The J. M. Smucker Company
SJMConsumer DefensiveNASDAQPackaged Foods · Last scanned Sep 8, 2026
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Daily timeframeOperating under the Packaged Foods umbrella, The J. M. Smucker Company is a consumer defensive company. Smucker Company manufactures and markets branded food and beverage products worldwide. At a $13.47B market cap, The J. M. Smucker Company ranks as a large-cap company within consumer defensive. The company operates through five segments: U.S.
Market Cap
$13.47B
Beta
0.26
P/E (TTM)
58.92
P/E (Fwd)
11.58
EPS (TTM)
$2.14
EPS (Fwd)
$10.88
ROE
3.9%
ROA
6.3%
Cash
$43.2M
Total Debt
$6.94B
Free CF
$1.46B
52W Change
13.0%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where SJM stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the September 3, 2026 close, SJM finished 22.97% above its 150-day moving average ($106.89) and 25.50% above its 200-day moving average ($104.73). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is SJM overbought or oversold?
At the September 3, 2026 close, SJM's RSI(14) was 76.8, in overbought territory (above 70). The MACD histogram was positive, so short-term momentum leaned bullish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
The J. M. Smucker Company carries $6.94B in total debt against $43.2M in cash reserves — debt is roughly 160.7x the cash position. Managing this leverage effectively will be important for long-term financial stability. The company generates $1.46B in free cash flow annually, which funds everything from R&D to shareholder returns without needing external financing. ROE of 3.9% points to modest capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. An ROA of 6.3% suggests reasonable efficiency in deploying the company's asset base. Revenue has been relatively flat, moving from $8.53B (2023) to $9.05B (2026).
With a beta below 0.7, The J. M. Smucker Company typically sees smaller price swings than the overall market, offering a degree of stability during turbulent periods. The debt-to-cash ratio suggests meaningful leverage on the balance sheet, a factor worth monitoring if credit conditions tighten. At over 50x earnings, SJM carries valuation risk — any slowdown in growth expectations could lead to meaningful price adjustments. These risk factors are not exhaustive — macroeconomic shifts, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics can all influence The J. M. Smucker Company's trajectory.