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JACK P/E Ratio Analysis

8.5x

Updated 35h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Trading at 8.5x, the price-to-earnings ratio means investors pay $8.50 for every $1 of the company's annual earnings — a valuation measure that shows how cheap or expensive a stock is.

Sector Performance

6th percentile

JACK

8.5x

Sector Median

23.1x

Sector Avg

33.8x

Prior Period

7.1x(Jun 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

Trading at 8.5x, the price-to-earnings ratio means investors pay $8.50 for every $1 of the company's annual earnings — a valuation measure that shows how cheap or expensive a stock is.

This sits far below the sector median of 23.2x, placing JACK in the 5th percentile among peers, so it is cheaper than nearly all comparable companies. The trend is not available: both year-over-year change and quarter-over-quarter change are reported as N/A, and the last eight quarters of history show no direction. With an extremely low valuation but no trend data, the risk is that the market prices in a permanent earnings decline, while the opportunity is a potential re-rating if performance stabilizes. This low P/E alone does not confirm the CAUTIOUS verdict, but it also does not contradict it — a cheap multiple with no positive momentum can signal a value trap, aligning with caution.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the P/E Ratio tell investors about JACK?

Measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A high P/E signals growth expectations; a low P/E may indicate undervaluation or slow growth.

How is the P/E Ratio calculated?

P/E Ratio is calculated as: Price / EPS.

Who are JACK's closest peers by P/E Ratio?

The closest peers by P/E Ratio include: CMCSA (7.8x), EG (7.8x), CHRD (7.7x), OXY (7.4x), THC (7.3x).

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The Formula

Price / EPS

Why It Matters

Measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A high P/E signals growth expectations; a low P/E may indicate undervaluation or slow growth.