JACK (Jack In The Box) Tax Expense: $-32 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


JACK Jack In The Box Inc JACK
65 GF Score
Price $13.35
GF Value $37.97
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Jack In The Box Tax Expense?

Jack In The Box JACK +15.33% 65 Tax Expense is $-32 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.

Jack In The Box's tax expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $12 Mil. Its tax expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-32 Mil.


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

In the long run, income before tax and taxable income will likely be more similar than they are in any given period. If the one is less in earlier years, then it will be greater in later years. Deferred taxes will reverse themselves in the long run and in total will zero out, unless there is something like a change in tax rates in the intervening period. A deferred tax payable results from a tax break in the early years and will reverse itself in later years; a deferred tax receivable results from more taxes being paid in early years than the tax expense reported to shareholders and will again reverse itself in later years. The deferred tax amount is computed by estimating the amount and the timing of the reversal and multiplying that by the appropriate tax rates.


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Jack In The Box Tax Expense Historical Data

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Jack In The Box Tax Expense Chart

Jack In The Box Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Tax Expense
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Jack In The Box Semi-Annual Data
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Jack In The Box Tax Expense Calculation

Tax paid by the company. It is computed in by multiplying the income before tax number, as reported to shareholders, by the appropriate tax rate. In reality, the computation is typically considerably more complex due to things such as expenses considered not deductible by taxing authorities ("add backs"), the range of tax rates applicable to various levels of income, different tax rates in different jurisdictions, multiple layers of tax on income, and other issues.

Tax 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 $-32 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Tax Expense →
What does a Tax Expense of $-32 Mil mean?
Jack In The Box (JACK) has a Tax Expense of $-32 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on Jack In The Box and its competitors.
Is Jack In The Box's Tax Expense too high?
Jack In The Box's current Tax Expense is $-32 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 Tax Expense compare to VENU and RICK?
Jack In The Box's Tax Expense of $-32 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 Tax Expense for a Restaurants company?
A good Tax Expense depends on the Restaurants industry context. However, Tax 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 Tax Expense mean?
A high Tax Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on Jack In The Box and its competitors. Jack In The Box's current Tax Expense is $-32 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 Tax Expense is $-32 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 Tax Expense calculated?
Tax Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Jack In The Box (JACK), the current Tax Expense is $-32 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:

  • Tax Expense: $-32 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

Other Exchanges JACK:MexicoJBX:Germany
Address 9357 Spectrum Center Boulevard, San Diego, CA, USA, 92123
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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