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TSCO
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Tesco PLC(TSCO) Stock Analysis | Consumer Defensive

GBX --+0.00%
Reward50Moderate
Risk34Moderate
75%Data
Thin 2% profit margin · 3.2% dividend yield
Balanced
Market Cap:28.48Bn
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Reward Rating
50
Moderate
Reward Assessment
75% data coverage
Bottom 50% of stocksView factors
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Risk Rating
34
Moderate
Risk Assessment
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Earnings Ex-dividend

Market Performance

Stock returned +10.0% over the past year, broadly in line with market conditions.

Analyst Target

Analyst consensus price target: 514p.

What is Tesco PLC?

Tesco PLC, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a grocery retailer in the United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary.

TSCO · Verdict

Moderate reward · moderate risk

TSCO stands out on volatility and valuation, but watch the balance sheet signal.

Based on 88% data coverage

TSCO · Verdict

What’s working & what to watch

Strengths 3

  • Volatility80/100

    Top decile vs peers

  • Valuation67/100

    P/E 14.8× · PEG 2.00

  • Cash flow66/100

    4% free-cash-flow margin

Watchouts 2

  • Balance sheet39/100

    Interest covered 4.1×

  • Profitability41/100

    2% net margin · 15% ROE

Model-based scoring. For information only — not financial advice.

What is Tesco PLC?

Tesco PLC, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a grocery retailer in the United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary. The company offers grocery products through its stores, as well as online. The company is listed on the LSE in UK, operating in the Consumer Defensive sector, with a market capitalisation of 28.48B, and a P/E ratio of 16.9x.

Financial Highlights

Investment Breakdown

Growth
Moderate growth momentum — positive trajectory without breakout acceleration.
Profitability
Profitability metrics are mixed — margins may be under pressure.
Risk
Below-average volatility supports a steadier risk profile.
Valuation
Valuation appears fair relative to current fundamentals.

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Reward: Moderate (50)

The scoring profile indicates limited reward potential at this time, with valuation and momentum offering the most support. Risk indicators are moderate, consistent with typical market exposure.

For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

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Company Information
SectorConsumer Defensive
IndustryGrocery Stores
Market Cap28.48B
P/E Ratio16.937
Dividend Yield3.19%
Beta0.574
Insider Activity
12M windowAwaiting coverage
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