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SBRY vs. TSCO, MRW, OCDO, DFIB, and CBOX

Should you buy J Sainsbury stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares J Sainsbury with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with J Sainsbury include Tesco (TSCO), Wm Morrison Supermarkets (MRW), Ocado Group (OCDO), DFI Retail Group (DFIB), and Cake Box (CBOX). These companies are all part of the "grocery stores" industry.

How does J Sainsbury compare to Tesco?

J Sainsbury (LON:SBRY) and Tesco (LON:TSCO) are both consumer defensive companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, earnings, profitability, media sentiment, institutional ownership, risk and dividends.

Tesco has higher revenue and earnings than J Sainsbury. Tesco is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than J Sainsbury, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
J Sainsbury£33.65B0.23£136.70M£16.9020.41
Tesco£73.71B0.41£1.27B£27.1017.72

41.6% of J Sainsbury shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 52.3% of Tesco shares are held by institutional investors. 0.4% of J Sainsbury shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.0% of Tesco shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

J Sainsbury pays an annual dividend of GBX 13.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.0%. Tesco pays an annual dividend of GBX 14.25 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.0%. J Sainsbury pays out 81.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Tesco pays out 52.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

In the previous week, J Sainsbury and J Sainsbury both had 2 articles in the media. J Sainsbury's average media sentiment score of 0.67 beat Tesco's score of 0.40 indicating that J Sainsbury is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
J Sainsbury
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Tesco
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

J Sainsbury currently has a consensus target price of GBX 847.50, indicating a potential upside of 145.65%. Tesco has a consensus target price of GBX 495, indicating a potential upside of 3.06%. Given J Sainsbury's higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe J Sainsbury is more favorable than Tesco.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
J Sainsbury
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
Tesco
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75

J Sainsbury has a beta of 1.002, meaning that its share price is 0% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Tesco has a beta of 0.575, meaning that its share price is 43% less volatile than the broader market.

Tesco has a net margin of 2.42% compared to J Sainsbury's net margin of 1.14%. Tesco's return on equity of 16.05% beat J Sainsbury's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
J Sainsbury1.14% 6.12% 3.55%
Tesco 2.42%16.05%3.93%

Summary

Tesco beats J Sainsbury on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does J Sainsbury compare to Wm Morrison Supermarkets?

Wm Morrison Supermarkets (LON:MRW) and J Sainsbury (LON:SBRY) are both mid-cap grocery stores industry companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, risk, profitability, institutional ownership and earnings.

Wm Morrison Supermarkets pays an annual dividend of GBX 0.07 per share. J Sainsbury pays an annual dividend of GBX 13.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.0%. Wm Morrison Supermarkets pays out -6.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. J Sainsbury pays out 81.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future.

In the previous week, J Sainsbury had 2 more articles in the media than Wm Morrison Supermarkets. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for J Sainsbury and 0 mentions for Wm Morrison Supermarkets. J Sainsbury's average media sentiment score of 0.67 beat Wm Morrison Supermarkets' score of 0.00 indicating that J Sainsbury is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Wm Morrison Supermarkets Neutral
J Sainsbury Positive

J Sainsbury has higher revenue and earnings than Wm Morrison Supermarkets. Wm Morrison Supermarkets is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than J Sainsbury, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Wm Morrison Supermarkets£17.92B0.00N/A-£1.20N/A
J Sainsbury£33.65B0.23£136.70M£16.9020.41

J Sainsbury has a net margin of 1.14% compared to Wm Morrison Supermarkets' net margin of 0.00%. J Sainsbury's return on equity of 6.12% beat Wm Morrison Supermarkets' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Wm Morrison SupermarketsN/A N/A N/A
J Sainsbury 1.14%6.12%3.55%

J Sainsbury has a consensus price target of GBX 847.50, indicating a potential upside of 145.65%. Given J Sainsbury's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe J Sainsbury is more favorable than Wm Morrison Supermarkets.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Wm Morrison Supermarkets
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
J Sainsbury
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

41.6% of J Sainsbury shares are held by institutional investors. 0.4% of J Sainsbury shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

J Sainsbury beats Wm Morrison Supermarkets on 14 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does J Sainsbury compare to Ocado Group?

J Sainsbury (LON:SBRY) and Ocado Group (LON:OCDO) are both consumer defensive companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, risk, institutional ownership and dividends.

41.6% of J Sainsbury shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 60.3% of Ocado Group shares are held by institutional investors. 0.4% of J Sainsbury shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 36.1% of Ocado Group shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

J Sainsbury has a net margin of 1.14% compared to Ocado Group's net margin of -14.29%. J Sainsbury's return on equity of 6.12% beat Ocado Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
J Sainsbury1.14% 6.12% 3.55%
Ocado Group -14.29%-15.94%-4.02%

J Sainsbury has a beta of 1.002, indicating that its share price is 0% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Ocado Group has a beta of 2.389, indicating that its share price is 139% more volatile than the broader market.

J Sainsbury has higher revenue and earnings than Ocado Group. Ocado Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than J Sainsbury, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
J Sainsbury£33.65B0.23£136.70M£16.9020.41
Ocado Group£1.74B0.89-£222.03M£48.703.84

In the previous week, J Sainsbury had 2 more articles in the media than Ocado Group. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for J Sainsbury and 0 mentions for Ocado Group. J Sainsbury's average media sentiment score of 0.67 beat Ocado Group's score of -0.12 indicating that J Sainsbury is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
J Sainsbury Positive
Ocado Group Neutral

J Sainsbury currently has a consensus target price of GBX 847.50, indicating a potential upside of 145.65%. Ocado Group has a consensus target price of GBX 277.50, indicating a potential upside of 48.48%. Given J Sainsbury's higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe J Sainsbury is more favorable than Ocado Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
J Sainsbury
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
Ocado Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Summary

J Sainsbury beats Ocado Group on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does J Sainsbury compare to DFI Retail Group?

J Sainsbury (LON:SBRY) and DFI Retail Group (LON:DFIB) are both mid-cap grocery stores industry companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, risk, institutional ownership and dividends.

DFI Retail Group has lower revenue, but higher earnings than J Sainsbury. DFI Retail Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than J Sainsbury, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
J Sainsbury£33.65B0.23£136.70M£16.9020.41
DFI Retail Group£8.87B0.01£3.03B£17.340.53

DFI Retail Group has a net margin of 2.65% compared to J Sainsbury's net margin of 1.14%. DFI Retail Group's return on equity of 51.72% beat J Sainsbury's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
J Sainsbury1.14% 6.12% 3.55%
DFI Retail Group 2.65%51.72%1.41%

J Sainsbury pays an annual dividend of GBX 13.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.0%. DFI Retail Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 10.26 per share and has a dividend yield of 111.9%. J Sainsbury pays out 81.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. DFI Retail Group pays out 59.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. DFI Retail Group is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

41.6% of J Sainsbury shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 9.3% of DFI Retail Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.4% of J Sainsbury shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of DFI Retail Group shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, J Sainsbury had 2 more articles in the media than DFI Retail Group. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for J Sainsbury and 0 mentions for DFI Retail Group. J Sainsbury's average media sentiment score of 0.67 beat DFI Retail Group's score of 0.00 indicating that J Sainsbury is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
J Sainsbury Positive
DFI Retail Group Neutral

J Sainsbury has a beta of 1.002, suggesting that its share price is 0% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, DFI Retail Group has a beta of 0.51, suggesting that its share price is 49% less volatile than the broader market.

J Sainsbury currently has a consensus target price of GBX 847.50, indicating a potential upside of 145.65%. Given J Sainsbury's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe J Sainsbury is more favorable than DFI Retail Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
J Sainsbury
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
DFI Retail Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Summary

J Sainsbury beats DFI Retail Group on 12 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does J Sainsbury compare to Cake Box?

Cake Box (LON:CBOX) and J Sainsbury (LON:SBRY) are both consumer defensive companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, media sentiment, valuation, earnings, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, risk and profitability.

In the previous week, J Sainsbury had 2 more articles in the media than Cake Box. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for J Sainsbury and 0 mentions for Cake Box. J Sainsbury's average media sentiment score of 0.67 beat Cake Box's score of 0.00 indicating that J Sainsbury is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Cake Box Neutral
J Sainsbury Positive

Cake Box pays an annual dividend of GBX 10.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.2%. J Sainsbury pays an annual dividend of GBX 13.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.0%. Cake Box pays out 91.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. J Sainsbury pays out 81.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future.

Cake Box has a beta of 0.854, indicating that its share price is 15% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, J Sainsbury has a beta of 1.002, indicating that its share price is 0% more volatile than the broader market.

J Sainsbury has higher revenue and earnings than Cake Box. Cake Box is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than J Sainsbury, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Cake Box£59.69M1.47£4.76M£11.4117.53
J Sainsbury£33.65B0.23£136.70M£16.9020.41

Cake Box has a net margin of 8.74% compared to J Sainsbury's net margin of 1.14%. Cake Box's return on equity of 19.38% beat J Sainsbury's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Cake Box8.74% 19.38% 13.19%
J Sainsbury 1.14%6.12%3.55%

J Sainsbury has a consensus price target of GBX 847.50, indicating a potential upside of 145.65%. Given J Sainsbury's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe J Sainsbury is more favorable than Cake Box.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Cake Box
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
J Sainsbury
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

10.6% of Cake Box shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 41.6% of J Sainsbury shares are owned by institutional investors. 29.6% of Cake Box shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of J Sainsbury shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

J Sainsbury beats Cake Box on 12 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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SBRY vs. The Competition

MetricJ SainsburyGrocery Stores IndustryDefensive SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£7.52B£23.43B£8.55B£2.75B
Dividend Yield3.97%2.83%3.14%6.15%
P/E Ratio20.4119.76888.56368.39
Price / Sales0.2325.59992,150.3284,479.14
Price / Cash5.57125.56142.3327.89
Price / Book1.163.079.737.41
Net Income£136.70M£958.31M£1.03B£5.89B
7 Day Performance-3.86%0.12%-0.35%0.39%
1 Month Performance9.56%1.05%-0.02%0.27%
1 Year Performance12.75%-7.94%273.42%68.12%

J Sainsbury Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
SBRY
J Sainsbury
4.6488 of 5 stars
GBX 345
+0.2%
GBX 847.50
+145.7%
+12.7%£7.52B£33.65B20.41152,000
TSCO
Tesco
2.1697 of 5 stars
GBX 478.20
-0.1%
GBX 495
+3.5%
+12.1%£29.80B£73.71B17.6549,000
MRW
Wm Morrison Supermarkets
N/AN/AN/AN/A£6.93B£17.92BN/A118,000
OCDO
Ocado Group
3.5316 of 5 stars
GBX 194.50
+9.8%
GBX 277.50
+42.7%
-45.9%£1.62B£1.74B3.9918,869
DFIB
DFI Retail Group
N/AGBX 9.17
flat
N/AN/A£124.13M£8.87B0.53213,000

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This page (LON:SBRY) was last updated on 7/26/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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