Sainsbury (J)JSNSF +6.69%78 Net Margin % is 1.42% as of Feb. 2026, which is 97% above its 10-year median of 0.72. 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 310 Retail - Defensive companies, Sainsbury (J) ranks worse than 65.81% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Sainsbury (J)'s Net Income for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was $310 Mil. Sainsbury (J)'s Revenue for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was $21,829 Mil. Therefore, Sainsbury (J)'s net margin for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 1.42%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sainsbury (J)'s Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
JSNSF'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.69 Med: 0.72 Max: 2.26
Current: 1.17
JSNSF's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 65.81% of 310
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 2.155
vs JSNSF: 1.17
Sainsbury (J) (OTCPK:JSNSF) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Sainsbury (J) Net Margin % Related Terms
Sainsbury (J) Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sainsbury (J)'s Net 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 Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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) Net Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Sainsbury (J)'s Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sainsbury (J)'s Net 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 Net Margin % of 1.42% as of Feb. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Sainsbury (J) and its competitors. This is 97% above median its historical median of 0.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Sainsbury (J) ranks #204 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 65.8%.
Is Sainsbury (J)'s Net Margin % too high?
Sainsbury (J)'s current Net Margin % of 1.42% is 97% above median its 10-year median of 0.72. The Retail - Defensive industry median Net Margin % is 2.16. Sainsbury (J)'s value of 1.42% is 34.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sainsbury (J) ranks #204 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below 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 Net Margin % compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Sainsbury (J) ranks #204 out of 310 companies for Net Margin %. This places Sainsbury (J) in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.16. Sainsbury (J)'s value of 1.42% is 34.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.72 vs. the industry median of 2.16, 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 Net Margin % for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median Net Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 2.16, based on 310 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sainsbury (J)'s current Net Margin % of 1.42% is 34.1% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Sainsbury (J) and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sainsbury (J)'s current Net Margin % is 1.42%, which is 97% above median its own 10-year median of 0.72. 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 Net Margin % is 1.42%, which is 97% above median its 10-year median of 0.72 and 34.1% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 2.16. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sainsbury (J) (JSNSF), the current Net Margin % is 1.42% 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:
Net Margin %: 1.42% (97% above median its 10-year median of 0.72)
GF Value™: $4.05 vs. price of $4.43 (9.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 34.1% below the Retail - Defensive median (#204 of 310)
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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