JSNSF (Sainsbury (J)) Earnings per Share (Diluted): $0.23 (TTM As of Feb. 2026)

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JSNSF Sainsbury (J) PLC JSNSF
76 GF Score
Price $5.17
GF Value $4.01
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Sainsbury (J) Earnings per Share (Diluted)?

Sainsbury (J) JSNSF 76 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.23 as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates JSNSF with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.01 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 262 Retail - Defensive companies, Sainsbury (J) ranks worse than 74.81% on this metric.

Sainsbury (J)'s Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was $0.13. Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was $0.23.

Sainsbury (J)'s EPS (Basic) for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was $0.14. Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was $0.23.

Sainsbury (J)'s EPS without NRI for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was $0.16. Its EPS without NRI for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was $0.30.

During the past 12 months, Sainsbury (J)'s average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 3.30% per year. During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -4.70% per year. During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 7.60% per year.

During the past 13 years, Sainsbury (J)'s highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 119.50% per year. The lowest was -53.80% per year. And the median was 7.40% per year.


Sainsbury (J)  (OTCPK:JSNSF) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation

Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.


Be Aware

Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.

If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.


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Sainsbury (J) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sainsbury (J)'s Earnings per Share (Diluted) can be seen below:

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* 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) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart

Sainsbury (J) Annual Data
Trend Feb16 Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25
Earnings per Share (Diluted)
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.13 0.39 0.11 0.07 0.13

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
Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 -0.01 0.04 0.09 0.10 0.13

JSNSF vs KR, SFM: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison

For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Sainsbury (J)'s PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE Ratio 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) PE Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Sainsbury (J)'s PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sainsbury (J)'s PE Ratio falls into.


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Sainsbury (J) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation

Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.

Sainsbury (J)'s Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2025 is calculated as

Diluted Earnings Per Share (A: Feb. 2025 ) = (Net Income - Preferred Dividends) / Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)
=(317.44-0)/2374.100
=0.13

Sainsbury (J)'s Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Diluted Earnings Per Share (Q: Feb. 2026 )=(Net Income - Preferred Dividends / Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)
=(309.783-0)/2311.900
=0.13

Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 $0.23

* 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.

Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.

What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $0.23 mean?
Sainsbury (J) (JSNSF) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $0.23 as of Feb. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Sainsbury (J) and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sainsbury (J) ranks #196 out of 262 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 74.8%.
Is Sainsbury (J)'s Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Sainsbury (J)'s current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.23. The Retail - Defensive industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 8.00. Sainsbury (J)'s value of $0.23 is 97.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sainsbury (J) ranks #196 out of 262 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sainsbury (J) has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sainsbury (J)'s Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Sainsbury (J) ranks #196 out of 262 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Sainsbury (J) in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 8.00. Sainsbury (J)'s value of $0.23 is 97.1% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Retail - Defensive companies is 8.00, based on 262 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sainsbury (J)'s current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $0.23 is 97.1% 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Sainsbury (J) and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 8.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sainsbury (J)'s current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.23. 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 $4.01, compared to a current price of $5.17 — trading 28.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.23 and 97.1% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 8.00. Sainsbury (J)'s overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sainsbury (J) (JSNSF), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.23 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 $5.17 is trading 28.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.01. GuruFocus considers Sainsbury (J) to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JSNSF:

  • Earnings per Share (Diluted): $0.23
  • GF Value™: $4.01 vs. price of $5.17 (28.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 97.1% below the Retail - Defensive median (#196 of 262)

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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