Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is an indicator of a company's growth potential, it shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings, i.e. profits after dividend payments.
JM Smucker Co's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 45.22%.
The industry rank for JM Smucker Co's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
SJM's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than 78.35% of 1829
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 5.92
vs SJM: 45.22
JM Smucker Co (NYSE:SJM) 3-Year RORE % Explanation
Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is important to investors because it reveals a company's efficiency and growth potential. A higher RORE indicates a higher return. A high RORE indicates that the company should reinvest profits into the business. A lower RORE suggests that the company should distribute profits to shareholders by paying out dividends, since those dollars aren't generating much additional growth for the company.
There are a several different ways to arrive at the Return on Retained Earnings. The simplest way to calculate it is by using published information on Earnings per Share (EPS) and Dividend per Share (DPS) over a selected period. Here, 3-year period is chosen.
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Please keep in mind that the RORE is relative to the nature of the business and its competitors. If another company in the same sector is producing a lower return on retained earnings, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad investment. It may just suggest the company is older and no longer in a high growth stage. At such a stage in the business cycle, it would be expected to see a lower RORE and higher dividend payout.
JM Smucker Co 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
JM Smucker Co 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for JM Smucker Co's 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, JM Smucker Co's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where JM Smucker Co's 3-Year RORE % 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.
In the calculation of 3-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Apr. 2026 and 3-year before.
JM Smucker Co (SJM) has a 3-Year RORE % of 45.22 as of Apr. 2026. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on JM Smucker Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, JM Smucker Co ranks #396 out of 1829 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 21.7%.
Is JM Smucker Co's 3-Year RORE % too high?
JM Smucker Co's current 3-Year RORE % is 45.22. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median 3-Year RORE % is 5.92. JM Smucker Co's value of 45.22 is 663.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, JM Smucker Co ranks #396 out of 1829 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 3-Year RORE % compare to SFD and DAR?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, JM Smucker Co ranks #396 out of 1829 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places JM Smucker Co in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 5.92. JM Smucker Co's value of 45.22 is 663.9% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year RORE % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 5.92, based on 1,829 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year RORE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year RORE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. JM Smucker Co's current 3-Year RORE % of 45.22 is 663.9% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year RORE % mean?
A high 3-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on JM Smucker Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 5.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. JM Smucker Co's current 3-Year RORE % is 45.22. 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 3-Year RORE % is 45.22 and 663.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 5.92. 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 3-Year RORE % calculated?
3-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For JM Smucker Co (SJM), the current 3-Year RORE % is 45.22 as of Apr. 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:
3-Year RORE %: 45.22
GF Value™: $117.72 vs. price of $115.22 (2.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 663.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#396 of 1829)
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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