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J Sainsbury plc(JSNSF)
USD --+0.00%
Reward46Moderate
Risk51Moderate
📊75%Data
Thin 1% profit margin · 3.0% dividend yield
JSNSF
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USD · OTCQX
J Sainsbury plc | Consumer Defensive
Value Trap
Market Cap:10.26Bn
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Reward Rating
46
Moderate
Bottom 25% (model universe)
75% data coverage
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Risk Rating
51
Moderate
Risk Assessment
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Market Performance

Stock returned +10.0% over the past year, broadly in line with market conditions.

What is J Sainsbury plc?

J Sainsbury plc, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the food, general merchandise and clothing retailing, and financial services activities in the United Kingdom.

JSNSF · Verdict

Moderate reward · elevated risk

JSNSF has limited near-term tailwinds — profitability and balance sheet weigh on the model output.

Based on 88% data coverage

JSNSF · Verdict

What’s working & what to watch

Watchouts 3

  • Profitability36/100

    1% net margin · 7% ROE

  • Balance sheet38/100

    Current ratio 0.74

  • Growth43/100

    Rev +3.2% CAGR · earnings -29.0%

Model-based scoring. For information only — not financial advice.

What is J Sainsbury plc?

J Sainsbury plc, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the food, general merchandise and clothing retailing, and financial services activities in the United Kingdom. It operates through Retail and Financial Services segments. The company is listed on the OTCQX in USA, operating in the Consumer Defensive sector, with a market capitalisation of 10.26B, and a P/E ratio of 18.4x.

Financial Highlights

Investment Breakdown

📈 Growth
Moderate growth momentum — positive trajectory without breakout acceleration.
💰 Profitability
Thin or inconsistent margins weigh on earnings quality.
⚠️ Risk
Risk profile appears balanced versus broad market conditions.
💸 Valuation
Valuation appears fair relative to current fundamentals.

OpenBook Logo Analysis

Reward: Moderate (46)

The scoring profile indicates limited reward potential at this time, with valuation and momentum offering the most support. Risk indicators are elevated — volatility and macro sensitivity warrant consideration.

For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

Company Information
SectorConsumer Defensive
Market Cap10.26B
P/E Ratio18.44
Dividend Yield2.99%
52 Week High4.87
52 Week Low2.5944
Last AnnualFebruary
IPO DateN/A
IncorporatedUSA
Shares Outstanding2B
No. of Employees141,517
IndustryGrocery Stores
ExchangeOTCQX
Beta1.173
CurrencyUSD · Reports in GBP
Websitewww.about.sainsburys.co.uk
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