Sainsbury (J)JSNSF +6.69%78 OCF Margin % is 9.39% as of Feb. 2026, which is 105% above its 10-year median of 4.57. 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 57.93% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sainsbury (J)'s OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
JSNSF'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.67 Med: 4.57 Max: 8.07
Current: 5.29
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Sainsbury (J) was 8.07%. The lowest was 1.67%. And the median was 4.57%.
JSNSF's OCF Margin % is ranked better than 57.93% of 309
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 4.3
vs JSNSF: 5.29
Sainsbury (J) OCF Margin % Related Terms
Sainsbury (J) OCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sainsbury (J)'s OCF 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 OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF 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) OCF Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Sainsbury (J)'s OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sainsbury (J)'s OCF 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 OCF Margin % of 9.39% as of Feb. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Sainsbury (J) and its competitors. This is 105% above median its historical median of 4.57. Over the past decade, Sainsbury (J)'s OCF Margin % has ranged from 1.67 to 8.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Sainsbury (J) ranks #130 out of 309 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 42.1%.
Is Sainsbury (J)'s OCF Margin % too high?
Sainsbury (J)'s current OCF Margin % of 9.39% is 105% above median its 10-year median of 4.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.67 to a high of 8.07. The Retail - Defensive industry median OCF Margin % is 4.30. Sainsbury (J)'s value of 9.39% is 118.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sainsbury (J) ranks #130 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 OCF Margin % compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Sainsbury (J) ranks #130 out of 309 companies for OCF Margin %. This puts Sainsbury (J) in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 4.30. Sainsbury (J)'s value of 9.39% is 118.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Sainsbury (J)'s own OCF Margin % has ranged from 1.67 to 8.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.57 vs. the industry median of 4.30, 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 OCF Margin % for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median OCF Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 4.30, based on 309 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sainsbury (J)'s current OCF Margin % of 9.39% is 118.4% 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Sainsbury (J) and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median OCF Margin % is 4.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sainsbury (J)'s current OCF Margin % is 9.39%, which is 105% above median its own 10-year median of 4.57. 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 OCF Margin % is 9.39%, which is 105% above median its 10-year median of 4.57 and 118.4% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 4.30. 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 OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sainsbury (J) (JSNSF), the current OCF Margin % is 9.39% 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:
OCF Margin %: 9.39% (105% above median its 10-year median of 4.57)
GF Value™: $4.05 vs. price of $4.43 (9.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 118.4% above the Retail - Defensive median (#130 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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