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J&J Snack FoodsJJSF -2.97%66 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 3.50% as of Mar. 2026, which is 62% below its 10-year median of 9.10. GuruFocus rates JJSF with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $143.26 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,842 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, J&J Snack Foods ranks worse than 55.54% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, J&J Snack Foods's average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was -2.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 3.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 3.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 4.30% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Book Value per Share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value per Share Growth Rate of J&J Snack Foods was 39.10% per year. The lowest was 0.60% per year. And the median was 9.10% per year.
J&J Snack Foods (NAS:JJSF) 3-Year Book Growth Rate Explanation
Book Value per Share is the ratio of equity available to common shareholders divided by the shares outstanding. Book value per share effectively indicates a firm's net asset value on a per-share basis. It can be used by investors to gauge whether a stock price is undervalued by comparing it to the firm's market value per share. Theoretically, it is what the shareholders will receive if the company is liquidated.
J&J Snack Foods 3-Year Book Growth Rate Related Terms
JJSF vs BRBR, UTZ, HLF: 3-Year Book Growth Rate Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, J&J Snack Foods's 3-Year Book Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Book Growth Rate 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.
J&J Snack Foods 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, J&J Snack Foods's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where J&J Snack Foods's 3-Year Book Growth Rate falls into.
J&J Snack Foods 3-Year Book Growth Rate Calculation
This is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Book Value per Share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 3.50% mean?
J&J Snack Foods (JJSF) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 3.50% as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for J&J Snack Foods and its competitors. This is 62% below median its historical median of 9.10. Over the past decade, J&J Snack Foods' 3-Year Book Growth Rate has ranged from 0.60 to 39.10. According to the industry distribution chart, J&J Snack Foods ranks #1023 out of 1842 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 55.5%.
Is J&J Snack Foods' 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
J&J Snack Foods' current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 3.50% is 62% below median its 10-year median of 9.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.60 to a high of 39.10. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.60. J&J Snack Foods' value of 3.50% is 23.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, J&J Snack Foods ranks #1023 out of 1842 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, J&J Snack Foods has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does J&J Snack Foods' 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to BRBR and UTZ?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, J&J Snack Foods ranks #1023 out of 1842 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This places J&J Snack Foods in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.60. J&J Snack Foods' value of 3.50% is 23.9% below this benchmark. Historically, J&J Snack Foods' own 3-Year Book Growth Rate has ranged from 0.60 to 39.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.10 vs. the industry median of 4.60, J&J Snack Foods has consistently been below 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 3-Year Book Growth Rate for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median 3-Year Book Growth Rate among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 4.60, based on 1,842 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year Book Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year Book Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. J&J Snack Foods's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 3.50% is 23.9% below 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 Book Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year Book Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for J&J Snack Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. J&J Snack Foods's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 3.50%, which is 62% below median its own 10-year median of 9.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is J&J Snack Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, J&J Snack Foods (JJSF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $143.26, compared to a current price of $76.85 — trading 46.4% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 3.50%, which is 62% below median its 10-year median of 9.10 and 23.9% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 4.60. J&J Snack Foods' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Book Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year Book Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For J&J Snack Foods (JJSF), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 3.50% 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 J&J Snack Foods (JJSF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, J&J Snack Foods stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $76.85 is trading 46.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $143.26.
GuruFocus considers J&J Snack Foods to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JJSF:
3-Year Book Growth Rate: 3.50% (62% below median its 10-year median of 9.10)
GF Value™: $143.26 vs. price of $76.85 (46.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 23.9% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1023 of 1842)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JJSF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
J&J Snack Foods Corp. manufactures snack foods and distributes frozen beverages, which it markets nationally to the foodservice and retail supermarket industries. The company's portfolio of frozen beverages, frozen novelties, and baked goods includes soft pretzels, frozen juice treats and desserts, stuffed sandwiches, churros, funnel cakes, cookies, and other snack foods and drinks. It operates through three segments: Food Service, which sells snacks, desserts, and baked goods at the point of sale; Retail Supermarkets, which sells frozen and prepackaged products to supermarkets; and Frozen Beverages, which sells frozen beverages under the ICEE, Slush Puppie, and Parrot Ice brands in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The majority of revenue comes from the Food Service segment.
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