JBSS
NEUTRAL
$82.48
Live
John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. · NASDAQ
Target $109.0
(+32.2%)
$58.47
52W Range
$85.15
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Apr 12, 2026
Market cap
$963.93M
P/E
13.77
ROE
20.2%
Profit margin
6.2%
Debt/Equity
0.2
Dividend yield
1.09%
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
80%
JBSS exhibits a stable financial profile with a Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 and a very conservative balance sheet (Debt/Equity 0.20). While the current price of $82.48 is a premium to the Graham Number ($65.33), it trades at a significant discount to its growth-based intrinsic value of $176.71. Strong operational efficiency is evident in the 20.23% ROE and consistent earnings beats, but this is offset by bearish insider sentiment and a low technical trend score. The stock represents a fundamentally sound value play currently facing internal selling pressure.
Key Strengths
Very low leverage with a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.20
Strong profitability metrics including 20.23% ROE and 10.49% ROA
Significant earnings growth (YoY +31.90%) and consistent history of beating estimates
Attractive valuation relative to sector average P/E (13.77 vs 31.50)
Strong liquidity position with a Current Ratio of 2.27
Key Risks
Bearish insider activity with selling from the CEO and President
Low Quick Ratio (0.55) suggesting a high concentration of assets in inventory
Modest top-line revenue growth (4.60%) compared to earnings growth
Weak dividend appeal with a low yield of 1.09%
Bearish technical trend score (10/100) despite recent price gains
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$112.5
+36.4% above current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
66
Strong
75
70
85
60
40
AI Verdict
Fundamental Value with Sentiment Headwinds
Key drivers: Low P/E relative to sector, High ROE, Insider selling, Stable Piotroski score
Confidence
85%
Value
75/100
Ref P/E, PEG, Graham Number
Positives
- P/E of 13.77 is well below sector average
- Price/Sales of 0.84 is attractive
Watchpoints
- Trading above Graham Number ($65.33)
Future
70/100
Ref Growth rates
Positives
- Strong earnings growth (31.9%)
- Positive analyst target price ($109)
Watchpoints
- Slow revenue growth (4.6%)
Past
85/100
Ref Historical trends
Positives
- High frequency of earnings beats (3/4 last 4)
- Consistent long-term earnings progression
Watchpoints
- Occasional volatility in 2018 earnings
Health
60/100
Ref Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score
Positives
- Very low Debt/Equity
- Strong Current Ratio
Watchpoints
- Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 is only 'Stable'
- Low Quick Ratio
Dividend
40/100
Ref Yield, Payout
Positives
- Very low payout ratio (15.03%) indicates high safety
Watchpoints
- Low yield (1.09%) provides little income incentive
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$82.48
Analyst Target
$109.0
Upside/Downside
+32.2%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for JBSS and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-04-10
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
JBSS
John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc.
Primary
|
+8.7% | -6.4% | +29.0% | +35.0% | +8.4% | +0.3% |
|
AVO
Mission Produce, Inc.
Peer
|
-17.1% | +10.2% | +11.6% | +11.7% | +14.5% | +8.2% |
|
APEI
American Public Education, Inc.
Peer
|
+68.2% | +522.7% | +173.3% | +61.5% | +33.4% | +28.1% |
|
GO
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp.
Peer
|
-81.8% | -75.7% | -49.4% | -54.6% | +11.1% | -2.8% |
|
AFYA
Afya Limited
Peer
|
-35.4% | +25.8% | -14.1% | -11.8% | -11.3% | -0.7% |
JBS
John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc.
Primary
5Y
+8.7%
3Y
-6.4%
1Y
+29.0%
6M
+35.0%
1M
+8.4%
1W
+0.3%
AVO
Mission Produce, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-17.1%
3Y
+10.2%
1Y
+11.6%
6M
+11.7%
1M
+14.5%
1W
+8.2%
APE
American Public Education, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+68.2%
3Y
+522.7%
1Y
+173.3%
6M
+61.5%
1M
+33.4%
1W
+28.1%
GO
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp.
Peer
5Y
-81.8%
3Y
-75.7%
1Y
-49.4%
6M
-54.6%
1M
+11.1%
1W
-2.8%
AFY
Afya Limited
Peer
5Y
-35.4%
3Y
+25.8%
1Y
-14.1%
6M
-11.8%
1M
-11.3%
1W
-0.7%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
13.77
Forward P/E
17.33
PEG Ratio
N/A
P/B Ratio
2.6
P/S Ratio
0.84
EV/Revenue
0.91
EV/EBITDA
8.24
Market Cap
$963.93M
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
6.15%
Operating Margin
7.95%
Gross Margin
19.06%
ROE
20.23%
ROA
10.49%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+4.6%
Earnings Growth
+31.9%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
+4.55%
Q/Q Earnings Growth
+32.1%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
0.2
Low debt
Current Ratio
2.27
Strong
Quick Ratio
0.55
Poor
Cash/Share
$0.2
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025
Revenue
$0.3B
Gross Margin
18.8%
Op. Margin
8.1%
Net Margin
5.7%
Total Assets
$0.6B
Liabilities
$0.2B
Equity
$0.4B
Debt/Equity
0.67x
Operating CF
$0.1B
CapEx
$-0.0B
Free Cash Flow
$0.0B
FCF Yield
64%
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-04-29
$N/A
2026-01-29
$1.53
+12.7% surprise
2025-10-29
$1.59
+23.9% surprise
2023-05-02
$1.35
+3.0% surprise
Consumer Defensive Sector Comparison
Comparing JBSS against 78 companies in the Consumer Defensive sector
(4 bullish, 35 neutral, 39 bearish)
P/E Ratio
13.77
This Stock
vs
31.0
Sector Avg
-55.6%
(Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
20.23%
This Stock
vs
-24.63%
Sector Avg
-182.1%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
6.15%
This Stock
vs
-3.81%
Sector Avg
-261.5%
(Weaker)
Debt to Equity
0.2
This Stock
vs
1.43
Sector Avg
-86.2%
(Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
4.6%
This Stock
vs
5.25%
Sector Avg
-12.5%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
2.27
This Stock
vs
2.35
Sector Avg
-3.1%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
JBSS
John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $963.93M | 13.77 | 20.2% | 6.2% | $82.48 | |
|
AVO
Mission Produce, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $953.5M | 25.4 | 6.8% | 2.7% | $13.46 | Compare |
|
APEI
American Public Education, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $1.04B | 44.02 | 10.5% | 4.9% | $57.66 | Compare |
|
GO
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp.
|
BEARISH | $689.03M | - | -20.6% | -4.8% | $7.02 | Compare |
|
AFYA
Afya Limited
|
NEUTRAL | $1.25B | 8.94 | 16.7% | 20.1% | $13.76 | Compare |
JBSS
John B....
NEUTRAL
Mkt Cap
$964M
P/E
13.8
ROE
20.2%
Price
$82.48
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-02 | SANFILIPPO LISA A | Director and Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security | Sale | 2,272 | $185,009 |
| 2026-03-02 | SANFILIPPO JASPER BRIAN JR. | President | Sale | 7,212 | $583,954 |
| 2026-03-02 | SANFILIPPO JEFFREY T | Chief Executive Officer | Sale | 7,212 | $577,555 |
| 2026-03-02 | SANFILIPPO JAMES J. | Director and Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security | Sale | 1,268 | $102,243 |
| 2026-02-06 | SANFILIPPO JEFFREY T | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 11,449 | - |
| 2025-11-12 | SANFILIPPO LISA A | Director and Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security | Stock Award | 1,536 | - |
| 2025-11-12 | SANFILIPPO JOHN E | Director and Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security | Stock Award | 1,536 | - |
| 2025-11-12 | PELLEGRINO FRANCESCO S. | Officer | Stock Award | 6,500 | - |
| 2025-11-12 | TAAFFE ELLEN | Director | Stock Award | 1,536 | - |
| 2025-11-12 | ROMERO MERCEDES | Director | Stock Award | 1,536 | - |
| 2025-11-12 | FINN MICHAEL J | Officer | Stock Award | 1,300 | - |
| 2025-11-12 | PRONITCHEVA JULIA A | Officer | Stock Award | 2,482 | - |
| 2025-11-12 | SANFILIPPO JASPER BRIAN JR. | President | Stock Award | 11,819 | - |
| 2025-11-12 | LIEBERMAN PAMELA FORBES | Director | Stock Award | 1,536 | - |
| 2025-11-12 | SANFILIPPO JEFFREY T | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 11,819 | - |
SANFILIPPO LISA A
Director and Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security
2026-03-02
2,272 shares
·
$185,009
SANFILIPPO JASPER BRIAN JR.
President
2026-03-02
7,212 shares
·
$583,954
SANFILIPPO JEFFREY T
Chief Executive Officer
2026-03-02
7,212 shares
·
$577,555
SANFILIPPO JAMES J.
Director and Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security
2026-03-02
1,268 shares
·
$102,243
SANFILIPPO JEFFREY T
Chief Executive Officer
2026-02-06
11,449 shares
SANFILIPPO LISA A
Director and Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security
2025-11-12
1,536 shares
SANFILIPPO JOHN E
Director and Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security
2025-11-12
1,536 shares
PELLEGRINO FRANCESCO S.
Officer
2025-11-12
6,500 shares
TAAFFE ELLEN
Director
2025-11-12
1,536 shares
ROMERO MERCEDES
Director
2025-11-12
1,536 shares
FINN MICHAEL J
Officer
2025-11-12
1,300 shares
PRONITCHEVA JULIA A
Officer
2025-11-12
2,482 shares
SANFILIPPO JASPER BRIAN JR.
President
2025-11-12
11,819 shares
LIEBERMAN PAMELA FORBES
Director
2025-11-12
1,536 shares
SANFILIPPO JEFFREY T
Chief Executive Officer
2025-11-12
11,819 shares
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
NONE
1 analysts
BWS Financial
2026-02-02
Buy
Buy
BWS Financial
2025-11-03
Buy
Buy
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