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Pretax income is the income that a company earns before paying income taxes. Jack In The Box's pretax income for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $39 Mil.
Its pretax income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-137 Mil.
Jack In The Box's pretax margin was 6.39%.
During the past 13 years, Jack In The Box's highest Pretax Margin was 21.39%. The lowest was -9.57%. And the median was 12.07%.
During the past 13 years, Jack In The Box's highest Pretax Margin was 21.39%. The lowest was -9.57%. And the median was 12.07%.
* 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 Pre-Tax Income Related Terms
Jack In The Box Pre-Tax Income Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Jack In The Box's Pre-Tax Income 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.
JACK vs PTLO, RICK, NATH: Pre-Tax Income Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Jack In The Box's Pre-Tax Income, along with its competitors' market caps and Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Jack In The Box's Pre-Tax Income distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Jack In The Box's Pre-Tax Income falls into.
Pre-Tax Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-137 Mil.
* 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 (JACK) has a Pre-Tax Income of $-137 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on Jack In The Box and its competitors.
Is Jack In The Box's Pre-Tax Income too high?
Jack In The Box's current Pre-Tax Income is $-137 Mil. Overall, Jack In The Box has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jack In The Box's Pre-Tax Income compare to PTLO and RICK?
Jack In The Box's Pre-Tax Income of $-137 Mil can be compared against companies in the Restaurants industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Pre-Tax Income for a Restaurants company?
A good Pre-Tax Income depends on the Restaurants industry context. However, Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income mean?
A high Pre-Tax Income can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on Jack In The Box and its competitors. Jack In The Box's current Pre-Tax Income is $-137 Mil. 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 $34.00, compared to a current price of $16.15 — trading 52.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Pre-Tax Income is $-137 Mil. Jack In The Box's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Pre-Tax Income calculated?
Pre-Tax Income is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Jack In The Box (JACK), the current Pre-Tax Income is $-137 Mil 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 (JACK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jack In The Box stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $16.15 is trading 52.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $34.00.
GuruFocus considers Jack In The Box to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for JACK:
Pre-Tax Income: $-137 Mil
GF Value™: $34.00 vs. price of $16.15 (52.5% 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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