JM SMUCKER CO/THE (SJM) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:SJM • US8326964058
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This SJM fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. SJM Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year SJM was profitable.
- SJM had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In multiple years SJM reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
- SJM had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- With a Return On Assets value of -7.72%, SJM is not doing good in the industry: 67.82% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- SJM's Return On Equity of -23.98% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SJM is outperformed by 66.67% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of SJM (6.95%) is better than 77.01% of its industry peers.
- SJM had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 7.05%. This is in line with the industry average of 6.78%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -7.72% | ||
| ROE | -23.98% | ||
| ROIC | 6.95% |
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
- With an excellent Operating Margin value of 15.01%, SJM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.10% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SJM has grown nicely.
- With an excellent Gross Margin value of 34.21%, SJM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.61% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 | 15.01% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 34.21% |
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. SJM Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), SJM is creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, SJM has more shares outstanding
- The number of shares outstanding for SJM has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, SJM has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- SJM has an Altman-Z score of 1.32. This is a bad value and indicates that SJM is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- The Altman-Z score of SJM (1.32) is worse than 64.37% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of SJM is 7.56, which is on the high side as it means it would take SJM, 7.56 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- SJM has a better Debt to FCF ratio (7.56) than 64.37% of its industry peers.
- SJM has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.40. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.40, SJM is doing worse than 77.01% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.4 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.56 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.32 |
ROIC/WACC0.99
WACC7.02%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.84 indicates that SJM may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of SJM (0.84) is worse than 78.16% of its industry peers.
- SJM has a Quick Ratio of 0.84. This is a bad value and indicates that SJM is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a Quick ratio value of 0.35, SJM is not doing good in the industry: 86.21% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.84 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.35 |
3. SJM Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for SJM have decreased strongly by -17.00% in the last year.
- SJM shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 2.93% yearly.
- SJM shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 1.58%.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.27% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-17%
EPS 3Y4.41%
EPS 5Y2.93%
EPS Q2Q%-8.81%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.58%
Revenue growth 3Y2.94%
Revenue growth 5Y2.27%
Sales Q2Q%7.02%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 1.65% on average over the next years.
- SJM is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.18% yearly.
EPS Next Y-9.8%
EPS Next 2Y0.71%
EPS Next 3Y2.98%
EPS Next 5Y1.65%
Revenue Next Year3.16%
Revenue Next 2Y2.27%
Revenue Next 3Y2.12%
Revenue Next 5Y2.18%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. SJM Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- SJM is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.02.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, SJM is valued a bit cheaper than 77.01% of the companies in the same industry.
- SJM's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.66.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.33, the valuation of SJM can be described as reasonable.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SJM indicates a rather cheap valuation: SJM is cheaper than 93.10% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 38.00, SJM is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.02 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.33 |
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 64.37% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of SJM indicates a rather cheap valuation: SJM is cheaper than 82.76% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.52 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.02 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.76
EPS Next 2Y0.71%
EPS Next 3Y2.98%
5. SJM Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- SJM has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.68%, which is a nice return.
- SJM's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.22. SJM pays more dividend than 82.76% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, SJM pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.68% |
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 its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.24%
Div Incr Years23
Div Non Decr Years23
5.3 Sustainability
- SJM has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
- SJM's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP-36.82%
EPS Next 2Y0.71%
EPS Next 3Y2.98%
SJM Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NYSE:SJM (4/22/2026, 1:27:01 PM)
95.805
+0.07 (+0.07%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)02-26 2026-02-26/bmo
Earnings (Next)06-08 2026-06-08/amc
Inst Owners95.04%
Inst Owner Change-0.35%
Ins Owners2.17%
Ins Owner Change0.23%
Market Cap10.22B
Revenue(TTM)8.93B
Net Income(TTM)-1.26B
Analysts73.91
Price Target123.44 (28.85%)
Short Float %6.26%
Short Ratio2.88
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.68% |
Yearly Dividend4.28
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.24%
DP-36.82%
Div Incr Years23
Div Non Decr Years23
Ex-Date05-15 2026-05-15 (1.1)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)1.28%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.05%
Max EPS beat(2)3.6%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)0.46%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.68%
Max EPS beat(4)3.6%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)5.54%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)6.13%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)8.27%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.39%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.51%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.28%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.18%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.86%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.28%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.53%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.26%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.95%
PT rev (1m)4.54%
PT rev (3m)4.5%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.51%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.77%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.04%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.51%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.17%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.76%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.04%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.2%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.02 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.33 | ||
| P/S | 1.14 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.52 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.93 | ||
| P/B | 1.95 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.02 |
EPS(TTM)8.69
EY9.07%
EPS(NY)10.26
Fwd EY10.71%
FCF(TTM)9.11
FCFY9.51%
OCF(TTM)12.08
OCFY12.61%
SpS83.7
BVpS49.1
TBVpS-53.56
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.76
Graham Number97.9771 (2.27%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -7.72% | ||
| ROE | -23.98% | ||
| ROCE | 9.63% | ||
| ROIC | 6.95% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.98% | ||
| ROICexgc | 29.48% | ||
| OM | 15.01% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 34.21% | ||
| FCFM | 10.88% |
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 Turnover0.55
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.4 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.56 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.89 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 58.08% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.55% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.34 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 68.31% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.84 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.35 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.32 |
F-Score5
WACC7.02%
ROIC/WACC0.99
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)-17%
EPS 3Y4.41%
EPS 5Y2.93%
EPS Q2Q%-8.81%
EPS Next Y-9.8%
EPS Next 2Y0.71%
EPS Next 3Y2.98%
EPS Next 5Y1.65%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.58%
Revenue growth 3Y2.94%
Revenue growth 5Y2.27%
Sales Q2Q%7.02%
Revenue Next Year3.16%
Revenue Next 2Y2.27%
Revenue Next 3Y2.12%
Revenue Next 5Y2.18%
EBIT growth 1Y-21.8%
EBIT growth 3Y12.06%
EBIT growth 5Y5.19%
EBIT Next Year11.63%
EBIT Next 3Y7.14%
EBIT Next 5Y4.2%
FCF growth 1Y50.78%
FCF growth 3Y4.34%
FCF growth 5Y-3.69%
OCF growth 1Y3.47%
OCF growth 3Y2.13%
OCF growth 5Y-0.72%
JM SMUCKER CO/THE / SJM Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for SJM stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 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.
What is the profitability of SJM stock?
JM SMUCKER CO/THE (SJM) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
What is the financial health of JM SMUCKER CO/THE (SJM) stock?
The financial health rating of JM SMUCKER CO/THE (SJM) is 2 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of JM SMUCKER CO/THE (SJM) stock?
The dividend rating of JM SMUCKER CO/THE (SJM) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -36.82%.