Sainsbury (J)JSNSF +6.69%78 FCF Margin % is 7.07% as of Feb. 2026, which is 334% above its 10-year median of 1.63. GuruFocus rates JSNSF with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.05 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 309 Retail - Defensive companies, Sainsbury (J) ranks better than 59.22% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sainsbury (J)'s FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
JSNSF'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.23 Med: 1.63 Max: 5.99
Current: 2.76
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Sainsbury (J) was 5.99%. The lowest was -1.23%. And the median was 1.63%.
JSNSF's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 59.22% of 309
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 1.81
vs JSNSF: 2.76
Sainsbury (J) FCF Margin % Related Terms
Sainsbury (J) FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sainsbury (J)'s FCF 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. * 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 FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF 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.
Sainsbury (J) FCF Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Sainsbury (J)'s FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sainsbury (J)'s FCF Margin % falls into.
* 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 FCF Margin % of 7.07% as of Feb. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Sainsbury (J) and its competitors. This is 334% above median its historical median of 1.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Sainsbury (J) ranks #126 out of 309 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 40.8%.
Is Sainsbury (J)'s FCF Margin % too high?
Sainsbury (J)'s current FCF Margin % of 7.07% is 334% above median its 10-year median of 1.63. The Retail - Defensive industry median FCF Margin % is 1.81. Sainsbury (J)'s value of 7.07% is 290.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sainsbury (J) ranks #126 out of 309 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 FCF Margin % compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Sainsbury (J) ranks #126 out of 309 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Sainsbury (J) in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.81. Sainsbury (J)'s value of 7.07% is 290.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.63 vs. the industry median of 1.81, Sainsbury (J) 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 FCF Margin % for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median FCF Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 1.81, based on 309 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sainsbury (J)'s current FCF Margin % of 7.07% is 290.6% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Sainsbury (J) and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sainsbury (J)'s current FCF Margin % is 7.07%, which is 334% above median its own 10-year median of 1.63. 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 $4.05, compared to a current price of $4.43 — trading 9.3% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 7.07%, which is 334% above median its 10-year median of 1.63 and 290.6% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 1.81. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sainsbury (J) (JSNSF), the current FCF Margin % is 7.07% 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 $4.43 is trading 9.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.05.
GuruFocus considers Sainsbury (J) to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JSNSF:
FCF Margin %: 7.07% (334% above median its 10-year median of 1.63)
GF Value™: $4.05 vs. price of $4.43 (9.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 290.6% above the Retail - Defensive median (#126 of 309)
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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