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J&J Snack FoodsJJSF +3.55%66 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.60 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates JJSF with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $143.55 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,069 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, J&J Snack Foods ranks better than 55.57% on this metric.
Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.
5-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past five years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from five years ago to the current year. A positive ratio may indicate share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio may reflect no repurchases or potential share issuance. J&J Snack Foods's current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.60%.
JJSF's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 55.57% of 1069
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: -1.1
vs JJSF: -0.60
J&J Snack Foods (NAS:JJSF) 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio Explanation
A negative number means the company might be issuing new shares. A positive number indicates that the company is buying back shares.
Be Aware
Investors usually like share buybacks. But as pointed by Warren Buffett, only if a company buys back shares at the prices below the stock's intrinsic value, it rewards remaining shareholders. If a company buys its overvalued stocks back, it destroys shareholder value.
J&J Snack Foods 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
JJSF vs BRBR, HLF, NOMD: 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, J&J Snack Foods's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio 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 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, J&J Snack Foods's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where J&J Snack Foods's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
J&J Snack Foods 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio Calculation
This is the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from five years ago to the current year. The annualized percentage change is calculated with least-square regression based on the latest six years of annual data on Shares Outstanding (EOP).
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.
What does a 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.60 mean?
J&J Snack Foods (JJSF) has a 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.60 as of Mar. 2026. The 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past five years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from five years ago to the current year. View historical data for J&J Snack Foods and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, J&J Snack Foods ranks #475 out of 1069 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 44.4%.
Is J&J Snack Foods' 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
J&J Snack Foods' current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.60. Based on the distribution chart, J&J Snack Foods ranks #475 out of 1069 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' 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to BRBR and HLF?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, J&J Snack Foods ranks #475 out of 1069 companies for 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts J&J Snack Foods in the upper half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past five years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from five years ago to the current year. View historical data for J&J Snack Foods and its competitors. J&J Snack Foods's current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.60. 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 $143.55, compared to a current price of $78.33 — trading 45.4% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.60. 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 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For J&J Snack Foods (JJSF), the current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.60 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 $78.33 is trading 45.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $143.55.
GuruFocus considers J&J Snack Foods to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JJSF:
5-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -0.60
GF Value™: $143.55 vs. price of $78.33 (45.4% below fair value)
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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