Is JBTM a good stock to buy right now?

Based on our 6-factor quantitative model, JBT Marel Corp (JBTM) receives a "Reduce" rating with a composite score of 42.5/100. It is ranked #3,187 out of 4,446 stocks. Key factor scores: Quality 50/100, Value 46/100, Momentum 43/100. The timing signal is "Bearish". This is quantitative analysis only — not investment advice.

What is the stock rating for JBTM?

JBT Marel Corp (JBTM) has a "Reduce" rating and 2-star score. The composite score of 42.5 ranks it #3,187 among 4,446 U.S. stocks. Ratings are updated weekly using academically-proven factor models.

What sector is JBTM in?

JBT Marel Corp operates in the Industrials sector (Machinery industry) with a market cap of $6.69 billion. It is classified as a mid-cap stock.

Does JBTM pay a dividend?

Yes, JBTM pays a dividend with a current yield of 0.28%. For every $1,000 invested, you would receive approximately $2.80 in annual dividend income.

What is JBTM's P/E ratio?

JBTM has a trailing P/E ratio of 107.36x. The Industrials sector average is 28.3x. This above-average P/E reflects growth expectations or premium valuation.

How profitable is JBTM?

JBTM's quality factor score is 50/100. Gross margin: 35.5%. ROE: -1.5% vs sector average 8.9%. Margins are moderate to low, reflecting competitive market dynamics.

How is JBTM valued compared to peers?

JBTM's value factor score is 46/100 (higher = cheaper). Key multiples: P/E 107.4x, EV/EBITDA 43.0x. Valuation is roughly in line with peers.

What is JBTM's debt level?

JBTM's debt-to-equity ratio is 33%. Sector average: 70%. Low leverage suggests conservative financial management.

JBTM has a beta of 1.18, meaning it tracks the market. Stability score: 59/100.

Does JBTM have high short interest?

JBTM's short interest factor score is 18/100 (higher = less short selling). Elevated short interest may indicate bearish sentiment or short squeeze potential.

JBTM Stock Analysis: Top Mid-Cap Reduce (Score 42.5/100) | Blank Capital Research

Data Series	1D	5D	1M	YTD	1Y	3Y	5Y	10Y
JBTM	-0.54%	+2.72%

Metric	JBTM	Benchmark
P/E Ratio	107.4x	+279%
EV/EBITDA	43.0x	+655%
Price / Book	1.5x

Stock Entity	Score▼	Quality	Value	Momentum	P/E Ratio	ROE	Gross Margin	Net Margin	Rev Growth	D/E Ratio	Market Cap	Compare
STNG Scorpio Tankers Inc.	64	43	96	73	-	93.3%	63.1%	53.8%	-	30.0x	$3.8B	VS
TNK TEEKAY TANKERS LTD.	62	50	97	71	6.4x	91.9%	67.0%	32.8%	-	0.0x	$2.5B	VS
TEN TSAKOS ENERGY NAVIGATION LTD	61	50	86	75	7.6x	42.1%	97.8%	22.6%	-	103.0x	$1.2B	VS
HAFN Hafnia Ltd	60	42	79	77	-	439.1%	48.5%	27.0%	-	0.0x	$3.8B	VS
TPH Tri Pointe Homes, Inc.	57	50	67	66	13.6x	8.8%	47.5%	7.9%	-26.0%	50.0x	$4.0B	VS
GLDD Great Lakes Dredge & Dock CORP	57	50	69	70	16.3x	13.5%	22.2%	8.1%	14.8%	73.0x	$1.1B	VS
SOBO South Bow Corp	57	39	79	66	22.0x	48.4%	82.3%	14.9%	-	219.0x	$6.8B	VS
IMPP Imperial Petroleum Inc./Marshall Islands	54	44	98	58	2.8x	47.7%	100.0%	34.0%	-19.7%	0.0x	$156M	VS
CCO Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc.	52	48	58	69	59.3x	-	53.4%	-0.3%	7.7%	-	$1.2B	VS
IMXI International Money Express, Inc.	52	50	73	52	11.6x	25.5%	0.0%	6.4%	-9.7%	221.0x	$476M	VS
JBTM JBT Marel Corp	43	50	46	43	107.4x	-1.5%	35.5%	-1.2%	148.9%	33.0x	$6.7B

Key Ratio	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016
Gross Margin %	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%
Operating Margin %	0.1%	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%
EBITDA Margin %	0.1%	0.0%	0.1%	0.2%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%
Net Margin %	-0.0%	-0.0%	0.0%	0.4%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.0%	0.1%
FCF Margin %	-5.2%	-	11.4%	-0.9%	3.4%	9.2%	12.6%	3.7%	5.9%	4.1%	2.2%
ROE %	-0.0%	-0.0%	0.1%	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.4%
ROA %	-0.0%	-0.0%	0.0%	0.2%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%
ROIC %	0.0%	2.5%	6.0%	7.9%	5.9%	9.4%	11.6%	12.1%	14.2%	14.4%	12.4%

Key Ratio

TTM

2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

Gross Margin %

0.4%

0.3%

Operating Margin %

0.1%

0.0%

0.1%

EBITDA Margin %

0.1%

0.0%

0.1%

0.2%

0.1%

Net Margin %

-0.0%

0.0%

0.4%

0.1%

0.0%

0.1%

FCF Margin %

-5.2%

11.4%

-0.9%

3.4%

9.2%

12.6%

3.7%

5.9%

4.1%

2.2%

ROE %

-0.0%

0.1%

0.4%

0.2%

0.4%

ROA %

-0.0%

0.0%

0.2%

0.1%

ROIC %

0.0%

2.5%

6.0%

7.9%

5.9%

9.4%

11.6%

12.1%

14.2%

14.4%

12.4%

Line Item	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
	$3.2B	$3.8B	$1.7B	$1.7B	$1.6B	$1.9B	$1.7B	$1.9B	$1.9B	$1.6B	$1.4B	$1.1B
	—	$2.5B	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
	$1.2B	$1.3B	$627M	$586M	$529M	$567M	$534M	$598M	$538M	$471M	$381M	$317M
Gross Margin	35.5%	35.1%	36.5%	35.2%	33.3%	34.4%	30.9%	30.7%	28.0%	28.8%	28.2%	28.6%
	—	$116M	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	$18M
Depreciation	—	—	$89M	$91M	$81M	$77M	$72M	$66M	$58M	$52M	$39M	$30M
Total Operating Expenses	—	$1.1B	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
	$164M	$189M	$118M	$165M	$133M	$160M	$163M	$188M	$144M	$144M	$101M	$89M
EBIT	$164M	$189M	$118M	$165M	$133M	$160M	$163M	$188M	$144M	$144M	$101M	$89M
EBITDA	$186M	$189M	$181M	$256M	$209M	$199M	$231M	$251M	$202M	$198M	$142M	$119M
Operating Margin	5.4%	5.0%	6.9%	9.9%	8.3%	9.0%	9.4%	9.7%	7.5%	8.8%	7.5%	8.0%
EBITDA Margin	5.7%	5.0%	10.5%	15.4%	13.1%	10.7%	13.4%	12.9%	10.5%	12.1%	10.5%	10.7%
	—	$114M	$19M	$24M	$16M	$9M	$14M	$19M	$14M	$14M	$9M	$8M
	—	-$62M	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Income Tax Expense	—	-$13M	$11M	$24M	$16M	$34M	$37M	$38M	$25M	$50M	$26M	$26M
	-$65M	-$51M	$85M	$583M	$137M	$118M	$109M	$129M	$104M	$81M	$68M	$56M
Net Margin	-1.2%	-1.3%	5.0%	35.0%	8.6%	8.5%	6.3%	6.6%	5.4%	4.9%	5.0%	5.1%
	$-0.98	$-0.98	$2.67	$18.21	$4.29	$3.70	$3.40	$4.04	$3.26	$2.56	$2.30	$1.89
Diluted EPS	$-0.98	$-0.98	$2.67	$18.21	$4.29	$3.70	$3.40	$4.04	$3.26	$2.56	$2.30	$1.89
Weighted Avg Basic	—	52M	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Weighted Avg Diluted	—	52M	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—

Line Item

TTM

2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

$3.2B

$3.8B

$1.7B

$1.6B

$1.9B

$1.7B

$1.9B

$1.6B

$1.4B

$1.1B

—

$2.5B

—

$1.2B

$1.3B

$627M

$586M

$529M

$567M

$534M

$598M

$538M

$471M

$381M

$317M

Gross Margin

35.5%

35.1%

36.5%

35.2%

33.3%

34.4%

30.9%

30.7%

28.0%

28.8%

28.2%

28.6%

—

$116M

—

$18M

Depreciation

—

$89M

$91M

$81M

$77M

$72M

$66M

$58M

$52M

$39M

$30M

Total Operating Expenses

—

$1.1B

—

$164M

$189M

$118M

$165M

$133M

$160M

$163M

$188M

$144M

$101M

$89M

EBIT

$164M

$189M

$118M

$165M

$133M

$160M

$163M

$188M

$144M

$101M

$89M

EBITDA

$186M

$189M

$181M

$256M

$209M

$199M

$231M

$251M

$202M

$198M

$142M

$119M

Operating Margin

5.4%

5.0%

6.9%

9.9%

8.3%

9.0%

9.4%

9.7%

7.5%

8.8%

7.5%

8.0%

EBITDA Margin

5.7%

5.0%

10.5%

15.4%

13.1%

10.7%

13.4%

12.9%

10.5%

12.1%

10.5%

10.7%

—

$114M

$19M

$24M

$16M

$9M

$14M

$19M

$14M

$9M

$8M

—

-$62M

—

Income Tax Expense

—

-$13M

$11M

$24M

$16M

$34M

$37M

$38M

$25M

$50M

$26M

-$65M

-$51M

$85M

$583M

$137M

$118M

$109M

$129M

$104M

$81M

$68M

$56M

Net Margin

-1.2%

-1.3%

5.0%

35.0%

8.6%

8.5%

6.3%

6.6%

5.4%

4.9%

5.0%

5.1%

$-0.98

$2.67

$18.21

$4.29

$3.70

$3.40

$4.04

$3.26

$2.56

$2.30

$1.89

Diluted EPS

$-0.98

$2.67

$18.21

$4.29

$3.70

$3.40

$4.04

$3.26

$2.56

$2.30

$1.89

Weighted Avg Basic

—

52M

—

Weighted Avg Diluted

—

52M

—

JBT Marel Corp (JBTM) Stock Analysis — April 2026 Rating, Price, and Forecast

Last updated: April 2026

Company Overview — What Does JBT Marel Corp Do?

JBT Marel Corporation provides technology solutions to food and beverage industry in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific, and Latin America. It offers value-added processing that includes chilling, mixing/grinding, injecting, blending, marinating, tumbling, flattening, forming, portioning, coating, cooking, frying, freezing, extracting, pasteurizing, sterilizing, concentrating, high pressure processing, weighing, inspecting, filling, closing, sealing, end of line material handling, and packaging solutions to the food, beverage, and health market. In addition, it offers automated guided vehicle systems for material movement in the manufacturing, warehouse, and medical facilities. It serves baby food, bakery and confectionery, citrus processing, fruits and nuts, juices, non-food, pet food, pharmaceutical, plant- based beverages and protein, poultry, meat, and seafood, ready meals, oils, soups, sauces, seasoning and dressings, automotive, building material, tissue, paper, and packaging, hospitals, pharma and life sciences, fast moving consumer goods, manufacturing, warehousing, and other industries. The company markets and sells its products and solutions through direct sales force, independent distributors, sales representatives, and technical service teams. The company was formerly known as John Bean Technologies Corporation and changed its name to JBT Marel Corporation in January 2025. JBT Marel Corporation was incorporated in 1994 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. JBT Marel Corp (JBTM) is classified as a mid-cap stock in the Industrials sector, specifically within the Machinery industry. The company is led by CEO Brian A. Deck and employs approximately 5,100 people, headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. With a market capitalization of $6.7B, JBTM is one of the notable companies in the Industrials sector.

JBT Marel Corp (JBTM) Stock Rating — Reduce (April 2026)

As of April 2026, JBT Marel Corp receives a Reduce rating with a composite score of 42.5/100 and 2 out of 5 stars from the Blank Capital Research quantitative model.JBTM ranks #3,187 out of 4,446 stocks in our coverage universe. Within the Industrials sector, JBT Marel Corp ranks #538 of 752 stocks, placing it in the lower half of its Industrials peers. The rating is generated by a multi-factor model that weighs quality (30%), momentum (25%), value (15%), investment (10%), stability (10%), and short interest (10%).

JBTM Stock Price and 52-Week Range

JBT Marel Corp (JBTM) currently trades at $129.75. The stock gained $0.50 (0.4%) in the most recent trading session. The 52-week high for JBTM is $170.19, which means the stock is currently trading -23.8% from its annual peak. The 52-week low is $90.08, putting the stock 44.0% above its annual trough. Recent trading volume was 14K shares, suggesting relatively thin trading activity.

Is JBTM Overvalued or Undervalued? — Valuation Analysis

JBT Marel Corp (JBTM) carries a value factor score of 46/100 in the Blank Capital model, indicating fair valuation relative to historical norms. The trailing price-to-earnings ratio is 107.36x, compared to the Industrials sector average of 28.33x — a premium of 279%. The price-to-book ratio stands at 1.46x, versus the sector average of 2.23x. The price-to-sales ratio is 2.01x, compared to 0.50x for the average Industrials stock. On an enterprise value basis, JBTM trades at 42.97x EV/EBITDA, versus 5.70x for the sector.

Overall, JBTM's valuation appears roughly in line with sector benchmarks, suggesting the market is pricing the stock fairly given its current fundamentals and growth trajectory. Neither deep value nor significantly overpriced, the stock occupies a middle ground on valuation.

JBT Marel Corp Profitability — ROE, Margins, and Quality Score

JBT Marel Corp (JBTM) earns a quality factor score of 50/100, indicating solid business quality with consistent operational execution. The return on equity (ROE) is -1.5%, compared to the Industrials sector average of 8.9%, which is below typical expectations for high-quality companies. Return on assets (ROA) comes in at -0.8% versus the sector average of 3.3%.

On a margin basis, JBT Marel Corp reports gross margins of 35.5%, compared to 35.8% for the sector. The operating margin is 5.4% (sector: 6.2%). Net profit margin stands at -1.2%, versus 3.9% for the average Industrials stock. Revenue growth is running at 148.9% on a trailing basis, compared to 6.4% for the sector. The overall profitability profile is adequate, though there may be room for margin expansion.

JBTM Debt, Balance Sheet, and Financial Health

JBT Marel Corp has a debt-to-equity ratio of 33.0%, compared to the Industrials sector average of 70.0%. The low leverage indicates a conservative balance sheet with significant financial flexibility. The current ratio is 0.98x, which may signal near-term liquidity tightness. Total debt on the balance sheet is $1.47B. Cash and equivalents stand at $115M.

JBTM has a beta of 1.18, meaning it is roughly in line with the broader market in terms of price volatility. The stability factor score for JBT Marel Corp is 59/100, reflecting average volatility within the normal range for its sector.

JBT Marel Corp Revenue and Earnings History — Quarterly Trend

In TTM 2026, JBT Marel Corp reported revenue of $3.24B and earnings per share (EPS) of $-0.98. Net income for the quarter was $-65M. Gross margin was 35.5%. Operating income came in at $164M.

In FY 2025, JBT Marel Corp reported revenue of $3.80B and earnings per share (EPS) of $-0.98. Net income for the quarter was $-51M. Gross margin was 35.1%. Revenue grew 121.3% year-over-year compared to FY 2024. Operating income came in at $189M.

In Q3 2025, JBT Marel Corp reported revenue of $1.00B and earnings per share (EPS) of $1.26. Net income for the quarter was $66M. Gross margin was 35.9%. Revenue grew 120.6% year-over-year compared to Q3 2024. Operating income came in at $102M.

In Q2 2025, JBT Marel Corp reported revenue of $935M and earnings per share (EPS) of $0.07. Net income for the quarter was $3M. Gross margin was 35.8%. Revenue grew 132.4% year-over-year compared to Q2 2024. Operating income came in at $48M.

Over the past 8 quarters, JBT Marel Corp has demonstrated a growth trajectory, with revenue expanding from $402M to $3.24B. Investors analyzing JBTM stock should weigh these quarterly trends alongside the valuation and quality metrics discussed above.

JBTM Dividend Yield and Income Analysis

JBT Marel Corp (JBTM) currently pays a dividend yield of 0.3%. At this yield, a $10,000 investment in JBTM stock would generate approximately $$28.00 in annual dividend income.

JBTM Momentum and Technical Analysis Profile

JBT Marel Corp (JBTM) has a momentum factor score of 43/100, reflecting neutral trend characteristics. The stock is neither significantly outperforming nor underperforming the broader market on a momentum basis. The investment factor score is 21/100, which measures capital allocation efficiency and asset growth patterns. The short interest score of 18/100 signals elevated short interest, which can indicate bearish sentiment among institutional investors.

JBTM vs Competitors — Industrials Sector Ranking and Peer Comparison

Within the Industrials sector, JBT Marel Corp (JBTM) ranks #538 out of 752 stocks based on the Blank Capital composite score. This places JBTM in the lower half of all Industrials stocks in our coverage universe. Key competitors and sector peers include South Bow Corp (SOBO) with a score of 56.5/100, TSAKOS ENERGY NAVIGATION LTD (TEN) with a score of 61.4/100, Great Lakes Dredge & Dock CORP (GLDD) with a score of 56.7/100, Tri Pointe Homes, Inc. (TPH) with a score of 57.3/100, and Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. (CCO) with a score of 52.2/100.

Comparing JBTM against the S&P 500 benchmark is also instructive for understanding relative performance. Investors can view the full JBTM vs S&P 500 (SPY) comparison to assess how JBT Marel Corp stacks up against the broader market across all factor dimensions.

JBTM Next Earnings Date

No upcoming earnings date has been announced for JBT Marel Corp (JBTM) at this time. Check the earnings calendar for the latest scheduling updates across all stocks in our coverage universe.

Should You Buy JBTM? — Investment Thesis Summary

The quantitative profile for JBT Marel Corp suggests caution.

In summary, JBT Marel Corp (JBTM) earns a Reduce rating with a composite score of 42.5/100 as of April 2026. The rating is derived from the Blank Capital Research methodology, which combines six factor dimensions into a single quantitative ranking. Investors should consider these quantitative signals alongside their own fundamental research, risk tolerance, and investment time horizon before making buy or sell decisions on JBTM stock.

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