Jack In The Box Inc (JACK)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Sep 30, 2024 | Jul 7, 2024 | Apr 14, 2024 | Jan 21, 2024 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jul 9, 2023 | Apr 16, 2023 | Jan 22, 2023 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jul 10, 2022 | Apr 17, 2022 | Jan 23, 2022 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Apr 11, 2021 | Jan 17, 2021 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jul 5, 2020 | Apr 12, 2020 | Jan 19, 2020 | |
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| Gross profit margin | 53.24% | 51.33% | 50.13% | 49.50% | 48.39% | 49.31% | 48.67% | 48.66% | 50.45% | 58.76% | 62.85% | 65.73% | 66.84% | 79.00% | 85.50% | 71.05% | 72.10% | 70.78% | 70.17% | 92.48% |
| Operating profit margin | 5.25% | 5.27% | 15.40% | 15.57% | 16.47% | 18.03% | 17.34% | 16.69% | 16.91% | 17.31% | 20.42% | 23.90% | 25.35% | 25.63% | 25.75% | 23.71% | 22.57% | 21.58% | 20.63% | 22.11% |
| Pretax margin | -0.27% | -0.16% | 10.04% | 10.26% | 11.19% | 12.84% | 12.18% | 10.97% | 11.03% | 11.12% | 13.94% | 18.02% | 19.38% | 19.54% | 19.38% | 17.05% | 11.99% | 10.46% | 7.18% | 8.90% |
| Net profit margin | -2.34% | -2.30% | 7.07% | 7.03% | 7.73% | 8.99% | 8.61% | 7.86% | 7.89% | 8.10% | 10.37% | 13.41% | 14.49% | 14.69% | 14.38% | 12.61% | 8.79% | 7.49% | 5.64% | 7.06% |
Jack In The Box Inc's profitability ratios have shown variability over the past few quarters. The gross profit margin has fluctuated between 48.39% to 85.50% in the most recent quarter, suggesting some inconsistency in the company's ability to generate profit from its core operations.
The operating profit margin has also varied, ranging from 5.25% to 25.75%, with higher margins observed in recent quarters. This indicates that the company has been able to control its operating expenses more effectively and improve profitability from its operating activities.
However, the pretax margin and net profit margin have shown more volatility, with negative values in some quarters. Despite improvements in recent periods, these margins have not been consistently strong, indicating potential challenges in managing non-operating expenses and taxes.
Overall, Jack In The Box Inc's profitability ratios reflect a mix of strengths and weaknesses, highlighting the need for the company to focus on enhancing efficiency and cost management to sustain and improve profitability in the future.
Return on investment
| Sep 30, 2024 | Jul 7, 2024 | Apr 14, 2024 | Jan 21, 2024 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jul 9, 2023 | Apr 16, 2023 | Jan 22, 2023 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jul 10, 2022 | Apr 17, 2022 | Jan 23, 2022 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Apr 11, 2021 | Jan 17, 2021 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jul 5, 2020 | Apr 12, 2020 | Jan 19, 2020 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 3.02% | 3.06% | 8.62% | 8.91% | 9.29% | 10.52% | 10.29% | 9.48% | 8.50% | 8.12% | 8.79% | 15.62% | 16.57% | 16.07% | 15.73% | 13.04% | 12.09% | 11.29% | 10.72% | 12.65% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | -1.34% | -1.34% | 3.96% | 4.03% | 4.36% | 5.24% | 5.11% | 4.46% | 3.96% | 3.80% | 4.46% | 8.77% | 9.47% | 9.21% | 8.78% | 6.94% | 4.71% | 3.92% | 2.93% | 4.04% |
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Jack In The Box Inc's profitability ratios show varying trends over the provided time periods. Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has fluctuated between 3.02% and 16.57% with a recent decrease from 8.91% to 3.02%. This ratio indicates the company's ability to generate profit from its assets used in operations.
The Return on assets (ROA) also fluctuated between -1.34% and 9.47%, showing a recent decline from 4.03% to -1.34%. This ratio reflects the company's overall profitability relative to its total assets.
Return on total capital and Return on equity (ROE) data is not provided which limits further analysis on the company's capital and equity returns.
Overall, the company's profitability ratios show some volatility, and it will be important to further investigate the reasons behind these fluctuations to determine the company's financial health and performance.