JDDSF (JD Sports Fashion) Financial Strength: 6 (As of Jan. 2026) — Near Median

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72 GF Score
Price $1.06
GF Value $1.90
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is JD Sports Fashion Financial Strength?

JD Sports Fashion JDDSF 72 Financial Strength is 6 as of Jan. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates JDDSF with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.90 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

JD Sports Fashion has the Financial Strength Rank of 6.

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.
3. Altman Z-Score.
4. Other debt related ratios.

A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

JD Sports Fashion's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 5.68. JD Sports Fashion's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 0.27. As of today, JD Sports Fashion's Altman Z-Score is 2.51.


JD Sports Fashion  (OTCPK:JDDSF) Financial Strength Explanation

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

JD Sports Fashion has the Financial Strength Rank of 6.


JD Sports Fashion Financial Strength Related Terms


JDDSF vs TJX, ROST, BURL: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Apparel Retail subindustry, JD Sports Fashion's Financial Strength, along with its competitors' market caps and Financial Strength 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 Financial Strength vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, JD Sports Fashion's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where JD Sports Fashion's Financial Strength falls into.


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JD Sports Fashion Financial Strength Calculation

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is based on these factors

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:

JD Sports Fashion's Interest Expense for the months ended in Jan. 2026 was $-134 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Jan. 2026 was $760 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was $4,238 Mil.

JD Sports Fashion's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is

Interest Coverage=-1*Operating Income (Q: Jan. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Jan. 2026 )
=-1*760.487/-133.965
=5.68

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.

JD Sports Fashion's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Jan. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(741.543 + 4238.16) / 18192.152
=0.27

3. Altman Z-Score.

Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

When Z-Score is less than 1.81, it is in Distress Zones.
When Z-Score is greater than 2.99, it is in Safe Zones.
When Z-Score is between 1.81 and 2.99, it is in Grey Zones.

JD Sports Fashion has a Z-score of 2.51, indicating it is in Grey Zones. This implies that JD Sports Fashion is in some kind of financial stress. If it is below 1.81, the company may faces bankrupcy risk.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 2.51 is in the grey area. This implies that the company is under some kind of financial stress. If it is below 1.8, the company may face bankruptcy risk.

* 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 Financial Strength →
What does a Financial Strength of 6 mean?
JD Sports Fashion (JDDSF) has a Financial Strength of 6 as of Jan. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on JD Sports Fashion and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, JD Sports Fashion's Financial Strength has ranged from 5.00 to 9.00.
Is JD Sports Fashion's Financial Strength too high?
JD Sports Fashion's current Financial Strength of 6 is near median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.00 to a high of 9.00. Overall, JD Sports Fashion has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JD Sports Fashion's Financial Strength compare to TJX and ROST?
JD Sports Fashion's Financial Strength of 6 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. Historically, JD Sports Fashion's own Financial Strength has ranged from 5.00 to 9.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Financial Strength for a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, Financial Strength should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Financial Strength mean?
A high Financial Strength can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on JD Sports Fashion and its competitors. JD Sports Fashion's current Financial Strength is 6, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.00. 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 (JDDSF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.90, compared to a current price of $1.06 — trading 44.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 6, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.00. JD Sports Fashion's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Financial Strength calculated?
Financial Strength is calculated from a company's financial statements. For JD Sports Fashion (JDDSF), the current Financial Strength is 6 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 (JDDSF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JD Sports Fashion stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $1.06 is trading 44.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.90. GuruFocus considers JD Sports Fashion to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for JDDSF:

  • Financial Strength: 6 (near median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: $1.90 vs. price of $1.06 (44.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the JDDSF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


JD Sports Fashion Business Description

Address Hollinsbrook Way, Pilsworth, Bury, Lancashire, GBR, BL9 8RR
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.
72GF Score

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