J&J Snack FoodsJJSF +3.27%66 Pretax Margin % is 0.68% as of Mar. 2026, which is 91% below its 10-year median of 7.23. 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 1,952 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, J&J Snack Foods ranks better than 51.69% on this metric.
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
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J&J Snack Foods Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for J&J Snack Foods's Pretax 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.
JJSF vs NOMD, HLF, FLO: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, J&J Snack Foods's Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax 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.
J&J Snack Foods Pretax Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, J&J Snack Foods's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where J&J Snack Foods's Pretax 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.
J&J Snack Foods (JJSF) has a Pretax Margin % of 0.68% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on J&J Snack Foods and its competitors. This is 91% below median its historical median of 7.23. Over the past decade, J&J Snack Foods' Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2.10 to 11.77. According to the industry distribution chart, J&J Snack Foods ranks #943 out of 1952 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 48.3%.
Is J&J Snack Foods' Pretax Margin % too high?
J&J Snack Foods' current Pretax Margin % of 0.68% is 91% below median its 10-year median of 7.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.10 to a high of 11.77. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.67. J&J Snack Foods' value of 0.68% is 85.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, J&J Snack Foods ranks #943 out of 1952 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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' Pretax Margin % compare to NOMD and HLF?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, J&J Snack Foods ranks #943 out of 1952 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts J&J Snack Foods in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.67. J&J Snack Foods' value of 0.68% is 85.4% below this benchmark. Historically, J&J Snack Foods' own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2.10 to 11.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.23 vs. the industry median of 4.67, J&J Snack Foods 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 Pretax Margin % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 4.67, based on 1,952 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. J&J Snack Foods's current Pretax Margin % of 0.68% is 85.4% 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 Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on J&J Snack Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. J&J Snack Foods's current Pretax Margin % is 0.68%, which is 91% below median its own 10-year median of 7.23. 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 Pretax Margin % is 0.68%, which is 91% below median its 10-year median of 7.23 and 85.4% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 4.67. 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 Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For J&J Snack Foods (JJSF), the current Pretax Margin % is 0.68% 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:
Pretax Margin %: 0.68% (91% below median its 10-year median of 7.23)
GF Value™: $143.66 vs. price of $74.91 (47.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 85.4% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#943 of 1952)
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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