In calculating the Net Current Asset Value (NCAV), Benjamin Graham means a company's current assets (such as cash, marketable securities, and inventories) minus its total liabilities (including preferred stock, minority interest, and long-term debt).
Jack In The Box's net current asset value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-141.73.
The historical rank and industry rank for Jack In The Box's Net Current Asset Value or its related term are showing as below:
JACK's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value is not ranked *
in the Restaurants industry.
Industry Median: 10.095 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value only.
Jack In The Box (NAS:JACK) Net Current Asset Value Explanation
Benjamin Graham first discussed net current asset value (NCAV) in the 1934 edition of "Security Analysis", which he coauthored with David Dodd. In the book, (net) current asset value is defined as:" current assets alone, minus all liabilities and claims ahead of the issue."
The common definition of NCAV is: NCAV = current assets – [total liabilities + minority interest + preferred stock]
Net current assets exclude not only the intangible assets but also the fixed and miscellaneous assets. In addition, Graham believed that preferred stock belongs on the liability side of the balance sheet, not as part of capital and surplus. In "Security Analysis", preferred stock is dubbed "an imperfect creditorship position" that is best placed on the balance sheet alongside funded debt.
One research study, covering the years 1970 through 1983 showed that portfolios picked at the beginning of each year, and held for one year, returned 29.4 percent, on average, over the 13-year period, compared to 11.5 percent for the S&P 500 Index. Other studies of Grahams strategy produced similar results.
Benjamin Graham looked for companies whose market values were less than two-thirds of their Net-Net Working Capital. They are collected under our Net-Net screener.
Jack In The Box Net Current Asset Value Related Terms
Jack In The Box Net Current Asset Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Jack In The Box's Net Current Asset Value 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.
JACK vs VENU, RICK, BRCB: Net Current Asset Value Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Jack In The Box's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value 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 Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Jack In The Box's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Jack In The Box's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value 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.
What does a Net Current Asset Value of $-141.73 mean?
Jack In The Box (JACK) has a Net Current Asset Value of $-141.73 as of Mar. 2026. Ben Graham's net current asset value equals the per-share value of total current assets less total liabilities. View historical data on Jack In The Box and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Jack In The Box ranks #999999 out of 72 companies in the Restaurants industry.
Is Jack In The Box's Net Current Asset Value too high?
Jack In The Box's current Net Current Asset Value is $-141.73. Based on the distribution chart, Jack In The Box ranks #999999 out of 72 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 Net Current Asset Value compare to VENU and RICK?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Jack In The Box ranks #999999 out of 72 companies for Net Current Asset Value. This places Jack In The Box in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Current Asset Value is 10.10. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Current Asset Value for a Restaurants company?
The median Net Current Asset Value among Restaurants companies is 10.10, based on 72 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Current Asset Value significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Current Asset Value 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 Net Current Asset Value mean?
A high Net Current Asset Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Ben Graham's net current asset value equals the per-share value of total current assets less total liabilities. View historical data on Jack In The Box and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Net Current Asset Value is 10.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jack In The Box's current Net Current Asset Value is $-141.73. 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 Net Current Asset Value is $-141.73. 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 Net Current Asset Value calculated?
Net Current Asset Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Jack In The Box (JACK), the current Net Current Asset Value is $-141.73 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:
Net Current Asset Value: $-141.73
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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