J Sainsbury PLC (SBRY) — Working Capital to Net Assets Ratio
J Sainsbury PLC (SBRY) has a Working Capital to Net Assets ratio of -45.8% as of February 2026. Working capital of GBX-2.82 Billion (current assets of GBX3.51 Billion minus current liabilities of GBX6.33 Billion) is measured against net assets of GBX6.15 Billion. A higher ratio indicates strong short-term liquidity financed by the equity base. See financial flexibility index of J Sainsbury PLC to measure the company's free cash flow as a share of total liabilities.
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J Sainsbury PLC Working Capital to Net Assets (1986–2026)
This chart shows how J Sainsbury PLC's Working Capital to Net Assets ratio has evolved across 44 annual periods from 1986 to 2026. As of February 2026, the ratio stands at -45.8%, reflecting working capital of GBX-2.82 Billion against net assets of GBX6.15 Billion GBX. See J Sainsbury PLC liquidity coverage in days to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Annual Working Capital to Net Assets for J Sainsbury PLC (1986–2026)
The table below presents the year-by-year Working Capital to Net Assets ratio for J Sainsbury PLC from 1986 to 2026, covering 44 annual filings. Each row shows current assets, current liabilities, working capital, net assets, the ratio, and the change in percentage points compared to the prior year. For live market cap and the full company profile, see SBRY company net worth.
| Year | WC/NA Ratio | Working Capital (GBX) | Net Assets | Current Assets | Current Liabilities | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -45.8% | GBX-2.82 Billion | GBX6.15 Billion | GBX3.51 Billion | GBX6.33 Billion | ▼ -1.2 pp |
| 2025 | -44.6% | GBX-2.97 Billion | GBX6.65 Billion | GBX8.45 Billion | GBX11.42 Billion | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 2025 | -44.6% | GBX-2.97 Billion | GBX6.65 Billion | GBX8.45 Billion | GBX11.42 Billion | ▲ +11.7 pp |
| 2024 | -56.4% | GBX-3.87 Billion | GBX6.87 Billion | GBX7.58 Billion | GBX11.45 Billion | ▼ -5.2 pp |
| 2023 | -51.2% | GBX-3.71 Billion | GBX7.25 Billion | GBX7.90 Billion | GBX11.61 Billion | ▼ -14.2 pp |
| 2022 | -37.0% | GBX-3.12 Billion | GBX8.42 Billion | GBX6.75 Billion | GBX9.87 Billion | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 2022 | -37.0% | GBX-3.12 Billion | GBX8.42 Billion | GBX6.75 Billion | GBX9.87 Billion | ▲ +32.5 pp |
| 2021 | -69.5% | GBX-4.66 Billion | GBX6.70 Billion | GBX7.17 Billion | GBX11.83 Billion | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 2021 | -69.5% | GBX-4.66 Billion | GBX6.70 Billion | GBX7.17 Billion | GBX11.83 Billion | ▼ -10.2 pp |
| 2020 | -59.3% | GBX-4.46 Billion | GBX7.53 Billion | GBX7.58 Billion | GBX12.05 Billion | ▼ -4.2 pp |
| 2019 | -55.1% | GBX-4.29 Billion | GBX7.78 Billion | GBX7.56 Billion | GBX11.85 Billion | ▼ -22.3 pp |
| 2018 | -32.9% | GBX-2.44 Billion | GBX7.41 Billion | GBX7.87 Billion | GBX10.30 Billion | ▲ +0.1 pp |
| 2017 | -32.9% | GBX-2.26 Billion | GBX6.87 Billion | GBX6.32 Billion | GBX8.59 Billion | ▲ +2.9 pp |
| 2016 | -35.8% | GBX-2.28 Billion | GBX6.37 Billion | GBX4.44 Billion | GBX6.72 Billion | ▲ +7.8 pp |
| 2015 | -43.7% | GBX-2.42 Billion | GBX5.54 Billion | GBX4.50 Billion | GBX6.92 Billion | ▼ -3.8 pp |
| 2014 | -39.9% | GBX-2.40 Billion | GBX6.00 Billion | GBX4.37 Billion | GBX6.76 Billion | ▼ -19.0 pp |
| 2013 | -20.9% | GBX-1.20 Billion | GBX5.73 Billion | GBX1.91 Billion | GBX3.12 Billion | ▼ -1.3 pp |
| 2012 | -19.6% | GBX-1.10 Billion | GBX5.63 Billion | GBX2.03 Billion | GBX3.14 Billion | ▲ +2.9 pp |
| 2011 | -22.5% | GBX-1.22 Billion | GBX5.42 Billion | GBX1.72 Billion | GBX2.94 Billion | ▼ -3.6 pp |
| 2010 | -18.9% | GBX-940.00 Million | GBX4.97 Billion | GBX1.85 Billion | GBX2.79 Billion | ▲ +11.4 pp |
| 2009 | -30.3% | GBX-1.33 Billion | GBX4.38 Billion | GBX1.59 Billion | GBX2.92 Billion | ▼ -9.2 pp |
| 2008 | -21.1% | GBX-1.04 Billion | GBX4.93 Billion | GBX1.61 Billion | GBX2.65 Billion | ▼ -2.6 pp |
| 2007 | -18.5% | GBX-806.00 Million | GBX4.35 Billion | GBX1.92 Billion | GBX2.72 Billion | ▲ +6.4 pp |
| 2006 | -25.0% | GBX-990.00 Million | GBX3.96 Billion | GBX3.82 Billion | GBX4.81 Billion | ▲ +23.1 pp |
| 2005 | -48.1% | GBX-1.98 Billion | GBX4.11 Billion | GBX2.99 Billion | GBX4.97 Billion | ▼ -31.4 pp |
| 2004 | -16.7% | GBX-851.00 Million | GBX5.10 Billion | GBX4.05 Billion | GBX4.91 Billion | ▼ -4.4 pp |
| 2003 | -12.2% | GBX-621.00 Million | GBX5.07 Billion | GBX4.15 Billion | GBX4.77 Billion | ▲ +7.7 pp |
| 2002 | -20.0% | GBX-980.00 Million | GBX4.91 Billion | GBX3.73 Billion | GBX4.71 Billion | ▼ -7.2 pp |
| 2001 | -12.8% | GBX-615.00 Million | GBX4.80 Billion | GBX3.71 Billion | GBX4.33 Billion | ▲ +11.1 pp |
| 2000 | -23.9% | GBX-1.15 Billion | GBX4.79 Billion | GBX3.58 Billion | GBX4.72 Billion | ▼ -3.8 pp |
| 1999 | -20.1% | GBX-949.00 Million | GBX4.72 Billion | GBX3.60 Billion | GBX4.55 Billion | ▲ +7.9 pp |
| 1998 | -28.0% | GBX-1.16 Billion | GBX4.15 Billion | GBX2.84 Billion | GBX4.00 Billion | ▲ +14.5 pp |
| 1997 | -42.5% | GBX-1.56 Billion | GBX3.67 Billion | GBX1.25 Billion | GBX2.80 Billion | ▼ -4.6 pp |
| 1996 | -37.9% | GBX-1.34 Billion | GBX3.53 Billion | GBX1.18 Billion | GBX2.52 Billion | ▼ -8.9 pp |
| 1995 | -29.0% | GBX-954.00 Million | GBX3.29 Billion | GBX881.90 Million | GBX1.84 Billion | ▲ +2.3 pp |
| 1994 | -31.3% | GBX-951.90 Million | GBX3.04 Billion | GBX831.00 Million | GBX1.78 Billion | ▼ -7.5 pp |
| 1993 | -23.8% | GBX-720.60 Million | GBX3.03 Billion | GBX804.00 Million | GBX1.52 Billion | ▼ -0.1 pp |
| 1992 | -23.6% | GBX-624.40 Million | GBX2.64 Billion | GBX843.80 Million | GBX1.47 Billion | ▲ +19.5 pp |
| 1991 | -43.2% | GBX-813.00 Million | GBX1.88 Billion | GBX616.40 Million | GBX1.43 Billion | ▲ +10.0 pp |
| 1990 | -53.1% | GBX-753.00 Million | GBX1.42 Billion | GBX599.30 Million | GBX1.35 Billion | ▲ +16.3 pp |
| 1989 | -69.4% | GBX-815.50 Million | GBX1.17 Billion | GBX498.60 Million | GBX1.31 Billion | ▼ -15.3 pp |
| 1988 | -54.1% | GBX-558.10 Million | GBX1.03 Billion | GBX354.90 Million | GBX913.00 Million | ▼ -3.6 pp |
| 1987 | -50.5% | GBX-398.40 Million | GBX788.50 Million | GBX285.30 Million | GBX683.70 Million | ▲ +6.6 pp |
| 1986 | -57.1% | GBX-377.30 Million | GBX660.90 Million | GBX266.20 Million | GBX643.50 Million | — |