Jack In The BoxJACK +15.33%65 Pretax Margin % is 6.39% as of Mar. 2026, which is 47% below its 10-year median of 12.07. 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 366 Restaurants companies, Jack In The Box ranks worse than 84.15% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Jack In The Box's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
JACK'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -9.57 Med: 12.07 Max: 21.39
Current: -9.57
JACK's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 84.15% of 366
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 2.755
vs JACK: -9.57
Jack In The Box (NAS:JACK) Pretax Margin % Explanation
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Jack In The Box Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Jack In The Box Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Jack In The Box's Pretax Margin % 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: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Jack In The Box's Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax Margin % 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 Pretax Margin % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Jack In The Box's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Jack In The Box's Pretax Margin % 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 Pretax Margin % of 6.39% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Jack In The Box and its competitors. This is 47% below median its historical median of 12.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Jack In The Box ranks #308 out of 366 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 84.2%.
Is Jack In The Box's Pretax Margin % too high?
Jack In The Box's current Pretax Margin % of 6.39% is 47% below median its 10-year median of 12.07. The Restaurants industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.76. Jack In The Box's value of 6.39% is 131.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jack In The Box ranks #308 out of 366 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 Pretax Margin % compare to VENU and RICK?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Jack In The Box ranks #308 out of 366 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Jack In The Box in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.76. Jack In The Box's value of 6.39% is 131.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.07 vs. the industry median of 2.76, 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 Pretax Margin % for a Restaurants company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Restaurants companies is 2.76, based on 366 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Jack In The Box's current Pretax Margin % of 6.39% is 131.9% 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 Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Jack In The Box and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 2.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jack In The Box's current Pretax Margin % is 6.39%, which is 47% below median its own 10-year median of 12.07. 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 Pretax Margin % is 6.39%, which is 47% below median its 10-year median of 12.07 and 131.9% above the Restaurants industry median of 2.76. 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 Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Jack In The Box (JACK), the current Pretax Margin % is 6.39% 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:
Pretax Margin %: 6.39% (47% below median its 10-year median of 12.07)
GF Value™: $37.97 vs. price of $13.35 (64.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 131.9% above the Restaurants median (#308 of 366)
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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