J Sainsbury PLC Working Capital to Net Assets Ratio
J Sainsbury PLC 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. Check J Sainsbury PLC (SBRY) tangible equity ratio to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
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Working Capital to Net Assets Ratio of J Sainsbury PLC (1986–2026)
Working capital to net assets ratio of J Sainsbury PLC from 1986 to 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 defensive interval ratio to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
J Sainsbury PLC Working Capital to Net Assets Ratio by Year (1986–2026)
J Sainsbury PLC working capital to net assets ratio by year from 1986 to 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 the complete balance sheet picture, see J Sainsbury PLC asset portfolio.
| 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 | — |