J Sainsbury PLC (SBRY) — Free Cash Flow Generation Index
J Sainsbury PLC (SBRY) has a Free Cash Flow Generation Index of 0.90x as of February 2026. Free cash flow of GBX2.32 Billion represents 1% of operating cash flow (GBX2.58 Billion). Explore SBRY capital expenditure intensity to see what proportion of operating cash flow is directed to capital expenditures.
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J Sainsbury PLC Free Cash Flow Generation Index (1991–2026)
Historical FCF Generation Index trend for J Sainsbury PLC across 38 annual periods. For the full cash flow conversion analysis, see J Sainsbury PLC (SBRY) cash flow conversion.
Annual Free Cash Flow Generation for J Sainsbury PLC (1991–2026)
Year-by-year Free Cash Flow Generation Index for J Sainsbury PLC. Check J Sainsbury PLC (SBRY) reinvestment rate to assess the company's total reinvestment commitment from operating cash flow.
| Year | FCG Index | Free Cash Flow (GBX) | Operating CF | Capital Expenditures | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.66x | GBX1.18 Billion | GBX1.80 Billion | GBX613.00 Million | ▼ -14.5% |
| 2025 | 0.77x | GBX2.08 Billion | GBX2.69 Billion | GBX617.00 Million | ▲ +108.2% |
| 2025 | 0.37x | GBX505.00 Million | GBX1.36 Billion | GBX859.00 Million | ▲ +81.9% |
| 2024 | 0.20x | GBX400.00 Million | GBX1.97 Billion | GBX1.56 Billion | ▼ -70.6% |
| 2023 | 0.69x | GBX1.66 Billion | GBX2.39 Billion | GBX738.00 Million | ▲ +123.7% |
| 2022 | 0.31x | GBX312.00 Million | GBX1.01 Billion | GBX697.00 Million | ▲ +37.2% |
| 2022 | 0.23x | GBX202.00 Million | GBX896.00 Million | GBX694.00 Million | ▼ -68.5% |
| 2021 | 0.72x | GBX1.50 Billion | GBX2.10 Billion | GBX595.00 Million | ▼ -3.6% |
| 2021 | 0.74x | GBX1.74 Billion | GBX2.34 Billion | GBX602.00 Million | ▲ +19.3% |
| 2020 | 0.62x | GBX1.05 Billion | GBX1.69 Billion | GBX639.00 Million | ▲ +14.2% |
| 2019 | 0.55x | GBX569.00 Million | GBX1.04 Billion | GBX474.00 Million | ▼ -7.4% |
| 2018 | 0.59x | GBX804.00 Million | GBX1.36 Billion | GBX561.00 Million | ▲ +30.9% |
| 2017 | 0.45x | GBX519.00 Million | GBX1.15 Billion | GBX634.00 Million | ▲ +169.5% |
| 2016 | -0.65x | GBX-254.00 Million | GBX392.00 Million | GBX646.00 Million | ▼ -1375.7% |
| 2015 | -0.04x | GBX-40.00 Million | GBX911.00 Million | GBX951.00 Million | ▼ -279.3% |
| 2014 | 0.02x | GBX23.00 Million | GBX939.00 Million | GBX916.00 Million | ▲ +121.5% |
| 2013 | -0.11x | GBX-112.00 Million | GBX981.00 Million | GBX1.09 Billion | ▲ +36.2% |
| 2012 | -0.18x | GBX-190.00 Million | GBX1.06 Billion | GBX1.25 Billion | ▲ +49.5% |
| 2011 | -0.35x | GBX-301.00 Million | GBX850.00 Million | GBX1.15 Billion | ▼ -707.2% |
| 2010 | -0.04x | GBX-44.00 Million | GBX1.00 Billion | GBX1.05 Billion | ▲ +34.2% |
| 2009 | -0.07x | GBX-61.00 Million | GBX915.00 Million | GBX976.00 Million | ▲ +68.5% |
| 2008 | -0.21x | GBX-171.00 Million | GBX808.00 Million | GBX979.00 Million | ▼ -256.4% |
| 2007 | -0.06x | GBX-44.00 Million | GBX741.00 Million | GBX785.00 Million | ▼ -155.9% |
| 2006 | 0.11x | GBX66.00 Million | GBX621.00 Million | GBX555.00 Million | ▲ +124.4% |
| 2005 | 0.05x | GBX36.00 Million | GBX760.00 Million | GBX724.00 Million | ▲ +102.0% |
| 2004 | -2.32x | GBX-690.00 Million | GBX298.00 Million | GBX988.00 Million | ▼ -74.7% |
| 2003 | -1.33x | GBX-668.00 Million | GBX504.00 Million | GBX1.17 Billion | ▼ -40.4% |
| 2002 | -0.94x | GBX-521.00 Million | GBX552.00 Million | GBX1.07 Billion | ▲ +36.8% |
| 2001 | -1.49x | GBX-575.00 Million | GBX385.00 Million | GBX960.00 Million | ▼ -264.9% |
| 2000 | -0.41x | GBX-221.00 Million | GBX540.00 Million | GBX761.00 Million | ▼ -260.0% |
| 1998 | 0.26x | GBX231.00 Million | GBX903.00 Million | GBX672.00 Million | ▲ +2123.5% |
| 1997 | -0.01x | GBX-10.00 Million | GBX791.00 Million | GBX801.00 Million | ▲ +97.6% |
| 1996 | -0.52x | GBX-242.00 Million | GBX467.00 Million | GBX709.00 Million | ▼ -361.9% |
| 1995 | 0.20x | GBX122.00 Million | GBX616.50 Million | GBX494.50 Million | ▲ +157.2% |
| 1994 | -0.35x | GBX-192.20 Million | GBX555.80 Million | GBX748.00 Million | ▼ -85.8% |
| 1993 | -0.19x | GBX-116.40 Million | GBX625.30 Million | GBX741.70 Million | ▲ +54.6% |
| 1992 | -0.41x | GBX-205.90 Million | GBX501.70 Million | GBX707.60 Million | ▲ +50.3% |
| 1991 | -0.83x | GBX-326.90 Million | GBX396.20 Million | GBX723.10 Million | — |