Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is an indicator of a company's growth potential, it shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings, i.e. profits after dividend payments.
Jack In The Box's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 56.61%.
The industry rank for Jack In The Box's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
JACK's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than 80.3% of 330
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 7.82
vs JACK: 56.61
Jack In The Box (NAS:JACK) 3-Year RORE % Explanation
Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is important to investors because it reveals a company's efficiency and growth potential. A higher RORE indicates a higher return. A high RORE indicates that the company should reinvest profits into the business. A lower RORE suggests that the company should distribute profits to shareholders by paying out dividends, since those dollars aren't generating much additional growth for the company.
There are a several different ways to arrive at the Return on Retained Earnings. The simplest way to calculate it is by using published information on Earnings per Share (EPS) and Dividend per Share (DPS) over a selected period. Here, 3-year period is chosen.
Be Aware
Please keep in mind that the RORE is relative to the nature of the business and its competitors. If another company in the same sector is producing a lower return on retained earnings, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad investment. It may just suggest the company is older and no longer in a high growth stage. At such a stage in the business cycle, it would be expected to see a lower RORE and higher dividend payout.
Jack In The Box 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Jack In The Box 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Jack In The Box's 3-Year RORE % 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: 3-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Jack In The Box's 3-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Jack In The Box's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Jack In The Box's 3-Year RORE % 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.
In the calculation of 3-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Mar. 2026 and 3-year before.
Jack In The Box (JACK) has a 3-Year RORE % of 56.61 as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Jack In The Box and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Jack In The Box ranks #65 out of 330 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 19.7%.
Is Jack In The Box's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Jack In The Box's current 3-Year RORE % is 56.61. The Restaurants industry median 3-Year RORE % is 7.82. Jack In The Box's value of 56.61 is 623.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jack In The Box ranks #65 out of 330 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position 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 3-Year RORE % compare to VENU and RICK?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Jack In The Box ranks #65 out of 330 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Jack In The Box in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 7.82. Jack In The Box's value of 56.61 is 623.9% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year RORE % for a Restaurants company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Restaurants companies is 7.82, based on 330 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year RORE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year RORE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Jack In The Box's current 3-Year RORE % of 56.61 is 623.9% 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 3-Year RORE % mean?
A high 3-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Jack In The Box and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 7.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jack In The Box's current 3-Year RORE % is 56.61. 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 3-Year RORE % is 56.61 and 623.9% above the Restaurants industry median of 7.82. 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 3-Year RORE % calculated?
3-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Jack In The Box (JACK), the current 3-Year RORE % is 56.61 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:
3-Year RORE %: 56.61
GF Value™: $37.97 vs. price of $13.35 (64.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 623.9% above the Restaurants median (#65 of 330)
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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