Jack In The BoxJACK +15.33%65 FCF Yield % is 5.49 as of Jun. 24, 2026, which is 0% above its 10-year median of 5.48. 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 better than 56.44% on this metric.
FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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Jack In The Box FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Jack In The Box's FCF Yield % can be seen below:
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For the Restaurants subindustry, Jack In The Box's FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % 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 FCF Yield % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Jack In The Box's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Jack In The Box's FCF Yield % 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 FCF Yield % of 5.49 as of Jun. 24, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Jack In The Box and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 5.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Jack In The Box ranks #159 out of 365 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 43.6%.
Is Jack In The Box's FCF Yield % too high?
Jack In The Box's current FCF Yield % of 5.49 is near median its 10-year median of 5.48. The Restaurants industry median FCF Yield % is 4.92. Jack In The Box's value of 5.49 is 11.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jack In The Box ranks #159 out of 365 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is above 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 FCF Yield % compare to VENU and RICK?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Jack In The Box ranks #159 out of 365 companies for FCF Yield %. This puts Jack In The Box in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 4.92. Jack In The Box's value of 5.49 is 11.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.48 vs. the industry median of 4.92, 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 FCF Yield % for a Restaurants company?
The median FCF Yield % among Restaurants companies is 4.92, based on 365 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Jack In The Box's current FCF Yield % of 5.49 is 11.6% 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 FCF Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Jack In The Box and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median FCF Yield % is 4.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jack In The Box's current FCF Yield % is 5.49, which is near median its own 10-year median of 5.48. 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 FCF Yield % is 5.49, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.48 and 11.6% above the Restaurants industry median of 4.92. 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 FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Jack In The Box (JACK), the current FCF Yield % is 5.49 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:
FCF Yield %: 5.49 (near median its 10-year median of 5.48)
GF Value™: $37.97 vs. price of $13.35 (64.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 11.6% above the Restaurants median (#159 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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