Company / Gross Margin
J.M. Smucker Company (The) Gross Margin History
FY2015-FY2017 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Gross Margin
38.6%
FY2017
5-year range
-
FY2015-FY2017
Trend
+0.5%
vs FY2016
Sector context
#23 of 60
Consumer Staples
What the data says
At 38.6%, J.M. Smucker Company (The)'s gross margin ranks #23 of 60 in the Consumer Staples sector. Gross Margin remained relatively stable over the past 3 years, with values between 38.0% and 38.6%.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
38.6% in FY2017.
Remained stable around 38.6% over the past 2 years.
Consumer Staples sector context is included.
Gross Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -
- 5-Year Change
- -
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
#23 of 60 in Consumer StaplesTop 38% of 60This company 38.6% Sector average 34.4%
▼
+11.9% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2017, gross margin increased 0.5% year-over-year.
- Currently 4.1pp above the Consumer Staples sector average.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Low Piotroski F-Score: 2/9 (multiple financial health concerns)
- Altman Z-Score 0.09 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
- Negative profit margin: -16.7%
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Gross MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2024 | - | - |
| FY2023 | - | - |
| FY2022 | - | - |
| FY2021 | - | - |
| FY2020 | - | - |
| FY2019 | - | - |
| FY2018 | - | - |
| FY2017 | 38.6% | +0.5% |
| FY2016 | 38.4% | +0.9% |
| FY2015 | 38.0% | +9.9% |
As of FY2017 · SEC 10-K · Updated Feb 28, 2026