JSNSF (Sainsbury (J)) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.35 (As of Feb. 2026) — 39% Below Median


JSNSF Sainsbury (J) PLC JSNSF
78 GF Score
Price $4.43
GF Value $4.05
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 5 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is Sainsbury (J) Dividend Payout Ratio?

Sainsbury (J) JSNSF +6.69% 78 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.35 as of Feb. 2026, which is 39% below its 10-year median of 0.57. 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 181 Retail - Defensive companies, Sainsbury (J) ranks worse than 75.14% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Sainsbury (J)'s Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Feb. 2026 was 0.35.

The historical rank and industry rank for Sainsbury (J)'s Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

JSNSF' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.28   Med: 0.57   Max: 0.73
Current: 0.63

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Sainsbury (J) was 0.73. The lowest was 0.28. And the median was 0.57.

JSNSF's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
75.14% of 181 companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 0.37 vs JSNSF: 0.63

As of today (2026-06-24), the Dividend Yield % of Sainsbury (J) is 4.15%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Sainsbury (J) was 6.81%. The lowest was 1.03%. And the median was 4.72%.

Sainsbury (J)'s Dividends per Share for the months ended in Feb. 2026 was $0.06.

During the past 12 months, Sainsbury (J)'s average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.30% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.30% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 16.30% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -1.40% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Sainsbury (J) was 63.70% per year. The lowest was -30.90% per year. And the median was 4.45% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.

* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Sainsbury (J) (OTCPK:JSNSF) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

Sainsbury (J) Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Sainsbury (J) Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for Sainsbury (J)'s Dividend Payout Ratio 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) Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Sainsbury (J) Annual Data
Trend Feb16 Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.28 0.43 0.61 0.60 0.62

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
Dividend Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.34 1.01 0.32 0.96 0.35

JSNSF vs KR, SFM, ACI: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Sainsbury (J)'s Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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) Dividend Payout Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Sainsbury (J)'s Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sainsbury (J)'s Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


JSNSF
78GF Score
Sainsbury (J) PLC JSNSF
Dividend Payout Ratio is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

Sainsbury (J) Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.

Sainsbury (J)'s Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Feb. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Feb. 2025 )
=0.164/ 0.266
=0.62

Sainsbury (J)'s Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Feb. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=0.056/ 0.159
=0.35

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.35 mean?
Sainsbury (J) (JSNSF) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.35 as of Feb. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Sainsbury (J) and its competitors. This is 39% below median its historical median of 0.57. Over the past decade, Sainsbury (J)'s Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.28 to 0.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Sainsbury (J) ranks #136 out of 181 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 75.1%.
Is Sainsbury (J)'s Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Sainsbury (J)'s current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.35 is 39% below median its 10-year median of 0.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.28 to a high of 0.73. The Retail - Defensive industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Sainsbury (J)'s value of 0.35 is 5.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sainsbury (J) ranks #136 out of 181 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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 Dividend Payout Ratio compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Sainsbury (J) ranks #136 out of 181 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Sainsbury (J) in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Sainsbury (J)'s value of 0.35 is 5.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Sainsbury (J)'s own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.28 to 0.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.57 vs. the industry median of 0.37, 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Retail - Defensive companies is 0.37, based on 181 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sainsbury (J)'s current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.35 is 5.4% 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Sainsbury (J) and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sainsbury (J)'s current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.35, which is 39% below median its own 10-year median of 0.57. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.35, which is 39% below median its 10-year median of 0.57 and 5.4% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 0.37. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sainsbury (J) (JSNSF), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.35 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:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.35 (39% below median its 10-year median of 0.57)
  • GF Value™: $4.05 vs. price of $4.43 (9.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 5.4% below the Retail - Defensive median (#136 of 181)

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).
78GF Score

Get the complete analysis for JSNSF

Dividend Payout Ratio is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

$4.43
Price
$4.05
GF Value