Sainsbury (J)JSNSF +6.69%78 OCF Yield % is 25.12 as of Jun. 24, 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 20.95. 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 312 Retail - Defensive companies, Sainsbury (J) ranks better than 87.5% on this metric.
OCF Yield % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, OCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high operating cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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Sainsbury (J) OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sainsbury (J)'s OCF Yield % can be seen below:
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For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Sainsbury (J)'s OCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Yield % 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 Yield % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Sainsbury (J)'s OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sainsbury (J)'s OCF Yield % 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 Yield % of 25.12 as of Jun. 24, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Sainsbury (J) and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 20.95. Over the past decade, Sainsbury (J)'s OCF Yield % has ranged from 6.93 to 53.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Sainsbury (J) ranks #39 out of 312 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 12.5%.
Is Sainsbury (J)'s OCF Yield % too high?
Sainsbury (J)'s current OCF Yield % of 25.12 is 20% above median its 10-year median of 20.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.93 to a high of 53.03. The Retail - Defensive industry median OCF Yield % is 9.32. Sainsbury (J)'s value of 25.12 is 169.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sainsbury (J) ranks #39 out of 312 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 OCF Yield % compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Sainsbury (J) ranks #39 out of 312 companies for OCF Yield %. This places Sainsbury (J) in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Yield % is 9.32. Sainsbury (J)'s value of 25.12 is 169.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Sainsbury (J)'s own OCF Yield % has ranged from 6.93 to 53.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.95 vs. the industry median of 9.32, 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 Yield % for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median OCF Yield % among Retail - Defensive companies is 9.32, based on 312 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sainsbury (J)'s current OCF Yield % of 25.12 is 169.7% 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 Yield % mean?
A high OCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Sainsbury (J) and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median OCF Yield % is 9.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sainsbury (J)'s current OCF Yield % is 25.12, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 20.95. 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 Yield % is 25.12, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 20.95 and 169.7% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 9.32. 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 Yield % calculated?
OCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sainsbury (J) (JSNSF), the current OCF Yield % is 25.12 as of Jun. 24, 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 Yield %: 25.12 (20% above median its 10-year median of 20.95)
GF Value™: $4.05 vs. price of $4.43 (9.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 169.7% above the Retail - Defensive median (#39 of 312)
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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