The J.M. Smucker Company (SJM) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 1279 data points (2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16)
J.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 segment...
The J.M. Smucker Company (SJM) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 59.31 (historical range: 16.27–61.60, median: 25.77), placing it at the 99th percentile — expensive relative to its history, P/S ratio of 1.49 (range: 1.20–3.29, 16th percentile — cheap relative to its history), EV/EBITDA of 25.28 (range: 11.21–113.53, 63th percentile).
Over the historical period (2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16), The J.M. Smucker Company's P/E ratio has expanded by 66% over the observed period (from an average of 23.6 to 39.3).
The J.M. Smucker Company trades above its historical valuation range, with most metrics above their median levels.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Median | %ile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 59.31 | 25.77 | 99th | expensive relative to its history |
| P/S Ratio | 1.49 | 1.85 | 16th | cheap relative to its history |
| EV/EBITDA | 25.28 | 21.39 | 63th | above its historical average |
| FCF Yield | 11.67% | 5.00% | 96th | cheap relative to its history |
The J.M. Smucker Company (SJM) Valuation & P/E History
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 currently trading at $126.38 with a market capitalization of $13.5 billion. This page provides historical valuation analysis for SJM based on 1279 data points covering 2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16. The P/E ratio of 59.31 is above the historical median of 25.77, placing SJM at the 99th percentile of its valuation range. The P/S ratio of 1.49 compares to a median of 1.85.
SJM Valuation Metrics & Historical Range
The valuation table above shows The J.M. Smucker Company's current and historical valuation multiples, including P/E ratio, P/S ratio, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and dividend yield. Each metric is compared to its own historical range to determine whether SJM is currently trading above or below its typical valuation levels.
- P/E ratio: Price-to-earnings measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A P/E above the historical median suggests SJM is expensively valued; below the median suggests it is cheap.
- P/S ratio: Price-to-sales is useful for companies with volatile or negative earnings. Lower P/S relative to history may indicate value.
- EV/EBITDA: Enterprise value to EBITDA adjusts for debt and cash, providing a capital-structure-neutral valuation measure for The J.M. Smucker Company.
- FCF yield: Free cash flow yield shows the cash return relative to market price. Higher yields may indicate undervaluation.
Is SJM Overvalued or Undervalued?
The J.M. Smucker Company trades above its historical valuation range, with most metrics above their median levels. The overall valuation percentile of 59 combines P/E, P/S, and EV/EBITDA percentiles into a single measure of how expensive SJM is relative to its own history. A percentile below 25 suggests the stock may be undervalued, while a percentile above 75 suggests it may be overvalued.
However, valuation is only one factor in investment decisions. A stock can remain "overvalued" for years if growth accelerates, or "undervalued" if the business deteriorates. Always combine valuation analysis with financial statement analysis and the full SJM analysis page for a complete picture.
Valuation data is computed from historical price and fundamental data via Polygon.io and Finnhub.SJM trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. This page is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.