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During the past 12 months, Jack In The Box's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -97.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -49.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -26.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -4.20% 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 average EBITDA per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of Jack In The Box was 46.00% per year. The lowest was -49.00% per year. And the median was 8.35% per year.
Jack In The Box (NAS:JACK) 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Explanation
EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
Jack In The Box 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
JACK vs PTLO, RICK, BRCB: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Jack In The Box's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Jack In The Box's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Jack In The Box's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
Jack In The Box 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Calculation
This is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
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 average EBITDA per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of -49.00% mean?
Jack In The Box (JACK) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of -49.00% as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Jack In The Box and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Jack In The Box ranks #274 out of 283 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 96.8%.
Is Jack In The Box's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Jack In The Box's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -49.00%. Based on the distribution chart, Jack In The Box ranks #274 out of 283 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to PTLO and RICK?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Jack In The Box ranks #274 out of 283 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This places Jack In The Box in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 10.20. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for a Restaurants company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Restaurants companies is 10.20, based on 283 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Jack In The Box and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 10.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jack In The Box's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -49.00%. 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 $35.86, compared to a current price of $17.28 — trading 51.8% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -49.00%. 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Jack In The Box (JACK), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -49.00% 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 $17.28 is trading 51.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $35.86.
GuruFocus considers Jack In The Box to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for JACK:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: -49.00%
GF Value™: $35.86 vs. price of $17.28 (51.8% below fair value)
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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