JSNSF (Sainsbury (J)) Net Change in Cash: $-583 Mil (TTM As of Feb. 2026)

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JSNSF Sainsbury (J) PLC JSNSF
73 GF Score
Price $4.51
GF Value $4.04
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Sainsbury (J) Net Change in Cash?

Sainsbury (J) JSNSF -4.72% 73 Net Change in Cash is $-583 Mil as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates JSNSF with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.04 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Net Change in Cash is calculated as the total of Cash Flow from Operations , Cash Flow from Investing, Cash Flow from Financing, and Effect of Exchange Rate Changes.

Sainsbury (J)'s Net Change in Cash for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was $558 Mil. Its Net Change in Cash for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was $-583 Mil.

Sainsbury (J) Net Change in Cash Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sainsbury (J)'s Net Change in Cash 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.

Sainsbury (J) Net Change in Cash Chart

Sainsbury (J) Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Net Change in Cash
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Sainsbury (J) Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
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73GF Score
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Sainsbury (J) Net Change in Cash Calculation

Sainsbury (J)'s Net Change in Cash for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Net Change in Cash= Cash Flow from Operations+Cash Flow from Investing+Cash Flow from Financing+Effect of Exchange Rate Changes
=2410.326+-1069.293+-1934.783+0
=-594

Sainsbury (J)'s Net Change in Cash for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026

Net Change in Cash=Cash Flow from Operations+Cash Flow from Investing+Cash Flow from Financing+Effect of Exchange Rate Changes
=2050.272+-437.5+-1054.348+0
=558

Net Change in Cash for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-583 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.

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What does a Net Change in Cash of $-583 Mil mean?
Sainsbury (J) (JSNSF) has a Net Change in Cash of $-583 Mil as of Feb. 2026. The net change in cash is the total change in cash and equivalents between the current period and the past period. View historical data for Sainsbury (J) and its competitors.
Is Sainsbury (J)'s Net Change in Cash too high?
Sainsbury (J)'s current Net Change in Cash is $-583 Mil. Overall, Sainsbury (J) has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sainsbury (J)'s Net Change in Cash compare to KR and SFM?
Sainsbury (J)'s Net Change in Cash of $-583 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Change in Cash for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good Net Change in Cash depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, Net Change in Cash 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 Net Change in Cash mean?
A high Net Change in Cash can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The net change in cash is the total change in cash and equivalents between the current period and the past period. View historical data for Sainsbury (J) and its competitors. Sainsbury (J)'s current Net Change in Cash is $-583 Mil. 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 $4.04, compared to a current price of $4.51 — trading 11.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Change in Cash is $-583 Mil. Sainsbury (J)'s overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Change in Cash calculated?
Net Change in Cash is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sainsbury (J) (JSNSF), the current Net Change in Cash is $-583 Mil 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 $4.51 is trading 11.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.04. GuruFocus considers Sainsbury (J) to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JSNSF:

  • Net Change in Cash: $-583 Mil
  • GF Value™: $4.04 vs. price of $4.51 (11.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 7 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).
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