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JM Smucker Co's change in working capital for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2026 was $-32 Mil.
JM Smucker Co's change in working capital for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 2026 was $90 Mil.
It is calculated by adding the items under "Change in operating assets and liabilities" (may refer to a different name for different company) section in Cash Flow Statement. Not by calculating the number changes in each periods' working capital (Total Current Assets minus Total Current Liabilities).
JM Smucker Co Change In Working Capital Related Terms
JM Smucker Co Change In Working Capital Historical Data
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The historical data trend for JM Smucker Co's Change In Working Capital 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.
JM Smucker Co Change In Working Capital Calculation
Change In Working Capital for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jul. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $205 Mil.
Working Capital is a measure of a company's short term liquidity or its ability to cover short term liabilities. It is defined as the difference between a company's current assets and current liabilities.
Changes in Working Capital is reported in the cash flow statement since it is one of the major ways in which net income can differ from operating cash flow. It is calculated by adding the items under "Change in operating assets and liabilities" (may refer to a different name for different company) section in Cash Flow Statement.
Changes in certain assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions:
Receivables, net
(566)
(614)
(796)
Inventories
(1,667)
(2,759)
(3,727)
Accounts payable
531
1,061
2,687
Accrued liabilities
103
271
(935)
Accrued income taxes
(1,224)
981
994
For 2014-01-31, add all the items under 2014 collum together, Change in Working Capital was (566) + (1,667) + 531 + 103 + (1,224) = $ (2,823) Mil.
* 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.
What does a Change In Working Capital of $205 Mil mean?
JM Smucker Co (SJM) has a Change In Working Capital of $205 Mil as of Jul. 2026. Change in Working Capital is the difference between current assets less current liabilities between the current period and the past period. View historical data for JM Smucker Co.
Is JM Smucker Co's Change In Working Capital too high?
JM Smucker Co's current Change In Working Capital is $205 Mil. Overall, JM Smucker Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JM Smucker Co's Change In Working Capital compare to JBS and MKC?
JM Smucker Co's Change In Working Capital of $205 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Change In Working Capital for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Change In Working Capital depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Change In Working Capital 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 Change In Working Capital mean?
A high Change In Working Capital can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Change in Working Capital is the difference between current assets less current liabilities between the current period and the past period. View historical data for JM Smucker Co. JM Smucker Co's current Change In Working Capital is $205 Mil. 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 $118.68, compared to a current price of $126.08 — trading 6.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Change In Working Capital is $205 Mil. JM Smucker Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Change In Working Capital calculated?
Change In Working Capital is calculated from a company's financial statements. For JM Smucker Co (SJM), the current Change In Working Capital is $205 Mil as of Jul. 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 overvalued.
The current stock price of $126.08 is trading 6.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $118.68.
GuruFocus considers JM Smucker Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SJM:
Change In Working Capital: $205 Mil
GF Value™: $118.68 vs. price of $126.08 (6.2% above 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.
72GF Score
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