J Sainsbury plc Share Price and Company Fundamentals
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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.
Key Metrics
PE ratio
19.97
PB ratio
128.86
Dividend yield
3.86%
Beta
1.17
Market cap
£8.00B
Enterprise value
£13.83B
Company profile
| Industry / Sector | Grocery Stores / Consumer Defensive |
|---|---|
| Full time employees | 141517 |
| Website | https://www.about.sainsburys.co.uk |
| Mailing address | Sainsbury's Store Support Centre 33 Holborn London EC1N 2HT United Kingdom |
| Phone / Fax | 44 20 7695 6000 / |
Dividends
Dividend yield
3.86%
Dividend amount
£0.14
Payout ratio
74.32%
5Y Avg. yield
-%
J Sainsbury plc paid £0.14 dividend and the ex-dividend date was 13 Nov 2025.The dividend payout ratio is 74.32%. The dividend payout ratio is defined as the amout of dividend paid divided by the earnings of the company.SBRY dividend payout ratio is between 70-90%. The lower dividend payout ratio is preferrable since it provides company margin to grow the dividends in future.
Company Executives
As of Feb 2026, following are the company executives and directors listed on J Sainsbury plc.
| Name | Title | Age | Total Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Simon John Roberts | CEO, Director & Chairman of Operating Board | 54 | |
| Ms. Blathnaid Bergin | CFO, Director & Member of Operating Board | 50 | |
| Ms. Clodagh Moriarty | Chief Retail & Technology Officer and Member of Operating Board | 46 | |
| Mr. Mark Given | Chief Marketing, Data & Sustainability Officer & Member of Operating Board | 49 | |
| Mr. Patrick Dunne | Chief Property & Procurement Officer, MD Smart Charge and Member of Operating Board | ||
| Mr. Graham Biggart | Managing Director Argos, Chief Strategy & Supply Officer and Member of Operating Board | 39 | |
| Ms. Rhian Helen Bartlett | Chief Commercial Officer & Member of Operating Board | 53 | |
| Ms. Prerana Issar | Chief People & Corporate Affairs Officer and Member of Operating Board | 51 | |
| Amy Morgan | Head of Investor Relations | ||
| Mr. Nicolas Grant | General Counsel & Company Secretary |
Profitability and management effectiveness
Profit margin
0.99%
Operating margin
2.85%
Return on assets
3.08%
Return on equity
6.61%
Profitability ratios are a class of financial metrics that are used to assess a business's ability to generate earnings relative to its revenue, operating costs, balance sheet assets, and shareholders' equity over time, using data from a specific point in time.
The return on equity signifies how well the management is running the company in terms of capital management. The ideal return on equity is greater than 10%. The return on equity is calculated as net income divided by total share holders equity.
Valuation and Trading Info
The market capitalization of J Sainsbury plc is 8.00B and its enterprise value is 13.83B. The enterprise value to revenue ratio of SBRY is 0.41. The enterprise value to EBITDA ratio of SBRY is 8.57.
The SBRY's stocks Beta value is 1.17 making it 17% more volatile compared to LSE market index. Technology stocks and small caps tend to have higher betas than the market benchmark. This indicates that adding the stock to a portfolio will increase the portfolio’s risk, but also increase its expected return. On the other hand utility stocks often have low betas because they tend to move more slowly than market averages.
J Sainsbury plc (LSE:SBRY) Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is J Sainsbury plc's Stock Symbol?
J Sainsbury plc trades on LSE under the ticker symbol "SBRY".
2. What is J Sainsbury plc's stock price today?
One share of SBRY stock can currently be purchased for approximately £359.4.
3. How can I contact J Sainsbury plc?
J Sainsbury plc's mailing address is Sainsbury's Store Support Centre 33 Holborn London EC1N 2HT United Kingdom. The company can be reached via phone at 44 20 7695 6000.
4. What is J Sainsbury plc's official website?
The official website of J Sainsbury plc is https://www.about.sainsburys.co.uk.