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At 4.67×, JACK is 75.4% below its 8-observation annual average. A lower multiple can reflect a lower price, higher earnings, or weaker growth expectations—not necessarily a bargain.
NASDAQ · JACKRestaurantsUpdated Nov 5, 2026
Jack in the Box Inc. P/E ratio
Current valuation, historical context, and peer comparisons.
Current P/E ratio
4.67×
75.4% belowthe 8-observation annual average
Share price14.37
÷Earnings per share3.08
Price and EPS in quote currency. Calculation details
Investors are paying 4.67 for every 1 of reported earnings per share.
P/E over time
2016 – 2025
Annual P/ESelected-period average 18.94×
3-year average10.88×1 positive annual observations
5-year average12.53×3 positive annual observations
10-year average18.94×8 positive annual observations
Peer median · TTM33.78×6 peers with positive P/E
Historical P/E ratios
Annual period-end data · 25 observations
| Period end | P/E | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2025 | N/M | N/M |
| Sep 30, 2024 | N/M | N/M |
| Sep 30, 2023 | 10.88× | -19.8% |
| Sep 30, 2022 | 13.57× | +3.1% |
| Sep 30, 2021 | 13.15× | -35.7% |
| Sep 30, 2020 | 20.44× | -17.9% |
| Sep 30, 2019 | 24.90× | +27.8% |
| Sep 30, 2018 | 19.47× | -15.5% |
View all 25 annual observations +
| Period end | P/E | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2017 | 23.06× | -11.6% |
| Sep 30, 2016 | 26.07× | -2.2% |
| Sep 30, 2015 | 26.66× | -14.8% |
| Sep 30, 2014 | 31.28× | -7.7% |
| Sep 30, 2013 | 33.89× | +56.9% |
| Sep 30, 2012 | 21.60× | +76.7% |
| Sep 30, 2011 | 12.22× | -27.6% |
| Sep 30, 2010 | 16.88× | +71.4% |
| Sep 30, 2009 | 9.85× | -4.3% |
| Sep 30, 2008 | 10.29× | -69.7% |
| Sep 30, 2007 | 34.02× | +0.4% |
| Sep 30, 2006 | 33.88× | +189.9% |
| Sep 30, 2005 | 11.69× | -24.1% |
| Sep 30, 2004 | 15.41× | +66.2% |
| Sep 30, 2003 | 9.27× | -17.1% |
| Sep 30, 2002 | 11.18× | +3.0% |
| Sep 30, 2001 | 10.85× | N/M |
Change is relative to the preceding observation. N/M values are excluded from averages.
How JACK compares
Company P/E vs. peer trailing-12-month ratios
| Company | P/E ratio |
|---|---|
 JACK This stockJack in the Box Inc. | 4.67× |
 LOCOEl Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. | 13.96× |
 TWNPTwin Hospitality Group | N/M |
 BNEDBarnes & Noble Education, Inc. | 20.32× |
 DINDine Brands Global, Inc. | 89.00× |
 CTRNCiti Trends, Inc. | 64.92× |
 MPXMarine Products Corporation | 40.32× |
 EMPDEmpery Digital Inc. | N/M |
 PTLOPortillo's Inc. | 27.24× |
Peers are selected by the data provider. Business models and earnings definitions can differ.
Put the numbers in context
What does JACK’s P/E tell you?
Compare like with like
The median of the 6 positive peer ratios above is 33.78×. Check growth, margins, debt, and earnings quality before interpreting the gap. A faster-growing business may justify a higher multiple.
Check what drives earnings
One-off gains can temporarily lower P/E; unusual charges can raise it. Reported earnings and forward estimates answer different questions. Pair this view with return on equity and liquidity for a fuller picture.
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Current P/E
Share price 14.37 ÷ EPS 3.08 = 4.67×. Data is supplied by Financial Modeling Prep through Wisesheets. Quote feed updated Nov 5, 2026; this is not a real-time trading quote.
History & averages
Annual and quarterly P/E observations are provided separately from the current quote. Averages use the latest 3, 5, or 10 annual observations, excluding missing and nonpositive ratios. Pre-IPO observations are omitted. These are period-end observations, not daily averages.
Data definitions and limitations
The current quote feed does not specify the exact EPS filing-period end or whether EPS is basic or diluted. We do not label it as forward P/E. Peer ratios are explicitly trailing-12-month (TTM) values. Historical observations do not include independently verified price and EPS inputs. Sources may update on different schedules; rounded inputs can produce small calculation differences. Historical comparisons describe past pricing, not an estimate of fair value.
JACK P/E ratio: common questions
The essentials behind the numbers.
Jack in the Box Inc.'s current P/E is 4.67× based on the quote data last updated Nov 5, 2026. It represents the share price divided by reported earnings per share. Prices and earnings may refresh on different schedules.
Annual P/E uses earnings for a completed fiscal year. Trailing-12-month (TTM) P/E uses the latest four quarters, while forward P/E uses forecast earnings. These are not interchangeable. This page labels peer ratios as TTM and shows dated annual or quarterly historical observations; it does not show forward estimates.
N/M means not meaningful: the feed has no positive P/E for that observation. Negative or zero earnings should not be ranked as a low positive valuation multiple. N/M observations are excluded from the averages shown above.
Divide the share price by earnings per share (EPS). For example, a share price of 100 and EPS of 5 gives a P/E of 20×. This page uses the price and EPS supplied together in the quote when both are positive.
Price timestamps, EPS definitions, share classes, adjustments, and fiscal periods can differ. A forward P/E also uses forecast earnings rather than reported earnings. Compare the inputs and as-of dates before comparing two displayed ratios.
Not necessarily. The average describes previous market pricing, not fair value. Changes in earnings quality, growth expectations, debt, accounting, and business risk can justify a different multiple today.