43.86 | 46.39 | 55.04 | 51.96 | 45.21 | 43.36 | 42.44 | 41.93 | 36.15 |
JJSF Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
J&J Snack Foods Corp. returns 4.7% to shareholders annually — split between a 4.2% dividend yield and 0.6% buyback yield. The payout ratio of 92.6% is elevated — while still covered by earnings, there is limited headroom for dividend increases. The earnings yield of 4.5% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
Dividends
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.2% | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Payout Ratio | 92.6% | 92.6% | 65.8% | 68.3% | 102.5% | 80.5% | 229.7% | 38.6% | 31.9% | 39.0% | 37.5% |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 4.5% | 3.5% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 2.6% | 3.7% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| FCF Yield | 5.8% | 4.4% | 3.0% | 2.1% | — | 1.6% | 1.4% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Buyback Yield | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 4.7% | 3.7% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $20M | $19M | $19M | $19M | $19M | $19M | $19M | $19M | $19M | $19M |
Peer Comparison
Compare JJSF with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 JJSFYou | $1B | 22.2 | 9.4 | 17.2 | 29.7% | 5.3% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 1.0 |
 RMCF | $12M | -2.7 | — | — | 10.2% | -13.0% | -74.7% | -21.2% | — |
 NWFL | $284M | 10.2 | 8.6 | 9.8 | 63.6% | 26.1% | 12.2% | 7.3% | 2.0 |
 UTZ | $623M | 774.7 | 9.2 | 66.3 | 22.4% | 6.8% | 0.1% | 3.2% | 6.5 |
 SMPL | $1B | 12.4 | 6.0 | 8.0 | 35.1% | 15.1% | 5.9% | 8.1% | 1.3 |
 GIS | $18B | 8.2 | 8.5 | 7.8 | 34.6% | 17.0% | 24.3% | 10.6% | 4.0 |
 CPB | $6B | 10.5 | 7.5 | 8.9 | 30.4% | 13.2% | 15.6% | 9.1% | 4.0 |
 SJM | $12B | -85.3 | 33.0 | 10.2 | 33.5% | 4.0% | -2.4% | 2.1% | 12.4 |
 MDLZ | $77B | 31.8 | 19.6 | 23.9 | 28.0% | 9.4% | 9.3% | 6.0% | 4.5 |
 HSY | $35B | 39.8 | 27.2 | 20.0 | 33.3% | 12.1% | 18.9% | 11.5% | 3.7 |
 ADM | $36B | 33.7 | 16.7 | 8.6 | 6.3% | 1.8% | 4.7% | 3.3% | 3.2 |
| Consumer Defensive Median | — | 18.8 | 11.0 | 15.3 | 40.8% | 3.5% | 6.5% | 5.7% | 3.5 |
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JJSF — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying JJSF stock.
What is J&J Snack Foods Corp.'s P/E ratio?
J&J Snack Foods Corp.'s current P/E ratio is 22.2x. The historical average is 31.8x. This places it at the 33th percentile of its historical range.
What is J&J Snack Foods Corp.'s EV/EBITDA?
J&J Snack Foods Corp.'s current EV/EBITDA is 9.4x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 11.2x.
What is J&J Snack Foods Corp.'s ROE?
J&J Snack Foods Corp.'s return on equity (ROE) is 6.8%. The historical average is 10.3%.
Is JJSF stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, J&J Snack Foods Corp. is trading at a P/E of 22.2x. This is at the 33th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What is J&J Snack Foods Corp.'s dividend yield?
J&J Snack Foods Corp.'s current dividend yield is 4.17% with a payout ratio of 92.6%.
What are J&J Snack Foods Corp.'s profit margins?
J&J Snack Foods Corp. has 29.7% gross margin and 5.3% operating margin.
How much debt does J&J Snack Foods Corp. have?
J&J Snack Foods Corp.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 1.0x, indicating moderate leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.