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JACK Jack In The Box PE ratio, current and historical analysis

The PE ratio for Jack In The Box stock stands at 9.52 as of May 2, 2024. This takes into account the latest EPS of $5.74 and stock price of $54.65. A decrease of 23% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 12.4 of the last four quarters.

JACK PE ratio history

How has JACK's PE ratio performed in the past

Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Jack In The Box has been 21.09. The current 9.52 P/E ratio is 55% lower than the historical average. Looking back at the last ten years, JACK's PE ratio peaked in the Apr 2015 quarter at 37.19, with a price of $95.95 and an EPS of $2.58. The Oct 2023 quarter marked the lowest point at 10.88, with a price of $69.06 and an EPS of $6.35.

Average
21.09
Median
20.68
Minimum
10.88
Maximum
37.19

Jack In The Box PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 25.56% in 2019

Maximum annual decrease: -34.96% in 2021

Year PE ratio Change
2023 10.88 -19.82%
2022 13.57 0.89%
2021 13.45 -34.96%
2020 20.68 -16.31%
2019 24.71 25.56%
2018 19.68 -14.66%
2017 23.06 -11.55%
2016 26.07 -5.47%
2015 27.58 -8.52%
2014 30.15 -11.27%

JACK average PE ratio chart

What is the average PE ratio of JACK for the past years

JACK's current PE ratio is lower than its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.

3-year avg
13.05
5-year avg
16.88
10-year avg
21.09
15-year avg
20.75

JACK PE vs peers

What is JACK's PE ratio compared to its peers

JACK's PE ratio stands lower than its peer stocks MCD and YUM, but it is higher than GTIM's. Jack In The Box's current PE ratio of 9.52 is lower than the average of its peers, which is 17.71.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
JACK Jack In The Box Inc 9.53 $1.07B
TAST Carrols Restaurant Group Inc 17.99 $547.16M
WEN Wendy's Co 20.15 $4.09B
MCD Mcdonalds Corp 23.25 $195.21B
YUM Yum Brands Inc 23.72 $37.9B
GTIM Good Times Restaurants Inc 44.75 $29.54M

Frequently asked questions

What is Jack In The Box's PE ratio?

JACK stock has a price to earnings ratio of 9.52 as of May 2, 2024.

What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Jack In The Box (JACK)?

As an average over the last 3 years, JACK stock has a PE ratio of 13.05.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Jack In The Box (JACK)?

As an average over the last 5 years, JACK stock has a PE ratio of 16.88.

What is the highest PE ratio for JACK?

Over the last ten years, the Apr 2015 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 37.19.

How does the current PE ratio for JACK compare to its historical average?

JACK's price to earnings ratio is currently 55% below its 10-year historical average.

Why is Jack In The Box's PE ratio so low?

JACK's PE ratio of 9.52 is considered low because the company's stock price is trading at a lower multiple of earnings.

How is JACK's PE ratio calculated (Jack In The Box PE ratio formula)?

To determine the P/E ratio, divide the latest stock price by the TTM earnings per share (EPS). As of today (May 2, 2024), Jack In The Box's share price is $54.65. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Jan 2024 is $5.74. Therefore, Jack In The Box's PE ratio for today is 9.52. PE RATIO(9.52) = STOCK PRICE($54.65) / TTM EPS($5.74)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.