Basis: Latest reported fiscal quarter. Source: stored company filings and market data; unavailable inputs remain N/A.
Is the debt to assets ratio high or low?
The debt to assets ratio of 42.57% is 14% above its 5-year average of 37.38%, near the high end of its 5-year range (27.49%–45.83%).
As of the fiscal period ended Friday, July 31, 2026. 4.36% below its 12-month average of 44.51%.
Reported quarterly debt to assets ratio; no daily interpolation.
DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO
42.57%
DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG TTM
44.51%
DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG 3Y
43.59%
DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG 5Y
37.38%
DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG 10Y
35.55%
DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG 15Y
32.42%
DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG 20Y
29.13%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-4.36%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-2.34%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+13.87%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+19.73%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+31.30%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+46.11%
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE
0.38%
median of 52 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+11251.01%
vs the sector median at left
The J. M. Smucker Company
Market Cap
$13.32B
Debt to Assets Ratio
42.57%
TTM Avg
44.51%
3Y Avg
43.59%
5Y Avg
37.38%
Market Cap
$13.84B
Debt to Assets Ratio
0.30%
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$12.31B
Debt to Assets Ratio
0.31%
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$11.63B
Debt to Assets Ratio
0.21%
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$8.11B
Debt to Assets Ratio
0.20%
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$7.38B
Debt to Assets Ratio
0.13%
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
| NAME | MARKET CAP | DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The J. M. Smucker Company (SJM) | $13.32B | 42.57% | 44.51% | 43.59% | 37.38% |
| McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC)vs › | $13.84B | 0.30% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Brown-Forman Corporation (BF-B)vs › | $12.31B | 0.31% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL)vs › | $11.63B | 0.21% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| The Clorox Company (CLX)vs › | $10.86B | 0.71% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Smithfield Foods, Inc. (SFD)vs › | $8.11B | 0.20% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Tyson Foods, Inc. (TSN)vs › | $18.53B | 0.22% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Celsius Holdings, Inc. (CELH)vs › | $7.38B | 0.13% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Conagra Brands, Inc. (CAG)vs › | $7.30B | 0.42% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Molson Coors Beverage Company (TAP)vs › | $7.28B | 0.32% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Debt/Assets
42.6%
Debt/Equity
1.20
Current Ratio
0.87
Interest Coverage
3.5x
Formula: Debt/Assets = Total Debt / Total Assets × 100
Debt/Assets vs Debt/Equity:
Industry context matters: Capital-intensive industries (utilities, real estate) typically have higher Debt/Assets ratios than tech companies.
Debt/Assets ratio shows what percentage of a company's assets are financed by debt. Compare the current value with the historical chart and peer group to understand leverage over time.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
| DATE | DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2026-07-31 | 42.57% |
| 2026-04-30 | 43.71% |
| 2026-01-31 | 45.83% |
| 2025-10-31 | 44.89% |
| 2025-07-31 | 45.55% |
| 2025-04-30 | 44.19% |
| 2025-01-31 | 43.08% |
| 2024-10-31 | 41.87% |
| 2024-07-31 | 42.29% |
| 2024-04-30 | 42.16% |
| 2024-01-31 | 43.12% |
| 2023-10-31 | 43.80% |
| 2023-07-31 | 30.53% |
| 2023-04-30 | 29.51% |
| 2023-01-31 | 27.49% |
| 2022-10-31 | 29.04% |
| 2022-07-31 | 29.53% |
| 2022-04-30 | 28.69% |
| 2022-01-31 | 28.36% |
| 2021-10-31 | 29.33% |
| 2021-07-31 | 29.49% |
| 2021-04-30 | 30.12% |
| 2021-01-31 | 30.41% |
| 2020-10-31 | 31.26% |
| 2020-07-31 | 32.64% |
| 2020-04-30 | 34.05% |
| 2020-01-31 | 33.47% |
| 2019-10-31 | 34.97% |
| 2019-07-31 | 35.35% |
| 2019-04-30 | 35.37% |
| 2019-01-31 | 35.97% |
| 2018-10-31 | 36.54% |
| 2018-07-31 | 38.34% |
| 2018-04-30 | 31.58% |
| 2018-01-31 | 32.24% |
| 2017-10-31 | 33.48% |
| 2017-07-31 | 33.42% |
| 2017-04-30 | 34.52% |
| 2017-01-31 | 32.17% |
| 2016-10-31 | 33.33% |
| 2016-07-31 | 33.32% |
| 2016-04-30 | 33.97% |
| 2016-01-31 | 32.46% |
| 2015-10-31 | 35.13% |
| 2015-07-31 | 35.79% |
| 2015-04-30 | 36.72% |
| 2015-01-31 | 23.97% |
| 2014-10-31 | 26.10% |
| 2014-07-31 | 25.42% |
| 2014-04-30 | 24.46% |
| 2014-01-31 | 22.58% |
| 2013-10-31 | 24.23% |
| 2013-07-31 | 23.27% |
| 2013-04-30 | 22.34% |
| 2013-01-31 | 22.52% |
| 2012-10-31 | 22.52% |
| 2012-07-31 | 22.35% |
| 2012-04-30 | 22.71% |
| 2012-01-31 | 22.43% |
| 2011-10-31 | 22.48% |
| 2011-07-31 | 18.51% |
| 2011-04-30 | 15.66% |
| 2011-01-31 | 15.55% |
| 2010-10-31 | 15.20% |
| 2010-07-31 | 15.56% |
| 2010-04-30 | 11.41% |
| 2010-01-31 | 11.52% |
| 2009-10-31 | 17.30% |
| 2009-07-31 | 17.74% |
| 2009-04-30 | 18.76% |
| 2009-01-31 | 18.64% |
| 2008-10-31 | 35.19% |
| 2008-07-31 | 24.41% |
| 2008-04-30 | 25.23% |
| 2008-01-31 | 25.00% |
| 2007-10-31 | 24.10% |
| 2007-07-31 | 25.76% |
| 2007-04-30 | 15.80% |
| 2007-01-31 | 16.05% |
| 2006-10-31 | 15.88% |
| 2006-07-31 | 17.53% |
| 2006-04-30 | 17.26% |
| 2006-01-31 | 17.52% |
| 2005-10-31 | 17.27% |
| 2005-07-31 | 17.31% |
| 2005-04-30 | 18.28% |
| 2005-01-31 | 19.22% |
| 2004-10-31 | 18.59% |
| 2004-07-31 | 19.86% |
| 2004-04-30 | 8.02% |
| 2004-01-31 | 8.05% |
| 2003-10-31 | 8.14% |
| 2003-07-31 | 8.23% |
| 2003-04-30 | 8.36% |
| 2003-01-31 | 8.57% |
| 2002-10-31 | 8.63% |
