The J.M. Smucker Company (SJM) Financials
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Newest figures come from the 10-Q for Q1 FY2027, filed Aug 26, 2026. Each column of the statement tables below links to the filing it was taken from, and every filing is listed on the SJM SEC filings page.
The J.M. Smucker Company (SJM) reported $9.2B in revenue over the twelve months to Jul 31, 2026, up 5.1% from the prior twelve months. This page shows its income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement, and key financial ratios. View 15 years of annual fundamentals and quarterly data, with year-over-year growth rates and compound annual growth rates (CAGR). All figures are derived from SEC filings (10-K and 10-Q reports).
The business is recovering its operating engine, but weaker gross margins and elevated leverage keep accounting earnings below cash generation.
FY2026 returned operating margin to4.0% even as gross margin compressed from the prior year's38.8% . That divergence suggests the recovery came below gross profit, through operating-cost improvement or other below-gross-profit effects, rather than broad improvement in product-level economics.
The cash conversion gap is the central earnings-quality signal: net loss narrowed to
Debt-to-equity was 1.2x in FY2026 versus 0.6x in FY2023, showing a more leveraged capital structure. With a current ratio of 0.8x and dividends of
Financial Health Signals
Scored against operating companies for FY2026. Each of the six dimensions is a percentile rank within that peer group; the overall is their average, with missing dimensions counted as zero out of six. A high score means strong standing among peers, not absolute cross-industry strength. How this score is calculated →
Health score ≠ stock price. This rates the quality of The J.M. Smucker Company's business: profitability, growth, balance sheet strength. It doesn't tell you whether the stock is a good buy at today's price. Not financial advice. Use it alongside valuation analysis and your own research.
The J.M. Smucker Company has an operating margin of 4.0%, meaning the company retains $4 of operating profit per $100 of revenue. This results in a moderate score of 38/100, indicating healthy but not exceptional operating efficiency. This is up from -7.7% the prior year.
The J.M. Smucker Company's revenue grew a modest 3.7% year-over-year to $9.1B. This slow but positive growth earns a score of 51/100.
The J.M. Smucker Company has elevated debt relative to equity (D/E of 1.15), meaning the company relies heavily on borrowed funds. This high leverage results in a low score of 8/100, reflecting increased financial risk.
The J.M. Smucker Company's current ratio of 0.78 is below the typical benchmark, resulting in a score of 10/100. This tight liquidity could limit financial flexibility if cash inflows slow.
The J.M. Smucker Company converts 12.8% of revenue into free cash flow ($1.2B). This strong cash generation earns a score of 68/100.
The J.M. Smucker Company posts a -2.5% return on equity (ROE), meaning it loses $3 for every $100 of shareholders' equity. This results in a returns score of 33/100. This is up from -20.2% the prior year.
The J.M. Smucker Company scores 1.30, below the 1.81 distress threshold. The score is driven primarily by a large market capitalization ($12.8B) relative to total liabilities ($10.7B). This indicates elevated financial distress risk and warrants close attention to liquidity and debt levels.
Distress-screening estimate for non-financial companies. Not computed for banks or insurers, where the Altman model does not apply.
The J.M. Smucker Company passes 5 of 9 financial strength tests. 3 of 4 profitability signals pass, 1 of 3 leverage/liquidity signals pass, 1 of 2 efficiency signals pass.
The J.M. Smucker Company reported a net loss of $138.7M while generating $1.5B in operating cash flow. Operations generated cash despite the loss, but with no positive earnings behind it, the ratio between the two carries no quality signal.
The J.M. Smucker Company earns $0.94 in operating income for every $1 of interest expense ($360.2M vs $381.2M). This narrow margin raises concern about the company's ability to service its debt if operating income declines.
Key Financial Metrics
Earnings & Revenue
The J.M. Smucker Company generated $2.2B in revenue in Q1 2027. This represents an increase of 5.0% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is down 2.2%.
The J.M. Smucker Company's EBITDA was $640.0M in Q1 2027, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. This represents an increase of 252.2% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 10.4%.
The J.M. Smucker Company reported $324.3M in net income in Q1 2027. This represents an increase of 838.7% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is down 16.4%.
The J.M. Smucker Company earned $3.03 per diluted share (EPS) in Q1 2027. This represents an increase of 839.0% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is down 16.8%.
Cash & Balance Sheet
The J.M. Smucker Company generated $337.3M in free cash flow in Q1 2027, representing cash available after capex. This represents an increase of 455.4% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is down 30.3%.
The J.M. Smucker Company held $43.2M in cash against $6.4B in long-term debt as of Q1 2027.
The J.M. Smucker Company paid $1.12 per share in dividends in Q1 2027. This represents an increase of 1.8% from the same quarter a year earlier.
Margins & Returns
The J.M. Smucker Company's gross margin was 44.1% in Q1 2027, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs. This is up 21.7 percentage points from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 6.1 percentage points.
The J.M. Smucker Company's operating margin was 23.1% in Q1 2027, reflecting core business profitability. This is up 20.9 percentage points from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 3.5 percentage points.
The J.M. Smucker Company's net profit margin was 14.6% in Q1 2027, showing the share of revenue converted to profit. This is up 16.7 percentage points from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is down 2.5 percentage points.
The J.M. Smucker Company's ROE was 5.6% in Q1 2027, measuring profit generated per dollar of shareholder equity. This is up 6.4 percentage points from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is down 1.4 percentage points.
Capital Allocation
The J.M. Smucker Company spent $5.7M on share buybacks in Q1 2027, returning capital to shareholders by reducing shares outstanding. This represents an increase of 23.9% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 1325.0%.
The J.M. Smucker Company invested $88.4M in capex in Q1 2027, funding long-term assets and infrastructure. This represents an increase of 4.9% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is down 7.2%.
Not reported for Q1 2027.
SJM Income Statement
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q1'2710-Q | Q4'2610-Q | Q3'2610-Q | Q2'2610-Q | Q1'2610-Q | Q4'2510-K | Q3'2510-Q | Q2'2510-Q |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.2B+5.0% | $2.3B+5.8% | $2.3B+7.0% | $2.3B+2.6% | $2.1B-0.6% | $2.1B-2.8% | $2.2B-1.9% | $2.3B+17.2% |
| Cost of Revenue | $1.2B-24.3% | $1.4B+6.5% | $1.5B+15.6% | $1.5B+5.4% | $1.6B+23.4% | $1.3B+2.2% | $1.3B-7.0% | $1.4B+14.1% |
| Gross Profit | $979.6M+106.4% | $862.1M+4.7% | $827.8M-5.7% | $869.9M-1.8% | $474.7M-40.5% | $823.3M-9.9% | $878.1M+6.7% | $886.1M+22.4% |
| SG&A Expenses | $410.5M+8.8% | $357.8M-6.0% | $363.2M-1.2% | $398.2M+1.9% | $377.4M-3.3% | $380.6M-10.4% | $367.6M-1.8% | $390.7M+17.2% |
| Operating Income | $511.6M+1021.9% | $444.5M+174.2% | -$548.4M+7.7% | $418.5M+146.6% | $45.6M-87.0% | -$599.1M-247.6% | -$594.0M-299.7% | $169.7M-43.2% |
| EBITDA | $640.0M+252.2% | $579.8M+222.1% | -$403.4M+14.4% | $562.6M+88.5% | $181.7M-62.1% | -$474.7M-189.3% | -$471.0M-211.8% | $298.5M-24.1% |
| Interest Expense | $82.3M-17.9% | $87.9M-6.7% | $94.5M-0.9% | $98.6M-0.1% | $100.2M-0.2% | $94.2M-3.2% | $95.4M-4.4% | $98.7M+181.2% |
| Income Tax | $103.6M+922.2% | -$60.5M-289.7% | $72.3M+36250.0% | $77.1M-15.6% | -$12.6M-120.7% | $31.9M-53.1% | -$200K-100.3% | $91.3M+67.5% |
| Net Income | $324.3M+838.7% | $388.1M+153.2% | -$724.2M-9.3% | $241.3M+1084.9% | -$43.9M-123.7% | -$729.0M-397.4% | -$662.3M-650.1% | -$24.5M-112.6% |
| EPS (Basic) | $3.04+841.5% | $3.64+153.1% | -$6.79-9.2% | $2.26+1082.6% | -$0.41-123.6% | -$6.85-395.3% | -$6.22-645.6% | -$0.23-112.0% |
| EPS (Diluted) | $3.03+839.0% | $3.64+153.1% | -$6.79-9.2% | $2.26+1082.6% | -$0.41-123.6% | -$6.85-395.3% | -$6.22-650.4% | -$0.23-112.1% |
Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: R&D Expenses, Diluted Shares (Avg).
SJM Balance Sheet
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q1'2710-Q | Q4'2610-Q | Q3'2610-Q | Q2'2610-Q | Q1'2610-Q | Q4'2510-K | Q3'2510-Q | Q2'2510-Q |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $16.2B-8.7% | $16.2B-7.7% | $16.3B-11.7% | $17.6B-11.9% | $17.7B-12.8% | $17.6B-13.4% | $18.4B-9.0% | $20.0B+10.5% |
| Current Assets | $2.0B-17.1% | $2.0B-8.1% | $2.0B+0.7% | $2.3B+13.1% | $2.4B+15.4% | $2.1B+9.1% | $2.0B+2.7% | $2.1B-64.9% |
| Cash & Equivalents | $43.2M+9.9% | $58.6M-16.2% | $52.8M+11.9% | $62.8M+27.6% | $39.3M-0.5% | $69.9M+12.7% | $47.2M+31.5% | $49.2M-98.6% |
| Short-Term Investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Inventory | $1.2B-14.4% | $1.1B-6.9% | $1.2B+7.8% | $1.4B+24.9% | $1.4B+21.8% | $1.2B+16.4% | $1.1B+10.0% | $1.1B0.0% |
| Accounts Receivable | $615.7M-4.3% | $656.3M+6.0% | $645.7M-1.3% | $675.2M-16.1% | $643.2M-12.5% | $619.0M-16.0% | $654.3M-17.1% | $804.6M+36.9% |
| Long-Term Investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Goodwill | $5.2B-8.9% | $5.2B-8.8% | $5.2B-20.8% | $5.7B-22.8% | $5.7B-25.4% | $5.7B-25.4% | $6.6B-14.3% | $7.4B+41.9% |
| Total Liabilities | $10.5B-11.5% | $10.7B-7.0% | $11.0B-4.2% | $11.6B-6.6% | $11.8B-6.1% | $11.5B-8.7% | $11.5B-9.2% | $12.4B+12.3% |
| Current Liabilities | $2.3B-22.5% | $2.5B-4.3% | $2.4B-28.3% | $2.6B-26.3% | $3.0B-21.5% | $2.7B-29.5% | $3.3B+33.3% | $3.6B+94.2% |
| Non-Current Liabilities | $8.2B-7.9% | $8.1B-7.8% | $8.7B+5.4% | $8.9B+1.3% | $8.9B+0.5% | $8.8B+0.1% | $8.2B-19.5% | $8.8B-4.1% |
| Long-Term Debt | $6.4B-9.1% | $6.4B-9.2% | $6.8B+7.1% | $7.0B+3.9% | $7.0B+3.9% | $7.0B+3.9% | $6.4B-21.4% | $6.8B-12.8% |
| Total Equity | $5.8B-3.0% | $5.5B-8.9% | $5.2B-24.2% | $6.1B-20.6% | $5.9B-23.7% | $6.1B-20.9% | $6.9B-8.6% | $7.6B+7.7% |
| Retained Earnings | $103.6M-69.8% | -$101.3M-120.2% | -$372.8M-127.7% | $468.2M-77.9% | $343.5M-84.8% | $501.8M-77.1% | $1.3B-34.5% | $2.1B+3.4% |
SJM Cash Flow Statement
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q1'2710-Q | Q4'2610-Q | Q3'2610-Q | Q2'2610-Q | Q1'2610-Q | Q4'2510-K | Q3'2510-Q | Q2'2510-Q |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $425.7M+4116.0% | $579.2M+47.0% | $558.5M+133.3% | $346.5M-14.3% | -$10.6M-106.1% | $393.9M-8.0% | $239.4M-41.1% | $404.2M+128.5% |
| Depreciation & Amortization | $128.4M-5.7% | $135.3M+8.8% | $145.0M+17.9% | $144.1M+11.9% | $136.1M+4.9% | $124.4M-1.0% | $123.0M-0.7% | $128.8M+36.6% |
| Stock-Based Compensation | $12.2M+35.6% | N/A | N/A | N/A | $9.0M+1.1% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Capital Expenditures | $88.4M+4.9% | $95.3M+0.3% | $71.5M-18.8% | $66.3M-23.8% | $84.3M-31.9% | $95.0M-27.3% | $88.1M-43.8% | $87.0M-41.5% |
| Free Cash Flow | $337.3M+455.4% | $483.9M+61.9% | $487.0M+221.9% | $280.2M-11.7% | -$94.9M-292.9% | $298.9M+0.5% | $151.3M-39.4% | $317.2M+1024.8% |
| Investing Cash Flow | -$85.8M+56.6% | -$84.9M-3.8% | $16.1M-92.2% | $7.9M+114.8% | -$197.9M-14.8% | -$81.8M+20.9% | $207.2M+105.8% | -$53.3M+62.4% |
| Financing Cash Flow | -$354.0M-298.9% | -$488.8M-67.3% | -$586.0M-31.1% | -$329.7M+3.2% | $178.0M+873.9% | -$292.1M+1.9% | -$446.9M-4.4% | -$340.7M-110.2% |
| Dividends Paid | $116.8M+2.1% | $116.8M+2.0% | $116.7M+2.0% | $116.8M+2.1% | $114.4M+2.1% | $114.5M+2.2% | $114.4M+1.9% | $114.4M+5.9% |
| Share Buybacks | $5.7M+23.9% | $400K+100.0% | $200K-50.0% | $400K+300.0% | $4.6M+76.9% | $200K-33.3% | $400K+300.0% | $100K-75.0% |
SJM Financial Ratios
Margins and returns are percentages; the remaining ratios are unitless multiples. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q1'2710-Q | Q4'2610-Q | Q3'2610-Q | Q2'2610-Q | Q1'2610-Q | Q4'2510-K | Q3'2510-Q | Q2'2510-Q |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 44.1%+21.7pp | 38.0%-0.4pp | 35.4%-4.8pp | 37.3%-1.7pp | 22.5%-15.0pp | 38.4%-3.0pp | 40.2%+3.3pp | 39.0%+1.7pp |
| Operating Margin | 23.1%+20.9pp | 19.6%+47.6pp | -23.4%+3.7pp | 18.0%+10.5pp | 2.2%-14.3pp | -28.0%-46.4pp | -27.2%-40.5pp | 7.5%-8.0pp |
| Net Margin | 14.6%+16.7pp | 17.1%+51.1pp | -31.0%-0.7pp | 10.4%+11.4pp | -2.1%-10.8pp | -34.0%-45.1pp | -30.3%-35.7pp | -1.1%-11.1pp |
| Return on Equity | 5.6%+6.4pp | 7.0%+19.0pp | -13.8%-4.2pp | 4.0%+4.3pp | -0.7%-3.1pp | -12.0%-15.2pp | -9.6%-11.2pp | -0.3%-3.1pp |
| Return on Assets | 2.0%+2.3pp | 2.4%+6.5pp | -4.5%-0.9pp | 1.4%+1.5pp | -0.3%-1.2pp | -4.2%-5.4pp | -3.6%-4.2pp | -0.1%-1.2pp |
| Current Ratio | 0.87+0.1x | 0.780.0x | 0.84+0.2x | 0.89+0.3x | 0.81+0.3x | 0.81+0.3x | 0.60-0.2x | 0.58-2.6x |
| Debt-to-Equity | 1.11-0.1x | 1.150.0x | 1.31+0.4x | 1.16+0.3x | 1.19+0.3x | 1.16+0.3x | 0.92-0.1x | 0.89-0.2x |
| Asset Turnover | 0.140.0x | 0.140.0x | 0.140.0x | 0.130.0x | 0.120.0x | 0.120.0x | 0.120.0x | 0.110.0x |
| FCF Margin | 15.2%+19.7pp | 21.3%+7.4pp | 20.8%+13.9pp | 12.0%-1.9pp | -4.5%-6.8pp | 13.9%+0.5pp | 6.9%-4.3pp | 14.0%+12.5pp |
Note: The current ratio is below 1.0 (0.78), indicating current liabilities exceed current assets, which may suggest potential short-term liquidity concerns.
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| Company | Fiscal year | Revenue | Net income | Net margin | Market cap | Health score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The J.M. Smucker Company SJM | FY2026 | $9.1B | -$138.7M | -1.5% | $12.8B | 35/100 |
| Hormel Foods Corporation HRL | FY2025 | $12.1B | $478.2M | 4.0% | $10.6B | 52/100 |
| Pilgrims Pride Corporation PPC | FY2025 | $18.5B | $1.1B | 5.9% | $6.8B | 51/100 |
| The Campbell's Company CPB | FY2026 | $9.7B | $405.0M | 4.2% | $5.7B | 41/100 |
| McCormick & Company, Incorporated Non-VTG CS MKC | FY2025 | $6.8B | $789.4M | 11.5% | $12.1B | 50/100 |
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Where The J.M. Smucker Company Ranks
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The J.M. Smucker Company's annual revenue?
The J.M. Smucker Company (SJM) reported $9.1B in total revenue for fiscal year 2026. This represents a 3.7% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Revenue measures the total income earned from the company's primary business operations before any expenses are deducted.
How fast is The J.M. Smucker Company's revenue growing?
The J.M. Smucker Company (SJM) revenue grew by 3.7% year-over-year, from $8.7B to $9.1B in fiscal year 2026.
Is The J.M. Smucker Company profitable?
No, The J.M. Smucker Company (SJM) reported a net income of -$138.7M in fiscal year 2026, with a net profit margin of -1.5%.
What is The J.M. Smucker Company's EBITDA?
The J.M. Smucker Company (SJM) had EBITDA of $920.7M in fiscal year 2026, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.
How much debt does The J.M. Smucker Company have?
As of fiscal year 2026, The J.M. Smucker Company (SJM) had $58.6M in cash and equivalents against $6.4B in long-term debt.
What is The J.M. Smucker Company's gross margin?
The J.M. Smucker Company (SJM) had a gross margin of 33.5% in fiscal year 2026, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs of goods sold.
What is The J.M. Smucker Company's operating margin?
The J.M. Smucker Company (SJM) had an operating margin of 4.0% in fiscal year 2026, reflecting the profitability of core business operations before interest and taxes.
What is The J.M. Smucker Company's net profit margin?
The J.M. Smucker Company (SJM) had a net profit margin of -1.5% in fiscal year 2026, representing the share of revenue converted into profit after all expenses.
Does The J.M. Smucker Company pay dividends?
Yes, The J.M. Smucker Company (SJM) paid $4.40 per share in dividends during fiscal year 2026.
What is The J.M. Smucker Company's return on equity (ROE)?
The J.M. Smucker Company (SJM) has a return on equity of -2.5% for fiscal year 2026, measuring how efficiently the company generates profit from shareholder equity.
What is The J.M. Smucker Company's free cash flow?
The J.M. Smucker Company (SJM) generated $1.2B in free cash flow during fiscal year 2026. This represents a 41.6% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Free cash flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures, and is widely used to assess financial flexibility and shareholder value.
What is The J.M. Smucker Company's operating cash flow?
The J.M. Smucker Company (SJM) generated $1.5B in operating cash flow during fiscal year 2026, representing cash generated from core business activities.
What are The J.M. Smucker Company's total assets?
The J.M. Smucker Company (SJM) had $16.2B in total assets as of fiscal year 2026, including both current and long-term assets.
What are The J.M. Smucker Company's capital expenditures?
The J.M. Smucker Company (SJM) invested $317.4M in capital expenditures during fiscal year 2026, funding long-term assets and infrastructure.
What is The J.M. Smucker Company's current ratio?
The J.M. Smucker Company (SJM) had a current ratio of 0.78 as of fiscal year 2026, which is below 1.0, which may suggest potential liquidity concerns.
What is The J.M. Smucker Company's debt-to-equity ratio?
The J.M. Smucker Company (SJM) had a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.15 as of fiscal year 2026, measuring the company's financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholder equity.
What is The J.M. Smucker Company's return on assets (ROA)?
The J.M. Smucker Company (SJM) had a return on assets of -0.9% for fiscal year 2026, measuring how efficiently the company uses its assets to generate profit.
What is The J.M. Smucker Company's P/E ratio?
The J.M. Smucker Company (SJM) trades at 55.8x earnings, its market capitalization divided by net income of $229.5M net income, trailing 12 months to July 31, 2026. The market capitalization is $12.8B as of Oct 10, 2026; a multiple compares that price with a filed figure and says nothing about the quality of the business.
What is The J.M. Smucker Company's price-to-sales ratio?
The J.M. Smucker Company (SJM) trades at 1.4x sales, its market capitalization divided by revenue of $9.2B revenue, trailing 12 months to July 31, 2026. The market capitalization is $12.8B as of Oct 10, 2026; a multiple compares that price with a filed figure and says nothing about the quality of the business.
What is The J.M. Smucker Company's Altman Z-Score?
The J.M. Smucker Company (SJM) has an Altman Z-Score of 1.30, placing it in the Distress Zone (elevated bankruptcy risk). The Z-Score combines five financial ratios (working capital, retained earnings, EBIT, market capitalization, and revenue relative to total assets) to predict the likelihood of bankruptcy. Scores above 2.99 indicate financial safety while scores below 1.81 suggest financial distress. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
What is The J.M. Smucker Company's Piotroski F-Score?
The J.M. Smucker Company (SJM) has a Piotroski F-Score of 5 out of 9, indicating neutral financial health. The F-Score evaluates nine binary signals across profitability (positive ROA, positive cash flow, improving ROA, earnings quality), leverage (decreasing debt, improving liquidity, no share dilution), and operating efficiency (improving gross margin, improving asset turnover). Scores of 7 to 9 indicate strong and improving fundamentals. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
Are The J.M. Smucker Company's earnings high quality?
The J.M. Smucker Company (SJM) reported a net loss of $138.7M while generating $1.5B in operating cash flow. Operations generated cash despite the loss, but with no positive earnings behind it, the ratio between the two carries no quality signal. This ratio compares operating cash flow to net income. A ratio above 1.0x means the company generates more cash than its reported earnings, indicating sustainable, cash-backed profits. Ratios below 1.0x suggest earnings rely on accounting accruals rather than actual cash generation. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
Can The J.M. Smucker Company cover its interest payments?
The J.M. Smucker Company (SJM) has an interest coverage ratio of 0.94x, meaning it can struggle to cover its interest obligations. This ratio divides operating income by interest expense. Ratios above 5x indicate strong debt-servicing ability, while ratios below 2x suggest the company may face difficulty meeting interest payments if earnings decline. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
How financially healthy is The J.M. Smucker Company?
The J.M. Smucker Company (SJM) scores 35 out of 100 on our Financial Health Score, indicating weak standing within its operating companies peer group. The score is a 0-100 composite of six dimensions (Profitability, Growth, Leverage, Liquidity, Cash Flow, Returns), each ranked as a percentile relative to companies in the same scoring family (banks against banks, REITs against REITs, and so on) rather than across all industries. It rates the quality of the business, not whether the stock is fairly priced, and is not financial advice. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.