J&J Snack FoodsJJSF +3.43%66 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 1.41% as of Mar. 2026, which is 92% below its 10-year median of 16.76. 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 1,973 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, J&J Snack Foods ranks worse than 54.94% on this metric.
Joel Greenblatt defined Return on Capital differently in his book The Little Book That Still Beats the Market (Little Books. Big Profits). He defines ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % as EBIT divided by the total of Property, Plant and Equipment and net working capital. J&J Snack Foods's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.41%.
The historical rank and industry rank for J&J Snack Foods's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
JJSF'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.09 Med: 16.76 Max: 42.5
Current: 10.18
During the past 13 years, J&J Snack Foods's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 42.50%. The lowest was 5.09%. And the median was 16.76%.
JJSF's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked worse than 54.94% of 1973
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 12.07
vs JJSF: 10.18
J&J Snack Foods's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 13.80% per year.
The way Joel Greenblatt defines Return on Capital is a more accurate measure of how efficiently the company generates returns onthe capital actually invested in the business. EBIT is used instead of net income because the tax and interest payment may be affected by factors other than the core business operation. Intangible assets are not included in the calculation because they don't need to be replaced.
J&J Snack Foods ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
J&J Snack Foods ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for J&J Snack Foods's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % 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: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, J&J Snack Foods's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, J&J Snack Foods's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where J&J Snack Foods's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
Joel Greenblatt defined Return on Capital differently in his book The Little Book That Still Beats the Market (Little Books. Big Profits) . He defines Return on Capital as follows:
EBIT stands for Earnings Before Interest and Taxes.
Fixed Assets are also known as non-current assets. They include the Property, Plant and Equipment that the firm needs in its operation.
GuruFocus calculates net working capital as: (Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Deferred Revenue + Other Current Liabilities). We're trying to account for OPERATING assets and liabilities (part of daily business) when calculating working capital. Cash and marketable securities are considered NON-OPERATING assets and are not included in calculation. We will also back out all interest bearing debt, short term debt and the portion of long term debt that is due in the current period from the current liabilities. This debt will be considered when computing cost of capital and it would be inappropriate to count it twice.
Note:
The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.
* 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 1.41% mean?
J&J Snack Foods (JJSF) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 1.41% as of Mar. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on J&J Snack Foods and its competitors. This is 92% below median its historical median of 16.76. Over the past decade, J&J Snack Foods' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 5.09 to 42.50. According to the industry distribution chart, J&J Snack Foods ranks #1084 out of 1973 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 54.9%.
Is J&J Snack Foods' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
J&J Snack Foods' current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 1.41% is 92% below median its 10-year median of 16.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.09 to a high of 42.50. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 12.07. J&J Snack Foods' value of 1.41% is 88.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, J&J Snack Foods ranks #1084 out of 1973 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below 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' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to NOMD and HLF?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, J&J Snack Foods ranks #1084 out of 1973 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places J&J Snack Foods in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 12.07. J&J Snack Foods' value of 1.41% is 88.3% below this benchmark. Historically, J&J Snack Foods' own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 5.09 to 42.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.76 vs. the industry median of 12.07, 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 12.07, based on 1,973 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. J&J Snack Foods's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 1.41% is 88.3% 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % mean?
A high ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on J&J Snack Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 12.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. J&J Snack Foods's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 1.41%, which is 92% below median its own 10-year median of 16.76. 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 1.41%, which is 92% below median its 10-year median of 16.76 and 88.3% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 12.07. 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % calculated?
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For J&J Snack Foods (JJSF), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 1.41% 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:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 1.41% (92% below median its 10-year median of 16.76)
GF Value™: $143.67 vs. price of $75.75 (47.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 88.3% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1084 of 1973)
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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