JACK (Jack In The Box) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.26 (As of Jul. 17, 2026) — 87% Below Median

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JACK Jack In The Box Inc JACK
62 GF Score
Price $16.25
GF Value $36.84
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Jack In The Box Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Jack In The Box JACK +6.35% 62 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.26 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 87% below its 10-year median of 2.04. GuruFocus rates JACK with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $36.84 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 257 Restaurants companies, Jack In The Box ranks better than 78.99% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-17), Jack In The Box's current share price is $16.245. Jack In The Box's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Sep25 was $61.37. Jack In The Box's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.26.

The historical rank and industry rank for Jack In The Box's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

JACK' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.16   Med: 2.04   Max: 3.19
Current: 0.25

During the past 13 years, Jack In The Box's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 3.19. The lowest was 0.16. And the median was 2.04.

JACK's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
78.99% of 257 companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 0.69 vs JACK: 0.25

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 PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Jack In The Box's adjusted revenue per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Sep25 was $76.903. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is $61.37 for the trailing ten years ended in Sep25.

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Jack In The Box  (NAS:JACK) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Jack In The Box Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Jack In The Box Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Jack In The Box's Cyclically Adjusted PS 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.

Jack In The Box Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Jack In The Box Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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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 PS Ratio 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 0.81 0.00 0.32 0.00

JACK vs RICK, PTLO, BRCB: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Jack In The Box's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Restaurants Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Jack In The Box's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Jack In The Box Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio.

Jack In The Box's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=16.245/61.37
=0.26

* 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's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Sep25 is calculated as:

For example, Jack In The Box's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Sep25 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Sep25 (Change)*Current CPI (Sep25)
=76.903/324.8000*324.8000
=76.903

Current CPI (Sep25) = 324.8000.

Jack In The Box Annual Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 34.038 241.428 45.792
201709 35.495 246.819 46.709
201809 30.190 252.439 38.844
201909 36.447 256.759 46.105
202009 43.900 260.280 54.782
202109 50.880 274.310 60.245
202209 69.103 296.808 75.620
202309 81.502 307.789 86.006
202409 80.283 315.301 82.702
202509 76.903 324.800 76.903

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue 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.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.26 mean?
Jack In The Box (JACK) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.26 as of Jul. 17, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Jack In The Box and its competitors. This is 87% below median its historical median of 2.04. Over the past decade, Jack In The Box's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.16 to 3.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Jack In The Box ranks #54 out of 257 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 21%.
Is Jack In The Box's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Jack In The Box's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.26 is 87% below median its 10-year median of 2.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.16 to a high of 3.19. The Restaurants industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.69. Jack In The Box's value of 0.26 is 62.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jack In The Box ranks #54 out of 257 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 PS Ratio compare to RICK and PTLO?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Jack In The Box ranks #54 out of 257 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Jack In The Box in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.69. Jack In The Box's value of 0.26 is 62.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Jack In The Box's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.16 to 3.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.04 vs. the industry median of 0.69, 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for a Restaurants company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Restaurants companies is 0.69, based on 257 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Jack In The Box's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.26 is 62.3% 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Jack In The Box and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jack In The Box's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.26, which is 87% below median its own 10-year median of 2.04. 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 $36.84, compared to a current price of $16.25 — trading 55.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.26, which is 87% below median its 10-year median of 2.04 and 62.3% below the Restaurants industry median of 0.69. 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 PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Jack In The Box (JACK), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.26 as of Jul. 17, 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 $16.25 is trading 55.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $36.84. GuruFocus considers Jack In The Box to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for JACK:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.26 (87% below median its 10-year median of 2.04)
  • GF Value™: $36.84 vs. price of $16.25 (55.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 62.3% below the Restaurants median (#54 of 257)

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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