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INDICATIVE · SAMPLE DATA
TSCO58

Tesco PLC

Food Retail & DistributionVerified

Tesco's capital structure is characterized by a stable share count, with 6,382,708,902 basic and diluted shares outstanding, indicating no immediate dilution pressure from share-based compensation or convertible instruments. However, the liquidity risk remains unassessed due to the absence of balance-sheet inputs and no going-concern language in source documents, which limits the ability to evaluate short-term financial flexibility. Profitability metrics for Tesco are not available in the current valuation snapshot, precluding a direct comparison to industry_config preferred metrics such as ROIC or EBITDA margins. Without these figures, it is not possible to assess whether Tesco's returns are in line with or deviating from the cohort median for the Food Retail & Distribution industry. Segmental and geographic exposure data are not disclosed in the available financial snapshot, making it difficult to evaluate revenue concentration or geographic diversification. This lack of detail obscures the extent to which Tesco's performance is tied to specific product lines or regions. Growth trajectory data is also absent from the outlook section, with no numeric deltas provided for the current or next fiscal year. Analysts have issued a mean price target of 510.00 GBP and a median of 515.00 GBP, suggesting a generally positive sentiment, but without revenue history or forward guidance, the basis for these estimates remains opaque. Risk factors include the unassessed liquidity risk and the potential for dilution, though the latter is currently rated as low. No specific dilution sources are identified in the risk assessment, and no adjustments have been applied to the valuation metrics to account for potential equity issuance. Recent events and filings have not been disclosed in the available data, limiting the ability to incorporate new developments into the analysis. The absence of transcripts or regulatory filings prevents a more granular understanding of management's strategic direction or operational performance.

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Profile
CompanyTesco PLC
TickerTSCO.L
SectorConsumer Non-Cyclicals
BusinessFood & Drug Retailing
Industry groupFood & Drug Retailing
IndustryFood Retail & Distribution
AI analysis

Business. Tesco PLC operates as a multinational grocery and general merchandise retailer, generating revenue primarily through the sale of food, household goods, and services in the UK and international markets.

Classification. Tesco is classified under the industry "Food Retail & Distribution" within the "Consumer Non-Cyclicals" economic sector, with a confidence level of 0.92.

Tesco's capital structure is characterized by a stable share count, with 6,382,708,902 basic and diluted shares outstanding, indicating no immediate dilution pressure from share-based compensation or convertible instruments. However, the liquidity risk remains unassessed due to the absence of balance-sheet inputs and no going-concern language in source documents, which limits the ability to evaluate short-term financial flexibility. Profitability metrics for Tesco are not available in the current valuation snapshot, precluding a direct comparison to industry_config preferred metrics such as ROIC or EBITDA margins. Without these figures, it is not possible to assess whether Tesco's returns are in line with or deviating from the cohort median for the Food Retail & Distribution industry. Segmental and geographic exposure data are not disclosed in the available financial snapshot, making it difficult to evaluate revenue concentration or geographic diversification. This lack of detail obscures the extent to which Tesco's performance is tied to specific product lines or regions. Growth trajectory data is also absent from the outlook section, with no numeric deltas provided for the current or next fiscal year. Analysts have issued a mean price target of 510.00 GBP and a median of 515.00 GBP, suggesting a generally positive sentiment, but without revenue history or forward guidance, the basis for these estimates remains opaque. Risk factors include the unassessed liquidity risk and the potential for dilution, though the latter is currently rated as low. No specific dilution sources are identified in the risk assessment, and no adjustments have been applied to the valuation metrics to account for potential equity issuance. Recent events and filings have not been disclosed in the available data, limiting the ability to incorporate new developments into the analysis. The absence of transcripts or regulatory filings prevents a more granular understanding of management's strategic direction or operational performance.
Key takeaways
  • Tesco maintains a stable share count with no immediate dilution pressure.
  • Analysts project a generally positive outlook, with a mean price target of 510.00 GBP.
  • The company's liquidity risk remains unassessed, limiting visibility into short-term financial flexibility.
  • Profitability and growth metrics are not available, precluding a detailed comparison to industry benchmarks.
  • Segmental and geographic exposure data are not disclosed, obscuring revenue concentration risks.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyGBP
Revenue
Gross profit
Operating income
Net income
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow
CapEx
Free cash flow
Total assets
Total liabilities
Total equity
Cash & equivalents
Long-term debt
Annual history (last 5)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
FY-4$61.34B$2.56B$1.48B$1.33B
FY-3$65.32B$1.49B$737.0M$214.0M
FY-2$68.19B$2.80B$1.19B$1.29B
FY-1$69.92B$2.68B$1.63B$975.0M
FY0$73.71B$2.97B$1.79B$1.08B
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
FY-4
FY-3
FY-2
FY-1
FY0
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
FY-4$49.35B$15.66B$23.0M
FY-3$45.87B$12.24B$39.0M
FY-2$47.04B$11.67B$40.0M
FY-1$38.89B$11.67B$65.0M
FY0$39.47B$11.46B$2.52B
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
FY-4$3.76B-$1.18B$1.33B
FY-3$3.72B-$1.25B$214.0M
FY-2$3.49B-$1.39B$1.29B
FY-1$2.92B-$1.54B$975.0M
FY0$3.91B-$1.67B$1.08B
Quarterly history (last 4)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
FQ-7
FQ-6
FQ-5
FQ-4
FQ-3
FQ-2
FQ-1
FQ0
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
FQ-7
FQ-6
FQ-5
FQ-4
FQ-3
FQ-2
FQ-1
FQ0
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
FQ-7
FQ-6
FQ-5
FQ-4
FQ-3
FQ-2
FQ-1
FQ0
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
FQ-7
FQ-6
FQ-5
FQ-4
FQ-3
FQ-2
FQ-1
FQ0
Valuation
Market price
Market cap
Enterprise value
P/E
Reported non-GAAP P/E
EV/Revenue
EV/Op income
EV/OCF
P/B
P/Tangible book
Tangible book
Net cash
Current ratio
Debt/Equity
ROA
ROE
Cash conversion
CapEx/Revenue
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskUnknown
  • Liquidity risk could not be assessed (no balance-sheet inputs and no going-concern language in source documents).
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Food Retail & Distribution · cohort 61 companies
MetricTSCOActivity
Op margin3.0% medp25 -0.6% · p75 6.0%
Net margin1.8% medp25 -1.8% · p75 3.5%
Gross margin23.5% medp25 12.3% · p75 35.6%
CapEx / revenue-1.9% medp25 -3.6% · p75 -0.9%
Debt / equity53.0% medp25 13.7% · p75 94.5%
Observations
IR observations
Mean price target510.00 GBP
Median price target515.00 GBP
High price target545.00 GBP
Low price target460.00 GBP
Mean recommendation2.12 (1=strong buy, 5=strong sell)
Strong-buy count2.00
Buy count10.00
Hold count4.00
Sell count0.00
Strong-sell count0.00
Mean EPS estimate0.31 GBP
Last actual EPS0.29 GBP
Source data
Underlying data the analysis-pipeline pulls and audits. Fetch timestamps + content hashes show when each source was last refreshed.
Company fundamentalsperiod FQ-7 · history via verified-market-data
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2026-05-01 08:41 UTC#5c157130
Market quoteclose GBP 482.05 · shares 6.38B diluted
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2026-05-01 06:04 UTC#9cc4e8cf
Source: analysis-pipeline (hybrid)Generated: 2026-05-29 19:17 UTCJob: 201eac74