On the stock market since 2017, it operates in the world of consumer spending. It has 1,039 employees. Now — the numbers.
This is an established company with proven profits.
The gap is $183.8M. In times of high interest rates, a gap like that can squeeze a company.
Executives buying with their own money is usually read as confidence in the company’s future.
We compared this company with its own sector across five subjects.
A score of 50 means class average.
Profit power and business quality lead the class.
Clearly below the class average.
The price looks reasonable next to what the company earns.
Clearly below the class average.
Clearly above the class average — a step short of the very top.
Growth: Sales growth trails the sector average.
Financial Strength: The cash-and-debt balance is thin; the buffer for hard times is slim.
The stock trades 60% below its peak. The market has trimmed its expectations for the company.
It met or beat analyst expectations in 8 of the last 8 quarters — consistency is a promise kept.
Over the last 12 months, company executives reported 90 buys and 23 sells. Management buying with its own money is usually read as a good sign.
It pays out $0.34 per share each year — regular cash for whoever holds the stock.
Over the last 3 years, sales fell about 1% a year on average. Profit is holding up, but a shrinking business is a risk worth watching.
The growth engine is running at low revs right now. Report-card grade: 30/100.
The balance sheet offers little cushion against a rough stretch. Report-card grade: 47/100.
On our five-subject report card, JILL sits near the top of the class. A high grade doesn’t mean “guaranteed win” — it means “the evidence looks strong for now.”
The takeaway: JILL is an established business that has proven its profits for years. The real debate here isn’t the price — it’s whether the company can keep up this pace.
The total grade weighs these five subjects against the sector — it isn’t a simple average of the five.