Sainsbury (J)JSNSF 78 EBIT per Share is $0.55 as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates JSNSF with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.06 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 260 Retail - Defensive companies, Sainsbury (J) ranks worse than 80.77% on this metric.
Sainsbury (J)'s EBIT per Share for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was $0.29.
Its EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was $0.55.
During the past 12 months, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Sainsbury (J) was 4.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was -7.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 19.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 10.80% per year.
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The historical rank and industry rank for Sainsbury (J)'s EBIT per Share or its related term are showing as below:
JSNSF'
s 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -55.1 Med: -2.5 Max: 73.2
Current: -7.1
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Sainsbury (J) was 73.20% per year. The lowest was -55.10% per year. And the median was -2.50% per year.
JSNSF's 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate is ranked worse than 80.77% of 260
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 11.45
vs JSNSF: -7.10
Sainsbury (J)'s EBIT for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was $673 Mil.
Sainsbury (J) (OTCPK:JSNSF) EBIT per Share Explanation
EBIT is a company's earnings before interest and tax expenses are deducted. It measures a company's profit generates from operating, ignoring tax burden and capital structure. As the tax expense are not deducted, EBIT is helpful when comparing companies in the same industry but with different tax situations. Also, the interest expense are included in EBIT, making it useful to compare companies that have high interest expenses due to large amount of debt.
Sainsbury (J) EBIT per Share Related Terms
Sainsbury (J) EBIT per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sainsbury (J)'s EBIT per Share 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.
EBIT per Share 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 $0.55
* 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 EBIT per Share of $0.55 as of Feb. 2026. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on Sainsbury (J) and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sainsbury (J) ranks #210 out of 260 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 80.8%.
Is Sainsbury (J)'s EBIT per Share too high?
Sainsbury (J)'s current EBIT per Share is $0.55. The Retail - Defensive industry median EBIT per Share is 11.45. Sainsbury (J)'s value of $0.55 is 95.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sainsbury (J) ranks #210 out of 260 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 EBIT per Share compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Sainsbury (J) ranks #210 out of 260 companies for EBIT per Share. This places Sainsbury (J) in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBIT per Share is 11.45. Sainsbury (J)'s value of $0.55 is 95.2% 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 EBIT per Share for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median EBIT per Share among Retail - Defensive companies is 11.45, based on 260 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBIT per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBIT per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sainsbury (J)'s current EBIT per Share of $0.55 is 95.2% 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 EBIT per Share mean?
A high EBIT per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on Sainsbury (J) and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median EBIT per Share is 11.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sainsbury (J)'s current EBIT per Share is $0.55. 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 $4.06, compared to a current price of $4.26 — trading 4.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT per Share is $0.55 and 95.2% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 11.45. 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 EBIT per Share calculated?
EBIT per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sainsbury (J) (JSNSF), the current EBIT per Share is $0.55 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 $4.26 is trading 4.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.06.
GuruFocus considers Sainsbury (J) to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JSNSF:
EBIT per Share: $0.55
GF Value™: $4.06 vs. price of $4.26 (4.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 95.2% below the Retail - Defensive median (#210 of 260)
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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