J.M. Smucker (SJM) has a profit margin of -1.53%, below the Consumer Staples sector average of 14.6%.
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Trailing 12 months ending Apr 2026
J.M. Smucker's profit margin stands at -1.53% as of April 2026. That compares with -14.1% in the prior-year period — up 89.1% year over year. That is below the Consumer Staples sector average of 14.6%. Stockcircle updates this page with the newest filings so you can track how the metric evolves quarter by quarter.
J.M. Smucker reported -1.53% in profit margin versus -14.1% a year earlier — a 89.1% year-over-year increase. The historical chart on this page makes it easier to see whether that move is part of a longer pattern.
J.M. Smucker sits lower the Consumer Staples benchmark (14.6%) with a profit margin of -1.53%. That is roughly 110.5% below the sector mean. Peer context matters because what looks expensive or cheap in absolute terms can be normal for the sector.
A profit margin of -1.53% for J.M. Smucker means each unit of related capital or sales is generating that return rate. Higher is usually better for profitability metrics, but extremely high figures can reflect one-time items or thin equity bases. Review several years of data on this page before extrapolating.
The history chart shows how J.M. Smucker's profit margin evolved across reporting periods, while the comparison chart places SJM next to similar companies. Use both: a rising metric that still lags peers tells a different story than a rising metric that already leads the group. Growth charts, when available, highlight acceleration or slowdown.