(JJSF) J & J Snack Foods - Overview
Sector: Consumer Defensive | Industry: Packaged Foods | Exchange: NASDAQ (USA) | Market Cap: 1.383m USD | Total Return: -32.2% in 12m
Avg Turnover: 19.7M
EPS Trend: -18.1%
Qual. Beats: 0
Rev. Trend: 41.9%
Qual. Beats: 0
Warnings
Below Avwap Earnings
Tailwinds
No distinct edge detected
J&J Snack Foods Corp. (JJSF) is a manufacturer and distributor of snack foods and beverages, operating primarily in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The company manages a diverse portfolio across three segments: Food Service, Retail Supermarkets, and Frozen Beverages. Its product lineup includes soft pretzels, frozen novelties, churros, and bakery items under established brands such as SUPERPRETZEL, ICEE, and Dippin Dots.
The company utilizes a multi-channel distribution strategy, employing food brokers, independent distributors, and a direct sales force to reach high-traffic venues including stadiums, cinemas, and retail chains. In the Packaged Foods & Meats sub-industry, business models often prioritize brand diversification and supply chain efficiency to mitigate fluctuations in raw material costs. JJSF further diversifies its revenue by selling and servicing specialized beverage equipment to other food service providers.
Investors can analyze the historical performance and valuation metrics of this stock on ValueRay to gain further insight. The company has maintained its headquarters in New Jersey since its incorporation in 1971.
- Dippin Dots acquisition integration drives Food Service segment revenue growth
- High sugar and flour input costs pressure consolidated gross margins
- Consumer attendance at movie theaters and theme parks dictates volume
- Supply chain automation initiatives reduce labor expenses and improve operational efficiency
- Expansion of frozen beverage machine placements increases recurring maintenance revenue
| Net Income: 58.2m TTM > 0 and > 6% of Revenue |
| FCF/TA: 0.07 > 0.02 and ΔFCF/TA 0.63 > 1.0 |
| NWC/Revenue: 14.55% < 20% (prev 15.87%; Δ -1.32% < -1%) |
| CFO/TA 0.13 > 3% & CFO 169.3m > Net Income 58.2m |
| Net Debt (296.3m) to EBITDA (157.2m): 1.88 < 3 |
| Current Ratio: 2.09 > 1.5 & < 3 |
| Outstanding Shares: last quarter (18.9m) vs 12m ago -3.24% < -2% |
| Gross Margin: 30.44% > 18% (prev 0.30%; Δ 3.01k% > 0.5%) |
| Asset Turnover: 115.8% > 50% (prev 116.8%; Δ -0.99% > 0%) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio: 50.00 > 6 (EBITDA TTM 157.2m / Interest Expense TTM 1.64m) |
| A: 0.17 (Total Current Assets 433.5m - Total Current Liabilities 207.5m) / Total Assets 1.33b |
| B: 0.61 (Retained Earnings 812.6m / Total Assets 1.33b) |
| C: 0.06 (EBIT TTM 81.8m / Avg Total Assets 1.34b) |
| D: 1.98 (Book Value of Equity 880.1m / Total Liabilities 445.1m) |
| Altman-Z'' = 5.60 = AAA |
| DSRI: 1.05 (Receivables 178.0m/173.1m, Revenue 1.55b/1.59b) |
| GMI: 0.98 (GM 30.44% / 29.83%) |
| AQI: 1.00 (AQ_t 0.27 / AQ_t-1 0.27) |
| SGI: 0.98 (Revenue 1.55b / 1.59b) |
| TATA: -0.08 (NI 58.2m - CFO 169.3m) / TA 1.33b) |
| Beneish M = -3.10 (Cap -4..+1) = AA |
As of May 27, 2026, the stock is trading at USD 74.44 with a total of 217,957 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +1.56%,
over one month by -13.49%,
over three months by -11.68% and
over the past year by -32.23%.
J & J Snack Foods has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.00. Therefore, it is recommended to buy JJSF.
- StrongBuy: 2
- Buy: 0
- Hold: 2
- Sell: 0
- StrongSell: 0
| Analysts Target Price | 101.5 | 36.4% |
P/E Trailing = 24.7483
P/E Forward = 23.753
P/S = 0.8905
P/B = 1.5715
P/EG = 5.1232
Revenue TTM = 1.55b USD
EBIT TTM = 81.8m USD
EBITDA TTM = 157.2m USD
Long Term Debt = 139.9m USD (estimated: total debt 192.5m - short term 52.7m)
Short Term Debt = 52.7m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 356.1m USD (from shortLongTermDebtTotal, last quarter) + Leases 163.5m
Net Debt = 296.3m USD (calculated: Debt 356.1m - CCE 59.7m)
Enterprise Value = 1.68b USD (1.38b + Debt 356.1m - CCE 59.7m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 50.00 (Ebit TTM 81.8m / Interest Expense TTM 1.64m)
EV/FCF = 18.71x (Enterprise Value 1.68b / FCF TTM 89.8m)
FCF Yield = 5.35% (FCF TTM 89.8m / Enterprise Value 1.68b)
FCF Margin = 5.78% (FCF TTM 89.8m / Revenue TTM 1.55b)
Net Margin = 3.75% (Net Income TTM 58.2m / Revenue TTM 1.55b)
Gross Margin = 30.44% ((Revenue TTM 1.55b - Cost of Revenue TTM 1.08b) / Revenue TTM)
Gross Margin QoQ = 28.39% (prev 27.52%)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 1.27 (Enterprise Value 1.68b / Total Assets 1.33b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 0.46% (Interest Expense 1.64m / Debt 356.1m)
Taxrate = 28.12% (656k / 2.33m)
NOPAT = 58.8m (EBIT 81.8m * (1 - 28.12%))
Current Ratio = 2.09 (Total Current Assets 433.5m / Total Current Liabilities 207.5m)
Debt / Equity = 0.40 (Debt 356.1m / totalStockholderEquity, last quarter 880.1m)
Debt / EBITDA = 1.88 (Net Debt 296.3m / EBITDA 157.2m)
Debt / FCF = 3.30 (Net Debt 296.3m / FCF TTM 89.8m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 932.4m (last 4 quarters mean from totalStockholderEquity)
RoA = 4.34% (Net Income 58.2m / Total Assets 1.33b)
RoE = 6.24% (Net Income TTM 58.2m / Total Stockholder Equity 932.4m)
RoCE = 7.63% (EBIT 81.8m / Capital Employed (Equity 932.4m + L.T.Debt 139.9m))
RoIC = 5.03% (NOPAT 58.8m / Invested Capital 1.17b)
WACC = 4.87% (E(1.38b)/V(1.74b) * Re(6.04%) + D(356.1m)/V(1.74b) * Rd(0.46%) * (1-Tc(0.28)))
Discount Rate = 6.04% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
Shares (quarterly) Correlation: 4.49 | Cagr: -1.14%
[DCF] Terminal Value 76.40% ; FCFF base≈87.2m ; Y1≈93.1m ; Y5≈111.6m
[DCF] Fair Price = 75.60 (EV 1.71b - Net Debt 296.3m = Equity 1.42b / Shares 18.8m; r=8.35% [WACC [floored]]; 5y FCF grow 7.68% → 2.50% )
EPS Correlation: -18.06 | EPS CAGR: -1.67% | SUE: -0.12 | # QB: 0
Revenue Correlation: 41.93 | Revenue CAGR: 0.69% | SUE: -0.32 | # QB: 0
EPS current Quarter (2026-06-30): EPS=1.80 | Chg30d=-11.19% | Revisions=-43% | Analysts=3
EPS current Year (2026-09-30): EPS=3.96 | Chg30d=-8.26% | Revisions=-43% | GrowthEPS=-7.2% | GrowthRev=-3.2%
EPS next Year (2027-09-30): EPS=4.38 | Chg30d=-7.78% | Revisions=-43% | GrowthEPS=+10.6% | GrowthRev=+1.9%
[Analyst] Revisions Ratio: -43%