JACK
Jack in the Box Inc. (JACK) Management Analysis (2026)
Overall Score
Execution Operating Discipline
Management is delivering acceptable operating execution, with TTM operating margin at 14.3% and EBITDA margin at 17.3%.
Cash generation remains positive but not especially strong, with operating cash flow margin at 8.2% and free cash flow margin at 2.8%.
Capital Allocation Balance Sheet Stewardship
Leverage remains elevated, with net debt to EBITDA at 11.9x and debt to market cap at 4.5x.
Liquidity is tight, as the current ratio is 0.58 and working capital remains negative at -$155.4M.
Management is still producing some cash conversion support, with operating cash flow coverage of short-term obligations at 2.19x.
Incentives Governance Shareholder Alignment
No fresh news or governance updates materially changed the alignment view this month.
Profitability remains mixed, with ROIC at 7.0% and ROE still negative at -3.6%, suggesting management is creating value unevenly.
Sources
- Company filings (10-K, 10-Q, investor presentations)
- Financial and market data providers
- Public news and industry information
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