Jack In The BoxJACK +15.33%65 Current Ratio is 0.65 as of Mar. 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 0.54. GuruFocus rates JACK with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $37.97 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 365 Restaurants companies, Jack In The Box ranks worse than 70.41% on this metric.
The current ratio is a liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Jack In The Box's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.65.
Jack In The Box has a current ratio of 0.65. It indicates that the company may have difficulty meeting its current obligations. Low values, however, do not indicate a critical problem. If Jack In The Box has good long-term prospects, it may be able to borrow against those prospects to meet current obligations.
The historical rank and industry rank for Jack In The Box's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
JACK'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.41 Med: 0.54 Max: 1.44
Current: 0.65
During the past 13 years, Jack In The Box's highest Current Ratio was 1.44. The lowest was 0.41. And the median was 0.54.
JACK's Current Ratio is ranked worse than 70.41% of 365
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 0.99
vs JACK: 0.65
Jack In The Box (NAS:JACK) Current Ratio Explanation
The current ratio can give a sense of the efficiency of a company's operating cycle or its ability to turn its product into cash. Companies that have trouble getting paid on their receivables or have long inventory turnover can run into liquidity problems because they are unable to alleviate their obligations. Because business operations differ in each industry, it is always more useful to compare companies within the same industry.
Acceptable current ratios vary from industry to industry and are generally between 1 and 3 for healthy businesses.
The higher the current ratio, the more capable the company is of paying its obligations. A ratio under 1 suggests that the company would be unable to pay off its obligations if they came due at that point. While this shows the company is not in good financial health, it does not necessarily mean that it will go bankrupt - as there are many ways to access financing - but it is definitely not a good sign.
If all other things were equal, a creditor, who is expecting to be paid in the next 12 months, would consider a high current ratio to be better than a low current ratio, because a high current ratio means that the company is more likely to meet its liabilities which fall due in the next 12 months.
Jack In The Box Current Ratio Related Terms
Jack In The Box Current Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Jack In The Box's Current Ratio 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: Current Ratio Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Jack In The Box's Current Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Current 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 Current Ratio vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Jack In The Box's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Jack In The Box's Current 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 Current Ratio of 0.65 as of Mar. 2026. This is 20% above median its historical median of 0.54. Over the past decade, Jack In The Box's Current Ratio has ranged from 0.41 to 1.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Jack In The Box ranks #257 out of 365 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 70.4%.
Is Jack In The Box's Current Ratio too high?
Jack In The Box's current Current Ratio of 0.65 is 20% above median its 10-year median of 0.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.41 to a high of 1.44. The Restaurants industry median Current Ratio is 0.99. Jack In The Box's value of 0.65 is 34.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jack In The Box ranks #257 out of 365 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 Current Ratio compare to VENU and RICK?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Jack In The Box ranks #257 out of 365 companies for Current Ratio. This places Jack In The Box in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 0.99. Jack In The Box's value of 0.65 is 34.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Jack In The Box's own Current Ratio has ranged from 0.41 to 1.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.54 vs. the industry median of 0.99, Jack In The Box has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Current Ratio for a Restaurants company?
The median Current Ratio among Restaurants companies is 0.99, based on 365 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Current Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Current Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Jack In The Box's current Current Ratio of 0.65 is 34.3% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Current Ratio mean?
A high Current Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Restaurants industry, the median Current Ratio is 0.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jack In The Box's current Current Ratio is 0.65, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 0.54. 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 Current Ratio is 0.65, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 0.54 and 34.3% below the Restaurants industry median of 0.99. 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 Current Ratio calculated?
Current Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Jack In The Box (JACK), the current Current Ratio is 0.65 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:
Current Ratio: 0.65 (20% above median its 10-year median of 0.54)
GF Value™: $37.97 vs. price of $13.35 (64.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 34.3% below the Restaurants median (#257 of 365)
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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