J&J Snack FoodsJJSF +3.27%66 Gross Margin % is 28.80% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 29.61. GuruFocus rates JJSF with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $143.66 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,902 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, J&J Snack Foods ranks better than 59.78% on this metric.
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
J&J Snack Foods had a gross margin of 28.80% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
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J&J Snack Foods Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for J&J Snack Foods's Gross 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.
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, J&J Snack Foods's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross 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.
J&J Snack Foods Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, J&J Snack Foods's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where J&J Snack Foods's Gross 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
J&J Snack Foods (JJSF) has a Gross Margin % of 28.80% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on J&J Snack Foods and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 29.61. Over the past decade, J&J Snack Foods' Gross Margin % has ranged from 23.33 to 30.87. According to the industry distribution chart, J&J Snack Foods ranks #765 out of 1902 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 40.2%.
Is J&J Snack Foods' Gross Margin % too high?
J&J Snack Foods' current Gross Margin % of 28.80% is near median its 10-year median of 29.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 23.33 to a high of 30.87. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. J&J Snack Foods' value of 28.80% is 9.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, J&J Snack Foods ranks #765 out of 1902 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, J&J Snack Foods has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does J&J Snack Foods' Gross Margin % compare to NOMD and HLF?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, J&J Snack Foods ranks #765 out of 1902 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts J&J Snack Foods in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. J&J Snack Foods' value of 28.80% is 9.2% above this benchmark. Historically, J&J Snack Foods' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 23.33 to 30.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 29.61 vs. the industry median of 26.37, J&J Snack Foods 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 Gross Margin % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Gross Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 26.37, based on 1,902 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. J&J Snack Foods's current Gross Margin % of 28.80% is 9.2% 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on J&J Snack Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. J&J Snack Foods's current Gross Margin % is 28.80%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 29.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is J&J Snack Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, J&J Snack Foods (JJSF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $143.66, compared to a current price of $74.91 — trading 47.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 28.80%, which is near median its 10-year median of 29.61 and 9.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. J&J Snack Foods' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For J&J Snack Foods (JJSF), the current Gross Margin % is 28.80% 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 J&J Snack Foods (JJSF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, J&J Snack Foods stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $74.91 is trading 47.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $143.66.
GuruFocus considers J&J Snack Foods to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JJSF:
Gross Margin %: 28.80% (near median its 10-year median of 29.61)
GF Value™: $143.66 vs. price of $74.91 (47.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 9.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#765 of 1902)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JJSF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
J&J Snack Foods Corp. manufactures snack foods and distributes frozen beverages, which it markets nationally to the foodservice and retail supermarket industries. The company's portfolio of frozen beverages, frozen novelties, and baked goods includes soft pretzels, frozen juice treats and desserts, stuffed sandwiches, churros, funnel cakes, cookies, and other snack foods and drinks. It operates through three segments: Food Service, which sells snacks, desserts, and baked goods at the point of sale; Retail Supermarkets, which sells frozen and prepackaged products to supermarkets; and Frozen Beverages, which sells frozen beverages under the ICEE, Slush Puppie, and Parrot Ice brands in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The majority of revenue comes from the Food Service segment.
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