Start with its own history
At 20.98×, JSAIY is 14.0% below its 9-observation annual average. A lower multiple can reflect a lower price, higher earnings, or weaker growth expectations—not necessarily a bargain.
OTC · JSAIYGrocery StoresUpdated Nov 2, 2026
J Sainsbury plc P/E ratio
Current valuation, historical context, and peer comparisons.
Current P/E ratio
20.98×
14.0% belowthe 9-observation annual average
Share price19
÷Earnings per share0.9055
Price and EPS in quote currency. Calculation details
Investors are paying 20.98 for every 1 of reported earnings per share.
P/E over time
2017 – 2026
Annual P/ESelected-period average 24.39×
3-year average26.79×3 positive annual observations
5-year average23.91×5 positive annual observations
10-year average24.39×9 positive annual observations
Peer median · TTM17.65×8 peers with positive P/E
Historical P/E ratios
Annual period-end data · 19 observations
| Period end | P/E | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2026 | 20.53× | +18.5% |
| Mar 1, 2025 | 17.32× | -59.3% |
| Feb 29, 2024 | 42.52× | +41.9% |
| Feb 28, 2023 | 29.97× | +226.1% |
| Feb 28, 2022 | 9.19× | N/M |
| Mar 31, 2021 | N/M | N/M |
| Mar 31, 2020 | 36.03× | +16.7% |
| Mar 31, 2019 | 30.88× | +68.1% |
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| Period end | P/E | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2018 | 18.37× | +25.1% |
| Mar 31, 2017 | 14.68× | +27.5% |
| Mar 31, 2016 | 11.51× | N/M |
| Mar 31, 2015 | N/M | N/M |
| Mar 31, 2014 | 8.32× | -28.8% |
| Mar 31, 2013 | 11.68× | +20.1% |
| Mar 31, 2012 | 9.73× | -1.4% |
| Mar 31, 2011 | 9.86× | -3.7% |
| Mar 31, 2010 | 10.24× | -44.4% |
| Mar 31, 2009 | 18.41× | +2.0% |
| Mar 31, 2008 | 18.05× | N/M |
Change is relative to the preceding observation. N/M values are excluded from averages.
How JSAIY compares
Company P/E vs. peer trailing-12-month ratios
| Company | P/E ratio |
|---|---|
 JSAIY This stockJ Sainsbury plc | 20.98× |
 TSCDYTesco PLC | 18.17× |
 CRRFYCarrefour S.A. | 11.62× |
 KRThe Kroger Co. | 36.99× |
 SVNDYSeven & i Holdings Co., Ltd. | 17.13× |
 CPPCYCP ALL Public Company Limited | 12.98× |
 SRGHYShoprite Holdings Limited | 23.17× |
 JRONYJeronimo Martins, SGPS S.A. Unsponsored ADR | 18.35× |
 DFIHYDFI Retail Group Holdings Limited | 12.13× |
Peers are selected by the data provider. Business models and earnings definitions can differ.
Put the numbers in context
What does JSAIY’s P/E tell you?
Compare like with like
The median of the 8 positive peer ratios above is 17.65×. Check growth, margins, debt, and earnings quality before interpreting the gap. A faster-growing business may justify a higher multiple.
Check what drives earnings
One-off gains can temporarily lower P/E; unusual charges can raise it. Reported earnings and forward estimates answer different questions. Pair this view with return on equity and liquidity for a fuller picture.
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Current P/E
Share price 19 ÷ EPS 0.9055 = 20.98×. Data is supplied by Financial Modeling Prep through Wisesheets. Quote feed updated Nov 2, 2026; this is not a real-time trading quote.
History & averages
Annual and quarterly P/E observations are provided separately from the current quote. Averages use the latest 3, 5, or 10 annual observations, excluding missing and nonpositive ratios. Pre-IPO observations are omitted. These are period-end observations, not daily averages.
Data definitions and limitations
The current quote feed does not specify the exact EPS filing-period end or whether EPS is basic or diluted. We do not label it as forward P/E. Peer ratios are explicitly trailing-12-month (TTM) values. Historical observations do not include independently verified price and EPS inputs. Sources may update on different schedules; rounded inputs can produce small calculation differences. Historical comparisons describe past pricing, not an estimate of fair value.
JSAIY P/E ratio: common questions
The essentials behind the numbers.
J Sainsbury plc's current P/E is 20.98× based on the quote data last updated Nov 2, 2026. It represents the share price divided by reported earnings per share. Prices and earnings may refresh on different schedules.
Annual P/E uses earnings for a completed fiscal year. Trailing-12-month (TTM) P/E uses the latest four quarters, while forward P/E uses forecast earnings. These are not interchangeable. This page labels peer ratios as TTM and shows dated annual or quarterly historical observations; it does not show forward estimates.
N/M means not meaningful: the feed has no positive P/E for that observation. Negative or zero earnings should not be ranked as a low positive valuation multiple. N/M observations are excluded from the averages shown above.
Divide the share price by earnings per share (EPS). For example, a share price of 100 and EPS of 5 gives a P/E of 20×. This page uses the price and EPS supplied together in the quote when both are positive.
Price timestamps, EPS definitions, share classes, adjustments, and fiscal periods can differ. A forward P/E also uses forecast earnings rather than reported earnings. Compare the inputs and as-of dates before comparing two displayed ratios.
Not necessarily. The average describes previous market pricing, not fair value. Changes in earnings quality, growth expectations, debt, accounting, and business risk can justify a different multiple today.