Jack in the Box Inc (JACK) Stock Analysis
Verdict: WATCH (do not buy)
Refinancing news provides short-term liquidity relief, but chronic earnings misses and $3.1B debt amid shrinking revenue signal a trap.
Investment score: 48/100
Analysis as of
Is Jack in the Box Inc stock worth reviewing? The TradeMates thesis
Avoid due to extreme leverage and operational deterioration.
7-factor investment score
- Valuation: 65/100 (weight 20%)
- Financial Health: 20/100 (weight 15%)
- Technical Momentum: 70/100 (weight 15%)
- Earnings Quality: 15/100 (weight 15%)
- Insider Sentiment: 30/100 (weight 10%)
- Analyst Consensus: 40/100 (weight 10%)
- Risk-Adjusted Return: 55/100 (weight 15%)
Jack in the Box Inc opportunities and risks
What speaks for JACK
- Maturity Extension
What speaks against JACK
- Extreme Leverage and Negative Equity
Peers and competitors
| Ticker | P/E | P/S | EV/EBITDA | Gross margin | Net margin | FCF yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JACK | 4.0x | 0.3x | 14.7x | 27.8% | 2.8% | 6.7% |
| SERV | n/a | 80.9x | n/a | -441.1% | -2640.2% | -35.2% |
| DIN | 34.8x | 0.5x | 22.4x | 38.9% | 1.8% | 7.5% |
| BRCB | 114.7x | 0.7x | 43.7x | 30.9% | 0.6% | -26.1% |
| NATH | 20.8x | 2.6x | 13.9x | 29.3% | 12.4% | 4.3% |
| PTLO | 21.6x | 0.5x | 14.5x | 29.0% | 2.1% | -2.4% |
| Peer median | 21.6x | 0.7x | 14.5x | 29.3% | 1.8% | -2.4% |
Frequently asked questions about Jack in the Box Inc (JACK)
Is JACK stock a good investment?
The TradeMates model rates Jack in the Box Inc as WATCH (do not buy) with an investment score of 48/100. Avoid due to extreme leverage and operational deterioration. This is algorithmic model output, not personal investment advice.
Is JACK stock a buy?
The TradeMates model verdict for JACK is WATCH (do not buy) with an investment score of 48/100. Treat this as a model signal to review, not a personal buy recommendation.