Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 23.2x · EV/EBITDA 9.6x · ROE 6.8%. (1996–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $1.5B | $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 → | 23.19 | 28.46 | 38.39 | 40.11 | 55.53 | 52.80 | 134.26 | 38.40 | 27.38 | 31.19 | 29.41 |
| P/S Ratio | 0.92 | 1.18 | 2.11 | 2.03 | 1.90 | 2.57 | 2.40 | 3.07 | 2.49 | 2.28 | 2.25 |
| P/B Ratio | 1.58 | 1.93 | 3.47 | 3.47 | 3.04 | 3.48 | 3.03 | 4.37 | 3.74 | 3.62 | 3.50 |
| P/FCF | 17.77 | 22.72 | 33.40 | 46.82 | — | 61.35 | 71.46 | 40.28 | 44.82 | 46.47 | 30.83 |
| P/OCF | 8.85 | 11.32 | 19.20 | 18.36 | 100.70 | 28.96 | 26.62 | 24.68 | 23.02 | 19.71 | 18.44 |
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Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| 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 | 9.64 | 12.22 | 18.12 | 18.73 | 23.50 | 22.53 | 33.01 | 20.84 | 17.36 | 14.87 | 13.76 |
| EV / EBIT | 18.01 | 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 |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
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% |
| 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% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| 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 |
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| 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 |
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 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.0% | 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% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 4.3% | 3.5% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 2.6% | 3.7% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| FCF Yield | 5.6% | 4.4% | 3.0% | 2.1% | — | 1.6% | 1.4% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Buyback Yield | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 4.5% | 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 |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying JJSF stock.
J&J Snack Foods Corp.'s current P/E ratio is 23.2x. The historical average is 31.8x. This places it at the 37th percentile of its historical range.
J&J Snack Foods Corp.'s current EV/EBITDA is 9.6x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 11.2x.
J&J Snack Foods Corp.'s return on equity (ROE) is 6.8%. The historical average is 10.3%.
Based on historical data, J&J Snack Foods Corp. is trading at a P/E of 23.2x. This is at the 37th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
J&J Snack Foods Corp.'s current dividend yield is 3.99% with a payout ratio of 92.6%.
J&J Snack Foods Corp. has 29.7% gross margin and 5.3% operating margin.
J&J Snack Foods Corp.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 1.0x, indicating moderate leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.
Key Metrics
Top Statement Risk
Revenue decline and margin compression
Metrics are mathematically derived from official filings.
Margin Recovery Remains Elusive
Gross margin improved to 35.5% in 2026Q3 from 28.4% in 2026Q2, but operating margin at 10.9% still trails the 13.3% peak in 2025Q3, indicating persistent cost pressures.
The sequential gross margin rebound suggests some input cost relief, yet operating margin remains below the year-ago level, implying that SG&A and other fixed costs are absorbing the benefit. Net margin of 8.3% in 2026Q3 is still below the 9.7% reported in 2025Q3, reflecting a strained earnings power. Investors should monitor whether margin expansion can be sustained as revenue continues to contract.
Return on Capital Stuck in Low Single Digits
ROIC has hovered between 0.4% and 4.3% over the past ten quarters, with 2026Q3 at 3.4%, indicating a business that is not compounding returns on invested capital.
The low and volatile ROIC suggests that the company's capital base is not generating sufficient returns, partly due to elevated capital expenditures relative to shrinking sales. ROE similarly remains subdued, with 2026Q3 at 4.0%, reflecting weak profitability relative to equity. This may indicate that the company is in a period of investment without commensurate returns, warranting close observation of future capital allocation.
Working Capital Efficiency Deteriorates
Cash conversion cycle lengthened to 67 days in 2026Q3 from 64 days a year earlier, driven by DSO rising to 42 days and DIO to 57 days, per reported quarterly data.
The extended cash conversion cycle indicates that JJSF is taking longer to convert inventory and receivables into cash, which may strain liquidity if the trend persists. DPO remained stable at 31 days, suggesting limited ability to stretch supplier payments. This efficiency decline, combined with negative FCF in some quarters, highlights potential working capital management challenges.
Leverage Low but Debt Service Comfortable
Debt-to-equity remains conservative at 0.22, and interest coverage of 47.25x in 2026Q3 indicates ample earnings to service debt, based on reported figures.
Despite a slight increase in D/E from 0.17 in 2025Q3, leverage remains modest, and the high interest coverage suggests that debt service is not a near-term concern. However, the D/EBITDA ratio of 2.89x in 2026Q3 is elevated compared to the 2.11x in 2025Q3, reflecting lower EBITDA. This warrants monitoring, as continued margin compression could reduce coverage ratios.
Liquidity Buffer Adequate but Tightening
Current ratio of 2.34 in 2026Q3 remains above 2.0, but quick ratio at 1.47 indicates a thinner buffer when inventory is excluded, per financial statements.
The liquidity position appears sufficient to cover short-term obligations, but the declining cash balance and rising inventory levels suggest a tightening trend. The quick ratio, which excludes inventory, is still above 1.0, indicating that even without inventory liquidation, current assets can cover current liabilities. However, if revenue continues to decline, the liquidity cushion could erode.
P/E Misleads on Earnings Quality
The trailing P/E of 26.32 appears reasonable, but it obscures the volatility in quarterly earnings, as net margin swung from 0.3% in 2026Q1 to 8.3% in 2026Q3.
The P/E ratio is commonly used to gauge valuation, but for JJSF, it fails to capture the earnings instability driven by one-time items and seasonal factors. A more appropriate metric may be EV/EBITDA, which at 10.89x is lower and better reflects the company's operating performance, or a normalized earnings figure that smooths out quarterly fluctuations. Investors should focus on cash flow-based multiples, given the inconsistent earnings.