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Sainsbury (J)FRA:SUY 72 EV-to-FCF is 14.40 as of Jul. 28, 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 14.61. GuruFocus rates FRA:SUY with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €14.09. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 213 Retail - Defensive companies, Sainsbury (J) ranks better than 57.75% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Sainsbury (J)'s Enterprise Value is €15,258 Mil.
Sainsbury (J)'s Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was €1,060 Mil. Therefore, Sainsbury (J)'s EV-to-FCF for today is 14.40.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sainsbury (J)'s EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:SUY'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -204.88 Med: 14.61 Max: 41.24
Current: 14.15
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Sainsbury (J) was 41.24. The lowest was -204.88. And the median was 14.61.
FRA:SUY's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than 57.75% of 213
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 16.77
vs FRA:SUY: 14.15
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Sainsbury (J)'s PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Sainsbury (J)'s share price for today is €16.10.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Sainsbury (J)'s Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was €0.779.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Sainsbury (J) EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Sainsbury (J) EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sainsbury (J)'s EV-to-FCF can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Sainsbury (J)'s EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Sainsbury (J) EV-to-FCF vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Sainsbury (J)'s EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sainsbury (J)'s EV-to-FCF falls into.
Sainsbury (J)'s current Enterprise Value is €15,258 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Sainsbury (J)'s Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was €1,060 Mil.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Sainsbury (J) (FRA:SUY) has a EV-to-FCF of 14.40 as of Jul. 28, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Sainsbury (J) and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 14.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Sainsbury (J) ranks #90 out of 213 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 42.3%.
Is Sainsbury (J)'s EV-to-FCF too high?
Sainsbury (J)'s current EV-to-FCF of 14.40 is near median its 10-year median of 14.61. The Retail - Defensive industry median EV-to-FCF is 16.77. Sainsbury (J)'s value of 14.40 is 14.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sainsbury (J) ranks #90 out of 213 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sainsbury (J) has a GF Score™ of 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sainsbury (J)'s EV-to-FCF compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Sainsbury (J) ranks #90 out of 213 companies for EV-to-FCF. This puts Sainsbury (J) in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 16.77. Sainsbury (J)'s value of 14.40 is 14.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 14.61 vs. the industry median of 16.77, Sainsbury (J) has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-FCF for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Retail - Defensive companies is 16.77, based on 213 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sainsbury (J)'s current EV-to-FCF of 14.40 is 14.1% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Sainsbury (J) and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 16.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sainsbury (J)'s current EV-to-FCF is 14.40, which is near median its own 10-year median of 14.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sainsbury (J) stock overvalued right now?
Sainsbury (J) (FRA:SUY) has a current EV-to-FCF of 14.40. The stock's GF Value™ is €14.09, compared to a current price of €16.10 — trading 14.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 14.40, which is near median its 10-year median of 14.61 and 14.1% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 16.77. Sainsbury (J)'s overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sainsbury (J) (FRA:SUY), the current EV-to-FCF is 14.40 as of Jul. 28, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Sainsbury (J) (FRA:SUY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sainsbury (J) stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €16.10 is trading 14.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €14.09.
Key valuation signals for FRA:SUY:
EV-to-FCF: 14.40 (near median its 10-year median of 14.61)
GF Value™: €14.09 vs. price of €16.10 (14.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 14.1% below the Retail - Defensive median (#90 of 213)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:SUY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Founded in 1869, Sainsbury's is the second-largest UK grocery chain with around 10% market share. It operates around 600 supermarkets and 850 convenience stores in the UK. The company has diversified away from core food by selling clothing, fuel, and other nonfood items. In September 2016, it took a step further into nonfood retailing with the purchase of Home Retail Group, operating the Habitat and Argos chains (general merchandise and electronics stores).
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