JSNSF (Sainsbury (J)) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


JSNSF Sainsbury (J) PLC JSNSF
78 GF Score
Price $4.43
GF Value $4.05
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Sainsbury (J) Moat Score?

Sainsbury (J) JSNSF +6.69% 78 Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 25, 2026. 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 317 Retail - Defensive companies, Sainsbury (J) ranks better than 92.11% on this metric.

Sainsbury (J) has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Sainsbury (J) has Narrow Moat: Sainsbury (J) PLC benefits from strong brand recognition and a robust distribution network in the UK. While it has some pricing power and economies of scale, the competitive grocery market limits its ability to achieve a wide moat.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Sainsbury (J) might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Sainsbury (J)  (OTCPK:JSNSF) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Sainsbury (J) Moat Score Related Terms

JSNSF vs KR, SFM, ACI: Moat Score Comparison

For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Sainsbury (J)'s Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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) Moat Score vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Sainsbury (J)'s Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sainsbury (J)'s Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Sainsbury (J) (JSNSF) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jun. 25, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Sainsbury (J) ranks #25 out of 317 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 7.9%.
Is Sainsbury (J)'s Moat Score too high?
Sainsbury (J)'s current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Sainsbury (J) ranks #25 out of 317 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position 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 Moat Score compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Sainsbury (J) ranks #25 out of 317 companies for Moat Score. This places Sainsbury (J) in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Sainsbury (J)'s current Moat Score is 5. 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 Moat Score is 5. 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sainsbury (J) (JSNSF), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 25, 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:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: $4.05 vs. price of $4.43 (9.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 5 warning signs

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.

Sainsbury (J) Business Description

Address 33 Charterhouse Street, London, GBR, EC1M 6HA
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).
78GF Score

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