Sainsbury (J)JSNSF 77 EV-to-EBIT is 13.30 as of Jul. 10, 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 13.60. GuruFocus rates JSNSF with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.00 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 261 Retail - Defensive companies, Sainsbury (J) ranks worse than 51.34% on this metric.
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Sainsbury (J)'s Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was $17,989 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Sainsbury (J)'s EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was $1,285 Mil.
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Sainsbury (J) EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sainsbury (J)'s EV-to-EBIT can be seen below:
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For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Sainsbury (J)'s EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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) EV-to-EBIT vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Sainsbury (J)'s EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sainsbury (J)'s EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Sainsbury (J)'s current Enterprise Value is $17,085 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Sainsbury (J)'s EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was $1,285 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.
Sainsbury (J) (JSNSF) has a EV-to-EBIT of 13.30 as of Jul. 10, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Sainsbury (J) and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 13.60. Over the past decade, Sainsbury (J)'s EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 8.83 to 81.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Sainsbury (J) ranks #134 out of 261 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 51.3%.
Is Sainsbury (J)'s EV-to-EBIT too high?
Sainsbury (J)'s current EV-to-EBIT of 13.30 is near median its 10-year median of 13.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.83 to a high of 81.53. The Retail - Defensive industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.35. Sainsbury (J)'s value of 13.30 is 0.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sainsbury (J) ranks #134 out of 261 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sainsbury (J) has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sainsbury (J)'s EV-to-EBIT compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Sainsbury (J) ranks #134 out of 261 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Sainsbury (J) in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.35. Sainsbury (J)'s value of 13.30 is 0.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Sainsbury (J)'s own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 8.83 to 81.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.60 vs. the industry median of 13.35, 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Retail - Defensive companies is 13.35, based on 261 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sainsbury (J)'s current EV-to-EBIT of 13.30 is 0.4% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Sainsbury (J) and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sainsbury (J)'s current EV-to-EBIT is 13.30, which is near median its own 10-year median of 13.60. 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 $4.00, compared to a current price of $4.65 — trading 16.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 13.30, which is near median its 10-year median of 13.60 and 0.4% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 13.35. Sainsbury (J)'s overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sainsbury (J) (JSNSF), the current EV-to-EBIT is 13.30 as of Jul. 10, 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 16.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.00.
GuruFocus considers Sainsbury (J) to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSNSF:
EV-to-EBIT: 13.30 (near median its 10-year median of 13.60)
GF Value™: $4.00 vs. price of $4.65 (16.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 0.4% below the Retail - Defensive median (#134 of 261)
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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