J Sainsbury plc
SBRY.LConsumer DefensiveLSEGrocery Stores
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Daily timeframeJ Sainsbury plc, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the food, general merchandise and clothing retailing, and financial services activities in the United Kingdom. At a $6.73B market cap, J Sainsbury plc ranks as a mid-cap company within consumer defensive. It operates through Retail and Financial Services segments.
Market Cap
$6.73B
Beta
1.04
P/E (TTM)
16.85
P/E (Fwd)
12.75
EPS (TTM)
$0.18
EPS (Fwd)
$0.24
ROE
6.5%
ROA
3.0%
Cash
$729.0M
Total Debt
$6.60B
Free CF
$856.8M
52W Change
7.3%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
The company holds $729.0M in cash, though total debt stands at $6.60B. This level of leverage is common in the industry but worth monitoring as interest rate conditions evolve. The company generates $856.8M in free cash flow annually, which funds everything from R&D to shareholder returns without needing external financing. Return on equity stands at 6.5%, which is modest for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. ROA of 3.0% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has been relatively flat, moving from $29.89B (2022) to $32.81B (2025).
Debt significantly exceeds cash reserves, which means the company's financial flexibility could be constrained during economic downturns. No single metric tells the full story. Reviewing SBRY.L's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.