The J. M. Smucker Company (SJM) Return on Equity (ROE): -2.50%
Is The J. M. Smucker Company’s return on equity (ROE) high or low?
The J. M. Smucker Company's return on equity (ROE) of -2.50% is 454% below its 5-year average of 0.71%, around the middle of its 5-year range (-20.23%–10.79%).
The return on equity (ROE) for The J. M. Smucker Company (SJM) is -2.50% as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 78.00% (-11.37%).
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SJM Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
SJM Current vs Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
SJM Return on Equity (ROE) Metrics
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE)
-2.50%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG TTM
-11.37%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 3Y
-3.58%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 5Y
0.71%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 10Y
5.06%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 15Y
6.27%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 20Y
6.74%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+78.00%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+30.12%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-453.77%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-149.42%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-139.88%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-137.11%
SJM Competitors' Return on Equity (ROE)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The J. M. Smucker Company (SJM) | — | -2.50% | -11.37% | -3.58% | 0.71% |
| The Clorox Company (CLX) | $12.08B | 252.34% | 168.86% | 122.13% | 127.45% |
| McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC) | $13.25B | 23.54% | 14.33% | 14.17% | 15.47% |
| Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) | $13.38B | 5.87% | 8.06% | 9.91% | 11.13% |
| Celsius Holdings, Inc. (CELH) | $7.43B | 13.89% | 7.76% | 3.67% | 4.11% |
| General Mills, Inc. (GIS) | $18.02B | 23.70% | 25.76% | 25.50% | 25.63% |
| Conagra Brands, Inc. (CAG) | $6.37B | -0.53% | 8.51% | 8.73% | 10.13% |
| Dollar Tree, Inc. (DLTR) | $21.29B | 36.68% | -21.01% | -18.56% | -4.00% |
| Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD) | $23.34B | 17.51% | 15.91% | 15.82% | 19.15% |
| Dollar General Corporation (DG) | $24.02B | 17.69% | 16.48% | 25.29% | 27.89% |
Return Analysis
ROE
-2.5%
ROA
-0.9%
The J. M. Smucker Company Return on Equity (ROE) Formula & Definition
ROE = Net Income / Total Shareholders' Equity
Return on equity measures how efficiently a company generates profit from shareholders' equity. Higher ROE indicates better capital efficiency.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
The J. M. Smucker Company Return on Equity (ROE) FAQ
- What is the return on equity (ROE) for The J. M. Smucker Company (SJM)?
- The return on equity (ROE) for SJM stock is -2.50%.
- Is The J. M. Smucker Company's return on equity (ROE) high or low?
- The J. M. Smucker Company's return on equity (ROE) of -2.50% is 454% below its 5-year average of 0.71%, around the middle of its 5-year range (-20.23%–10.79%).
- What is the TTM average return on equity (ROE) for The J. M. Smucker Company (SJM)?
- The TTM average return on equity (ROE) for SJM stock is -11.37%.
- What is the 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for The J. M. Smucker Company (SJM)?
- The 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for SJM stock is -3.58%.
- What is the 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for The J. M. Smucker Company (SJM)?
- The 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for SJM stock is 0.71%.
- What is the 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for The J. M. Smucker Company (SJM)?
- The 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for SJM stock is 5.06%.
- What is the 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for The J. M. Smucker Company (SJM)?
- The 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for SJM stock is 6.27%.
- What is the 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for The J. M. Smucker Company (SJM)?
- The 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for SJM stock is 6.74%.
The J. M. Smucker Company Return on Equity (ROE) History
| DATE | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) |
|---|---|
| 2026-04-30 | -2.50% |
| 2025-04-30 | -20.23% |
| 2024-04-30 | 9.67% |
| 2023-04-30 | -1.25% |
| 2022-04-30 | 7.76% |
| 2021-04-30 | 10.79% |
| 2020-04-30 | 9.52% |
| 2019-04-30 | 6.45% |
| 2018-04-30 | 16.96% |
| 2017-04-30 | 8.65% |
| 2016-04-30 | 9.83% |
| 2015-04-30 | 4.87% |
| 2014-04-30 | 11.24% |
| 2013-04-30 | 10.57% |
| 2012-04-30 | 8.90% |
| 2011-04-30 | 9.06% |
| 2010-04-30 | 9.28% |
| 2009-04-30 | 5.38% |
| 2008-04-30 | 9.47% |
| 2007-04-30 | 8.76% |
| 2006-04-30 | 8.30% |
| 2005-04-30 | 7.63% |
| 2004-04-30 | 9.20% |
| 2003-04-30 | 8.57% |
| 2002-04-30 | 11.01% |
| 2001-04-30 | 12.23% |
| 2000-04-30 | 8.19% |
| 1999-04-30 | 11.53% |
| 1998-04-30 | 10.30% |
| 1997-04-30 | 10.59% |
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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