Jamba Inc (NASDAQ:JMBA)

Great looking chart. Turnaround is fully underway. SSS projected to be up for the year. Lots of international franchising in the future.

I believe that Jamba Juice does indeed possess the makings of a strong franchise, and because it is still in early stages of growth, its earnings power value gives ~$1.80. On the other hand, valuing it at reproduction costs (factoring in hidden assets such as necessary expenditures to build a brand) gives a conservative per share value of ~$2.60.

With the most recent fiscal year strongly cash flow positive, the margin of safety here comes in the form of extremely profitable growth in its franchise stores (which has averaged more than 20% annually in the past three years). Additionally, continued cost reductions and careful expansion of its company stores should lead to increased earnings as well within the franchise, and over the long term, this company should be valued above reproduction costs at a future EPV.

Healthy food is a long term winner

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Jamba will outperform. It has experienced a large turnaround this year from the past few years. Net income has increased along with cash flow.

I think there is the potential for Jamba to be bought out and hopefully soon. If it does I think there will be quite the increase in sales and stock valuation.

In on this stock based on: 1) Evanbuck's recommendation writeup of March 13, 2013; 2) solid trend line; 3) personal experience --> Jamba makes an awesome product that seems to hold a cult clientele (of which I was one until moving away from a convenient location). They focus mostly on tasty health-conscious frosty beverages (which market is growing), and are very customer-oriented... And summer is coming...

Here's why I'm greenthumbing Jamba.

(1) Jamba has posted eight straight quarters of growth and seems to have finally "gotten it." They have a nice rate of expansion and stand to profit from being the largest smoothie company in the United States.

(2) Buyout rumors from Starbucks will help this stock go higher. Although this is speculation, if it is indeed true then investors can stand to gain quite a bit from the stock increase and the buyout.

Overall, even if Starbucks won't buyout Jamba, I believe that Jamba will still outperform the market.

I have a system for investing in restaurants. I go to yelp and see if people like the food. People love JMBA drinks.

Jamba is slowly on the rise, reinventing themselves and learning new ways to increase their revenue stream. They are poised to breakout and look at them as a wise long term investment.

Growing market within the food & beverage industry and should start seeing profit for the first time within the next reporting year.

very low quality place, i make better smoothies at home with frozen fruit from walmart in about 30 seconds

I have liked their product for years. The turnaround is promising. I think it has a lot of room for growth. It should reach profitability next year.

2013 predictions report

Jamba has been around for awhile now and fails to excite. I am strongly considering take a short position. They have competition all over the map. I like their product but often here negatives about them from health nuts. The mall locations are filthy and heard nasty stories from former employees. If the market rallies I see this stock getting left behind more so then riding the wave.

This sort of stock isn't typically my cup of tea, or juice I suppose I should say, but turnaround expert Lloyd Khaner made a compelling case for the company at the recent Value Investing Congress. Google it, it's an interesting read.

Deej

Love their drinks, but is it a good investment?
VIC pick - adding it here to watch.

Jamba Juice is in the midst of a turnaround. It has closed underperforming stores, refocused its efforts on a better in-store experience, and expanded its offerings. Store operating margins have improved dramatically and could go higher with improved traffic. It's better-for-you products play well into the healthy foods movement but its national and global footprint remain small. The company's brand could become a vital asset and result in a rapidly growing consumer products division. Finally, the JambaGo concept could catch on and result in consistent product refill revenue and brand building at a very low cost.

I made an emotional pick. I got too excited about their smoothie and didn't do my homework. It's a very promising idea, but looks like it will require a couple more years and excellent mgmt. to really turn a profit.