Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 26.5x · EV/EBITDA 10.6x · ROE 4.0%. (1996–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $260M | $193M | $317M | $376M | $178M | $76M | $18M | $27M | $34M | $50M | $86M |
| Enterprise Value | $260M | $192M | $304M | $328M | $180M | $146M | $109M | $172M | $148M | $145M | $213M |
| P/E Ratio → | 26.47 | 19.63 | 8.96 | 10.22 | 1.97 | — | — | — | — | — | 73.57 |
| P/S Ratio | 0.46 | 0.34 | 0.46 | 0.53 | 0.22 | 0.12 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.06 | 0.08 | 0.12 |
| P/B Ratio | 1.04 | 0.77 | 1.32 | 1.92 | 1.21 | 1.32 | 1.23 | 5.94 | 0.66 | 0.53 | 0.63 |
| P/FCF | — | — | 11.46 | 6.55 | 2.35 | — | 0.51 | 2.16 | — | — | 51.76 |
| P/OCF | 30.67 | 22.71 | 8.15 | 5.67 | 2.06 | — | 0.42 | 1.23 | — | 4.40 | 5.13 |
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Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 0.34 | 0.44 | 0.46 | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0.21 | 0.29 | 0.26 | 0.24 | 0.30 |
| EV / EBITDA | 10.62 | 7.86 | 6.11 | 4.84 | 2.52 | 2.97 | 4.55 | — | — | — | 5.31 |
| EV / EBIT | 18.27 | 12.61 | 7.45 | 6.38 | 2.94 | 17.26 | 13.32 | — | — | — | 12.44 |
| EV / FCF | — | — | 10.97 | 5.70 | 2.38 | — | 3.08 | 13.89 | — | — | 128.33 |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 32.4% | 32.4% | 30.8% | 31.4% | 26.5% | 29.5% | 29.0% | 26.6% | 27.4% | 25.4% | 31.6% |
| Operating Margin | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5.7% | 8.3% | 7.7% | 6.2% | 2.5% | -3.0% | -5.7% | -10.5% | 2.4% |
| Net Profit Margin | 1.7% | 1.7% | 4.9% | 5.4% | 11.5% | -1.0% | -2.8% | -9.3% | -7.5% | -13.6% | 0.2% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 4.0% | 4.0% | 15.5% | 22.4% | 89.4% | -16.6% | -148.8% | -197.8% | -58.0% | -72.3% | 0.9% |
| ROA | 2.2% | 2.2% | 8.0% | 9.6% | 24.0% | -1.8% | -4.1% | -15.7% | -11.9% | -19.9% | 0.3% |
| ROIC | 4.5% | 4.5% | 15.9% | 29.9% | 33.1% | 25.0% | 7.6% | -8.5% | -13.6% | -21.3% | 4.9% |
| ROCE | 4.8% | 4.8% | 14.6% | 24.8% | 29.6% | 20.7% | 6.4% | -8.7% | -14.8% | -22.0% | 4.7% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0.23 | 0.12 | 0.60 | 1.97 | 12.48 | 47.06 | 3.23 | 1.69 | 1.58 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 2.18 | 2.18 | 1.14 | 0.36 | 1.23 | 2.33 | 7.68 | — | — | — | 5.32 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | -0.00 | -0.06 | -0.25 | 0.02 | 1.20 | 6.16 | 32.34 | 2.20 | 1.00 | 0.94 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | -0.03 | -0.03 | -0.27 | -0.72 | 0.03 | 1.42 | 3.79 | — | — | — | 3.17 |
| Debt / FCF | — | — | -0.48 | -0.84 | 0.03 | — | 2.56 | 11.74 | — | — | 76.56 |
| Interest Coverage | 32.35 | 32.35 | 37.28 | 7.97 | 5.48 | 0.60 | 0.38 | -2.36 | -2.85 | -7.28 | 1.32 |
Net cash position: cash ($54M) exceeds total debt ($53M)
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.82 | 1.82 | 1.80 | 1.71 | 1.55 | 1.66 | 1.81 | 1.70 | 1.74 | 2.08 | 3.03 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.41 | 1.41 | 1.44 | 1.36 | 1.09 | 1.18 | 1.53 | 1.35 | 1.36 | 1.65 | 2.38 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 0.48 | 0.26 | 0.67 | 0.43 | 0.37 | 0.48 | 0.74 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 1.29 | 1.55 | 1.78 | 1.96 | 1.74 | 1.57 | 1.64 | 1.66 | 1.66 | 1.52 |
| Inventory Turnover | 6.45 | 6.45 | 9.06 | 9.27 | 7.26 | 5.22 | 9.47 | 8.10 | 7.65 | 7.83 | 6.41 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 93.98 | 74.17 | 65.02 | 48.13 | 86.62 | 72.35 | 71.91 | 78.60 | 84.81 | 90.30 |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.3% | 5.8% | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Payout Ratio | 113.5% | 113.5% | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 3.8% | 5.1% | 11.2% | 9.8% | 50.7% | — | — | — | — | — | 1.4% |
| FCF Yield | — | — | 8.7% | 15.3% | 42.6% | — | 195.1% | 46.4% | — | — | 1.9% |
| Buyback Yield | 2.2% | 3.0% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 17.4% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 6.5% | 8.8% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 17.4% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $11M | $11M | $11M | $10M | $7M | $4M | $3M | $2M | $2M | $2M |
Seasonal Working Capital Volatility
According to current market data, JAKKS Pacific trades at a forward P/E of 10.79, which appears to reflect investor skepticism regarding the company's ability to return to sustainable growth following a period of significant revenue contraction and persistent margin volatility across its core toy and costume segments.
The low P/S ratio of 0.48 suggests that the market is pricing the company as a deep-value turnaround play rather than a growth-oriented consumer brand. Investors should monitor whether the forward earnings multiple is justified by operational stabilization or if it merely reflects a lack of investor confidence in the company's long-term competitive positioning against larger, IP-rich peers.
As reported in recent financial statements, JAKKS Pacific's operating margin has compressed to 2.49%, a level that highlights the structural burden of third-party licensing fees which effectively limit the company's ability to capture meaningful operating leverage even during peak seasonal demand periods.
The gross margin profile, which has fluctuated between 23.3% and 34.4% over the last ten quarters, indicates that the company's earning power is highly sensitive to the mix of licensed products sold. This suggests that without a shift toward higher-margin proprietary intellectual property, the company will likely remain vulnerable to margin erosion whenever licensing costs or input prices rise.
Based on the provided quarterly data, the company's cash conversion cycle remains highly volatile, peaking at 126 days in 2025Q4, which underscores the significant working capital intensity required to manage the seasonal inventory build-up and subsequent liquidation inherent in the costume and toy business model.
The fluctuation in days sales outstanding and days inventory outstanding suggests that the company's efficiency is heavily dictated by the ordering patterns of major big-box retailers. Investors should monitor these metrics closely, as any disruption in the timing of retailer payments or inventory intake could rapidly impair the company's liquidity position.
According to the latest balance sheet filings, JAKKS Pacific has successfully reduced its debt-to-equity ratio to 0.21, a marked improvement that provides a necessary buffer against the company's inherent revenue volatility and the cyclical nature of its consumer-facing business model.
This deleveraging effort appears to have significantly lowered the company's interest rate sensitivity, moving it away from the distressed credit profile seen in previous years. While the balance sheet is now structurally healthier, the lack of growth suggests that management may face pressure to deploy this capital into new product development or strategic acquisitions to drive future value.
The P/E ratio is frequently misapplied to JAKKS Pacific because it fails to account for the extreme seasonal earnings volatility and the non-cash accounting adjustments that often distort the company's reported net income, making it a poor indicator of true underlying cash-generating capability.
Analysts should instead focus on EV/EBITDA or free cash flow metrics to better understand the company's operational performance, as these measures are less susceptible to the seasonal accounting noise that characterizes the toy industry. Relying on P/E ratios in this context may lead to erroneous conclusions about the company's valuation relative to its actual cash-generating potential.
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying JAKK stock.
JAKKS Pacific, Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 26.5x. The historical average is 16.1x. This places it at the 91th percentile of its historical range.
JAKKS Pacific, Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 10.6x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 7.5x.
JAKKS Pacific, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 4.0%. The historical average is -9.4%.
Based on historical data, JAKKS Pacific, Inc. is trading at a P/E of 26.5x. This is at the 91th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
JAKKS Pacific, Inc.'s current dividend yield is 4.31% with a payout ratio of 113.5%.
JAKKS Pacific, Inc. has 32.4% gross margin and 2.5% operating margin.
JAKKS Pacific, Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 2.2x, indicating moderate leverage. A ratio between 2-4x is manageable but warrants monitoring.