Sainsbury (J)JSNSF 78 Days Inventory is 24.29 as of Feb. 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 23.00. GuruFocus rates JSNSF with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.05 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 300 Retail - Defensive companies, Sainsbury (J) ranks better than 74.33% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Sainsbury (J)'s Average Total Inventories for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was $2,711 Mil. Sainsbury (J)'s Cost of Goods Sold for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was $20,371 Mil.
Hence, Sainsbury (J)'s Days Inventory for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 24.29.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sainsbury (J)'s Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
JSNSF'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.26 Med: 23 Max: 25.54
Current: 23.05
During the past 13 years, Sainsbury (J)'s highest Days Inventory was 25.54. The lowest was 16.26. And the median was 23.00.
JSNSF's Days Inventory is ranked better than 74.33% of 300
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 40.495
vs JSNSF: 23.05
Sainsbury (J)'s Days Inventory
declined
from Feb. 2025 (24.61) to Feb. 2026 (24.29).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Sainsbury (J)'s Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 7.51.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Sainsbury (J)'s Inventory-to-Revenue for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 0.12.
Sainsbury (J) (OTCPK:JSNSF) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Sainsbury (J)'s Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Sainsbury (J)'s Inventory to Revenue for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as
* 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.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
Sainsbury (J) Days Inventory Related Terms
Sainsbury (J) Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sainsbury (J)'s Days Inventory 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 Grocery Stores subindustry, Sainsbury (J)'s Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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.
Sainsbury (J) Days Inventory vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Sainsbury (J)'s Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sainsbury (J)'s Days Inventory 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.
Sainsbury (J) (JSNSF) has a Days Inventory of 24.29 as of Feb. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Sainsbury (J) and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 23.00. Over the past decade, Sainsbury (J)'s Days Inventory has ranged from 16.26 to 25.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Sainsbury (J) ranks #77 out of 300 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 25.7%.
Is Sainsbury (J)'s Days Inventory too high?
Sainsbury (J)'s current Days Inventory of 24.29 is near median its 10-year median of 23.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.26 to a high of 25.54. The Retail - Defensive industry median Days Inventory is 40.50. Sainsbury (J)'s value of 24.29 is 40% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sainsbury (J) ranks #77 out of 300 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sainsbury (J) has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sainsbury (J)'s Days Inventory compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Sainsbury (J) ranks #77 out of 300 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Sainsbury (J) in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 40.50. Sainsbury (J)'s value of 24.29 is 40% below this benchmark. Historically, Sainsbury (J)'s own Days Inventory has ranged from 16.26 to 25.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.00 vs. the industry median of 40.50, Sainsbury (J) has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Inventory for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median Days Inventory among Retail - Defensive companies is 40.50, based on 300 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sainsbury (J)'s current Days Inventory of 24.29 is 40% below 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 Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Sainsbury (J) and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Days Inventory is 40.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sainsbury (J)'s current Days Inventory is 24.29, which is near median its own 10-year median of 23.00. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.05, compared to a current price of $4.43 — trading 9.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 24.29, which is near median its 10-year median of 23.00 and 40% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 40.50. Sainsbury (J)'s overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sainsbury (J) (JSNSF), the current Days Inventory is 24.29 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 $4.43 is trading 9.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.05.
GuruFocus considers Sainsbury (J) to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JSNSF:
Days Inventory: 24.29 (near median its 10-year median of 23.00)
GF Value™: $4.05 vs. price of $4.43 (9.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 40% below the Retail - Defensive median (#77 of 300)
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.
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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