Jack In The Box's EBIT per Share for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $4.16.
Its EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-3.13.
During the past 12 months, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Jack In The Box was -25.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was -0.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 3.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 9.80% 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 EBIT per Share growth rate using EBIT per Share data.
The historical rank and industry rank for Jack In The Box's EBIT per Share or its related term are showing as below:
JACK'
s 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -41.6 Med: 10 Max: 63.7
Current: -0.4
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Jack In The Box was 63.70% per year. The lowest was -41.60% per year. And the median was 10.00% per year.
JACK's 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate is ranked worse than 73.02% of 252
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 16.15
vs JACK: -0.40
Jack In The Box (NAS:JACK) EBIT per Share Explanation
EBIT is a company's earnings before interest and tax expenses are deducted. It measures a company's profit generates from operating, ignoring tax burden and capital structure. As the tax expense are not deducted, EBIT is helpful when comparing companies in the same industry but with different tax situations. Also, the interest expense are included in EBIT, making it useful to compare companies that have high interest expenses due to large amount of debt.
Jack In The Box EBIT per Share Related Terms
Jack In The Box EBIT per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Jack In The Box's EBIT 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.
EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-3.13
* 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 EBIT per Share of $-3.13 as of Mar. 2026. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on Jack In The Box and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Jack In The Box ranks #184 out of 252 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 73%.
Is Jack In The Box's EBIT per Share too high?
Jack In The Box's current EBIT per Share is $-3.13. Based on the distribution chart, Jack In The Box ranks #184 out of 252 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 EBIT per Share compare to VENU and RICK?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Jack In The Box ranks #184 out of 252 companies for EBIT per Share. This places Jack In The Box in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBIT per Share is 16.15. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBIT per Share for a Restaurants company?
The median EBIT per Share among Restaurants companies is 16.15, based on 252 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBIT per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBIT 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 EBIT per Share mean?
A high EBIT per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on Jack In The Box and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median EBIT per Share is 16.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jack In The Box's current EBIT per Share is $-3.13. 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 EBIT per Share is $-3.13. 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 EBIT per Share calculated?
EBIT per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Jack In The Box (JACK), the current EBIT per Share is $-3.13 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:
EBIT per Share: $-3.13
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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