Jack In The BoxJACK +15.33%65 EV-to-EBITDA is 722.04 as of Jun. 24, 2026, which is 5003% above its 10-year median of 14.15. 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 309 Restaurants companies, Jack In The Box ranks worse than 99.35% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Jack In The Box's enterprise value is $2,822 Mil.
Jack In The Box's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $4 Mil. Therefore, Jack In The Box's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 722.04.
The historical rank and industry rank for Jack In The Box's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
JACK'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.89 Med: 14.15 Max: 724.58
Current: 722.04
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Jack In The Box was 724.58. The lowest was 6.89. And the median was 14.15.
JACK's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 99.35% of 309
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 9.57
vs JACK: 722.04
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
Jack In The Box (NAS:JACK) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Jack In The Box's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Jack In The Box's share price for today is $13.35.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Jack In The Box's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.870.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Jack In The Box's EV-to-EBITDA 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.
For the Restaurants subindustry, Jack In The Box's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Jack In The Box's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Jack In The Box's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Jack In The Box's current Enterprise Value is $2,822 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Jack In The Box's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $4 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBITDA of 722.04 as of Jun. 24, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Jack In The Box. This is 5003% above median its historical median of 14.15. Over the past decade, Jack In The Box's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 6.89 to 724.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Jack In The Box ranks #307 out of 309 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 99.4%.
Is Jack In The Box's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Jack In The Box's current EV-to-EBITDA of 722.04 is 5003% above median its 10-year median of 14.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.89 to a high of 724.58. The Restaurants industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.57. Jack In The Box's value of 722.04 is 7444.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jack In The Box ranks #307 out of 309 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 EV-to-EBITDA compare to VENU and RICK?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Jack In The Box ranks #307 out of 309 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Jack In The Box in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.57. Jack In The Box's value of 722.04 is 7444.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Jack In The Box's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 6.89 to 724.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.15 vs. the industry median of 9.57, Jack In The Box has consistently been above 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 EV-to-EBITDA for a Restaurants company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Restaurants companies is 9.57, based on 309 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Jack In The Box's current EV-to-EBITDA of 722.04 is 7444.8% above 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Jack In The Box. For the Restaurants industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jack In The Box's current EV-to-EBITDA is 722.04, which is 5003% above median its own 10-year median of 14.15. 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 EV-to-EBITDA is 722.04, which is 5003% above median its 10-year median of 14.15 and 7444.8% above the Restaurants industry median of 9.57. 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 EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Jack In The Box (JACK), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 722.04 as of Jun. 24, 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:
EV-to-EBITDA: 722.04 (5003% above median its 10-year median of 14.15)
GF Value™: $37.97 vs. price of $13.35 (64.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 7444.8% above the Restaurants median (#307 of 309)
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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