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J&J Snack FoodsJJSF +0.43%66 Net Cash per Share is $-20.55 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates JJSF with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $143.46 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 347 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, J&J Snack Foods ranks worse than 288184.15% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for J&J Snack Foods's Net Cash per Share or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Net-Cash Ratio of J&J Snack Foods was 1323.56. The lowest was 62.75. And the median was 198.47.
JJSF's Price-to-Net-Cash is not ranked *
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Industry Median: 8.11 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Cash only.
J&J Snack Foods (NAS:JJSF) Net Cash per Share Explanation
Ben Graham invested in situations where the company's stock price was lower than its net-cash. He assigned some value to the company's other current asset. The value is called Net Current Asset Value (NCAV). One research study, covering the years 1970 through 1983 showed that portfolios picked at the beginning of each year, and held for one year, returned 29.4 percent, on average, over the 13-year period, compared to 11.5 percent for the S&P 500 Index. Other studies of Graham's strategy produced similar results.
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J&J Snack Foods Net Cash per Share Related Terms
J&J Snack Foods Net Cash per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for J&J Snack Foods's Net Cash per Share 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.
JJSF vs BRBR, HLF, NOMD: Net Cash per Share Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, J&J Snack Foods's Price-to-Net-Cash, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Net-Cash 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 Price-to-Net-Cash vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, J&J Snack Foods's Price-to-Net-Cash distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where J&J Snack Foods's Price-to-Net-Cash falls into.
In the calculation of a company's Net Cash per Share, assets other than cash and short term investments are considered to be worth nothing. But the company has to pay its debt and other liabilities in full. This is an extremely conservative way of valuation. Most companies have negative Net Cash per Share. But sometimes a company's price may be lower than its net-cash.
J&J Snack Foods's Net Cash per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Net Cash per Share of $-20.55 as of Mar. 2026. Net cash per share equals the per-share value of cash and equivalents less total liabilities and minority interest. View historical data on J&J Snack Foods and its competitors. Over the past decade, J&J Snack Foods' Net Cash per Share has ranged from 62.75 to 1,323.56. According to the industry distribution chart, J&J Snack Foods ranks #999999 out of 347 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Is J&J Snack Foods' Net Cash per Share too high?
J&J Snack Foods' current Net Cash per Share is $-20.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 62.75 to a high of 1,323.56. Based on the distribution chart, J&J Snack Foods ranks #999999 out of 347 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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' Net Cash per Share compare to BRBR and HLF?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, J&J Snack Foods ranks #999999 out of 347 companies for Net Cash per Share. This places J&J Snack Foods in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Cash per Share is 8.11. Historically, J&J Snack Foods' own Net Cash per Share has ranged from 62.75 to 1,323.56 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Cash per Share for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Net Cash per Share among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 8.11, based on 347 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Cash per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Cash per Share 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 Net Cash per Share mean?
A high Net Cash per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net cash per share equals the per-share value of cash and equivalents less total liabilities and minority interest. View historical data on J&J Snack Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Net Cash per Share is 8.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. J&J Snack Foods's current Net Cash per Share is $-20.55. 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 $143.46, compared to a current price of $76.93 — trading 46.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Cash per Share is $-20.55. 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 Net Cash per Share calculated?
Net Cash per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For J&J Snack Foods (JJSF), the current Net Cash per Share is $-20.55 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 $76.93 is trading 46.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $143.46.
GuruFocus considers J&J Snack Foods to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JJSF:
Net Cash per Share: $-20.55
GF Value™: $143.46 vs. price of $76.93 (46.4% below fair value)
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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