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
£7.6B
32.91
£0.10
0.99
£0.14
4.05%
Price and volume
Market cap
£7.6B
Beta
0.99
52-week high
£3.49
52-week low
£2.23
Average daily volume
5.6M
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)
3.14%
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)
32.914
Price to revenue (TTM)
0.239
Price to book
1.17
Price to tangible book (TTM)
1.34
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
7
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
14.29%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
0.48
Dividend yield (TTM)
4.05%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
1.78%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
78.99%
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 posted a 4.7% rise in like-for-like sales excluding fuel for the 16 weeks to June 21, beating analyst expectations of 3.4%, driven by warm weather and disruptions faced by competitors. (Reuters)
After a strong first quarter, the company reiterated its fiscal 2026 targets of around £1 billion in retail underlying operating profit and over £500 million in free cash flow, demonstrating confidence in its Next Level strategy. (WSJ)
Management unveiled a £200 million share buyback and a £250 million special dividend funded by proceeds from a bank sale, signaling strong cash generation and a focus on returning capital to shareholders. (FT)
Sainsbury’s guidance for 2025/26 forecasts underlying operating profit to remain flat at around £1 billion, unchanged from the previous year, highlighting limited prospects for profit growth. (FT)
The company is allocating £1 billion to price competitiveness in response to a fierce pricing battle with Tesco and Asda, which is set to squeeze margins and restrict earnings growth. (FT)
The lingering £135 million 'de minimis' import duty loophole creates regulatory and cost risks—if not addressed by policymakers, Sainsbury’s may face higher input costs and lose competitiveness. (FT)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 5 Nov 2025.
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for J Sainsbury stock?
J Sainsbury (SBRY) has a market cap of £7.6B as of November 06, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for J Sainsbury stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for J Sainsbury (SBRY) stock is 32.91 as of November 06, 2025.
Does J Sainsbury stock pay dividends?
Yes, the J Sainsbury (SBRY) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of November 06, 2025, the dividend rate is £0.136 and the yield is 4.05%. 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.