Jack in the Box Competitors

Jack in the Box (NASDAQ:JACK) and McDonald's (NYSE:MCD) are both retail/wholesale companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, risk, dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations, earnings and institutional ownership.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent ratings and price targets for Jack in the Box and McDonald's, as provided by MarketBeat.

Jack in the Box currently has a consensus target price of $104.8824, indicating a potential downside of 8.61%. McDonald's has a consensus target price of $236.9310, indicating a potential upside of 2.77%. Given McDonald's' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe McDonald's is more favorable than Jack in the Box.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Jack in the Box and McDonald's' revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

McDonald's has higher revenue and earnings than Jack in the Box. Jack in the Box is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than McDonald's, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Dividends

Jack in the Box pays an annual dividend of $1.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. McDonald's pays an annual dividend of $5.16 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.2%. Jack in the Box pays out 34.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. McDonald's pays out 65.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Jack in the Box has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and McDonald's has raised its dividend for 45 consecutive years. McDonald's is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Profitability

This table compares Jack in the Box and McDonald's' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Risk & Volatility

Jack in the Box has a beta of 1.67, meaning that its stock price is 67% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, McDonald's has a beta of 0.58, meaning that its stock price is 42% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

66.3% of McDonald's shares are held by institutional investors. 2.7% of Jack in the Box shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of McDonald's shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

McDonald's beats Jack in the Box on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Jack in the Box (NASDAQ:JACK) and Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) are both retail/wholesale companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, risk, dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations, earnings and institutional ownership.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent ratings and price targets for Jack in the Box and Starbucks, as provided by MarketBeat.

Jack in the Box currently has a consensus target price of $104.8824, indicating a potential downside of 8.61%. Starbucks has a consensus target price of $110.3462, indicating a potential downside of 4.44%. Given Starbucks' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Starbucks is more favorable than Jack in the Box.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Jack in the Box and Starbucks' revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Starbucks has higher revenue and earnings than Jack in the Box. Jack in the Box is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Starbucks, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Dividends

Jack in the Box pays an annual dividend of $1.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. Starbucks pays an annual dividend of $1.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.5%. Jack in the Box pays out 34.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Starbucks pays out 153.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Jack in the Box has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Starbucks has raised its dividend for 10 consecutive years. Starbucks is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Profitability

This table compares Jack in the Box and Starbucks' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Risk & Volatility

Jack in the Box has a beta of 1.67, meaning that its stock price is 67% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Starbucks has a beta of 0.82, meaning that its stock price is 18% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

67.3% of Starbucks shares are held by institutional investors. 2.7% of Jack in the Box shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of Starbucks shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Starbucks beats Jack in the Box on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Jack in the Box (NASDAQ:JACK) and Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG) are both retail/wholesale companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, risk, dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations, earnings and institutional ownership.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent ratings and price targets for Jack in the Box and Chipotle Mexican Grill, as provided by MarketBeat.

Jack in the Box currently has a consensus target price of $104.8824, indicating a potential downside of 8.61%. Chipotle Mexican Grill has a consensus target price of $1,566.2188, indicating a potential upside of 2.81%. Given Chipotle Mexican Grill's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Chipotle Mexican Grill is more favorable than Jack in the Box.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Jack in the Box and Chipotle Mexican Grill's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Chipotle Mexican Grill has higher revenue and earnings than Jack in the Box. Jack in the Box is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Chipotle Mexican Grill, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Profitability

This table compares Jack in the Box and Chipotle Mexican Grill's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Volatility and Risk

Jack in the Box has a beta of 1.67, indicating that its stock price is 67% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Chipotle Mexican Grill has a beta of 1.31, indicating that its stock price is 31% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

90.0% of Chipotle Mexican Grill shares are held by institutional investors. 2.7% of Jack in the Box shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of Chipotle Mexican Grill shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Chipotle Mexican Grill beats Jack in the Box on 9 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

Jack in the Box (NASDAQ:JACK) and Yum! Brands (NYSE:YUM) are both retail/wholesale companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, risk, dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations, earnings and institutional ownership.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent ratings and price targets for Jack in the Box and Yum! Brands, as provided by MarketBeat.

Jack in the Box currently has a consensus target price of $104.8824, indicating a potential downside of 8.61%. Yum! Brands has a consensus target price of $107.7778, indicating a potential downside of 8.94%. Given Jack in the Box's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Jack in the Box is more favorable than Yum! Brands.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Jack in the Box and Yum! Brands' revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Yum! Brands has higher revenue and earnings than Jack in the Box. Jack in the Box is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Yum! Brands, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Dividends

Jack in the Box pays an annual dividend of $1.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. Yum! Brands pays an annual dividend of $2.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. Jack in the Box pays out 34.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Yum! Brands pays out 56.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Jack in the Box has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Yum! Brands has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Profitability

This table compares Jack in the Box and Yum! Brands' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Risk & Volatility

Jack in the Box has a beta of 1.67, meaning that its stock price is 67% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Yum! Brands has a beta of 0.93, meaning that its stock price is 7% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

75.2% of Yum! Brands shares are held by institutional investors. 2.7% of Jack in the Box shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.7% of Yum! Brands shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Yum! Brands beats Jack in the Box on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

Jack in the Box (NASDAQ:JACK) and Darden Restaurants (NYSE:DRI) are both retail/wholesale companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, risk, dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations, earnings and institutional ownership.

Profitability

This table compares Jack in the Box and Darden Restaurants' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Jack in the Box and Darden Restaurants' revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Jack in the Box has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Darden Restaurants. Jack in the Box is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Darden Restaurants, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Dividends

Jack in the Box pays an annual dividend of $1.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. Darden Restaurants pays an annual dividend of $3.52 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.4%. Jack in the Box pays out 34.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Darden Restaurants pays out 112.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Jack in the Box has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Darden Restaurants has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Risk & Volatility

Jack in the Box has a beta of 1.67, meaning that its stock price is 67% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Darden Restaurants has a beta of 1.48, meaning that its stock price is 48% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent ratings and price targets for Jack in the Box and Darden Restaurants, as provided by MarketBeat.

Jack in the Box currently has a consensus target price of $104.8824, indicating a potential downside of 8.61%. Darden Restaurants has a consensus target price of $138.8387, indicating a potential downside of 3.21%. Given Darden Restaurants' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Darden Restaurants is more favorable than Jack in the Box.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

89.4% of Darden Restaurants shares are held by institutional investors. 2.7% of Jack in the Box shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of Darden Restaurants shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Jack in the Box beats Darden Restaurants on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

Jack in the Box (NASDAQ:JACK) and Domino's Pizza (NYSE:DPZ) are both retail/wholesale companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, dividends, earnings, risk, profitability, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

Profitability

This table compares Jack in the Box and Domino's Pizza's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Jack in the Box and Domino's Pizza's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Domino's Pizza has higher revenue and earnings than Jack in the Box. Jack in the Box is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Domino's Pizza, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Dividends

Jack in the Box pays an annual dividend of $1.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. Domino's Pizza pays an annual dividend of $3.76 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. Jack in the Box pays out 34.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Domino's Pizza pays out 39.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Jack in the Box has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Domino's Pizza has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Jack in the Box is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Risk & Volatility

Jack in the Box has a beta of 1.67, suggesting that its share price is 67% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Domino's Pizza has a beta of 0.38, suggesting that its share price is 62% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and recommmendations for Jack in the Box and Domino's Pizza, as provided by MarketBeat.

Jack in the Box presently has a consensus price target of $104.8824, indicating a potential downside of 8.61%. Domino's Pizza has a consensus price target of $421.6552, indicating a potential upside of 8.30%. Given Domino's Pizza's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Domino's Pizza is more favorable than Jack in the Box.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

88.8% of Domino's Pizza shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.7% of Jack in the Box shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.7% of Domino's Pizza shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Domino's Pizza beats Jack in the Box on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.