J Sainsbury (JSNSF) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

J Sainsbury plc (OTCMKTS: JSNSF) is a leading UK-based retailer with a rich heritage dating back to its founding in 1869 by John James Sainsbury. Headquartered in London, the company operates one of Britain’s largest supermarket chains, offering a wide range of groceries, fresh produce, household goods and general merchandise. Sainsbury’s portfolio comprises full-size supermarkets, convenience-focused Sainsbury’s Local stores and integrated online grocery services, positioning the company as a key player in both urban and suburban markets across England, Scotland and Wales.

In addition to its core food retail business, Sainsbury’s has diversified into general merchandise through strategic acquisitions. The purchase of Home Retail Group in 2016 brought Argos and Habitat under the Sainsbury’s umbrella, expanding its product offering to include electronics, home furnishings and toys. Customers benefit from in-store Argos collection points, click-and-collect services and seamless integration of digital and physical channels, underpinning the retailer’s omnichannel growth strategy.

Beyond retail, Sainsbury’s offers a range of financial and fuel services. Sainsbury’s Bank provides personal banking products such as savings accounts, credit cards and insurance, while forecourts at many locations supply fuel and automobile services. The Nectar loyalty programme further enhances customer engagement, granting members points and personalised rewards that can be redeemed across the retailer’s various businesses, including Argos and Sainsbury’s Energy.

Leadership at Sainsbury’s is guided by Chief Executive Simon Roberts, who joined the company in 2018 and took on the CEO role in 2020, and Chairman Martin Scicluna. The management team emphasizes sustainability, aiming to reduce carbon emissions, minimise plastic waste and source products responsibly. With a focus on digital innovation, supply-chain efficiency and community support, Sainsbury’s continues to adapt to evolving consumer preferences while maintaining its commitment to value, quality and service.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $3.83 to $3.83
• 50-Day Range: $3.54 to $4.32
• 52-Week Range: $2.80 to $4.43
• Volume: 275 shs
• Average Volume: 3,806 shs
• Market Capitalization: N/A
• P/E Ratio: 234.97
• Dividend Yield: 4.52%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

J Sainsbury Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

J Sainsbury scored higher than 3% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for J Sainsbury.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of J Sainsbury is 234.97, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.85.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of J Sainsbury is 234.97, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Defensive sector average P/E ratio of about 13.14.

Short Interest

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

J Sainsbury has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1145.3, which indicates bearish sentiment.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in J Sainsbury has recently increased by 14.43%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Leadership

J Sainsbury is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 7.57%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.

Dividend Growth

J Sainsbury does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of J Sainsbury is 1,061.35%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

J Sainsbury has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1145.3, which indicates bearish sentiment.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in J Sainsbury has recently increased by 14.43%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.7 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.89

News Sentiment

J Sainsbury has a news sentiment score of 0.89. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.62 average news sentiment score of Consumer Defensive companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for J Sainsbury this week, compared to 0 articles on an average week.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, J Sainsbury insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 23.01% of the stock of J Sainsbury is held by institutions.

JSNSF Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have JSNSF shares performed this year?

J Sainsbury's stock was trading at $3.21 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, JSNSF shares have increased by 19.3% and is now trading at $3.83.

How do I buy shares of J Sainsbury?

Shares of JSNSF stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: OTCMKTS
• Sector: Consumer Defensive
• Industry: Grocery Stores
• Sub-Industry: N/A
• Current Symbol: OTCMKTS:JSNSF
• CIK: N/A
• Web: www.j-sainsbury.co.uk
• Phone: 442076956000
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 152,000
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): N/A
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 234.97
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: N/A
• Net Margins: N/A
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: N/A
• Return on Assets: N/A

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: N/A
• Quick Ratio: N/A

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: N/A
• Price / Sales: N/A
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: N/A
• Price / Book: N/A

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: N/A
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: N/A
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: N/A