JM SMUCKER CO/THE (SJM) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:SJM - US8326964058 - Common Stock
104.15 USD
-0.18 (-0.17%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to SJM. SJM was compared to 87 industry peers in the Food Products industry. SJM has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. SJM has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. Finally SJM also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- SJM had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year SJM had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In multiple years SJM reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
- In the past 5 years SJM always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- SJM has a Return On Assets of -6.77%. This is in the lower half of the industry: SJM underperforms 68.97% of its industry peers.
- SJM has a Return On Equity of -19.70%. This is in the lower half of the industry: SJM underperforms 67.82% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 6.49%, SJM is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.41% of the companies in the same industry.
- SJM had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 7.05%. This is significantly below the industry average of 27.80%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -6.77% | ||
| ROE | -19.7% | ||
| ROIC | 6.49% |
ROA(3y)-1.32%
ROA(5y)1.07%
ROE(3y)-3.94%
ROE(5y)1.33%
ROIC(3y)7.05%
ROIC(5y)7.03%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 15.61%, SJM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.95% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SJM has grown nicely.
- The Gross Margin of SJM (35.14%) is better than 80.46% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SJM has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 15.61% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 35.14% |
OM growth 3Y8.86%
OM growth 5Y2.85%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y4.83%
GM growth 5Y0.21%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- SJM has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
- SJM has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for SJM has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- SJM has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.35, we must say that SJM is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- SJM has a worse Altman-Z score (1.35) than 64.37% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of SJM is 12.27, which is on the high side as it means it would take SJM, 12.27 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 12.27, SJM is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.62% of the companies in the same industry.
- SJM has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.29. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- SJM has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.29) than 78.16% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.29 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 12.27 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.35 |
ROIC/WACC0.96
WACC6.78%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.89 indicates that SJM may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.89, SJM is doing worse than 79.31% of the companies in the same industry.
- SJM has a Quick Ratio of 0.89. This is a bad value and indicates that SJM is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- SJM has a Quick ratio of 0.37. This is amonst the worse of the industry: SJM underperforms 85.06% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.89 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.37 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- SJM shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -13.73%.
- SJM shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 2.93% yearly.
- The Revenue has decreased by -0.66% in the past year.
- Measured over the past years, SJM shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 2.27% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-13.73%
EPS 3Y4.41%
EPS 5Y2.93%
EPS Q2Q%-23.91%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.66%
Revenue growth 3Y2.94%
Revenue growth 5Y2.27%
Sales Q2Q%2.59%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, SJM will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 1.12% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.12% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-10.25%
EPS Next 2Y-0.75%
EPS Next 3Y1.97%
EPS Next 5Y1.12%
Revenue Next Year3.33%
Revenue Next 2Y2.76%
Revenue Next 3Y2.42%
Revenue Next 5Y2.12%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- SJM is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.68.
- 80.46% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SJM, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of SJM to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.33), we can say SJM is valued rather cheaply.
- SJM is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.45.
- 86.21% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SJM, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SJM to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.12), we can say SJM is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.68 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.45 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of SJM indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: SJM is cheaper than 60.92% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- 68.97% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SJM, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.49 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.57 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.99
EPS Next 2Y-0.75%
EPS Next 3Y1.97%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- SJM has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.50%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.42, SJM pays a better dividend. On top of this SJM pays more dividend than 82.76% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- SJM's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.91.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.5% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of SJM has a limited annual growth rate of 4.24%.
- SJM has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- SJM has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.24%
Div Incr Years22
Div Non Decr Years22
5.3 Sustainability
- The earnings of SJM are negative and hence is the payout ratio. SJM will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
- The dividend of SJM is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP-38.54%
EPS Next 2Y-0.75%
EPS Next 3Y1.97%
NYSE:SJM (1/15/2026, 9:33:17 AM)
104.15
-0.18 (-0.17%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)11-25 2025-11-25/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-25 2026-02-25/bmo
Inst Owners90.63%
Inst Owner Change-0.99%
Ins Owners2.2%
Ins Owner Change-1.22%
Market Cap11.11B
Revenue(TTM)8.77B
Net Income(TTM)-1.19B
Analysts71.3
Price Target118.48 (13.76%)
Short Float %6.81%
Short Ratio4.27
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.5% |
Yearly Dividend4.28
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.24%
DP-38.54%
Div Incr Years22
Div Non Decr Years22
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-1.86%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.68%
Max EPS beat(2)-1.05%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)1.88%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.68%
Max EPS beat(4)9.25%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)6.11%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)6.08%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)8.7%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.79%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.06%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.51%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.8%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.86%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.51%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.56%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.34%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.95%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0.26%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-7.21%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.02%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.88%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.38%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.11%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.68 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.45 | ||
| P/S | 1.27 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.49 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.46 | ||
| P/B | 1.83 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.57 |
EPS(TTM)8.92
EY8.56%
EPS(NY)9.97
Fwd EY9.57%
FCF(TTM)5.96
FCFY5.72%
OCF(TTM)9.08
OCFY8.72%
SpS82.23
BVpS56.8
TBVpS-55.24
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.99
Graham Number106.77
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -6.77% | ||
| ROE | -19.7% | ||
| ROCE | 9.13% | ||
| ROIC | 6.49% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.52% | ||
| ROICexgc | 27.39% | ||
| OM | 15.61% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 35.14% | ||
| FCFM | 7.24% |
ROA(3y)-1.32%
ROA(5y)1.07%
ROE(3y)-3.94%
ROE(5y)1.33%
ROIC(3y)7.05%
ROIC(5y)7.03%
ROICexc(3y)7.29%
ROICexc(5y)7.22%
ROICexgc(3y)42.35%
ROICexgc(5y)51.81%
ROCE(3y)9.69%
ROCE(5y)9.6%
ROICexgc growth 3Y0.14%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-1.19%
ROICexc growth 3Y8.65%
ROICexc growth 5Y4.85%
OM growth 3Y8.86%
OM growth 5Y2.85%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y4.83%
GM growth 5Y0.21%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.5
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.29 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 12.27 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.12 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 63.68% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.8% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.33 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 51.19% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.89 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.37 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.35 |
F-Score5
WACC6.78%
ROIC/WACC0.96
Cap/Depr(3y)108.43%
Cap/Depr(5y)96.8%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.76%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.27%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-13.73%
EPS 3Y4.41%
EPS 5Y2.93%
EPS Q2Q%-23.91%
EPS Next Y-10.25%
EPS Next 2Y-0.75%
EPS Next 3Y1.97%
EPS Next 5Y1.12%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.66%
Revenue growth 3Y2.94%
Revenue growth 5Y2.27%
Sales Q2Q%2.59%
Revenue Next Year3.33%
Revenue Next 2Y2.76%
Revenue Next 3Y2.42%
Revenue Next 5Y2.12%
EBIT growth 1Y-16.52%
EBIT growth 3Y12.06%
EBIT growth 5Y5.19%
EBIT Next Year9.97%
EBIT Next 3Y6.33%
EBIT Next 5Y3.45%
FCF growth 1Y-24.09%
FCF growth 3Y4.34%
FCF growth 5Y-3.69%
OCF growth 1Y-31.9%
OCF growth 3Y2.13%
OCF growth 5Y-0.72%
JM SMUCKER CO/THE / SJM FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for SJM stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to SJM.
What is the valuation status for SJM stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to JM SMUCKER CO/THE (SJM). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is JM SMUCKER CO/THE (SJM) stock?
JM SMUCKER CO/THE (SJM) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for SJM stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for JM SMUCKER CO/THE (SJM) is 11.68 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.83.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for SJM stock?
The dividend rating of JM SMUCKER CO/THE (SJM) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -38.54%.