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Jack In The BoxJACK +6.63%64 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.87 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates JACK with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $35.76 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 246 Restaurants companies, Jack In The Box ranks worse than 71.14% on this metric.
Jack In The Box's EPS (Basic) for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.41.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.87.
During the past 12 months, Jack In The Box's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -18.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -6.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -1.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 5.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, Jack In The Box's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 96.80% per year. The lowest was -34.20% per year. And the median was 8.10% per year.
Jack In The Box (NAS:JACK) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
Jack In The Box Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Jack In The Box Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Jack In The Box's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
JACK vs PTLO, RICK, BRCB: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Jack In The Box's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE 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 PE Ratio vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Jack In The Box's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Jack In The Box's PE Ratio falls into.
Jack In The Box Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
Jack In The Box's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1.87
* 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.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $1.87 mean?
Jack In The Box (JACK) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $1.87 as of Mar. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Jack In The Box and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Jack In The Box ranks #175 out of 246 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 71.1%.
Is Jack In The Box's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Jack In The Box's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.87. The Restaurants industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 13.70. Jack In The Box's value of $1.87 is 86.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jack In The Box ranks #175 out of 246 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Jack In The Box has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jack In The Box's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to PTLO and RICK?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Jack In The Box ranks #175 out of 246 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Jack In The Box in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 13.70. Jack In The Box's value of $1.87 is 86.4% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for a Restaurants company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Restaurants companies is 13.70, based on 246 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Jack In The Box's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $1.87 is 86.4% 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Jack In The Box and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 13.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jack In The Box's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.87. 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 $35.76, compared to a current price of $18.42 — trading 48.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.87 and 86.4% below the Restaurants industry median of 13.70. Jack In The Box's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Jack In The Box (JACK), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.87 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 $18.42 is trading 48.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $35.76.
GuruFocus considers Jack In The Box to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for JACK:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $1.87
GF Value™: $35.76 vs. price of $18.42 (48.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 86.4% below the Restaurants median (#175 of 246)
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 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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