J&J Snack FoodsJJSF +3.43%66 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 1.24% as of Mar. 2026, which is 92% below its 10-year median of 15.08. GuruFocus rates JJSF with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $143.67 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,876 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, J&J Snack Foods ranks better than 57.3% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total shareholder tangible equity. Total shareholder tangible equity equals to Total Stockholders Equity minus Intangible Assets. J&J Snack Foods's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $7 Mil. J&J Snack Foods's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $541 Mil. Therefore, J&J Snack Foods's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.24%.
The historical rank and industry rank for J&J Snack Foods's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
JJSF'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.85 Med: 15.08 Max: 18.54
Current: 10.13
During the past 13 years, J&J Snack Foods's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 18.54%. The lowest was 2.85%. And the median was 15.08%.
JJSF's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 57.3% of 1876
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 7.695
vs JJSF: 10.13
Return-on-Tangible-Equity measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's tangible equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' tangible equity (shareholders equity minus intangibles). Return-on-Tangible-Equity shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. Return-on-Tangible-Equitys between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its Return-on-Tangible-Equity by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high Return-on-Tangible-Equity companies. Like Return-on-Tangible-Asset, Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their Return-on-Tangible-Equitys can be extremely high.
J&J Snack Foods Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
J&J Snack Foods Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for J&J Snack Foods's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, J&J Snack Foods's Return-on-Tangible-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, J&J Snack Foods's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where J&J Snack Foods's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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-Equity, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder tangible equity over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 1.24% mean?
J&J Snack Foods (JJSF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 1.24% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on J&J Snack Foods and its competitors. This is 92% below median its historical median of 15.08. Over the past decade, J&J Snack Foods' Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 2.85 to 18.54. According to the industry distribution chart, J&J Snack Foods ranks #801 out of 1876 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 42.7%.
Is J&J Snack Foods' Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
J&J Snack Foods' current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 1.24% is 92% below median its 10-year median of 15.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.85 to a high of 18.54. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.70. J&J Snack Foods' value of 1.24% is 83.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, J&J Snack Foods ranks #801 out of 1876 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' Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to NOMD and HLF?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, J&J Snack Foods ranks #801 out of 1876 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This puts J&J Snack Foods in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.70. J&J Snack Foods' value of 1.24% is 83.9% below this benchmark. Historically, J&J Snack Foods' own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 2.85 to 18.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.08 vs. the industry median of 7.70, 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 7.70, based on 1,876 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. J&J Snack Foods's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 1.24% is 83.9% 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-Equity mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on J&J Snack Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. J&J Snack Foods's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 1.24%, which is 92% below median its own 10-year median of 15.08. 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 $143.67, compared to a current price of $75.75 — trading 47.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 1.24%, which is 92% below median its 10-year median of 15.08 and 83.9% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 7.70. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For J&J Snack Foods (JJSF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 1.24% 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 $75.75 is trading 47.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $143.67.
GuruFocus considers J&J Snack Foods to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JJSF:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 1.24% (92% below median its 10-year median of 15.08)
GF Value™: $143.67 vs. price of $75.75 (47.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 83.9% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#801 of 1876)
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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