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Jack In The BoxMEX:JACK 33 Cash Ratio is 0.12 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 0.12. GuruFocus rates MEX:JACK with a GF Score™ of 33/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN698.40 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 357 Restaurants companies, Jack In The Box ranks worse than 80.95% on this metric.
Jack In The Box has a Cash Ratio of 0.12. It indicates that there are more current liabilities than Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities, and the company does not have sufficient cash on hand to pay off its short-term debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for Jack In The Box's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:JACK'
s Cash Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01 Med: 0.12 Max: 0.79
Current: 0.12
During the past 13 years, Jack In The Box's highest Cash Ratio was 0.79. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.12.
MEX:JACK's Cash Ratio is ranked worse than 80.95% of 357
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 0.52
vs MEX:JACK: 0.12
Jack In The Box (MEX:JACK) Cash Ratio Explanation
The cash ratio is more conservative than other liquidity ratios, such as Quick Ratio and Current Ratio, because it only considers a company's most liquid resources. The numerator of cash ratio only considers Cash, Cash Equivalents and marketable securities. Other current assets, such as accounts receivable and inventories, are not included. The rationale is that these assets may require time to be transformed into cash, and the amount of money received is also uncertain.
The cash ratio shows a company’s ability to pay all current liabilities immediately without selling or liquidating other assets. Generally speaking, a higher cash ratio suggests the company has a stronger ability to cover its short-term debt. However, a high cash ratio could also indicate inefficient management: the company is inefficient in making full utilization of cash to invest protential profitable project. It may also suggest that the company is not confident about future profitability.
In general, the higher the cash ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
Jack In The Box Cash Ratio Related Terms
Jack In The Box Cash Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Jack In The Box's Cash Ratio 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.
MEX:JACK vs RICK, PTLO, BRCB: Cash Ratio Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Jack In The Box's Cash Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash Ratio 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 Cash Ratio vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Jack In The Box's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Jack In The Box's Cash Ratio 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 (MEX:JACK) has a Cash Ratio of 0.12 as of Mar. 2026. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Jack In The Box and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.12. Over the past decade, Jack In The Box's Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.01 to 0.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Jack In The Box ranks #289 out of 357 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 81%.
Is Jack In The Box's Cash Ratio too high?
Jack In The Box's current Cash Ratio of 0.12 is near median its 10-year median of 0.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 0.79. The Restaurants industry median Cash Ratio is 0.52. Jack In The Box's value of 0.12 is 76.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jack In The Box ranks #289 out of 357 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Jack In The Box has a GF Score™ of 33/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jack In The Box's Cash Ratio compare to RICK and PTLO?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Jack In The Box ranks #289 out of 357 companies for Cash Ratio. This places Jack In The Box in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.52. Jack In The Box's value of 0.12 is 76.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Jack In The Box's own Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.01 to 0.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.12 vs. the industry median of 0.52, Jack In The Box 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 Cash Ratio for a Restaurants company?
The median Cash Ratio among Restaurants companies is 0.52, based on 357 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Jack In The Box's current Cash Ratio of 0.12 is 76.9% 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 Cash Ratio mean?
A high Cash Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Jack In The Box and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Cash Ratio is 0.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jack In The Box's current Cash Ratio is 0.12, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.12. 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 (MEX:JACK) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN698.40, compared to a current price of MXN279.40 — trading 60% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 0.12, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.12 and 76.9% below the Restaurants industry median of 0.52. Jack In The Box's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Ratio calculated?
Cash Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Jack In The Box (MEX:JACK), the current Cash Ratio is 0.12 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 (MEX:JACK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jack In The Box stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN279.40 is trading 60% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN698.40.
GuruFocus considers Jack In The Box to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for MEX:JACK:
Cash Ratio: 0.12 (near median its 10-year median of 0.12)
GF Value™: MXN698.40 vs. price of MXN279.40 (60% below fair value)
Industry Position: 76.9% below the Restaurants median (#289 of 357)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX: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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