Sainsbury (J)JSNSF 78 5-Year RORE % is -158.65 as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates JSNSF with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.06 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 265 Retail - Defensive companies, Sainsbury (J) ranks worse than 97.74% on this metric.
Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is an indicator of a company's growth potential, it shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings, i.e. profits after dividend payments.
Sainsbury (J)'s 5-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was -158.65%.
The industry rank for Sainsbury (J)'s 5-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
JSNSF's 5-Year RORE % is ranked worse than 97.74% of 265
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 7.55
vs JSNSF: -158.65
Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is important to investors because it reveals a company's efficiency and growth potential. A higher RORE indicates a higher return. A high RORE indicates that the company should reinvest profits into the business. A lower RORE suggests that the company should distribute profits to shareholders by paying out dividends, since those dollars aren't generating much additional growth for the company.
There are a several different ways to arrive at the Return on Retained Earnings. The simplest way to calculate it is by using published information on Earnings per Share (EPS) and Dividend per Share (DPS) over a selected period. Here, 5-year period is chosen.
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Please keep in mind that the RORE is relative to the nature of the business and its competitors. If another company in the same sector is producing a lower return on retained earnings, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad investment. It may just suggest the company is older and no longer in a high growth stage. At such a stage in the business cycle, it would be expected to see a lower RORE and higher dividend payout.
Sainsbury (J) 5-Year RORE % Related Terms
Sainsbury (J) 5-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sainsbury (J)'s 5-Year RORE % 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 5-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year RORE % 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) 5-Year RORE % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Sainsbury (J)'s 5-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sainsbury (J)'s 5-Year RORE % 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.
In the calculation of 5-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Feb. 2026 and 5-year before.
Sainsbury (J) (JSNSF) has a 5-Year RORE % of -158.65 as of Feb. 2026. 5-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 5-year. View historical data on Sainsbury (J) and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sainsbury (J) ranks #259 out of 265 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 97.7%.
Is Sainsbury (J)'s 5-Year RORE % too high?
Sainsbury (J)'s current 5-Year RORE % is -158.65. Based on the distribution chart, Sainsbury (J) ranks #259 out of 265 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 5-Year RORE % compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Sainsbury (J) ranks #259 out of 265 companies for 5-Year RORE %. This places Sainsbury (J) in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year RORE % is 7.55. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 5-Year RORE % for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median 5-Year RORE % among Retail - Defensive companies is 7.55, based on 265 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year RORE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year RORE % 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 5-Year RORE % mean?
A high 5-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 5-year. View historical data on Sainsbury (J) and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median 5-Year RORE % is 7.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sainsbury (J)'s current 5-Year RORE % is -158.65. 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 $4.06, compared to a current price of $4.26 — trading 4.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year RORE % is -158.65. 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 5-Year RORE % calculated?
5-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sainsbury (J) (JSNSF), the current 5-Year RORE % is -158.65 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 $4.26 is trading 4.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.06.
GuruFocus considers Sainsbury (J) to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JSNSF:
5-Year RORE %: -158.65
GF Value™: $4.06 vs. price of $4.26 (4.8% above fair value)
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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