Sainsbury (SBRY) Financial Ratio Screen
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SBRY financial screening at a glance
Calculation date: 2026-08-31. Financial period used: February 2025. The ratios are automated proxies inspired by published methodologies; they are not official index determinations.
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Business activity evidence
Activity assessment in progress
The supplied classification (Grocery Stores) is only a starting point. Revenue evidence is being assessed before any complete screening conclusion.
Revenue segments: Not yet checked against an SEC annual filing.
Profile description reviewed: 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 sells food, household, general merchandise, clothing, and fuel through convenience stores and supermarkets, as well as online channels. It also provides insurance services. The company offers its products under the Argos, Habitat, Tu, Smart Charge, Nectar, Nectar360, and Sainsbury's Bank brands. The company was founded in 1869 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.
Sources to verify: Secondary company profile and classification · Issuer website
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Published-ratio reproductions (not certifications)
The table shows implemented MSCI and FTSE/Yasaar-style asset-based models plus a provisional S&P-style leverage reconstruction where a complete 36-month denominator exists. These are independent calculations, not official index results or Shariah determinations. See formulas, sources and limitations.
Based on financial data from February 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSCI | 26.8% / 30% | 13.7% / 30% | 14.4% / 30% | 0.2% / 5% | FINANCIAL SCREEN PASSED* |
| FTSE | 26.8% / 33% | 13.7% / 33% | 14.4% / 50% | 0.2% / 5% | FINANCIAL SCREEN PASSED* |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 7.0% | |
| Operating Margin | 2.8% | |
| Net Margin | 1.0% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 6.6% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 3.1% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $1.4B |
| Free Cash Flow | $505M |
| Total Debt | $6.6B |
| Debt-to-Equity | 102.3 |
| Current Ratio | 0.6 |
| Total Assets | $24.6B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | GBp 330.80 |
| 50-Day MA | GBp 337.62 |
| 200-Day MA | GBp 320.62 |
| Avg Volume | 7.8M |
| Beta | 1.2 |
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52-Week Range
GBp 223.40
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Financial data provenance and verification
The displayed fields were imported from yfinance on 2026-03-29 for the financial period February 2025. This is a secondary data feed and can differ from amended or newly filed statements.
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About Sainsbury (SBRY)
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 sells food, household, general merchandise, clothing, and fuel through convenience stores and supermarkets, as well as online channels. It also provides insurance services. The company offers its products under the Argos, Habitat, Tu, Smart Charge, Nectar, Nectar360, and Sainsbury's Bank brands. The company was founded in 1869 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sainsbury (SBRY) halal to invest in?
The current automated result is Financial screen passed; activity assessment pending. It uses available public financial fields and simplified methodology proxies. It is not a fatwa or an official determination by AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, or FTSE.
What is Sainsbury's debt ratio?
Sainsbury's debt ratio is 26.8% in the MSCI new-inclusion reproduction: total debt divided by total assets, against a 30% threshold. See the methodology page for the official source and limitations.
What are Sainsbury's key financial metrics?
Sainsbury has a market capitalization of GBp 7402M in its listing currency, trailing P/E ratio of 18.4, and revenue of $32.8B. The company maintains a gross margin of 7.0% and a net margin of 1.0%. Return on equity stands at 6.6%.
How often is the screening data updated?
Calculation date: 2026-08-31. Financial period: February 2025. These dates are shown separately because regenerating this page does not refresh the underlying data.
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