Sainsbury (J)JSNSF 75 Receivables Turnover is 52.31 as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates JSNSF with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.05 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 301 Retail - Defensive companies, Sainsbury (J) ranks better than 91.03% on this metric.
The Receivables Turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by average Accounts Receivable. An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. Sainsbury (J)'s Revenue for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was $21,829 Mil. Sainsbury (J)'s average Accounts Receivable for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was $417 Mil.
Hence, Sainsbury (J)'s Receivables Turnover for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 52.31.
An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. This metric is commonly used to compare companies within the same industry to check whether they are on par with their competitors.
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Sainsbury (J) Receivables Turnover Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sainsbury (J)'s Receivables Turnover can be seen below:
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For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Sainsbury (J)'s Receivables Turnover, along with its competitors' market caps and Receivables Turnover data, can be viewed below:
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Sainsbury (J) Receivables Turnover vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Sainsbury (J)'s Receivables Turnover distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sainsbury (J)'s Receivables Turnover 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 Receivables Turnover of 52.31 as of Feb. 2026. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on Sainsbury (J) and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sainsbury (J) ranks #27 out of 301 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 9%.
Is Sainsbury (J)'s Receivables Turnover too high?
Sainsbury (J)'s current Receivables Turnover is 52.31. The Retail - Defensive industry median Receivables Turnover is 15.22. Sainsbury (J)'s value of 52.31 is 243.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sainsbury (J) ranks #27 out of 301 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 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sainsbury (J)'s Receivables Turnover compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Sainsbury (J) ranks #27 out of 301 companies for Receivables Turnover. This places Sainsbury (J) in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Receivables Turnover is 15.22. Sainsbury (J)'s value of 52.31 is 243.7% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Receivables Turnover for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median Receivables Turnover among Retail - Defensive companies is 15.22, based on 301 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Receivables Turnover significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Receivables Turnover should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sainsbury (J)'s current Receivables Turnover of 52.31 is 243.7% 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 Receivables Turnover mean?
A high Receivables Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on Sainsbury (J) and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Receivables Turnover is 15.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sainsbury (J)'s current Receivables Turnover is 52.31. 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 $4.44 — trading 9.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Receivables Turnover is 52.31 and 243.7% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 15.22. Sainsbury (J)'s overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Receivables Turnover calculated?
Receivables Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sainsbury (J) (JSNSF), the current Receivables Turnover is 52.31 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 $4.44 is trading 9.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.05.
GuruFocus considers Sainsbury (J) to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JSNSF:
Receivables Turnover: 52.31
GF Value™: $4.05 vs. price of $4.44 (9.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 243.7% above the Retail - Defensive median (#27 of 301)
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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