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J. M. Smucker (SJM) Stock Analysis

This is a peer-relative look at J. M. Smucker (SJM): its performance, risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividend, and valuation are each measured against its Food, Beverage & Tobacco peers, so every number reads in context rather than in isolation.

Company Profile

Company profile fields for J. M. Smucker (SJM)
Profile ItemSJM
NameThe J. M. Smucker Company
Country/RegionUnited States
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS Industry GroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
GICS Sub-IndustryPackaged Foods & Meats
Market Capitalization13.95 billion USD
CurrencyUSD
ExchangeNYSE
Listing DateOctober 31, 1994
Security TypeCommon Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

SJM
GSPC
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J. M. Smucker (SJM) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Trailing Returns

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Trailing total returns for J. M. Smucker (SJM) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for J. M. Smucker (SJM) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

J. M. Smucker (SJM) metric values compared with Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: SJMIndustry group median
Total Return (1Y)29.86%9.07%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)11.19%2.06%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)4.32%1.14%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

SJM
GSPC
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J. M. Smucker (SJM) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Drawdown from the running peak over the past five years. Each line shows the decline from its prior peak; 0% marks a new high.

Return Distribution

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Distribution of monthly total returns for J. M. Smucker (SJM) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

J. M. Smucker (SJM) metric values compared with Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: SJMIndustry group median
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)29.24%32.65%
Beta (5Y)0.260.43
Max Drawdown (5Y)-38.11%-51.71%

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

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Each dot is a stock plotted by 1-year volatility (risk) and 1-year return. SJM is highlighted; the dashed line is the Capital Allocation Line from the risk-free rate through the industry median — dots above it are stronger on a risk-adjusted basis.

Risk-Adjusted Metrics

J. M. Smucker (SJM) metric values compared with Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: SJMIndustry group median
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)0.870.14
Sortino Ratio (1Y)1.470.20

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

J. M. Smucker (SJM) posts ROE of 3.93%, in the lower peer quartile. Shareholders’ equity is not producing as much profit as it does at most peers, so margins, asset turns, or balance-sheet structure deserve a closer look.

SJM

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

3.93%

Group distribution
Max
32.02%
Q3
16.61%
Median
10.05%
Q1
4.10%
SJM
3.93%
Min
-10.50%
Largest peers
PEP
52.19%
KO
40.59%
BTI
13.42%
SJM
3.93%
PM
--
BUD
--
MO
--
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Where J. M. Smucker (SJM) stands on ROE within its Food, Beverage & Tobacco peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Net Margin (TTM)

J. M. Smucker (SJM) keeps 2.51% of revenue as net profit, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal net margin range. Its full cost stack is taking a typical share of sales for the industry.

SJM

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

2.51%

Group distribution
Max
24.83%
Q3
11.22%
Median
5.94%
SJM
2.51%
Q1
2.05%
Min
-11.49%
Largest peers
MO
39.33%
KO
28.65%
BTI
24.99%
PM
24.83%
BUD
15.42%
PEP
11.09%
SJM
2.51%
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Where J. M. Smucker (SJM) stands on net margin within its Food, Beverage & Tobacco peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Operating Margin (TTM)

J. M. Smucker (SJM) turns 17.90% of revenue into operating profit, putting operating margin in the upper peer quartile. Before financing and taxes enter the picture, the day-to-day business keeps more of each sales dollar than most industry peers.

SJM

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

17.90%

Group distribution
Max
34.91%
SJM
17.90%
Q3
17.57%
Median
11.06%
Q1
4.15%
Min
-15.06%
Largest peers
MO
61.48%
PM
41.94%
BTI
34.91%
KO
33.36%
BUD
27.48%
SJM
17.90%
PEP
16.88%
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Where J. M. Smucker (SJM) stands on operating margin within its Food, Beverage & Tobacco peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Profitability Metrics

J. M. Smucker (SJM) metric values compared with Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: SJMIndustry group median
ROE (TTM)3.93%10.05%
ROA (TTM)6.26%5.25%
Net Margin (TTM)2.51%5.94%
Operating Margin (TTM)17.90%11.06%
Gross Margin (TTM)37.95%34.26%

Growth

Revenue Growth

J. M. Smucker (SJM) grew revenue 3.72%, roughly around the peer group's normal range. Top-line momentum looks broadly typical for the industry.

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J. M. Smucker (SJM): Revenue Growth across different time periods, set against Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry-group medians.

EPS Growth

No usable EPS growth is available for J. M. Smucker (SJM) this period, so the earnings-momentum read is skipped.

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J. M. Smucker (SJM) doesn't report EPS Growth this period; the bars show the Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry-group medians on their own.

Growth Metrics

J. M. Smucker (SJM) metric values compared with Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: SJMIndustry group median
Revenue Growth (YoY)3.72%2.38%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)2.00%2.51%
EPS Growth (YoY)---2.47%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)--4.29%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

J. M. Smucker (SJM) has current ratio of 0.87, in the tighter-liquidity quartile for its industry. The short-term cushion is thinner than most peers carry, even if the absolute comfort level still depends on the business model.

SJM

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

0.87

Group distribution
Max
4.01
Q3
2.35
Median
1.53
Q1
1.02
SJM
0.87
Min
0.33
Largest peers
KO
1.38
PM
1.02
PEP
0.94
SJM
0.87
BTI
0.84
MO
0.58
BUD
--
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Where J. M. Smucker (SJM) stands on current ratio within its Food, Beverage & Tobacco peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

J. M. Smucker (SJM) has debt-to-equity ratio of 1.21, in the higher-leverage quartile for its industry. The heavier reliance on borrowing can make earnings, rates, or refinancing conditions matter more.

SJM

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

1.21

Group distribution
Max
2.19
SJM
1.21
Q3
1.11
Median
0.68
Q1
0.33
Min
0.00
Largest peers
PEP
2.31
SJM
1.21
KO
1.07
BTI
0.72
BUD
0.72
PM
--
MO
--
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Where J. M. Smucker (SJM) stands on debt-to-equity ratio within its Food, Beverage & Tobacco peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Financial Strength Metrics

J. M. Smucker (SJM) metric values compared with Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: SJMIndustry group median
Current Ratio (MRQ)0.871.53
Debt / Equity (MRQ)1.210.68
Net Debt / EBITDA3.052.57

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

J. M. Smucker (SJM) has dividend yield of 3.32%, in the industry’s normal income range. It provides a meaningful dividend without the red flag of an unusually high headline yield.

SJM

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

3.32%

Group distribution
Max
9.38%
Q3
3.77%
SJM
3.32%
Median
1.76%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Largest peers
MO
5.53%
PEP
4.07%
BTI
3.88%
SJM
3.32%
PM
2.98%
KO
2.19%
BUD
1.91%
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Where J. M. Smucker (SJM) stands on dividend yield within its Food, Beverage & Tobacco peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

J. M. Smucker (SJM) has payout ratio of 205.61%, meaning dividends exceeded current-period earnings. The gap would need to be covered by cash, retained earnings, financing, or other sources, so earnings alone do not support the payout.

SJM

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

205.61%

Group distribution
SJM
205.61%
Max
199.19%
Q3
81.03%
Median
41.52%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Largest peers
SJM
205.61%
MO
88.45%
PM
87.74%
BTI
83.97%
PEP
73.02%
KO
61.95%
BUD
27.35%
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Where J. M. Smucker (SJM) stands on payout ratio within its Food, Beverage & Tobacco peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividend Metrics

J. M. Smucker (SJM) metric values compared with Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: SJMIndustry group median
Dividend Yield (TTM)3.32%1.76%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)205.61%41.52%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

J. M. Smucker (SJM) trades at P/E ratio of 61.00, above the peer range for its industry. The market is paying unusually heavily for TTM earnings relative to comparable companies.

SJM

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

61.00

Group distribution
SJM
61.00
Max
52.52
Q3
30.78
Median
18.76
Q1
12.77
Min
4.72
Largest peers
SJM
61.00
PM
28.89
KO
28.22
PEP
17.78
BUD
17.07
MO
15.69
BTI
15.61
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Where J. M. Smucker (SJM) stands on P/E ratio within its Food, Beverage & Tobacco peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

J. M. Smucker (SJM) trades at 1.52 on P/S ratio, roughly in the peer group’s normal range. The market is not making a strong cheap-or-rich statement about its revenue base.

SJM

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

1.52

Group distribution
Max
4.64
Q3
2.27
SJM
1.52
Median
1.17
Q1
0.52
Min
0.00
Largest peers
KO
8.06
PM
7.15
MO
6.14
BTI
5.08
BUD
2.58
PEP
1.96
SJM
1.52
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Where J. M. Smucker (SJM) stands on P/S ratio within its Food, Beverage & Tobacco peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

J. M. Smucker (SJM) trades at 2.43 on P/B ratio, roughly in line with the industry’s normal price-to-book range. Its balance sheet is not being priced at a clear discount or premium versus peers.

SJM

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

2.43

Group distribution
Max
6.35
Q3
3.07
SJM
2.43
Median
1.58
Q1
0.82
Min
0.00
Largest peers
KO
11.01
BUD
10.60
BTI
10.59
PEP
8.65
SJM
2.43
PM
-38.86
MO
-56.93
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Where J. M. Smucker (SJM) stands on P/B ratio within its Food, Beverage & Tobacco peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Valuation Metrics

J. M. Smucker (SJM) metric values compared with Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: SJMIndustry group median
P/E Ratio (TTM)61.0018.76
P/S Ratio (TTM)1.521.17
P/B Ratio (MRQ)2.431.58
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)10.50%4.66%