The J. M. Smucker Company (SJM) Interest Coverage Ratio: 0.94x
The interest coverage ratio for The J. M. Smucker Company (SJM) is 0.94x as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
SJM Interest Coverage Ratio Metrics
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
0.94x
SJM Competitors' Interest Coverage Ratio
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The J. M. Smucker Company (SJM) | — | 0.94x | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| The Clorox Company (CLX) | $12.08B | 13.38x | 10.71x | 9.33x | 10.41x |
| McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC) | $13.25B | 5.57x | 5.31x | 5.26x | 5.97x |
| Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) | $13.38B | 9.21x | 11.21x | 14.51x | 22.69x |
| Celsius Holdings, Inc. (CELH) | $7.43B | 9.57x | 9.57x | 9.57x | 8.47x |
| General Mills, Inc. (GIS) | $18.02B | 6.02x | 6.42x | 7.70x | 7.46x |
| Conagra Brands, Inc. (CAG) | $6.37B | 3.27x | 2.62x | 2.84x | 3.08x |
| Dollar Tree, Inc. (DLTR) | $21.29B | 18.69x | 16.14x | 16.02x | 14.94x |
| Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD) | $23.34B | 11.32x | 9.91x | 9.00x | 12.12x |
| Dollar General Corporation (DG) | $24.02B | 9.56x | 7.91x | 9.76x | 11.90x |
Financial Health Indicators
Interest Coverage
0.9x
Debt/Equity
1.28
Current Ratio
0.78
Formula: Interest Coverage = EBIT / Interest Expense
Reference ranges:
- < 1.5x: EBIT is less than 1.5 times interest expense
- 1.5x - 3x: EBIT is between 1.5 and 3 times interest expense
- 3x - 5x: EBIT is between 3 and 5 times interest expense
- > 5x: EBIT is more than 5 times interest expense
Note: Interest coverage should be compared with historical interest expense, operating income, and industry capital structure.
The J. M. Smucker Company Interest Coverage Ratio Formula & Definition
Interest Coverage = EBIT / Interest Expense
The interest coverage ratio measures operating earnings relative to interest expense.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
The J. M. Smucker Company Interest Coverage Ratio FAQ
- What is the interest coverage ratio for The J. M. Smucker Company (SJM)?
- The interest coverage ratio for SJM stock is 0.94x.
About The J. M. Smucker Company
The J. M. Smucker Company is an international enterprise specializing in the production and marketing of a diverse portfolio of branded food and beverage items. Its operations are organized into three principal U.S. retail divisions: Pet Foods, Coffee, and Consumer Foods. The company's extensive product offerings encompass various coffee options, including roast, ground, single-serve, and premium blends; a wide selection of spreads such as peanut butter and fruit preserves; cooking staples like shortening and oils; convenient frozen sandwiches and snacks; and a full range of pet food and treats. Additionally, Smucker provides hot beverages, portion-controlled items, and flour products for the foodservice sector, alongside frozen handheld meals, juices, beverages, and baking ingredients. These items are marketed under numerous recognizable brands, including Meow Mix, 9Lives, Kibbles 'n Bits, Milk-Bone, Pup-Peroni, Rachael Ray Nutrish, Nature's Recipe, Folgers, Café Bustelo, Dunkin', 1850, Jif, Smucker's, Smucker's Uncrustables, Robin Hood, and Five Roses. The company distributes its products through a vast network, utilizing both direct sales and brokers to reach grocery stores, club stores, discount and dollar retailers, online platforms, pet specialty stores, natural food outlets and their distributors, pharmacies, military commissaries, and large mass merchandisers. Founded in 1897, The J. M. Smucker Company is headquartered in Orrville, Ohio.
- Sector
- Consumer Defensive
- Industry
- Packaged Foods
- CEO
- Captain Mark T. Smucker