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J Sainsbury PLC(SBRY) Stock Analysis | Consumer Defensive

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Reward55Moderate
Risk53Moderate
75%Data
Thin 1% profit margin · 4.1% dividend yield
Dividend King
Market Cap:7.27Bn
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Reward Rating
55
Moderate
Reward Assessment
75% data coverage
Bottom 50% of stocksView factors
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Risk Rating
53
Moderate
Risk Assessment
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Earnings Ex-dividend

Market Performance

Stock returned +10.0% over the past year, broadly in line with market conditions.

Analyst Target

Analyst consensus price target: 357p.

What is J Sainsbury PLC?

J Sainsbury plc, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the food, general merchandise and clothing retailing, and financial services activities in the United Kingdom.

SBRY · Verdict

Solid reward · elevated risk

SBRY's standout is valuation; balance sheet and profitability weigh on the picture.

Based on 88% data coverage

SBRY · Verdict

What’s working & what to watch

Strengths 1

  • Valuation75/100

    P/E 11.1× · PEG 3.50

Watchouts 2

  • Balance sheet31/100

    Interest covered 2.7×

  • Profitability41/100

    1% net margin · 6% ROE

Model-based scoring. For information only — not financial advice.

What is J Sainsbury PLC?

J Sainsbury plc, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the food, general merchandise and clothing retailing, and financial services activities in the United Kingdom. The company operates through Retail and Financial Services segments. The company is listed on the LSE in UK, operating in the Consumer Defensive sector, with a market capitalisation of 7.27B, and a P/E ratio of 18.5x.

Financial Highlights

Investment Breakdown

Growth
Moderate growth momentum — positive trajectory without breakout acceleration.
Profitability
Profitability metrics are mixed — margins may be under pressure.
Risk
Risk profile appears balanced versus broad market conditions.
Valuation
Valuation appears fair relative to current fundamentals.

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Reward: Moderate (55)

The scoring profile indicates moderate reward potential, with valuation and growth as the leading contributors. Risk indicators are elevated — volatility and macro sensitivity warrant consideration.

For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

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Company Information
SectorConsumer Defensive
IndustryGrocery Stores
Market Cap7.27B
P/E Ratio18.5333
Dividend Yield4.13%
Beta1.008
Insider Activity
12M windowAwaiting coverage
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