JACK (Jack In The Box) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: $5.09 (As of Mar. 2026)


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Price $17.20
GF Value $37.51
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Jack In The Box Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Jack In The Box JACK -1.21% 62 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $5.09 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates JACK with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $37.51 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Jack In The Box's adjusted free cash flow per share data for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 was $3.891. Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share, which is $5.09 for the trailing ten years ended in Sep. 2025.

During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 1.40% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 8.80% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 18.60% 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 Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate of Jack In The Box was 63.30% per year. The lowest was -19.90% per year. And the median was 24.00% per year.

As of today (2026-07-03), Jack In The Box's current stock price is $ 17.195. Jack In The Box's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 was $5.09. Jack In The Box's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is 3.38.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Jack In The Box was 97.28. The lowest was 1.91. And the median was 25.45.


Jack In The Box  (NAS:JACK) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share may underestimate the company's free cash flow. Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF can seem to be too high even the actual Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, the free cash flow per share of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/FCF calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is also called CAPFCF Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted free cash flow per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Jack In The Box's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
=17.195/5.09
=3.38

* 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.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Jack In The Box was 97.28. The lowest was 1.91. And the median was 25.45.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real free cash flow value.


Jack In The Box Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Related Terms


Jack In The Box Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Jack In The Box's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share 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 In The Box Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Chart

Jack In The Box Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
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Jack In The Box Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 5.05 0.00 5.09 0.00

JACK vs RICK, PTLO, BRCB: Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Jack In The Box's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF 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 Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Jack In The Box's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Jack In The Box's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF falls into.


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Jack In The Box Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the free cash flow per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 free cash flow per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent free cash flow in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent free cash flow in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 free cash flow in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent free cash flow per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, Jack In The Box's adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 was:

Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare=Free Cash Flow per Share /CPI of Sep. 2025 (Change)*Current CPI (Sep. 2025)
=3.891/324.8000*324.8000
=3.891

Current CPI (Sep. 2025) = 324.8000.

Jack In The Box Annual Data

Free Cash Flow per Share CPI Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare
201609 3.049 241.428 4.102
201709 4.597 246.819 6.049
201809 2.466 252.439 3.173
201909 4.632 256.759 5.859
202009 5.329 260.280 6.650
202109 7.123 274.310 8.434
202209 5.479 296.808 5.996
202309 7.465 307.789 7.878
202409 -1.142 315.301 -1.176
202509 3.891 324.800 3.891

Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $5.09 mean?
Jack In The Box (JACK) has a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $5.09 as of Mar. 2026. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Jack In The Box and its competitors.
Is Jack In The Box's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share too high?
Jack In The Box's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $5.09. Overall, Jack In The Box has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jack In The Box's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share compare to RICK and PTLO?
Jack In The Box's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $5.09 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 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for a Restaurants company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share depends on the Restaurants industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share 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 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Jack In The Box and its competitors. Jack In The Box's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $5.09. 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 $37.51, compared to a current price of $17.20 — trading 54.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $5.09. Jack In The Box's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Jack In The Box (JACK), the current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $5.09 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 $17.20 is trading 54.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $37.51. GuruFocus considers Jack In The Box to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for JACK:

  • Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: $5.09
  • GF Value™: $37.51 vs. price of $17.20 (54.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 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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