Jack In The Box's book value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-48.39.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -11.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -6.60% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the book value growth rate using book value per share data.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Jack In The Box was 64.90% per year. The lowest was -65.10% per year. And the median was 0.50% per year.
Jack In The Box's current price is $13.35. Its book value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-48.39. Hence, today's PB Ratio of Jack In The Box is .
During the past 13 years, the highest P/B Ratio of Jack In The Box was 229.01. The lowest was 192.49. And the median was 216.84.
Jack In The Box (NAS:JACK) Book Value per Share Explanation
Usually a company's book value and Tangible Book per Share may not reflect its true value. The assets may be carried on the balance sheets at the original cost minus depreciation. This may underestimate the true economic values of the assets. It also may over-estimate their true economic value because the assets can become obsolete.
For financial companies such as banks and insurance companies, their assets may be reported in current market value of the assets owned. Book values of financial companies are more accurate indicator of the economic value of the company.
Jack In The Box Book Value per Share Related Terms
Jack In The Box Book Value per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Jack In The Box's Book Value per Share can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
JACK vs VENU, RICK, BRCB: Book Value per Share Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Jack In The Box's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Jack In The Box PB Ratio vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Jack In The Box's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Jack In The Box's PB Ratio falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Jack In The Box (JACK) has a Book Value per Share of $-48.39 as of Mar. 2026. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Jack In The Box and its competitors.
Is Jack In The Box's Book Value per Share too high?
Jack In The Box's current Book Value per Share is $-48.39. Overall, Jack In The Box has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jack In The Box's Book Value per Share compare to VENU and RICK?
Jack In The Box's Book Value per Share of $-48.39 can be compared against companies in the Restaurants industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Book Value per Share for a Restaurants company?
A good Book Value per Share depends on the Restaurants industry context. However, Book Value per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Book Value per Share mean?
A high Book Value per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Jack In The Box and its competitors. Jack In The Box's current Book Value per Share is $-48.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jack In The Box stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jack In The Box (JACK) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $37.97, compared to a current price of $13.35 — trading 64.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Book Value per Share is $-48.39. Jack In The Box's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Book Value per Share calculated?
Book Value per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Jack In The Box (JACK), the current Book Value per Share is $-48.39 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Jack In The Box (JACK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jack In The Box stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $13.35 is trading 64.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $37.97.
GuruFocus considers Jack In The Box to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for JACK:
Book Value per Share: $-48.39
GF Value™: $37.97 vs. price of $13.35 (64.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JACK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Jack In The Box Inc operates quick-service restaurants and fast-casual restaurants across various states in the United States of America. Its core business includes the Jack in the Box hamburger chain, known for a broad menu that features hamburgers, tacos, sandwiches, salads, and breakfast items. The company also operates the Del Taco brand, which offers a variety of both Mexican and American favorites such as burritos and fries. These foods are available with the option of customization as per customer requirements. The company also offers catering and delivery services to its customers. Jack in the Box and Del Taco restaurant brands are the two reportable operating segments, of which, Jack in the Box generates maximum revenue for the company.
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