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Sainsbury (J)JSNSF 76 Equity-to-Asset is 0.33 as of Feb. 2026, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 0.28. 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 314 Retail - Defensive companies, Sainsbury (J) ranks worse than 64.97% on this metric.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. Sainsbury (J)'s Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was $8,356 Mil. Sainsbury (J)'s Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was $25,738 Mil.
Therefore, Sainsbury (J)'s Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 0.33.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sainsbury (J)'s Equity-to-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
JSNSF'
s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.27 Med: 0.28 Max: 0.35
Current: 0.33
During the past 13 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of Sainsbury (J) was 0.35. The lowest was 0.27. And the median was 0.28.
JSNSF's Equity-to-Asset is ranked worse than 64.97% of 314
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 0.44
vs JSNSF: 0.33
Equity to Asset ratio can vary greatly across different industries, as they have different capital structure. A company with smaller Equity to Asset ratio (more leveraged) may have higher ROE % because of the leverage.
For banks, the required minimum Equity to Asset ratio by regulation is 5%. Some stronger banks may have Equity to Asset Ratio of more than 10%.
Sainsbury (J) Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
Sainsbury (J) Equity-to-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sainsbury (J)'s Equity-to-Asset 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 Equity-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Equity-to-Asset 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) Equity-to-Asset vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Sainsbury (J)'s Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sainsbury (J)'s Equity-to-Asset falls into.
Equity to Asset ratio measures the ratios of the portion of the asset owned by shareholders out of the total asset. It indicates the leverage of the company, and the amount of debt the company uses in its operation.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated by dividing total stockholders equity by total asset.
Sainsbury (J)'s Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2025 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.
Sainsbury (J) (JSNSF) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.33 as of Feb. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Sainsbury (J) and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 0.28. Over the past decade, Sainsbury (J)'s Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.27 to 0.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Sainsbury (J) ranks #204 out of 314 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 65%.
Is Sainsbury (J)'s Equity-to-Asset too high?
Sainsbury (J)'s current Equity-to-Asset of 0.33 is 18% above median its 10-year median of 0.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.27 to a high of 0.35. The Retail - Defensive industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.44. Sainsbury (J)'s value of 0.33 is 25% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sainsbury (J) ranks #204 out of 314 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 Equity-to-Asset compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Sainsbury (J) ranks #204 out of 314 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places Sainsbury (J) in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.44. Sainsbury (J)'s value of 0.33 is 25% below this benchmark. Historically, Sainsbury (J)'s own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.27 to 0.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.28 vs. the industry median of 0.44, 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 Equity-to-Asset for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Retail - Defensive companies is 0.44, based on 314 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Equity-to-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Equity-to-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sainsbury (J)'s current Equity-to-Asset of 0.33 is 25% 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 Equity-to-Asset mean?
A high Equity-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Sainsbury (J) and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sainsbury (J)'s current Equity-to-Asset is 0.33, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 0.28. 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 Equity-to-Asset is 0.33, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 0.28 and 25% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 0.44. 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 Equity-to-Asset calculated?
Equity-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sainsbury (J) (JSNSF), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.33 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:
Equity-to-Asset: 0.33 (18% above median its 10-year median of 0.28)
GF Value™: $4.01 vs. price of $5.17 (28.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 25% below the Retail - Defensive median (#204 of 314)
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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