Jack In The BoxFRA:JBX +2.54%65 EBITDA Margin % is 17.35% as of Mar. 2026, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 23.29. GuruFocus rates FRA:JBX with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of €28.68 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 365 Restaurants companies, Jack In The Box ranks worse than 84.11% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Jack In The Box's EBITDA for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €91 Mil. Jack In The Box's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €522 Mil. Therefore, Jack In The Box's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 17.35%.
Jack In The Box (FRA:JBX) EBITDA Margin % Explanation
EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.
Jack In The Box EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
Jack In The Box EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Jack In The Box's EBITDA Margin % 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 VENU, RICK, BRCB: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Jack In The Box's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Jack In The Box's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Jack In The Box's EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % of 17.35% as of Mar. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Jack In The Box and its competitors. This is 26% below median its historical median of 23.29. Over the past decade, Jack In The Box's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 0.27 to 33.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Jack In The Box ranks #307 out of 365 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 84.1%.
Is Jack In The Box's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Jack In The Box's current EBITDA Margin % of 17.35% is 26% below median its 10-year median of 23.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.27 to a high of 33.59. The Restaurants industry median EBITDA Margin % is 11.56. Jack In The Box's value of 17.35% is 50.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jack In The Box ranks #307 out of 365 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Jack In The Box has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jack In The Box's EBITDA Margin % compare to VENU and RICK?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Jack In The Box ranks #307 out of 365 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Jack In The Box in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 11.56. Jack In The Box's value of 17.35% is 50.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Jack In The Box's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 0.27 to 33.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.29 vs. the industry median of 11.56, Jack In The Box has consistently been above 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 EBITDA Margin % for a Restaurants company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Restaurants companies is 11.56, based on 365 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Jack In The Box's current EBITDA Margin % of 17.35% is 50.1% above 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Jack In The Box and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 11.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jack In The Box's current EBITDA Margin % is 17.35%, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 23.29. 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 €28.68, compared to a current price of €10.10 — trading 64.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 17.35%, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 23.29 and 50.1% above the Restaurants industry median of 11.56. Jack In The Box's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Jack In The Box (FRA:JBX), the current EBITDA Margin % is 17.35% 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 €10.10 is trading 64.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €28.68.
GuruFocus considers Jack In The Box to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:JBX:
EBITDA Margin %: 17.35% (26% below median its 10-year median of 23.29)
GF Value™: €28.68 vs. price of €10.10 (64.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 50.1% above the Restaurants median (#307 of 365)
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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