JSNSF (Sainsbury (J)) Change In Receivables: $-2,564 Mil (TTM As of Feb. 2026)


JSNSF Sainsbury (J) PLC JSNSF
68 GF Score
Price $4.65
GF Value $4.11
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Sainsbury (J) Change In Receivables?

Sainsbury (J) JSNSF 68 Change In Receivables is $-2,564 Mil as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates JSNSF with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.11 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Sainsbury (J)'s change in receivables for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was $-2,624 Mil. It means Sainsbury (J)'s Accounts Receivable increased by $2,624 Mil from Aug. 2025 to Feb. 2026 .

Sainsbury (J)'s change in receivables for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2025 was $19 Mil. It means Sainsbury (J)'s Accounts Receivable declined by $19 Mil from Feb. 2024 to Feb. 2025 .

Sainsbury (J)'s Accounts Receivable for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was $163 Mil.

Days Sales Outstanding measures of the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's Accounts Receivable are being managed. Sainsbury (J)'s Days Sales Outstanding for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was 1.36.

In Ben Graham's calculation of liquidation value, Apple Inc's Accounts Receivable are only considered to be worth 75% of book value. Sainsbury (J)'s liquidation value for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was $-14,460 Mil.

Sainsbury (J)  (OTCPK:JSNSF) Change In Receivables Explanation

1. Accounts Receivable are created when a customer has received a product but has not yet paid for that product. Days Sales Outstanding measures of the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's Accounts Receivable are being managed.

Sainsbury (J)'s Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Sales Outstanding
=Accounts Receivable/Revenue*Days in Period
=163.043/21828.804*91
=1.36

2. In Ben Graham's calculation of liquidation value, Sainsbury (J)'s accounts receivable are only considered to be worth 75% of book value:

Sainsbury (J)'s liquidation value for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

Liquidation Value
=Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities-Total Liabilities+(0.75 * Accounts Receivable)+(0.5 * Total Inventories)
=1449.728-17381.793+0.75 * 163.043+0.5 * 2699.728
=-14,460

* 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.

Sainsbury (J) Change In Receivables Related Terms

Sainsbury (J) Change In Receivables Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sainsbury (J)'s Change In Receivables 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.

Sainsbury (J) Change In Receivables Chart

Sainsbury (J) Annual Data
Trend Feb16 Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25
Change In Receivables
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Sainsbury (J) Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
Change In Receivables Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 66.92 -41.45 58.97 59.22 -2,623.64
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Sainsbury (J) Change In Receivables Calculation

Change In Accounts Receivable relative to the previous period. It is any increase or decrease in the cash a company is owed by its customers.

Change In Receivables for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-2,564 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Change In Receivables →
What does a Change In Receivables of $-2,564 Mil mean?
Sainsbury (J) (JSNSF) has a Change In Receivables of $-2,564 Mil as of Feb. 2026. Change in Receivables is the difference between current-period receivables and past-period receivables. View historical data for Sainsbury (J) and its competitors.
Is Sainsbury (J)'s Change In Receivables too high?
Sainsbury (J)'s current Change In Receivables is $-2,564 Mil. Overall, Sainsbury (J) has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sainsbury (J)'s Change In Receivables compare to KR and SFM?
Sainsbury (J)'s Change In Receivables of $-2,564 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive 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 Receivables for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good Change In Receivables depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, Change In Receivables 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 Receivables mean?
A high Change In Receivables can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Change in Receivables is the difference between current-period receivables and past-period receivables. View historical data for Sainsbury (J) and its competitors. Sainsbury (J)'s current Change In Receivables is $-2,564 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sainsbury (J) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sainsbury (J) (JSNSF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.11, compared to a current price of $4.65 — trading 13% above its estimated fair value. The current Change In Receivables is $-2,564 Mil. Sainsbury (J)'s overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Change In Receivables calculated?
Change In Receivables is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sainsbury (J) (JSNSF), the current Change In Receivables is $-2,564 Mil as of Feb. 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 Sainsbury (J) (JSNSF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sainsbury (J) stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $4.65 is trading 13% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.11. GuruFocus considers Sainsbury (J) to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JSNSF:

  • Change In Receivables: $-2,564 Mil
  • GF Value™: $4.11 vs. price of $4.65 (13% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the JSNSF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Sainsbury (J) Business Description

Address 33 Charterhouse Street, London, GBR, EC1M 6HA
Founded in 1869, Sainsbury's is the second-largest UK grocery chain with around 10% market share. It operates around 600 supermarkets and 850 convenience stores in the UK. The company has diversified away from core food by selling clothing, fuel, and other nonfood items. In September 2016, it took a step further into nonfood retailing with the purchase of Home Retail Group, operating the Habitat and Argos chains (general merchandise and electronics stores).
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