Jack In The BoxMEX:JACK 33 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.73% as of Mar. 2026, which is 91% below its 10-year median of 7.90. GuruFocus rates MEX:JACK with a GF Score™ of 33/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN712.15 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 363 Restaurants companies, Jack In The Box ranks worse than 55.65% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total tangible assets. Total tangible assets equals to Total Assets minus Intangible Assets. Jack In The Box's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN281 Mil. Jack In The Box's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN38,335 Mil. Therefore, Jack In The Box's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.73%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Jack In The Box's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:JACK'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.49 Med: 7.9 Max: 12.4
Current: 1.63
During the past 13 years, Jack In The Box's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 12.40%. The lowest was -3.49%. And the median was 7.90%.
MEX:JACK's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 55.65% of 363
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 2.41
vs MEX:JACK: 1.63
Jack In The Box (MEX:JACK) Return-on-Tangible-Asset Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.
Be Aware
Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the companys earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a companys tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
Jack In The Box Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Jack In The Box Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Jack In The Box's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
MEX:JACK vs RICK, PTLO, BRCB: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Jack In The Box's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Jack In The Box's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Jack In The Box's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Mar. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.73% mean?
Jack In The Box (MEX:JACK) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.73% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Jack In The Box and its competitors. This is 91% below median its historical median of 7.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Jack In The Box ranks #202 out of 363 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 55.6%.
Is Jack In The Box's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Jack In The Box's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.73% is 91% below median its 10-year median of 7.90. The Restaurants industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.41. Jack In The Box's value of 0.73% is 69.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jack In The Box ranks #202 out of 363 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Jack In The Box has a GF Score™ of 33/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jack In The Box's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to RICK and PTLO?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Jack In The Box ranks #202 out of 363 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Jack In The Box in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.41. Jack In The Box's value of 0.73% is 69.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.90 vs. the industry median of 2.41, 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset for a Restaurants company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Restaurants companies is 2.41, based on 363 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Jack In The Box's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.73% is 69.7% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Jack In The Box and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jack In The Box's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.73%, which is 91% below median its own 10-year median of 7.90. 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 (MEX:JACK) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN712.15, compared to a current price of MXN279.40 — trading 60.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.73%, which is 91% below median its 10-year median of 7.90 and 69.7% below the Restaurants industry median of 2.41. Jack In The Box's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Jack In The Box (MEX:JACK), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.73% 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 (MEX:JACK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jack In The Box stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN279.40 is trading 60.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN712.15.
GuruFocus considers Jack In The Box to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for MEX:JACK:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 0.73% (91% below median its 10-year median of 7.90)
GF Value™: MXN712.15 vs. price of MXN279.40 (60.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 69.7% below the Restaurants median (#202 of 363)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX: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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