J&J Snack FoodsJJSF +3.27%66 Interest Coverage is 21.72 as of Mar. 2026, which is 74% below its 10-year median of 82.88. 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 1,513 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, J&J Snack Foods ranks better than 79.78% on this metric.
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's
Operating Income
by its Interest Expense. J&J Snack Foods's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $7 Mil. J&J Snack Foods's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0 Mil.
J&J Snack Foods's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 21.72.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for J&J Snack Foods's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
JJSF'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 23.42 Med: 82.88 Max: 10355.86
Current: 61.26
JJSF's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 79.78% of 1513
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 8.61
vs JJSF: 61.26
Ben Graham requires that a company has a minimum interest coverage of 5 with the companies he invested. If the interest coverage is less than 2, the company is burdened by debt. Any business slow or recession may drag the company into a situation where it cannot pay the interest on its debt.
Interest Coverage is an important factor when GuruFocus ranks a company's overage Financial Strength .
J&J Snack Foods Interest Coverage Related Terms
J&J Snack Foods Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for J&J Snack Foods's Interest Coverage 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.
Note: For Interest Coverage, "No debt" indicates no long-term debt. An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no long-term debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.
JJSF vs NOMD, HLF, FLO: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, J&J Snack Foods's Interest Coverage, along with its competitors' market caps and Interest Coverage 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 Interest Coverage vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, J&J Snack Foods's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where J&J Snack Foods's Interest Coverage falls into.
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:
* 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.
J&J Snack Foods (JJSF) has a Interest Coverage of 21.72 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on J&J Snack Foods and its competitors. This is 74% below median its historical median of 82.88. Over the past decade, J&J Snack Foods' Interest Coverage has ranged from 23.42 to 10,355.86. According to the industry distribution chart, J&J Snack Foods ranks #306 out of 1513 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 20.2%.
Is J&J Snack Foods' Interest Coverage too high?
J&J Snack Foods' current Interest Coverage of 21.72 is 74% below median its 10-year median of 82.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 23.42 to a high of 10,355.86. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Interest Coverage is 8.61. J&J Snack Foods' value of 21.72 is 152.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, J&J Snack Foods ranks #306 out of 1513 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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' Interest Coverage compare to NOMD and HLF?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, J&J Snack Foods ranks #306 out of 1513 companies for Interest Coverage. This places J&J Snack Foods in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.61. J&J Snack Foods' value of 21.72 is 152.3% above this benchmark. Historically, J&J Snack Foods' own Interest Coverage has ranged from 23.42 to 10,355.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 82.88 vs. the industry median of 8.61, 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 Interest Coverage for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Interest Coverage among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 8.61, based on 1,513 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Interest Coverage significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Interest Coverage should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. J&J Snack Foods's current Interest Coverage of 21.72 is 152.3% 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 Interest Coverage mean?
A high Interest Coverage can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on J&J Snack Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. J&J Snack Foods's current Interest Coverage is 21.72, which is 74% below median its own 10-year median of 82.88. 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 Interest Coverage is 21.72, which is 74% below median its 10-year median of 82.88 and 152.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 8.61. 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 Interest Coverage calculated?
Interest Coverage is calculated from a company's financial statements. For J&J Snack Foods (JJSF), the current Interest Coverage is 21.72 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:
Interest Coverage: 21.72 (74% below median its 10-year median of 82.88)
GF Value™: $143.66 vs. price of $74.91 (47.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 152.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#306 of 1513)
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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