The J. M. Smucker Company (SJM) Financial Ratios
30 years of historical data (1997–2026) · Consumer Defensive · Packaged Foods
EV/EBITDA
↑
33.03
↑+47% vs avg
5yr avg: 22.43
30Y Low5.6·High34.3
P/FCF
↓
10.23
↓-41% vs avg
5yr avg: 17.27
30Y Low8.5·High102.0
P/B Ratio
↑
2.13
+12% vs avg
5yr avg: 1.91
30Y Low0.7·High3.0
ROE
↓
-2.4%
↑-219% vs avg
5yr avg: -0.7%
30Y Low-18%·High18%
Debt/EBITDA
↑
12.42
↑+78% vs avg
5yr avg: 6.99
30Y Low0.1·High12.4
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
SJM Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
The J. M. Smucker Company currently has a negative P/E ratio, indicating the company is operating at a loss on a trailing-twelve-month basis. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 10.2x P/FCF, 41% below the 5-year average of 17.3x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $11.8B | $10.5B | $12.4B | $12.0B | $16.4B | $14.8B | $14.7B | $13.1B | $13.9B | $13.0B | $14.7B |
| Enterprise Value | $18.9B | $17.5B | $20.1B | $20.5B | $20.2B | $19.3B | $19.3B | $18.5B | $19.8B | $17.6B | $19.9B |
| P/E Ratio → | -85.28 | — | — | 16.11 | — | 23.49 | 16.82 | 16.80 | 27.13 | 9.68 | 24.85 |
| P/S Ratio | 1.31 | 1.16 | 1.42 | 1.47 | 1.92 | 1.86 | 1.84 | 1.68 | 1.78 | 1.76 | 1.99 |
| P/B Ratio | 2.13 | 1.89 | 2.03 | 1.56 | 2.25 | 1.82 | 1.81 | 1.60 | 1.75 | 1.64 | 2.15 |
| P/FCF | 10.23 | 9.05 | 15.15 | 18.65 | 22.87 | 20.65 | 11.70 | 13.29 | 17.84 | 14.46 | 16.98 |
| P/OCF | 8.02 | 7.10 | 10.22 | 9.75 | 13.80 | 13.06 | 9.41 | 10.44 | 12.22 | 10.64 | 13.90 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
SJM EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
The J. M. Smucker Company's enterprise value stands at 33.0x EBITDA, 47% above its 5-year average of 22.4x. The Consumer Defensive sector median is 11.0x, placing the stock at a 200% premium on an enterprise-value basis.
| 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 | 33.03 | 30.64 | — | 11.79 | 34.27 | 13.00 | 10.49 | 11.07 | 14.37 | 12.08 | 13.65 |
| EV / EBIT | 52.34 | 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 |
SJM Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
The J. M. Smucker Company earns an operating margin of 4.0%, roughly in line with the Consumer Defensive sector average. Operating margins have compressed from 16.0% to 4.0% over the past 3 years, signaling potential cost pressures or competitive headwinds. A negative ROE of -2.4% indicates the company is currently destroying shareholder equity. ROIC of 2.1% represents below-average returns on invested capital versus a sector median of 5.7%.
Margins
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% |
Return on Capital
| 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% |
SJM Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
The J. M. Smucker Company carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 12.4x, which is highly leveraged (255% above the sector average of 3.5x). Net debt stands at $7.0B ($7.1B total debt minus $59M cash). Interest coverage of just 0.8x is concerning — the company has limited headroom to absorb earnings volatility before struggling with debt service.
| 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 |
SJM Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
The current ratio of 0.78x is below 1.0, meaning current liabilities exceed current assets. The quick ratio of 0.33x is notably lower than the current ratio, indicating a significant portion of current assets is tied up in inventory. The current ratio has improved from 0.52x to 0.78x over the past 3 years.
| 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 |
SJM Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
The J. M. Smucker Company returns 4.0% to shareholders annually — split between a 3.9% dividend yield and 0.0% buyback yield.
Dividends
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 | 3.9% | 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% |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| 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 | 9.8% | 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 | 4.0% | 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 |
Peer Comparison
Compare SJM with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 SJMYou | $12B | -85.3 | 33.0 | 10.2 | 33.5% | 4.0% | -2.4% | 2.1% | 12.4 |
 CAG | $6B | 5.5 | 8.3 | 4.8 | 25.9% | 11.8% | 12.9% | 6.0% | 4.7 |
 CPB | $6B | 10.5 | 7.5 | 8.9 | 30.4% | 13.2% | 15.6% | 9.1% | 4.0 |
 MKC | $12B | 15.9 | 11.9 | 16.0 | 37.9% | 16.0% | 14.2% | 8.5% | 3.0 |
 HRL | $13B | 27.8 | 15.8 | 24.9 | 15.6% | 5.9% | 6.0% | 5.3% | 2.9 |
 THS | $1B | 47.9 | 10.9 | 11.6 | 16.4% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 6.3 |
 BGS | $316M | -7.2 | 7.9 | 4.5 | 20.9% | 10.8% | -8.8% | 6.0% | 7.0 |
 MDLZ | $77B | 31.8 | 19.6 | 23.9 | 28.0% | 9.4% | 9.3% | 6.0% | 4.5 |
 GIS | $18B | 8.2 | 8.5 | 7.8 | 34.6% | 17.0% | 24.3% | 10.6% | 4.0 |
 K | $29B | 21.5 | 15.5 | 25.6 | 36.9% | 14.7% | 37.0% | 14.7% | 2.8 |
 POST | $4B | 16.0 | 8.4 | 8.2 | 26.4% | 10.4% | 8.5% | 5.9% | 5.6 |
| Consumer Defensive Median | — | 18.8 | 11.0 | 15.3 | 40.8% | 3.5% | 6.5% | 5.7% | 3.5 |
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SJM — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying SJM stock.
What is The J. M. Smucker Company's P/E ratio?
The J. M. Smucker Company's current P/E ratio is -85.3x. The historical average is 19.1x.
What is The J. M. Smucker Company's EV/EBITDA?
The J. M. Smucker Company's current EV/EBITDA is 33.0x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 12.1x.
What is The J. M. Smucker Company's ROE?
The J. M. Smucker Company's return on equity (ROE) is -2.4%. The historical average is 8.2%.
Is SJM stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, The J. M. Smucker Company is trading at a P/E of -85.3x. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What is The J. M. Smucker Company's dividend yield?
The J. M. Smucker Company's current dividend yield is 3.93%.
What are The J. M. Smucker Company's profit margins?
The J. M. Smucker Company has 33.5% gross margin and 4.0% operating margin.
How much debt does The J. M. Smucker Company have?
The J. M. Smucker Company's Debt/EBITDA ratio is 12.4x, indicating high leverage. A ratio above 4x may signal elevated financial risk.