Jack In The BoxFRA:JBX -2.60%62 Days Inventory is 1.35 as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 1.36. GuruFocus rates FRA:JBX with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of €32.68 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 342 Restaurants companies, Jack In The Box ranks better than 99.12% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Jack In The Box's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:JBX'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.98 Med: 1.36 Max: 3.86
Current: 1.18
During the past 13 years, Jack In The Box's highest Days Inventory was 3.86. The lowest was 0.98. And the median was 1.36.
FRA:JBX's Days Inventory is ranked better than 99.12% of 342
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 15.665
vs FRA:JBX: 1.18
Jack In The Box's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (1.65) to Mar. 2026 (1.35).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Jack In The Box's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 134.83.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Jack In The Box's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.01.
Jack In The Box (FRA:JBX) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Jack In The Box's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Jack In The Box's Inventory to Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* 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.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
Jack In The Box Days Inventory Related Terms
Jack In The Box Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Jack In The Box's Days Inventory 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.
FRA:JBX vs RICK, PTLO, BRCB: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Jack In The Box's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Jack In The Box's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Jack In The Box's Days Inventory 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 (FRA:JBX) has a Days Inventory of 1.35 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Jack In The Box and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.36. Over the past decade, Jack In The Box's Days Inventory has ranged from 0.98 to 3.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Jack In The Box ranks #3 out of 342 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 0.90000000000001%.
Is Jack In The Box's Days Inventory too high?
Jack In The Box's current Days Inventory of 1.35 is near median its 10-year median of 1.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.98 to a high of 3.86. The Restaurants industry median Days Inventory is 15.67. Jack In The Box's value of 1.35 is 91.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jack In The Box ranks #3 out of 342 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 Days Inventory compare to RICK and PTLO?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Jack In The Box ranks #3 out of 342 companies for Days Inventory. This places Jack In The Box in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 15.67. Jack In The Box's value of 1.35 is 91.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Jack In The Box's own Days Inventory has ranged from 0.98 to 3.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.36 vs. the industry median of 15.67, 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 Days Inventory for a Restaurants company?
The median Days Inventory among Restaurants companies is 15.67, based on 342 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Jack In The Box's current Days Inventory of 1.35 is 91.4% 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 Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Jack In The Box and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Days Inventory is 15.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jack In The Box's current Days Inventory is 1.35, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.36. 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 (FRA:JBX) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €32.68, compared to a current price of €15.00 — trading 54.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 1.35, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.36 and 91.4% below the Restaurants industry median of 15.67. 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 Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Jack In The Box (FRA:JBX), the current Days Inventory is 1.35 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 (FRA:JBX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jack In The Box stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €15.00 is trading 54.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €32.68.
GuruFocus considers Jack In The Box to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:JBX:
Days Inventory: 1.35 (near median its 10-year median of 1.36)
GF Value™: €32.68 vs. price of €15.00 (54.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 91.4% below the Restaurants median (#3 of 342)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:JBX 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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