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Jack In The Box's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN49,912 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Jack In The Box's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN-1,099 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Jack In The Box EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Jack In The Box's EV-to-EBIT 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.
MEX:JACK vs RICK, PTLO, BRCB: EV-to-EBIT Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Jack In The Box's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Jack In The Box's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Jack In The Box's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Jack In The Box's current Enterprise Value is MXN49,833 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Jack In The Box's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN-1,099 Mil.
* 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 (MEX:JACK) has a EV-to-EBIT of -45.33 as of Jul. 25, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Jack In The Box and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Jack In The Box ranks #999999 out of 261 companies in the Restaurants industry.
Is Jack In The Box's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Jack In The Box's current EV-to-EBIT is -45.33. Based on the distribution chart, Jack In The Box ranks #999999 out of 261 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Jack In The Box has a GF Score™ of 33/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jack In The Box's EV-to-EBIT compare to RICK and PTLO?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Jack In The Box ranks #999999 out of 261 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Jack In The Box in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 16.61. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBIT for a Restaurants company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Restaurants companies is 16.61, based on 261 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Jack In The Box and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 16.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jack In The Box's current EV-to-EBIT is -45.33. 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 (MEX:JACK) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN698.40, compared to a current price of MXN279.40 — trading 60% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -45.33. Jack In The Box's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Jack In The Box (MEX:JACK), the current EV-to-EBIT is -45.33 as of Jul. 25, 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 (MEX:JACK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jack In The Box stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN279.40 is trading 60% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN698.40.
GuruFocus considers Jack In The Box to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for MEX:JACK:
EV-to-EBIT: -45.33
GF Value™: MXN698.40 vs. price of MXN279.40 (60% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX: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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