Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio -94.2x · EV/EBITDA 35.2x · ROE -2.4%. (1997–2026 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $13.1B | $10.5B | $12.4B | $12.0B | $16.4B | $14.8B | $14.7B | $13.1B | $13.9B | $13.0B | $14.7B |
| Enterprise Value | $20.1B | $17.5B | $20.1B | $20.5B | $20.2B | $19.3B | $19.3B | $18.5B | $19.8B | $17.6B | $19.9B |
| P/E Ratio → | -94.16 | — | — | 16.11 | — | 23.49 | 16.82 | 16.80 | 27.13 | 9.68 | 24.85 |
| P/S Ratio | 1.44 | 1.16 | 1.42 | 1.47 | 1.92 | 1.86 | 1.84 | 1.68 | 1.78 | 1.76 | 1.99 |
| P/B Ratio | 2.36 | 1.89 | 2.03 | 1.56 | 2.25 | 1.82 | 1.81 | 1.60 | 1.75 | 1.64 | 2.15 |
| P/FCF | 11.29 | 9.05 | 15.15 | 18.65 | 22.87 | 20.65 | 11.70 | 13.29 | 17.84 | 14.46 | 16.98 |
| P/OCF | 8.86 | 7.10 | 10.22 | 9.75 | 13.80 | 13.06 | 9.41 | 10.44 | 12.22 | 10.64 | 13.90 |
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Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 1.93 | 2.30 | 2.50 | 2.36 | 2.41 | 2.41 | 2.37 | 2.52 | 2.39 | 2.70 |
| EV / EBITDA | 35.19 | 30.64 | — | 11.79 | 34.27 | 13.00 | 10.49 | 11.07 | 14.37 | 12.08 | 13.65 |
| EV / EBIT | 55.76 | 54.86 | — | 16.24 | 141.23 | 19.19 | 14.30 | 15.20 | 21.72 | 17.00 | 19.15 |
| EV / FCF | — | 15.13 | 24.57 | 31.85 | 28.13 | 26.82 | 15.33 | 18.76 | 25.28 | 19.64 | 23.02 |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 33.5% | 33.5% | 38.8% | 38.1% | 32.8% | 33.8% | 39.2% | 38.5% | 37.2% | 38.5% | 38.4% |
| Operating Margin | 4.0% | 4.0% | -7.7% | 16.0% | 1.8% | 12.8% | 17.3% | 15.7% | 11.8% | 14.2% | 14.1% |
| Net Profit Margin | -1.5% | -1.5% | -14.1% | 9.1% | -1.1% | 7.9% | 11.0% | 10.0% | 6.6% | 18.2% | 8.0% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | -2.4% | -2.4% | -17.9% | 9.9% | -1.2% | 7.8% | 10.7% | 9.6% | 6.5% | 18.2% | 8.5% |
| ROA | -0.8% | -0.8% | -6.5% | 4.2% | -0.6% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 4.6% | 3.2% | 8.7% | 3.7% |
| ROIC | 2.1% | 2.1% | -3.4% | 7.2% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 7.9% | 6.7% | 5.3% | 6.4% | 6.4% |
| ROCE | 2.5% | 2.5% | -4.3% | 8.8% | 1.2% | 7.4% | 9.6% | 8.2% | 6.5% | 7.4% | 7.3% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 1.28 | 1.28 | 1.28 | 1.11 | 0.61 | 0.57 | 0.60 | 0.71 | 0.74 | 0.61 | 0.79 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 12.42 | 12.42 | — | 4.92 | 7.52 | 3.11 | 2.67 | 3.46 | 4.30 | 3.32 | 3.69 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 1.27 | 1.26 | 1.10 | 0.52 | 0.55 | 0.56 | 0.66 | 0.73 | 0.59 | 0.76 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 12.32 | 12.32 | — | 4.89 | 6.40 | 2.99 | 2.49 | 3.23 | 4.23 | 3.18 | 3.58 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 6.08 | 9.42 | 13.20 | 5.26 | 6.17 | 3.63 | 5.47 | 7.43 | 5.18 | 6.04 |
| Interest Coverage | 0.84 | 0.84 | -1.84 | 5.03 | 0.94 | 6.24 | 7.62 | 6.43 | 4.37 | 5.95 | 6.39 |
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.78 | 0.78 | 0.81 | 0.52 | 1.44 | 1.03 | 0.68 | 1.24 | 0.69 | 1.50 | 0.90 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.33 | 0.33 | 0.35 | 0.25 | 0.93 | 0.47 | 0.34 | 0.68 | 0.31 | 0.68 | 0.40 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.02 | 0.58 | 0.09 | 0.12 | 0.25 | 0.04 | 0.19 | 0.09 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.56 | 0.50 | 0.40 | 0.57 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 0.46 | 0.47 | 0.48 | 0.47 |
| Inventory Turnover | 5.34 | 5.34 | 4.42 | 4.87 | 5.67 | 4.86 | 5.07 | 5.36 | 5.41 | 5.29 | 5.03 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 26.47 | 25.89 | 32.87 | 25.57 | 23.94 | 24.34 | 25.80 | 23.46 | 19.13 | 21.66 |
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 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.6% | 4.4% | 3.7% | 3.6% | 2.6% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Payout Ratio | — | — | — | 58.8% | — | 66.2% | 46.0% | 50.9% | 73.5% | 26.2% | 57.3% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | — | — | — | 6.2% | — | 4.3% | 5.9% | 6.0% | 3.7% | 10.3% | 4.0% |
| FCF Yield | 8.9% | 11.1% | 6.6% | 5.4% | 4.4% | 4.8% | 8.5% | 7.5% | 5.6% | 6.9% | 5.9% |
| Buyback Yield | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.0% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 4.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 3.0% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 3.6% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 6.8% | 4.9% | 4.6% | 7.3% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 2.8% | 5.3% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $107M | $106M | $104M | $106M | $108M | $112M | $114M | $114M | $114M | $116M |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying SJM stock.
The J. M. Smucker Company's current P/E ratio is -94.2x. The historical average is 19.1x.
The J. M. Smucker Company's current EV/EBITDA is 35.2x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 12.1x.
The J. M. Smucker Company's return on equity (ROE) is -2.4%. The historical average is 8.2%.
Based on historical data, The J. M. Smucker Company is trading at a P/E of -94.2x. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
The J. M. Smucker Company's current dividend yield is 3.56%.
The J. M. Smucker Company has 33.5% gross margin and 4.0% operating margin.
The J. M. Smucker Company's Debt/EBITDA ratio is 12.4x, indicating high leverage. A ratio above 4x may signal elevated financial risk.
Key Metrics
Top Statement Risk
Margin volatility from portfolio reshaping
Metrics are mathematically derived from official filings.
Valuation Disconnect from Earnings Volatility
SJM's forward P/E of 14.67 appears reasonable relative to peers, but the trailing P/E of -101.80 and EV/EBITDA of 37.04 are heavily distorted by recent non-cash impairments, suggesting the market is pricing in a normalized earnings recovery.
The stark divergence between trailing and forward multiples indicates the market is looking past the significant earnings volatility caused by portfolio reshaping charges. The forward EV/EBITDA of 10.51 is more in line with peers like Campbell Soup (7.87) and McCormick (14.19), suggesting a valuation that assumes successful integration and margin normalization. However, the high trailing EV/EBITDA underscores the risk that if the operational turnaround stalls, the stock could face multiple compression.
Gross Margin Recovery Masks Structural Pressure
Gross margin expanded to 44.1% in Q1 FY2027, a significant recovery from the 22.5% low in Q1 FY2026, yet the operating margin of 23.1% remains highly volatile, suggesting the core business is still susceptible to integration costs and non-recurring items.
The impressive gross margin rebound indicates successful pricing actions and a more favorable product mix, likely driven by the coffee and pet snack segments. However, the history of negative operating margins in quarters like Q4 FY2026 (-23.9%) and Q3 FY2025 (-27.2%) reveals that reported profitability is not yet a reliable indicator of underlying earning power. Investors should focus on adjusted operating income to assess the true margin trajectory of the reshaped portfolio.
ROIC Recovery Amid Capital Base Contraction
ROIC has rebounded to 3.0% in Q1 FY2027 from negative levels, but this improvement is partly driven by a shrinking asset base from divestitures rather than purely by margin expansion, raising questions about the sustainability of capital efficiency gains.
The return on invested capital has swung from -3.2% in Q4 FY2026 to 3.0%, a positive inflection that aligns with the operational turnaround. However, with total assets declining from $20.3B to $16.2B over ten quarters, the denominator effect is significant. The true test will be whether ROIC can sustainably exceed the company's weighted average cost of capital as the portfolio stabilizes, which would signal genuine value creation from the Hostess integration and organic growth in Uncrustables.
Elevated Leverage Constrains Financial Flexibility
SJM's debt-to-equity ratio of 1.20 and interest coverage of 6.20x in Q1 FY2027 indicate a manageable but elevated leverage profile, which may limit strategic flexibility and increase sensitivity to rising input costs or a consumer downturn.
While the interest coverage ratio has improved significantly from negative levels, the absolute debt load of $6.9B remains substantial relative to the company's equity base. This leverage, a result of acquisition-driven growth, makes the balance sheet more vulnerable to margin compression from commodity spikes in coffee or peanuts. The current ratio of 0.87, while improved, still suggests a tight liquidity position that relies on consistent operational cash flow to service obligations.
Working Capital Management Shows Inconsistency
The cash conversion cycle has fluctuated between 12 and 38 days over the past ten quarters, with a current reading of 24 days, indicating inconsistent working capital efficiency that may be tied to inventory management challenges and volatile trade terms.
The wide swings in the CCC, driven primarily by changes in days inventory outstanding (DIO) and days payable outstanding (DPO), suggest that working capital is not a stable source of cash generation. The recent improvement to a 24-day cycle is positive, but the historical volatility implies that management's focus has been on portfolio transformation rather than optimizing the cash conversion cycle. This inconsistency can obscure the true cash-generative nature of the core business.
The Misleading Power of the P/E Ratio
The trailing P/E ratio is the most commonly misapplied metric for SJM, as it is rendered meaningless by large, non-cash impairments and integration charges that have produced negative net income in several recent quarters.
Using the trailing P/E of -101.80 to value SJM would be a fundamental analytical error, as it reflects accounting distortions rather than ongoing earning power. The ratio obscures the cash-generative nature of brands like Folgers and Uncrustables. A more appropriate metric is the forward P/E or EV/EBITDA, which incorporates management's guidance and the market's expectation for a normalized earnings run-rate post-portfolio reshaping. Analysts must adjust for one-time items to assess true valuation.