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Tesco PLC TSCO.L

Price 467p
as of 2026-09-03
50/100
No view
Quality38
Growth72
Balance-sheet strength25
Valuation64
Momentum55
Income74

Composite 50/100; the shares have moved about 24% annualised. Names that move more contribute more risk for the same amount invested, and our composite reflects how strong the evidence for this one is right now.

Strongest counter-signal

Balance-sheet strength ranks 25/100 — a strong mark against it.

Case for

Income ranks 74/100 — a moderate point in its favour. Growth ranks 72/100 — a moderate point in its favour. Valuation ranks 64/100 — a moderate point in its favour.

Case against

Balance-sheet strength ranks 25/100 — a strong mark against it. Quality ranks 38/100 — a slight mark against it.

What the company does Tesco PLC operates grocery retail stores and online platforms across the UK, Ireland, and Central Europe, alongside wholesaling, insurance, and telecom services. It also runs convenience stores and offers AI-enabled consultancy and software solutions.

Key financials Tesco reports ROE 15.5%, ROA 4.9%, and ROCE 23.5%, with gross/operating/net margins at 7.6%/4.0%/2.4%. Revenue grew 7.2% and EPS 53.7%. Debt/equity stands at 1.32, net debt/EBITDA at 2.48, and interest coverage is 3.82.

Stock health Sideravia scores Tesco 58.9 overall (average quality, attractive valuation, positive momentum). Quality 55.7, Growth 58.7, Strength 45.2, Valuation 65.6, Momentum 66.8, Income 79.1. RSI(14) is 69.40, 1.68% below its 52-week high.

Price vs fair value The stock trades at a discount versus both our fair-value estimate and analyst target: - Price is trading at a discount of 42.70% versus our fair-value estimate of 715.95. - Price is trading at a discount of 3.03% versus the 12-month target of 517.00 (analyst count 15.0). - Discount to fair value may reflect near-term margin pressure from supply chain disruptions (Wildfires threaten Britain’s food security, supermarket bosses warn — The Telegraph). - Limited analyst upside despite strong income score (dividend yield 2.9%, income pillar 79.1) could stem from competitive pressures (How Shein has lost its shine as flotation nears — Sky News).

Looking forward Forward P/E of 15.60 and PEG of 0.95 suggest undemanding valuation, supported by FCF yield of 7.3%. However, high debt levels (net debt/EBITDA 2.48) and weak current ratio (0.59) remain watchpoints.

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