JABIL INC (JBL) Stock Analysis

Analysis from 10-K filed 2025-10-17. Data as of Q2 2026.

Overall Grade: F (Concerning)

Grade F (Concerning). ROIC 22.8%. FCF margin 3.9%. D/E 2.6x. Source: 10-K filed 2025-10-17.

Metric	Value	Context
ROIC	22.8%	Above industry average
FCF Margin	3.9%	Cash flow pressure
Debt/Equity	2.6x	Elevated debt

ROIC 22.8% — Top 25% of sector peers. FCF margin 3.9% — Bottom 50%.

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Profitability: JABIL INC earns 22.8% ROIC, Top 25% in Technology

ROIC TTM 22.8%, sector median 3.6%, Top 25%. DuPont: NOPAT margin 3.2% × asset turnover 1.7x. Gross margin 9.2%. Operating margin 4.3%. Source: 10-K filed 2025-10-17.

Metric	JBL	Rating	Context
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)	22.8%	Excellent	Above sector median of 3.6%
Return on Equity (ROE)	62.6%	Excellent	Efficient use of shareholder equity
Gross Margin	9.2%	Warning	Competitive pricing environment
Operating Margin	4.3%	Warning	Moderate operational efficiency

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Cash Flow: JABIL INC generates $1.3B FCF at 3.9% margin, positive NaN/8 quarters

FCF TTM $1.3B. FCF margin 3.9%, Bottom 50%. OCF/Net income 2.2x. Positive FCF in NaN/8 trailing quarters. Source: 10-K filed 2025-10-17.

Metric	JBL	Rating	Context
Free Cash Flow Margin	3.9%	Warning	Thin cash margins
Free Cash Flow (TTM)	$1.3B	Good	Positive cash generation
OCF/Net Income	2.2x	Excellent	High earnings quality
FCF Consistency (8Q)	N/A	Warning	Variable cash flow

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Balance Sheet: JABIL INC at 2.6x leverage

Debt/Equity 2.6x. Total debt $3.4B, cash & investments $1.4B. Source: 10-K filed 2025-10-17.

Metric	JBL	Rating	Context
Debt to Equity	2.6x	Warning	Elevated leverage
Net Cash Position	$-2.0B	Warning	Net debt position

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Valuation: JABIL INC trades at 45.1x earnings

P/E 45.1x. EV/Sales 0.8x. FCF yield 3.4%. Dividend yield 0.1%. Source: 10-K filed 2025-10-17.

Metric	JBL	Rating	Context
P/E Ratio	45.1x	Adequate	Premium valuation
EV/Sales	0.8x	Excellent	Attractive revenue multiple
FCF Yield	3.4%	Adequate	Lower cash yield
Dividend Yield	0.1%	Adequate	Growth focus over income

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Capital Allocation: JABIL INC returns 2.4% shareholder yield

Total shareholder yield 2.4% (div 0.1% + buyback 2.4%). Capital returned $951.0M TTM. Source: 10-K filed 2025-10-17.

Metric	JBL	Rating	Context
Total Shareholder Yield	2.4%	Adequate	Dividend + buyback yield combined
Buyback Yield	2.4%	Adequate	Active share repurchases
Total Capital Returned (TTM)	$951.0M	Good	Dividends + buybacks returned to shareholders

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Sector Rankings

Metric	Value	Percentile	vs Median
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)	22.8%	Top 25%	6.4x above
Free Cash Flow Margin	3.9%	Bottom 50%	0.4x below
Gross Margin	9.2%	Bottom 10%	0.2x below
Operating Margin	4.3%	Bottom 50%	0.9x below
Return on Equity (ROE)	62.6%	Top 5%	12.2x above
P/E Ratio	45.1x	N/A	-

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Financial Scorecard

Metric	JBL	Rating	Sector Context
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)	22.8%	Excellent	Top 25% of sector (median: 3.6%)
Free Cash Flow Margin	3.9%	Warning	Bottom 50% of sector (median: 8.7%)
Gross Margin	9.2%	Red flag	Bottom 10% of sector (median: 51.3%)
Debt to Equity Ratio	255.3%	Warning	High financial leverage
P/E Ratio (Price-to-Earnings)	45.1x	Adequate	High expectations priced in
Free Cash Flow Yield	3.4%	Adequate	Moderate yield

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is JABIL INC's Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)?

JABIL INC (JBL) has a trailing twelve-month Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) of 22.8%. Sector median 3.6%. Source: 10-K filed 2025-10-17.

Q: What is JABIL INC's Free Cash Flow Margin?

JABIL INC (JBL) has a free cash flow margin of 3.9%, generating $1.3 billion in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months. Source: 10-K filed 2025-10-17.

Q: What is JABIL INC's P/E ratio and how does it compare to peers?

JABIL INC (JBL) trades at a P/E ratio of 45.1x, which is above the sector median of N/A. EV/Sales 0.8x. FCF yield 3.4%. Source: 10-K filed 2025-10-17.

Q: Does JABIL INC pay a dividend?

JABIL INC (JBL) currently pays a dividend yield of 0.1%. Total shareholder yield (dividend + buybacks) 2.4%. Source: 10-K filed 2025-10-17.

Q: How much debt does JABIL INC have?

JABIL INC (JBL) has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.6x with total debt of $3.4 billion. Net debt $2.0 billion. Source: 10-K filed 2025-10-17.

Q: What is JABIL INC's revenue and earnings growth?

JABIL INC (JBL) grew revenue by 17.8% year-over-year. EPS +56.4% YoY. Source: 10-K filed 2025-10-17.

Q: Is JABIL INC buying back stock?

JABIL INC (JBL) repurchased $916.0 million of stock over the trailing twelve months. This represents a buyback yield of 2.4%. Source: 10-K filed 2025-10-17.

Q: How does JABIL INC compare to competitors in Technology?

Compared to other companies in Technology, JABIL INC (JBL) shows: ROIC 22.8%, sector median 3.6% (Top 25%). FCF margin 3.9%, sector median 8.7% (Bottom 50%). Gross margin 9.2%, 42.1pp below sector median. These rankings are based on MetricDuck's analysis of all Technology companies with available SEC filings.

Q: What warning signs should I watch for with JABIL INC?

Quantitative warning flags for JABIL INC (JBL): 1) FCF margin 3.9% (below 5%); 2) debt/equity 2.6x (above 1.5x threshold). Source: 10-K filed 2025-10-17.

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Data Source: Data sourced from 10-K filed 2025-10-17. TTM metrics as of Q2 2026.

Methodology: Financial metrics calculated from SEC 10-K and 10-Q filings using standardized formulas. Sector comparisons use peer group based on SIC code.

Scope: This analysis covers SEC filing fundamentals — profitability, cash flow, balance sheet, and valuation metrics. For analyst estimates and price targets, consult sell-side research.

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