Stock Analysis
The J.M. Smucker CompanySJM
P/E 59.31×· 5Y range 16.27–61.60×· top 1% of history
Sector: Consumer Defensive · Industry: Canned, Fruits, Veg, Preserves, Jams & Jellies
AnalystsBuy22 analystsP/E 59.3× sits at the 99th percentile of its 5.086926762491444-year history.
Cash covers 1% of debt · Q3 2026.
PMP Verdict
Weak fundamentals, expensive
Strengths
- Quality85
Risks
- Valuation55
- Financial Health17
Weak fundamentals at a demanding price.
What's happening with SJM
Profile
Strong earnings quality; financial health, profitability, growth and moat lag behind.
How is each axis scored?
- Valuation55/100 · Moderate
- P/E vs own history (99th pct)0/25
- FCF yield (11.8%)25/25
- P/S (1.5x)25/25
- EV/EBIT (25.1x)5/25
- Growth31/100 · Weak
- Revenue CAGR (3.1%)6/25
- Net income CAGR (n/a)0/25
- EPS CAGR 5Y (n/a)0/25
- Fwd implied growth (428.7%)25/25
- Profitability28/100 · Weak
- ROIC (5.2%)5/25
- ROE (4.4%)5/25
- Net margin (2.5%)6/25
- Operating margin (9.0%)12/25
- Financial Health17/100 · Weak
- Altman Z (1.25)3/25
- Current ratio (0.84)6/25
- Interest coverage (0.8x)3/25
- Net cash / debt (D/A 45%)5/25
- Quality85/100 · Strong
- Piotroski F (5/9)15/25
- Beneish M (-7.40)25/25
- FCF conversion (692%)25/25
- Margin stability (σ 5.8%)20/25
- Moat38/100 · Weak
- ROIC >12% years (0/9 yrs)0/25
- Median gross margin (38.2%)13/25
- FCF-positive years (10/10 yrs)25/25
- Worst-year net margin (worst -14.1%)0/25
Risk Flags
- ⚠Altman Z 1.2 — distress-zone balance sheet
- ⚠3 loss-making years in recent history
- ⚠Interest coverage 0.8× — thin debt cushion
- ⚠P/E 59.3× at top 1% of 5-year history
About The J.M. Smucker Company
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M. Smucker is a packaged food company that primarily sells through the US retail channel (75% of fiscal 2026 revenue came through its retail pet foods, coffee, and frozen handheld/spreads segments), with the remaining share consisting of sweet baked snacks (through the Hostess acquisition), away from home, and international (primarily Canada). Retail coffee is its largest category (37% of sales) with brands Folgers, Dunkin', and Cafe Bustelo. Pet foods (18% of sales) holds leading brands like Milk-Bone and Meow Mix. Of its remaining, approximately 20% comes from frozen handhelds and spreads, through brands Jif, Smucker's, and Uncrustables. The company acquired Hostess Brands in fiscal 2024 to boost its snack and convenience store presence.
Headquarters: ORRVILLE, OH · Employees: 8,000 · Website ↗
Price History
Weekly Candlestick Chart — up to 5Y
Key Metrics
Financial snapshot · Tap any metric for its definition and grade
TTM Snapshot
trailing twelve months · YoYValuation
55CP/E (TTM)58.8xD
Grade D: ExpensivePrice / TTM EPS (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 16.3x–61.6x · 99th pct
P/FCF8.5xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / Free Cash Flow per share (Finnhub). Inverse of FCF yield — negative when FCF is negative
FCF Yield11.8%A
Grade A: ValueTTM (OCF − CapEx) / Market Cap — vs own 5Y history: 2.8%–12.8% · 96th pct
P/S (TTM)1.47xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / TTM Revenue (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 1.2x–3.3x · 16th pct
EV/EBIT25.1xD
Grade D: ExpensiveEnterprise value / TTM EBIT (D&A not in our data) — capital-structure neutral — vs own 5Y history: 11.2x–113.5x · 63rd pct
EV/Sales2.2xB
Grade B: FairEnterprise Value / TTM Revenue (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral sales multiple
Forward P/E11.1xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / next-year EPS estimate — shows whether the TTM multiple is rich or just front-loading growth
P/B Ratio2.58xA
Grade A: FairPrice to Book Value. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
PEG Ratio6.23D
Grade D: ExpensiveFinnhub PEG — their P/E basis ÷ expected EPS growth. Suppressed when their P/E diverges >2× from our TTM P/E (different basis)
Dividend Yield3.45%A
Grade A: PaysTTM dividend yield (Finnhub) — annual dividends / price. None = no dividend; very high yield can signal distress
Payout Ratio36.7%A
Grade A: SafeDividends / Net Income (Finnhub) — share of earnings paid out; >90% or negative = unsustainable
Profitability
28EROIC5.2%D
Grade D: LowNOPAT (EBIT less ~21% tax) / invested capital (equity + debt − cash). Flagship quality metric — durable >15% signals a moat
ROE4.4%D
Grade D: WeakReturn on Equity. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
ROA1.4%D
Grade D: WeakReturn on Assets (Finnhub) — Net Income / Total Assets; how efficiently assets produce profit
Net Margin2.5%D
Grade D: LowNet Income / Revenue
Operating Margin9.0%D
Grade D: LowTTM EBIT / TTM Revenue
Gross Margin38.7%C
Grade C: AverageGross Profit / Revenue
FCF Margin17.3%A
Grade A: HighFCF / Revenue
True FCF Margin17.1%A
Grade A: HighTTM (OCF − CapEx − SBC) / TTM Revenue — SBC treated as a real cost
Growth
31DRevenue CAGR3.1%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual revenue growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
Net Income CAGR—
Compound annual net income growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
EPS CAGR (5Y)—
Compound annual EPS growth over up to 5Y of per-share earnings (own statements). Null when either endpoint EPS ≤ 0
Implied EPS Growth428.7%A
Grade A: HighAnalyst forward EPS (normalized basis) vs our GAAP TTM EPS — different bases, so extreme values usually mark cyclically depressed TTM earnings, not real growth
Dilution (5Y)-1.4%B
Grade B: FlatShare count change over 5Y
SBC / Net Income11.7%C
Grade C: MedStock-based comp/Net income. >30% = dilution risk
SBC / Revenue0.3%A
Grade A: LowTTM stock-based comp / TTM Revenue
Financial Health
17EAltman Z-Score1.25D
Grade D: DistressBankruptcy risk. >3 Safe, <1.8 Distress
Current Ratio0.84xD
Grade D: LowCurrent Assets/Liabilities
Quick Ratio0.35xD
Grade D: Low(Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities (Finnhub) — stricter liquidity test, excludes inventory
Interest Coverage0.8xD
Grade D: RiskyEBIT/Interest. >10 Strong
Debt Repayment4.6yC
Grade C: AverageYears to repay net debt via FCF
Net Debt/EBIT8.8xD
Grade D: HighLeverage. <2x Low, >4x High
Debt/Equity1.40xC
Grade C: MedDebt / Equity: <1 Conservative, >2 Risky. Not meaningful with non-positive equity; shown as unavailable rather than low debt.
Cash / Debt0.01xD
Grade D: ThinCash covers how much of total debt. >1 = could repay all debt from cash
Quality
85APiotroski F-Score5/9C
Grade C: AverageFinancial strength 0–9. >7 Strong
Beneish M-Score-7.40A
Grade A: SafeEarnings manipulation risk. < -2.22 Safe
FCF Conversion692.1%A
Grade A: StrongFCF / Net Income
Margin Stability5.8%A
Grade A: StableEBIT margin std deviation. Lower = stable
Capex / Revenue3.5%A
Grade A: Asset-lightTTM CapEx / TTM Revenue — high % = capital-hungry business
Asset Turnover0.55xC
Grade C: AverageRevenue / Total Assets (Finnhub) — how efficiently the asset base generates sales
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · 8 recordsP/S codes are the directional signal; grants, option exercises and tax withholding carry none. Form 4 doesn't flag 10b5-1 plans — scheduled sales may appear within open-market sells.
| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Abramo Mercedes Filed | Abramo Mercedes | Grant / award | +1.5K | |
Abramo Mercedes Filed | Abramo Mercedes | Grant / award | +216 | |
Chung Bruce Filed | Chung Bruce | Grant / award | +1.5K | |
Chung Bruce Filed | Chung Bruce | Grant / award | +226 | |
Perry Kirk Filed | Perry Kirk | Grant / award | +1.5K |
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| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Perry Kirk Filed | Perry Kirk | Grant / award | +216 | |
Henderson Jay L Filed | Henderson Jay L | Grant / award | +1.5K | |
Chapman-Hughes Susan Filed | Chapman-Hughes Susan | Grant / award | +1.5K |
More metrics — Moat, Per Share, Balance Sheet, MarketHide additional metrics
Moat
38DROIC >12% Years0/9 yrsD
Grade D: WeakShare of completed fiscal years with ROIC > 12% — measures multi-year capital-return durability
Gross Margin (Med.)38.2%C
Grade C: ModerateMedian annual gross margin across available fiscal years — pricing-power durability
FCF-Positive Years10/10 yrsA
Grade A: DurableShare of completed fiscal years with positive free cash flow
Net Margin Floor-14.1%D
Grade D: WeakWeakest annual net margin across completed fiscal years — recession/downcycle resilience
Per Share
EPS (TTM)$2.15
Own TTM net income / shares — same earnings basis as P/E
Cash / Share$0.40
Cash & short-term investments per share (Finnhub)
Book Value / Share$53.83
Shareholders' equity per share (Finnhub). Negative = accumulated losses / heavy buybacks
Balance Sheet
Total Debt$7.33B
Total debt obligations (short + long term)
Cash & Equiv.$52.80M
Cash and short-term investments
Net Debt$7.28B
Total Debt minus Cash. Negative = Net Cash position
Total Equity$5.24B
Shareholders' equity (book value)
Asset / Liability1.47xC
Grade C: AdequateTotal Assets / Total Liabilities
Market
Market Cap$13.50B
Current Market Capitalization
Beta0.27B
Grade B: DefensivePrice sensitivity vs the market (Finnhub) — 1.0 moves with market, >1.2 amplifies swings
How grades work: each metric is graded A–D against fixed thresholds (tap a row for the meaning). Card grades map the pillar score to A+–E — a card grade is that pillar's own score, not an average of the rows shown.
Financials as of Jul 2026 · Ratio snapshot Oct 17, 2026
Key Insights: The J.M. Smucker Company (SJM)
SJM is up 1.19% at the last close. Piotroski F-Score of 5/9 indicates mixed fundamentals for The J.M. Smucker Company. Altman Z-Score of 1.25 is below the 1.81 distress threshold — an elevated financial-risk flag. Beneish M-Score of -7.40 suggests a low likelihood of earnings manipulation. The J.M. Smucker Company converts about 17% of revenue into free cash flow — strong cash generation.
- Takes ~4.6 years to repay net debt from free cash flow.
- Interest coverage of 0.8× leaves little room for earnings shocks.
- The J.M. Smucker Company posted a net loss in 3 of 10 available completed fiscal years (2017–2026).
- The stock currently yields 3.5% in dividends.
See how SJM ranks on the Capex Tracker — top 50 capital spenders compared.
Recent Market Moves
See all SJM moves →| Date | Session | Price | Move | Z-Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15 | Regular | 125.34 | +2.87% | 2.27 |
| Oct 15 | After-hours | 125.00 | +2.59% | 2.06 |
| Oct 8 | Regular | 119.13 | +2.76% | 2.73 |
| Oct 8 | After-hours | 119.41 | +3.00% | 2.94 |
Frequently Asked Questions about SJM
What is the current The J.M. Smucker Company (SJM) stock price?
SJM is trading at $127.43 at the last market close, up 1.19% on the session. PreMarketPrice tracks SJM pre-market, intraday and after-hours prices.
Is SJM stock a buy right now?
PreMarketPrice's quantitative model rates The J.M. Smucker Company's financial health at 17/100. This is a data-driven snapshot of fundamentals, not investment advice.
Is SJM stock overvalued?
The J.M. Smucker Company trades at a trailing P/E of 58.8 and our valuation score rates it 55/100 (higher = cheaper vs. its own history). See the Valuation History and Key Metrics sections for forward P/E, EV/EBITDA and PEG context.
When does The J.M. Smucker Company report earnings?
No confirmed earnings date is currently scheduled for SJM. The Earnings section lists recent reports and updates as dates are announced.
What sector does The J.M. Smucker Company operate in?
The J.M. Smucker Company operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, within the Canned, Fruits, Veg, Preserves, Jams & Jellies industry. The Related Stocks section lists sector peers for comparison.
What does The J.M. Smucker Company do?
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About The J.M. Smucker Company (SJM) Stock
The J.M. Smucker Company (SJM) is a US-listed stock operating in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically the Canned, Fruits, Veg, Preserves, Jams & Jellies industry. As of the latest update, The J.M. Smucker Company is trading at $127.43, up 1.19% on the day with a market capitalization of $13.5 billion. The financial health score for SJM is 17/100, which indicates poor financial strength based on profitability, leverage, liquidity, and growth metrics. This page provides real-time pre-market pricing, earnings calendar, financial health analysis, and valuation metrics for SJM stock.
SJM Stock Analysis & Key Metrics
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- Pre-market price & movement: Real-time SJM stock price with percentage change, updated continuously during pre-market and regular trading hours.
- Valuation & P/E history: Historical P/E, P/S, and P/B ratios for SJM with trend analysis and normalized valuation multiples.
- Financial statements: Revenue, net income, assets, liabilities, and equity for The J.M. Smucker Company across multiple reporting periods.
- Financial health score: A composite score of 17/100 based on Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, profitability, and leverage metrics for SJM.
- Sector peers: Compare SJM against 4 other consumer defensive stocks on key financial metrics.
Is SJM a Good Stock to Buy?
This page provides data-driven analysis to help you evaluate The J.M. Smucker Company (SJM) as an investment. The financial health score of 17/100 suggests poor financial fundamentals. Valuation metrics show whether the stock is trading above or below its historical average.However, this is not financial advice — always do your own research before investing.
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