J Sainsbury/£SBRY
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About J Sainsbury
J Sainsbury plc operates as a major retail company in the United Kingdom, focusing primarily on supermarkets and convenience stores. The company's core business encompasses the sale of groceries, household goods, and related services. It also operates Sainsbury's Bank, which provides financial services, and Argos, a catalog retailer offering a variety of products including electronics and home goods. Founded in 1869 by John James Sainsbury, the company established its first store in London. Sainsbury's headquarters are located in London, England, and it maintains a strong presence across the UK. Its competitive strengths include a wide retail network, a robust online shopping platform, and diversified product offerings through its various retail formats.
Ticker
£SBRY
Sector
Primary listing
LSE
Employees
141,517
Headquarters
Website
J Sainsbury Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£7.8B
33.85
£0.10
0.99
£0.14
3.94%
Price and volume
Market cap
£7.8B
Beta
0.99
52-week high
£3.48
52-week low
£2.23
Average daily volume
5.7M
Dividend rate
£0.14
Financial strength
Current ratio
0.74
Quick ratio
0.33
Long term debt to equity
89.4
Total debt to equity
99.353
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
127.27%
Interest coverage (TTM)
2.96%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
1,537
Gross margin (TTM)
7.01%
Net profit margin (TTM)
0.74%
Operating margin (TTM)
3.42%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
32.37%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
£230,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
2.82%
Return on equity (TTM)
6.21%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
33.855
Price to revenue (TTM)
0.245
Price to book
1.2
Price to tangible book (TTM)
1.37
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
7.2
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
13.89%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
0.48
Dividend yield (TTM)
3.94%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
1.78%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
77.21%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
3.15%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
3.27%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-29.24%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
1.61%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
1.26%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
0.30%
What the Analysts think about J Sainsbury
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for J Sainsbury stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Sainsbury’s has achieved 30 straight periods of primary customer growth and lifted its market share to just above 15%, demonstrating a stronger competitive position in the UK grocery sector (WSJ).
The company is returning significant value to shareholders with a £200 million share buyback and a £250 million special dividend funded by bank asset disposals, showing confidence in its balance sheet and cash generation (Reuters).
Sainsbury’s reaffirmed its fiscal 2026 outlook, targeting close to £1 billion in retail underlying operating profit and over £500 million in free cash flow, after posting a 4.9% rise in group sales for the first quarter, highlighting steady trading amidst market uncertainty (WSJ).
Despite strong trading momentum, Sainsbury’s expects retail underlying operating profit to be flat in FY 2026 due to increased competition and inflationary pressures, highlighting limited earnings growth in the near term (Reuters).
Profit in general merchandise and clothing remains weak, with these segments struggling last year, pointing to ongoing difficulties in expanding outside core grocery operations (Reuters).
Sainsbury’s share price is down 9% year-to-date, lagging behind broader market peers and reflecting investor worries about margin pressure and earnings certainty (Reuters).
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 4 Oct 2025.
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for J Sainsbury stock?
J Sainsbury (SBRY) has a market cap of £7.8B as of October 29, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for J Sainsbury stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for J Sainsbury (SBRY) stock is 33.85 as of October 29, 2025.
Does J Sainsbury stock pay dividends?
Yes, the J Sainsbury (SBRY) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of October 29, 2025, the dividend rate is £0.136 and the yield is 3.94%. J Sainsbury has a payout ratio of 127.27% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next J Sainsbury dividend payment date?
The next J Sainsbury (SBRY) dividend payment date is unconfirmed.
What is the beta indicator for J Sainsbury?
J Sainsbury (SBRY) has a beta rating of 0.99. This means that it is less volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 0.5 would mean it moves half as much as the market.