ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. Jack In The Box's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.78%.
As of today (2026-06-25), Jack In The Box's WACC % is 3.24%. Jack In The Box's ROC % is 5.99% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Jack In The Box generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment. It is earning excess returns. A firm that expects to continue generating positive excess returns on new investments in the future will see its value increase as growth increases.
Jack In The Box (FRA:JBX) ROC % Explanation
ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. The reason book values of debt and equity are used is because the book values are the capital the company received when issuing the debt or receiving the equity investments.
There are four key components to this definition. The first is the use of operating income or EBIT rather than net income in the numerator. The second is the tax adjustment to this operating income or EBIT, computed as a hypothetical tax based on an effective or marginal tax rate. The third is the use of book values for invested capital, rather than market values. The final is the timing difference; the capital invested is from the end of the prior year whereas the operating income or EBIT is the current year's number.
Why is ROC % important?
Because it costs money to raise capital. A firm that generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment is earning excess returns. A firm that expects to continue generating positive excess returns on new investments in the future will see its value increase as growth increases, whereas a firm that earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital will destroy value as it grows.
As of today, Jack In The Box's WACC % is 3.24%. Jack In The Box's ROC % is 5.99% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Jack In The Box generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment. It is earning excess returns. A firm that expects to continue generating positive excess returns on new investments in the future will see its value increase as growth increases.
Be Aware
Like ROE % and ROA %, ROC % is calculated with only 12 months of data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Jack In The Box ROC % Related Terms
Jack In The Box ROC % Historical Data
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* 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.
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The Operating Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Mar. 2026) data.
The tax rate is limited to between 0% and 100%.
* 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 (FRA:JBX) has a ROC % of 5.78% as of Mar. 2026. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Jack In The Box and its competitors.
Is Jack In The Box's ROC % too high?
Jack In The Box's current ROC % is 5.78%. The Restaurants industry median ROC % is 4.21. Jack In The Box's value of 5.78% is 37.3% above this industry median. Overall, Jack In The Box has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jack In The Box's ROC % compare to VENU and RICK?
Jack In The Box's ROC % of 5.78% can be compared against companies in the Restaurants industry. The industry median ROC % is 4.21. Jack In The Box's value of 5.78% is 37.3% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROC % for a Restaurants company?
The median ROC % among Restaurants companies is 4.21, based on 359 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROC % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROC % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Jack In The Box's current ROC % of 5.78% is 37.3% above 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 % mean?
A high ROC % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Jack In The Box and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median ROC % is 4.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jack In The Box's current ROC % is 5.78%. 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 (FRA:JBX) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €28.68, compared to a current price of €10.10 — trading 64.8% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is 5.78% and 37.3% above the Restaurants industry median of 4.21. Jack In The Box's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROC % calculated?
ROC % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Jack In The Box (FRA:JBX), the current ROC % is 5.78% 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 (FRA:JBX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jack In The Box stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €10.10 is trading 64.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €28.68.
GuruFocus considers Jack In The Box to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:JBX:
ROC %: 5.78%
GF Value™: €28.68 vs. price of €10.10 (64.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 37.3% above the Restaurants median
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:JBX 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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