SAINSBURY'S SUPERMARKETS LTD

PaymentCheck Score 2025
47Poor
0.5vs last year
#3758 in UK
#156 in Creative
#1362 in London

Company Information

Company Number
03261722
Registered Address
33 Holborn, London, EC1N 2HT
Status
Active
Employee Count
148,100
Turnover
£26,693,000,000
EBITDA
£1,389,000,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
10 October 1996
Nature of Business
47110 - Retail sale in non-specialised stores with food, beverages or tobacco predominating
Industries
Creative,Media And Publishing,Environment,Agriculture And Waste,Lifestyle And Entertainment,Professional Services,Supply Chain,Manufacturing And Commerce Models
Region
London

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
49 days
Shortest Period:0 days
Longest Period:120 days
Max Contractual:120 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
7%
31-60 Days
75%
After 60 Days
18%
Not Paid Within Terms2%

Payment Features

Participates in Codes✗ No
E-Invoicing✗ No
Supply Chain Finance✗ No

Payment Score History

Excellent (80+) Good (60-79) Fair (40-59) Poor (20-39) Very Poor (<20)

Performance Reports History

Reporting Period Filed: 2025-04-01
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
02 Mar 2025 - 13 Sept 202509 Oct 2025497%77%16%2%
03 Mar 2024 - 02 Mar 202501 Apr 2025497%75%18%2%
05 Mar 2023 - 02 Mar 202402 Apr 2024527%70%23%4%
05 Mar 2023 - 16 Sept 202317 Oct 2023517%70%23%2%
06 Mar 2022 - 04 Mar 202331 Mar 2023518%69%23%3%
06 Mar 2022 - 17 Sept 202214 Oct 2022519%68%23%3%
19 Sept 2021 - 05 Mar 202208 May 2022519%68%23%3%
07 Mar 2021 - 18 Sept 202118 Oct 2021519%67%24%3%
08 Mar 2020 - 07 Mar 202114 Apr 2021508%70%22%3%
08 Mar 2020 - 07 Sept 202013 Oct 20204910%70%20%3%
10 Mar 2019 - 09 Sept 201908 Oct 2019515%74%21%2%

Payment Time Trends

Payment Distribution Trends

Invoice Payment Practices

This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.

Payment Terms

Standard payment terms

Standard Payment Terms for Goods Not for Resale - 75 Days (from invoice date) Standard Terms for Goods for Resale (Non Food) - 75 Days (from latter of invoice and receipt date) Standard Terms for all other goods for resale - End of Month Following (from latter of invoice and receipt date)

Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?

No information available

Any other information about payment terms

No additional information

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

120

Dispute Resolution Process

Disputes are resolved by negotiation involving the relevant parties

Other Payment Information

Has this business signed up to a code of conduct or standards on payment practices?

For example, signatories to The Prompt Payment Code must commit to paying 95% of their invoices within 60 days.

Does this business offer e-invoicing in relation to qualifying contracts?

This is where suppliers can electronically submit and track invoices. It's not just allowing suppliers to email them an invoice.

Does this business offer supply chain finance?

This is where a supplier who has submitted an invoice can be paid by a third-party finance provider earlier than the agreed payment date. The business would then pay the finance provider the invoiced sum.

Under its payment practices and policies, can this business deduct sums from payments under qualifying contracts as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?

During the reporting period, did the business deduct sums from payments as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?

No information available

Company Summary

Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd is one of the largest retail chains in the United Kingdom with over 1,400 stores nationwide. The company was founded in 1869 and is headquartered in London, England.

Sainsbury's is committed to sustainability and has implemented various initiatives to reduce their impact on the environment. This includes reducing carbon emissions, using renewable energy sources, and promoting sustainable sourcing and packaging practices. They also have a recycling program for their customers and have pledged to become a zero-waste business by 2040.

The company offers a wide range of products and services, including groceries, household items, clothing, and financial services. They also have an online shopping platform and a loyalty program for their customers.

The key people at Sainsbury's include Simon Roberts, the CEO, and John Rogers, the CFO. They are supported by a team of experienced executives and employees who are dedicated to providing high-quality products and services to their customers.

For more information on Sainsbury's sustainability program, products, and services, customers can visit their official website at www.sainsburys.co.uk. The registered office address for Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd is 33 Holborn, London, EC1N 2HT, United Kingdom.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£272,000,000
Net Worth
£4,312,000,000
Total Current Assets
£3,875,000,000
Total Current Liabilities
£5,421,000,000

Company Location