JD Sports Fashion (LSE:JD.) EBITDA Margin %: 16.19% (As of Jan. 2026) — 14% Above Median


LSE:JD. JD Sports Fashion PLC LSE:JD.
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What is JD Sports Fashion EBITDA Margin %?

JD Sports Fashion LSE:JD. +1.42% 84 EBITDA Margin % is 16.19% as of Jan. 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 14.23. GuruFocus rates LSE:JD. with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.41 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,128 Retail - Cyclical companies, JD Sports Fashion ranks better than 71.99% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. JD Sports Fashion's EBITDA for the six months ended in Jan. 2026 was £1,088 Mil. JD Sports Fashion's Revenue for the six months ended in Jan. 2026 was £6,722 Mil. Therefore, JD Sports Fashion's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 16.19%.


JD Sports Fashion  (LSE:JD.) EBITDA Margin % Explanation

EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.


JD Sports Fashion EBITDA Margin % Related Terms


JD Sports Fashion EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for JD Sports Fashion's EBITDA Margin % 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.
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JD Sports Fashion EBITDA Margin % Chart

JD Sports Fashion Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
EBITDA Margin %
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JD Sports Fashion Semi-Annual Data
Jul16 Jan17 Jul17 Jan18 Jul18 Jan19 Jul19 Jan20 Jul20 Jan21 Jul21 Jan22 Jul22 Jan23 Jul23 Jan24 Jul24 Jan25 Jul25 Jan26
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LSE:JD. vs TJX, ROST, BURL: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Apparel Retail subindustry, JD Sports Fashion's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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.


JD Sports Fashion EBITDA Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, JD Sports Fashion's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where JD Sports Fashion's EBITDA Margin % falls into.


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JD Sports Fashion EBITDA Margin % Calculation

EBITDA margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

JD Sports Fashion's EBITDA Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (A: Jan. 2026 )/Revenue (A: Jan. 2026 )
=1788/12662
=14.12 %

JD Sports Fashion's EBITDA Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (Q: Jan. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Jan. 2026 )
=1088/6722
=16.19 %

* 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.

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What does a EBITDA Margin % of 16.19% mean?
JD Sports Fashion (LSE:JD.) has a EBITDA Margin % of 16.19% as of Jan. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on JD Sports Fashion and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 14.23. Over the past decade, JD Sports Fashion's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 9.79 to 15.19. According to the industry distribution chart, JD Sports Fashion ranks #316 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 28%.
Is JD Sports Fashion's EBITDA Margin % too high?
JD Sports Fashion's current EBITDA Margin % of 16.19% is 14% above median its 10-year median of 14.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.79 to a high of 15.19. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EBITDA Margin % is 7.48. JD Sports Fashion's value of 16.19% is 116.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, JD Sports Fashion ranks #316 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, JD Sports Fashion has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JD Sports Fashion's EBITDA Margin % compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, JD Sports Fashion ranks #316 out of 1128 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This puts JD Sports Fashion in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 7.48. JD Sports Fashion's value of 16.19% is 116.6% above this benchmark. Historically, JD Sports Fashion's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 9.79 to 15.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.23 vs. the industry median of 7.48, JD Sports Fashion has consistently been above 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 EBITDA Margin % for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 7.48, based on 1,128 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. JD Sports Fashion's current EBITDA Margin % of 16.19% is 116.6% above 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on JD Sports Fashion and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 7.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. JD Sports Fashion's current EBITDA Margin % is 16.19%, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 14.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is JD Sports Fashion stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JD Sports Fashion (LSE:JD.) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.41, compared to a current price of £0.85 — trading 40.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 16.19%, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 14.23 and 116.6% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 7.48. JD Sports Fashion's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For JD Sports Fashion (LSE:JD.), the current EBITDA Margin % is 16.19% as of Jan. 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 JD Sports Fashion (LSE:JD.) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JD Sports Fashion stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £0.85 is trading 40.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.41. GuruFocus considers JD Sports Fashion to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:JD.:

  • EBITDA Margin %: 16.19% (14% above median its 10-year median of 14.23)
  • GF Value™: £1.41 vs. price of £0.85 (40.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 116.6% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#316 of 1128)

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


JD Sports Fashion Business Description

Address Hollinsbrook Way, Pilsworth, Bury, Lancashire, GBR, BL9 8RR
JD Sports Fashion PLC is a U.K. retailer of branded sportswear and fashionwear. The company has stores in the United Kingdom, mainland Europe, and outside Europe. The offering includes international brands, such as Adidas, Nike, and The North Face, and own-brand labels, such as McKenzie, Carbrini, Supply & Demand, and The Duffer of St George. The store network consists of various shops: Size?, Footpatrol, Chausport, Sprinter, Scotts, Tessuti, Cloggs, Mainline, and Ultimate Outdoors, among others. Stores are specialized: Footpatrol is a sneaker provider; Size? offers footwear, apparel, and accessories; and Chausport operates throughout France selling international footwear brands, such as Nike.
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