Jack in the Box Inc.JACK
ASignal's systematic analysis rates JACK as Bearish.
Reflects the latest available analysis · analyzed Aug 21, 2026
The case on JACK
Bull vs bear, surfaced by ASignal's framework agents from public market data. The precise verdict: ASignal Rank, confidence, and price targets - is in the app.
- Forward P/E of 5.19x suggests potential undervaluation relative to growth (PEG 0.89x)
- Operating margin at 14.93% indicates pricing power within peer group
- EV/Revenue of 1.93x below sector average for Consumer Cyclical
- Recent MACD histogram contraction may signal trend stabilization
- Negative free cash flow of $-9.29M raises sustainability concerns
- Price below SMA20 and SMA50 indicating bearish trend
- Declining revenue and earnings (YOY: -1.8%, -10.0%)
- Negative book value (P/B of -0.35x) signals balance sheet distress
- Current ratio of 0.58x and quick ratio of 0.40x indicate liquidity risk
- High debt load of $2.48B with minimal cash reserves ($46.32M)
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