Jack In The BoxFRA:JBX +2.54%65 Net Margin % is 1.29% as of Mar. 2026, which is 86% below its 10-year median of 9.37. GuruFocus rates FRA:JBX with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of €32.31 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 366 Restaurants companies, Jack In The Box ranks better than 53.83% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Jack In The Box's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:JBX'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.51 Med: 9.37 Max: 14.49
Current: 2.49
FRA:JBX's Net Margin % is ranked better than 53.83% of 366
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 2.06
vs FRA:JBX: 2.49
Jack In The Box (FRA:JBX) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Jack In The Box Net Margin % Related Terms
Jack In The Box Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Jack In The Box's Net 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: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Jack In The Box's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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 Net Margin % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Jack In The Box's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Jack In The Box's Net 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 Net Margin % of 1.29% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Jack In The Box and its competitors. This is 86% below median its historical median of 9.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Jack In The Box ranks #169 out of 366 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 46.2%.
Is Jack In The Box's Net Margin % too high?
Jack In The Box's current Net Margin % of 1.29% is 86% below median its 10-year median of 9.37. The Restaurants industry median Net Margin % is 2.06. Jack In The Box's value of 1.29% is 37.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jack In The Box ranks #169 out of 366 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 Net Margin % compare to VENU and RICK?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Jack In The Box ranks #169 out of 366 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Jack In The Box in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.06. Jack In The Box's value of 1.29% is 37.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.37 vs. the industry median of 2.06, Jack In The Box has consistently been below 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 Net Margin % for a Restaurants company?
The median Net Margin % among Restaurants companies is 2.06, based on 366 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Jack In The Box's current Net Margin % of 1.29% is 37.4% below 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Jack In The Box and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jack In The Box's current Net Margin % is 1.29%, which is 86% below median its own 10-year median of 9.37. 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 €32.31, compared to a current price of €10.10 — trading 68.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 1.29%, which is 86% below median its 10-year median of 9.37 and 37.4% below the Restaurants industry median of 2.06. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Jack In The Box (FRA:JBX), the current Net Margin % is 1.29% 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 68.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €32.31.
GuruFocus considers Jack In The Box to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:JBX:
Net Margin %: 1.29% (86% below median its 10-year median of 9.37)
GF Value™: €32.31 vs. price of €10.10 (68.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 37.4% below the Restaurants median (#169 of 366)
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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