J Sainsbury PLC (SBRY) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, J Sainsbury PLC (SBRY) has net assets worth GBX6.15 Billion GBX (≈ $748.28K USD) as of February 2026. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (GBX18.94 Billion ≈ $2.30 Million USD) and total liabilities (GBX12.79 Billion ≈ $1.56 Million USD). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off. Check tangible net worth ratio of J Sainsbury PLC to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | GBX6.15 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 32.47% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 5.75% |
| 5-Year Change | -15.21% |
| 10-Year Change | -18.27% |
| Growth Volatility | 12.23 |
J Sainsbury PLC - Net Assets Trend (1986–2026)
This chart illustrates how J Sainsbury PLC's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See operational self-sufficiency of J Sainsbury PLC to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Annual Net Assets for J Sainsbury PLC (1986–2026)
The table below shows the annual net assets of J Sainsbury PLC from 1986 to 2026. For live valuation and market cap data, see market value of J Sainsbury PLC.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-28 | GBX6.15 Billion ≈ $748.28K |
-7.53% |
| 2025-03-01 | GBX6.65 Billion ≈ $809.23K |
0.00% |
| 2025-02-28 | GBX6.65 Billion ≈ $809.23K |
-3.16% |
| 2024-02-29 | GBX6.87 Billion ≈ $835.64K |
-5.31% |
| 2023-02-28 | GBX7.25 Billion ≈ $882.48K |
-13.89% |
| 2022-03-31 | GBX8.42 Billion ≈ $1.02 Million |
0.00% |
| 2022-02-28 | GBX8.42 Billion ≈ $1.02 Million |
+25.70% |
| 2021-03-31 | GBX6.70 Billion ≈ $815.32K |
0.00% |
| 2021-02-28 | GBX6.70 Billion ≈ $815.32K |
-10.95% |
| 2020-03-31 | GBX7.53 Billion ≈ $915.57K |
-3.30% |
| 2019-03-31 | GBX7.78 Billion ≈ $946.84K |
+5.01% |
| 2018-03-31 | GBX7.41 Billion ≈ $901.70K |
+7.84% |
| 2017-03-31 | GBX6.87 Billion ≈ $836.12K |
+7.97% |
| 2016-03-31 | GBX6.37 Billion ≈ $774.44K |
+14.91% |
| 2015-03-31 | GBX5.54 Billion ≈ $673.94K |
-7.76% |
| 2014-03-31 | GBX6.00 Billion ≈ $730.63K |
+4.73% |
| 2013-03-31 | GBX5.73 Billion ≈ $697.66K |
+1.87% |
| 2012-03-31 | GBX5.63 Billion ≈ $684.89K |
+3.78% |
| 2011-03-31 | GBX5.42 Billion ≈ $659.94K |
+9.22% |
| 2010-03-31 | GBX4.97 Billion ≈ $604.22K |
+13.48% |
| 2009-03-31 | GBX4.38 Billion ≈ $532.43K |
-11.33% |
| 2008-03-31 | GBX4.93 Billion ≈ $600.45K |
+13.47% |
| 2007-03-31 | GBX4.35 Billion ≈ $529.15K |
+9.68% |
| 2006-03-31 | GBX3.96 Billion ≈ $482.43K |
-3.57% |
| 2005-03-31 | GBX4.11 Billion ≈ $500.31K |
-19.36% |
| 2004-03-31 | GBX5.10 Billion ≈ $620.40K |
+0.53% |
| 2003-03-31 | GBX5.07 Billion ≈ $617.12K |
+3.32% |
| 2002-03-31 | GBX4.91 Billion ≈ $597.28K |
+2.19% |
| 2001-03-31 | GBX4.80 Billion ≈ $584.51K |
+0.27% |
| 2000-03-31 | GBX4.79 Billion ≈ $582.93K |
+1.42% |
| 1999-03-31 | GBX4.72 Billion ≈ $574.77K |
+13.83% |
| 1998-03-31 | GBX4.15 Billion ≈ $504.93K |
+13.05% |
| 1997-03-31 | GBX3.67 Billion ≈ $446.65K |
+3.88% |
| 1996-03-31 | GBX3.53 Billion ≈ $429.99K |
+7.45% |
| 1995-03-31 | GBX3.29 Billion ≈ $400.18K |
+8.21% |
| 1994-03-31 | GBX3.04 Billion ≈ $369.82K |
+0.36% |
| 1993-03-31 | GBX3.03 Billion ≈ $368.51K |
+14.68% |
| 1992-03-31 | GBX2.64 Billion ≈ $321.32K |
+40.23% |
| 1991-03-31 | GBX1.88 Billion ≈ $229.13K |
+32.92% |
| 1990-03-31 | GBX1.42 Billion ≈ $172.38K |
+20.59% |
| 1989-03-31 | GBX1.17 Billion ≈ $142.95K |
+13.94% |
| 1988-03-31 | GBX1.03 Billion ≈ $125.47K |
+30.78% |
| 1987-03-31 | GBX788.50 Million ≈ $95.94K |
+19.31% |
| 1986-03-31 | GBX660.90 Million ≈ $80.41K |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to J Sainsbury PLC's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 844.7% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (February 2026)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | GBX4.10 Billion | 66.72% |
| Common Stock | GBX647.00 Million | 10.52% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | GBX-65.00 Million | -1.06% |
| Other Components | GBX1.47 Billion | 23.82% |
| Total Equity | GBX6.15 Billion | 100.00% |
J Sainsbury PLC Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of J Sainsbury PLC ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
IDIS Holdings Co. Ltd
KQ:054800
|
$84.03 Million |
|
Ahn-Gook Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd
KQ:001540
|
$84.03 Million |
|
Immutep Ltd ADR
NASDAQ:IMMP
|
$84.03 Million |
|
Chunghwa Chemical Synthesis & Biotech Co Ltd
TW:1762
|
$84.09 Million |
|
Nova Minerals Limited
NYSE MKT:NVA
|
$83.98 Million |
|
Geopacific Resources Ltd
AU:GPR
|
$83.93 Million |
|
Pudumjee Paper Products Limited
NSE:PDMJEPAPER
|
$83.89 Million |
|
Compagnie Industrielle et Financière d'Entreprises SA
PA:INFE
|
$83.88 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in J Sainsbury PLC's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2025 to 2026, total equity changed from 6,651,000,000 to 6,150,000,000, a change of -501,000,000 (-7.5%).
- Net income of 384,000,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 566,000,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 315,000,000 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 184,000,000.
- Other factors increased equity by 180,000,000.
Equity Change Factors (2025 to 2026)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | GBX384.00 Million | +6.24% |
| Dividends Paid | GBX566.00 Million | -9.2% |
| Share Repurchases | GBX315.00 Million | -5.12% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | GBX-184.00 Million | -2.99% |
| Other Changes | GBX180.00 Million | +2.93% |
| Total Change | GBX- | -7.53% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares J Sainsbury PLC's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 116.79x
- The company is trading at a significant premium to its book value, suggesting the market values its earnings potential, brand, or other intangibles highly.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 585.87x to 116.79x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-03-31 | GBX0.53 | GBX309.50 | x |
| 1987-03-31 | GBX0.63 | GBX309.50 | x |
| 1988-03-31 | GBX1.05 | GBX309.50 | x |
| 1989-03-31 | GBX0.88 | GBX309.50 | x |
| 1990-03-31 | GBX1.06 | GBX309.50 | x |
| 1991-03-31 | GBX1.21 | GBX309.50 | x |
| 1992-03-31 | GBX1.66 | GBX309.50 | x |
| 1993-03-31 | GBX1.85 | GBX309.50 | x |
| 1994-03-31 | GBX1.83 | GBX309.50 | x |
| 1995-03-31 | GBX1.96 | GBX309.50 | x |
| 1996-03-31 | GBX2.09 | GBX309.50 | x |
| 1997-03-31 | GBX2.16 | GBX309.50 | x |
| 1998-03-31 | GBX2.40 | GBX309.50 | x |
| 2000-03-31 | GBX2.83 | GBX309.50 | x |
| 2001-03-31 | GBX2.84 | GBX309.50 | x |
| 2002-03-31 | GBX2.88 | GBX309.50 | x |
| 2003-03-31 | GBX2.99 | GBX309.50 | x |
| 2004-03-31 | GBX2.95 | GBX309.50 | x |
| 2005-03-31 | GBX2.29 | GBX309.50 | x |
| 2006-03-31 | GBX2.30 | GBX309.50 | x |
| 2007-03-31 | GBX2.53 | GBX309.50 | x |
| 2008-03-31 | GBX2.79 | GBX309.50 | x |
| 2009-03-31 | GBX2.48 | GBX309.50 | x |
| 2010-03-31 | GBX2.65 | GBX309.50 | x |
| 2011-03-31 | GBX2.82 | GBX309.50 | x |
| 2012-03-31 | GBX2.92 | GBX309.50 | x |
| 2013-03-31 | GBX2.94 | GBX309.50 | x |
| 2014-03-31 | GBX3.05 | GBX309.50 | x |
| 2015-03-31 | GBX2.90 | GBX309.50 | x |
| 2016-03-31 | GBX3.02 | GBX309.50 | x |
| 2017-03-31 | GBX3.01 | GBX309.50 | x |
| 2018-03-31 | GBX3.05 | GBX309.50 | x |
| 2019-03-31 | GBX3.15 | GBX309.50 | x |
| 2020-03-31 | GBX3.05 | GBX309.50 | x |
| 2021-02-28 | GBX3.01 | GBX309.50 | x |
| 2021-03-31 | GBX3.03 | GBX309.50 | x |
| 2022-02-28 | GBX3.58 | GBX309.50 | x |
| 2022-03-31 | GBX3.63 | GBX309.50 | x |
| 2023-02-28 | GBX3.08 | GBX309.50 | x |
| 2024-02-29 | GBX2.87 | GBX309.50 | x |
| 2025-02-28 | GBX2.80 | GBX309.50 | x |
| 2025-03-01 | GBX2.80 | GBX309.50 | x |
| 2026-02-28 | GBX2.65 | GBX309.50 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently J Sainsbury PLC utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 6.24%
- The company has moderate efficiency in generating returns from equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 1.14%
- • Asset Turnover: 1.78x
- • Equity Multiplier: 3.08x
- Recent ROE (6.24%) is below the historical average (8.93%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 19.50% | 3.73% | 2.45x | 2.13x | GBX62.05 Million |
| 1987 | 20.25% | 4.10% | 2.39x | 2.07x | GBX80.07 Million |
| 1988 | 19.49% | 4.17% | 2.21x | 2.11x | GBX97.26 Million |
| 1989 | 21.51% | 4.44% | 1.97x | 2.46x | GBX134.44 Million |
| 1990 | 22.32% | 4.53% | 2.07x | 2.39x | GBX173.15 Million |
| 1991 | 21.24% | 4.55% | 2.03x | 2.30x | GBX187.97 Million |
| 1992 | 16.59% | 5.04% | 1.85x | 1.78x | GBX174.11 Million |
| 1993 | 16.60% | 5.19% | 1.83x | 1.74x | GBX199.93 Million |
| 1994 | 4.65% | 1.34% | 1.93x | 1.81x | GBX-162.55 Million |
| 1995 | 16.28% | 4.72% | 1.95x | 1.77x | GBX206.60 Million |
| 1996 | 13.81% | 3.86% | 1.87x | 1.91x | GBX134.60 Million |
| 1997 | 10.98% | 3.01% | 1.84x | 1.98x | GBX35.90 Million |
| 1998 | 11.84% | 3.36% | 1.59x | 2.22x | GBX75.80 Million |
| 2000 | 7.36% | 2.14% | 1.54x | 2.23x | GBX-125.20 Million |
| 2001 | 5.81% | 1.60% | 1.66x | 2.18x | GBX-199.10 Million |
| 2002 | 7.51% | 2.12% | 1.55x | 2.28x | GBX-120.80 Million |
| 2003 | 9.07% | 2.60% | 1.45x | 2.40x | GBX-46.30 Million |
| 2004 | 7.89% | 2.17% | 1.46x | 2.49x | GBX-105.80 Million |
| 2005 | 4.57% | 1.21% | 1.31x | 2.89x | GBX-218.70 Million |
| 2006 | 1.65% | 0.40% | 1.26x | 3.28x | GBX-324.60 Million |
| 2007 | 7.47% | 1.89% | 1.79x | 2.20x | GBX-109.90 Million |
| 2008 | 6.67% | 1.84% | 1.76x | 2.05x | GBX-164.50 Million |
| 2009 | 6.60% | 1.53% | 1.88x | 2.29x | GBX-148.60 Million |
| 2010 | 11.78% | 2.93% | 1.84x | 2.19x | GBX88.40 Million |
| 2011 | 11.80% | 3.03% | 1.85x | 2.10x | GBX97.60 Million |
| 2012 | 10.62% | 2.68% | 1.81x | 2.19x | GBX35.10 Million |
| 2013 | 10.71% | 2.63% | 1.84x | 2.21x | GBX40.70 Million |
| 2014 | 11.93% | 2.99% | 1.45x | 2.76x | GBX115.70 Million |
| 2015 | -3.00% | -0.70% | 1.44x | 2.99x | GBX-719.90 Million |
| 2016 | 7.40% | 2.00% | 1.38x | 2.67x | GBX-165.50 Million |
| 2017 | 5.49% | 1.44% | 1.32x | 2.88x | GBX-310.20 Million |
| 2018 | 4.17% | 1.09% | 1.29x | 2.97x | GBX-432.10 Million |
| 2019 | 2.39% | 0.64% | 1.04x | 3.60x | GBX-592.20 Million |
| 2020 | 2.02% | 0.52% | 1.03x | 3.74x | GBX-600.50 Million |
| 2021 | -3.10% | -0.72% | 1.15x | 3.77x | GBX-878.10 Million |
| 2021 | -3.10% | -0.72% | 1.14x | 3.80x | GBX-878.10 Million |
| 2022 | 8.04% | 2.26% | 1.10x | 3.22x | GBX-165.30 Million |
| 2023 | 2.85% | 0.66% | 1.19x | 3.64x | GBX-518.30 Million |
| 2024 | 1.99% | 0.42% | 1.30x | 3.65x | GBX-549.80 Million |
| 2025 | 3.64% | 0.74% | 1.33x | 3.71x | GBX-423.10 Million |
| 2025 | 3.64% | 0.74% | 1.33x | 3.71x | GBX-423.10 Million |
| 2026 | 6.24% | 1.14% | 1.78x | 3.08x | GBX-231.00 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares J Sainsbury PLC's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Grocery Stores industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Grocery Stores
- Average net assets among peers: $3,593,032,739
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 28.17%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J Sainsbury PLC (SBRY) | GBX6.15 Billion | 19.50% | 2.08x | $84.00 Million |
| Cake Box Holdings PLC (CBOX) | $2.40 Million | 67.77% | 1.45x | $1.06 Million |
| Ocado Group PLC (OCDO) | $205.70 Million | -1.17% | 1.18x | $19.23 Million |
| Tesco PLC (TSCO) | $10.57 Billion | 17.90% | 1.35x | $356.98 Million |
About 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. 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 ins… Read more