JACK (Jack In The Box) Interest Expense: $-79 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

What is Jack In The Box Interest Expense?

Jack In The Box JACK +15.33% 65 Interest Expense is $-79 Mil as of Mar. 2026. 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.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Jack In The Box's interest expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -42 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-79 Mil.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. Jack In The Box's Operating Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ 93 Mil. Jack In The Box's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -42 Mil. Jack In The Box's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.24. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Jack In The Box (NAS:JACK) Interest Expense Explanation

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Jack In The Box's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-42 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was $93 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,447 Mil.

Jack In The Box's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage	=	-1	*	Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	-1	*	92.922	/	-41.574
	=	2.24

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Warning Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Jack In The Box Inc interest coverage is 2.35, which is low.

Jack In The Box Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Jack In The Box's Interest Expense can be seen below:

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-67.46

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Jack In The Box Semi-Annual Data
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Interest Expense	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															-44.36	-37.77	-43.63	-36.98	-41.57

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Jack In The Box Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense 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 $-79 Mil.

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What does a Interest Expense of $-79 Mil mean?

Jack In The Box (JACK) has a Interest Expense of $-79 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Jack In The Box and its competitors.

Is Jack In The Box's Interest Expense too high?

Jack In The Box's current Interest Expense is $-79 Mil. 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 Interest Expense compare to VENU and RICK?

Jack In The Box's Interest Expense of $-79 Mil can be compared against companies in the Restaurants industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.

What is a good Interest Expense for a Restaurants company?

A good Interest Expense depends on the Restaurants industry context. However, Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense mean?

A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Jack In The Box and its competitors. Jack In The Box's current Interest Expense is $-79 Mil. 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 Interest Expense is $-79 Mil. 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 Interest Expense calculated?

Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Jack In The Box (JACK), the current Interest Expense is $-79 Mil 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:

Interest Expense: $-79 Mil
GF Value™: $37.97 vs. price of $13.35 (64.8% below fair value)
GF Score™: 65/100 with 5 warning signs

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 Business Description

Industry Consumer Cyclical Restaurants

Comparable Companies VENU RICK BRCB PTLO MB HCHL RRGB DIN NDLS THCH MCD SBUX LSE:CPG CMG YUM TSX:QSR TSX:QSP.UN DRI YUMC TXRH

Other Exchanges JACK:Mexico JBX:Germany

Address 9357 Spectrum Center Boulevard, San Diego, CA, USA, 92123

Website https://www.jackinthebox.com

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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