Jack In The BoxJACK +15.33%65 EV-to-OCF is 29.13 as of Jun. 24, 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 27.65. 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 367 Restaurants companies, Jack In The Box ranks worse than 87.47% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Jack In The Box's Enterprise Value is $2,822 Mil.
Jack In The Box's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $97 Mil. Therefore, Jack In The Box's EV-to-OCF for today is 29.13.
The historical rank and industry rank for Jack In The Box's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
JACK'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.47 Med: 27.65 Max: 60.23
Current: 29.13
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Jack In The Box was 60.23. The lowest was 10.47. And the median was 27.65.
JACK's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 87.47% of 367
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 9.93
vs JACK: 29.13
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Jack In The Box EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Jack In The Box EV-to-OCF Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Jack In The Box's EV-to-OCF 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-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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-OCF vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Jack In The Box's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Jack In The Box's EV-to-OCF 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 Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $97 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-OCF of 29.13 as of Jun. 24, 2026. This is near median its historical median of 27.65. Over the past decade, Jack In The Box's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 10.47 to 60.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Jack In The Box ranks #321 out of 367 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 87.5%.
Is Jack In The Box's EV-to-OCF too high?
Jack In The Box's current EV-to-OCF of 29.13 is near median its 10-year median of 27.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.47 to a high of 60.23. The Restaurants industry median EV-to-OCF is 9.93. Jack In The Box's value of 29.13 is 193.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jack In The Box ranks #321 out of 367 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-OCF compare to VENU and RICK?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Jack In The Box ranks #321 out of 367 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Jack In The Box in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 9.93. Jack In The Box's value of 29.13 is 193.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Jack In The Box's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 10.47 to 60.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.65 vs. the industry median of 9.93, 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-OCF for a Restaurants company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Restaurants companies is 9.93, based on 367 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF 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-OCF of 29.13 is 193.4% 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-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Restaurants industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 9.93 — 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-OCF is 29.13, which is near median its own 10-year median of 27.65. 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-OCF is 29.13, which is near median its 10-year median of 27.65 and 193.4% above the Restaurants industry median of 9.93. 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-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Jack In The Box (JACK), the current EV-to-OCF is 29.13 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-OCF: 29.13 (near median its 10-year median of 27.65)
GF Value™: $37.97 vs. price of $13.35 (64.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 193.4% above the Restaurants median (#321 of 367)
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.
65GF Score
Get the complete analysis for JACK
EV-to-OCF is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
JACK has been successfully added to your 
