Sainsbury (J) (FRA:SUY) Tax Expense: €236 Mil (TTM As of Feb. 2026)

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FRA:SUY Sainsbury (J) PLC FRA:SUY
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GF Value €13.91
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What is Sainsbury (J) Tax Expense?

Sainsbury (J) FRA:SUY +1.24% 72 Tax Expense is €236 Mil as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:SUY with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €13.91. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Sainsbury (J)'s tax expense for the months ended in Feb. 2026 was €137 Mil. Its tax expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was €236 Mil.


Sainsbury (J)  (FRA:SUY) Tax Expense Explanation

In the long run, income before tax and taxable income will likely be more similar than they are in any given period. If the one is less in earlier years, then it will be greater in later years. Deferred taxes will reverse themselves in the long run and in total will zero out, unless there is something like a change in tax rates in the intervening period. A deferred tax payable results from a tax break in the early years and will reverse itself in later years; a deferred tax receivable results from more taxes being paid in early years than the tax expense reported to shareholders and will again reverse itself in later years. The deferred tax amount is computed by estimating the amount and the timing of the reversal and multiplying that by the appropriate tax rates.


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Sainsbury (J) Tax Expense Historical Data

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Sainsbury (J) Tax Expense Chart

Sainsbury (J) Annual Data
Trend Feb16 Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25
Tax Expense
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Sainsbury (J) Semi-Annual Data
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Sainsbury (J) Tax Expense Calculation

Tax paid by the company. It is computed in by multiplying the income before tax number, as reported to shareholders, by the appropriate tax rate. In reality, the computation is typically considerably more complex due to things such as expenses considered not deductible by taxing authorities ("add backs"), the range of tax rates applicable to various levels of income, different tax rates in different jurisdictions, multiple layers of tax on income, and other issues.

Tax Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €236 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Tax Expense →
What does a Tax Expense of €236 Mil mean?
Sainsbury (J) (FRA:SUY) has a Tax Expense of €236 Mil as of Feb. 2026. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on Sainsbury (J) and its competitors.
Is Sainsbury (J)'s Tax Expense too high?
Sainsbury (J)'s current Tax Expense is €236 Mil. 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 Tax Expense compare to KR and SFM?
Sainsbury (J)'s Tax Expense of €236 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Tax Expense for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good Tax Expense depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, Tax Expense should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Tax Expense mean?
A high Tax Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on Sainsbury (J) and its competitors. Sainsbury (J)'s current Tax Expense is €236 Mil. 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 Tax Expense of €236 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is €13.91, compared to a current price of €16.30 — trading 17.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Tax Expense is €236 Mil. 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 Tax Expense calculated?
Tax Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sainsbury (J) (FRA:SUY), the current Tax Expense is €236 Mil as of Feb. 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 €16.30 is trading 17.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €13.91.

Key valuation signals for FRA:SUY:

  • Tax Expense: €236 Mil
  • GF Value™: €13.91 vs. price of €16.30 (17.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 8 warning signs

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.


Sainsbury (J) Business Description

Address 33 Charterhouse Street, London, GBR, EC1M 6HA
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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