J.M. Smucker (SJM) Financial Forecast Calculator
Interactive 5-year forecast and DCF for J.M. Smucker. Adjust revenue growth, gross margin, capex intensity, WACC, and terminal growth - see revenue, free cash flow, and enterprise value update in real time. Seeded from J.M. Smucker’s most recent SEC filings.
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Frequently asked
What is J.M. Smucker Company's primary business model?+
J.M. Smucker Company is a leading North American manufacturer of consumer packaged goods, focusing on coffee, peanut butter, fruit spreads, frozen handhelds, and sweet baked snacks. The company operates a brand-driven, asset-heavy manufacturing business model that relies on extensive retail distribution and supply chain scale.
How does J.M. Smucker generate its revenue?+
The company generates over 90% of its revenue in the United States across segments like U.S. Retail Coffee, U.S. Retail Consumer Foods, U.S. Retail Pet Foods, Sweet Baked Snacks, and International and Away From Home. Its dominant market share positions in key categories such as at-home coffee, peanut butter, and frozen handheld sandwiches are significant revenue drivers.
What is J.M. Smucker's capital expenditure strategy?+
J.M. Smucker's capital expenditure as a percentage of revenue has recently been 5% to 7%, which is above its historical average. Approximately 60% of this capex is allocated to growth initiatives, with the remaining 40% for maintenance, including major programs like the new Uncrustables manufacturing facility.
Why do goodwill and intangible assets represent a large portion of J.M. Smucker's balance sheet?+
Goodwill and other intangible assets dominate J.M. Smucker's balance sheet, comprising approximately 65% to 70% of total assets. This is primarily a result of the company's historical pattern of transformational acquisitions, such as Folgers, Big Heart Pet Brands, and most recently, Hostess Brands.
What is J.M. Smucker's typical acquisition strategy and what multiples does it pay?+
J.M. Smucker is a transformational acquirer, typically buying large, established brands every 5 to 8 years and divesting non-core brands in the interim. The company generally pays 13x to 17x EBITDA for acquisitions, with the Hostess Brands acquisition valued at approximately 17.2x pre-synergies.
What is the purpose of the downloadable J.M. Smucker financial model?+
The downloadable financial model evaluates J.M. Smucker's earnings accretion, cash flow generation, and deleveraging trajectory. Its primary purpose is to determine equity valuation following the company's significant $5.6 billion acquisition of Hostess Brands.
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