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12-1 Month Momentum % is the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. As of today (2026-08-06), Jack In The Box's 12-1 Month Momentum % is -11.79%.
The industry rank for Jack In The Box's 12-1 Month Momentum % or its related term are showing as below:
JACK's 12-1 Month Momentum % is ranked worse than 56.47% of 363
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: -7.45
vs JACK: -11.79
Jack In The Box (NAS:JACK) 12-1 Month Momentum % Explanation
Momentum investing is a trading strategy in which investors buy securities that are rising and sell before the prices start to go back down. The 12-1 Month Momentum % measures the total return to a stock over the past twelve months, but ignores the previous month.
The reason why the most recent month’s return dropped related to the short-term reversal effect associated with momentum. There is an academic finding that short-term momentum actually has a reversal effect, whereby the previous winners (measured over the past months) do poorly the next month, while the previous losers do well the next month. In order to eliminate the short-term reversal effect, the previous month return was not included in this calculation.
Jack In The Box 12-1 Month Momentum % Related Terms
JACK vs PTLO, RICK, BRCB: 12-1 Month Momentum % Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Jack In The Box's 12-1 Month Momentum %, along with its competitors' market caps and 12-1 Month Momentum % 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 12-1 Month Momentum % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Jack In The Box's 12-1 Month Momentum % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Jack In The Box's 12-1 Month Momentum % falls into.
Jack In The Box (NAS:JACK) 12-1 Month Momentum % Calculation
12-1 Month Momentum % is calculated as following:
12-1 Month Momentum %
=
( Price 1-month ago
/
Price 12-month ago
- 1 )
*
100 %
* 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.
What does a 12-1 Month Momentum % of -11.79% mean?
Jack In The Box (JACK) has a 12-1 Month Momentum % of -11.79% as of Aug. 06, 2026. 12-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Jack In The Box and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Jack In The Box ranks #205 out of 363 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 56.5%.
Is Jack In The Box's 12-1 Month Momentum % too high?
Jack In The Box's current 12-1 Month Momentum % is -11.79%. Based on the distribution chart, Jack In The Box ranks #205 out of 363 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Jack In The Box has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jack In The Box's 12-1 Month Momentum % compare to PTLO and RICK?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Jack In The Box ranks #205 out of 363 companies for 12-1 Month Momentum %. This places Jack In The Box in the lower half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 12-1 Month Momentum % for a Restaurants company?
A good 12-1 Month Momentum % depends on the Restaurants industry context. However, 12-1 Month Momentum % 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 12-1 Month Momentum % mean?
A high 12-1 Month Momentum % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 12-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Jack In The Box and its competitors. Jack In The Box's current 12-1 Month Momentum % is -11.79%. 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 (JACK) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $35.76, compared to a current price of $18.42 — trading 48.5% below its estimated fair value. The current 12-1 Month Momentum % is -11.79%. Jack In The Box's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 12-1 Month Momentum % calculated?
12-1 Month Momentum % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Jack In The Box (JACK), the current 12-1 Month Momentum % is -11.79% as of Aug. 06, 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 (JACK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jack In The Box stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $18.42 is trading 48.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $35.76.
GuruFocus considers Jack In The Box to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for JACK:
12-1 Month Momentum %: -11.79%
GF Value™: $35.76 vs. price of $18.42 (48.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the 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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