JM Smucker CoSJM +2.42%66 Buyback Yield % is 0.05 as of Jun. 26, 2026, which is 97% below its 10-year median of 1.66. GuruFocus rates SJM with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $117.72 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 555 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, JM Smucker Co ranks better than 55.32% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
The historical data trend for JM Smucker Co's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, JM Smucker Co's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
JM Smucker Co Buyback Yield % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, JM Smucker Co's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where JM Smucker Co's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
JM Smucker Co (SJM) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.05 as of Jun. 26, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on JM Smucker Co and its competitors. This is 97% below median its historical median of 1.66. Over the past decade, JM Smucker Co's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.03 to 6.29. According to the industry distribution chart, JM Smucker Co ranks #248 out of 555 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 44.7%.
Is JM Smucker Co's Buyback Yield % too high?
JM Smucker Co's current Buyback Yield % of 0.05 is 97% below median its 10-year median of 1.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.03 to a high of 6.29. Based on the distribution chart, JM Smucker Co ranks #248 out of 555 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, JM Smucker Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JM Smucker Co's Buyback Yield % compare to SFD and DAR?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, JM Smucker Co ranks #248 out of 555 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts JM Smucker Co in the upper half of its industry. Historically, JM Smucker Co's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.03 to 6.29 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on JM Smucker Co and its competitors. JM Smucker Co's current Buyback Yield % is 0.05, which is 97% below median its own 10-year median of 1.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is JM Smucker Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JM Smucker Co (SJM) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $117.72, compared to a current price of $115.22 — trading 2.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.05, which is 97% below median its 10-year median of 1.66. JM Smucker Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For JM Smucker Co (SJM), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.05 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is JM Smucker Co (SJM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JM Smucker Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $115.22 is trading 2.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $117.72.
GuruFocus considers JM Smucker Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SJM:
Buyback Yield %: 0.05 (97% below median its 10-year median of 1.66)
GF Value™: $117.72 vs. price of $115.22 (2.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SJM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
J.M. Smucker is a packaged food company that primarily sells through the US retail channel (73% of fiscal 2025 revenue came through its retail pet foods, coffee, and frozen handheld/spreads segments), with the remaining share consisting of sweet baked snacks (through the Hostess acquisition) and international (primarily Canada). Retail coffee is its largest category (32% of sales) with brands Folgers and Dunkin'. Pet foods (19% of sales) holds leading brands like Milk-Bone and Meow Mix. Of its remaining, approximately 22% comes from frozen handhelds and spreads, through brands Jif, Smucker's, and Uncrustables. The company acquired Hostess Brands in fiscal 2024 to boost its snack and convenience store presence.
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