JD Sports FashionLSE:JD. +1.42%84 Net Margin % is 5.88% as of Jan. 2026, which is 37% above its 10-year median of 4.30. GuruFocus rates LSE:JD. with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.41 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,128 Retail - Cyclical companies, JD Sports Fashion ranks better than 58.69% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for JD Sports Fashion's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:JD.'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.86 Med: 4.3 Max: 7.52
Current: 3.44
LSE:JD.'s Net Margin % is ranked better than 58.69% of 1128
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.33
vs LSE:JD.: 3.44
JD Sports Fashion (LSE:JD.) 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.
JD Sports Fashion Net Margin % Related Terms
JD Sports Fashion Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for JD Sports Fashion'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.
LSE:JD. vs TJX, ROST, BURL: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, JD Sports Fashion'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.
JD Sports Fashion Net Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, JD Sports Fashion's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where JD Sports Fashion'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.
JD Sports Fashion (LSE:JD.) has a Net Margin % of 5.88% as of Jan. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on JD Sports Fashion and its competitors. This is 37% above median its historical median of 4.30. Over the past decade, JD Sports Fashion's Net Margin % has ranged from 1.86 to 7.52. According to the industry distribution chart, JD Sports Fashion ranks #466 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 41.3%.
Is JD Sports Fashion's Net Margin % too high?
JD Sports Fashion's current Net Margin % of 5.88% is 37% above median its 10-year median of 4.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.86 to a high of 7.52. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Net Margin % is 2.33. JD Sports Fashion's value of 5.88% is 152.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, JD Sports Fashion ranks #466 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, JD Sports Fashion has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JD Sports Fashion's Net Margin % compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, JD Sports Fashion ranks #466 out of 1128 companies for Net Margin %. This puts JD Sports Fashion in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.33. JD Sports Fashion's value of 5.88% is 152.4% above this benchmark. Historically, JD Sports Fashion's own Net Margin % has ranged from 1.86 to 7.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.30 vs. the industry median of 2.33, JD Sports Fashion 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 Net Margin % for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Net Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.33, based on 1,128 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. JD Sports Fashion's current Net Margin % of 5.88% is 152.4% 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 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 JD Sports Fashion and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. JD Sports Fashion's current Net Margin % is 5.88%, which is 37% above median its own 10-year median of 4.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is JD Sports Fashion stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JD Sports Fashion (LSE:JD.) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.41, compared to a current price of £0.85 — trading 40.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 5.88%, which is 37% above median its 10-year median of 4.30 and 152.4% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 2.33. JD Sports Fashion's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 JD Sports Fashion (LSE:JD.), the current Net Margin % is 5.88% as of Jan. 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 JD Sports Fashion (LSE:JD.) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JD Sports Fashion stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.85 is trading 40.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.41.
GuruFocus considers JD Sports Fashion to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:JD.:
Net Margin %: 5.88% (37% above median its 10-year median of 4.30)
GF Value™: £1.41 vs. price of £0.85 (40.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 152.4% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#466 of 1128)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:JD. stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
JD Sports Fashion PLC is a U.K. retailer of branded sportswear and fashionwear. The company has stores in the United Kingdom, mainland Europe, and outside Europe. The offering includes international brands, such as Adidas, Nike, and The North Face, and own-brand labels, such as McKenzie, Carbrini, Supply & Demand, and The Duffer of St George. The store network consists of various shops: Size?, Footpatrol, Chausport, Sprinter, Scotts, Tessuti, Cloggs, Mainline, and Ultimate Outdoors, among others. Stores are specialized: Footpatrol is a sneaker provider; Size? offers footwear, apparel, and accessories; and Chausport operates throughout France selling international footwear brands, such as Nike.
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