Associated British Foods/£ABF
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About Associated British Foods
Associated British Foods is a diversified international food, ingredients, and retail group headquartered in London, UK. The company operates through segments such as Grocery, Sugar, Agriculture, Ingredients, and Retail, with the retail division primarily consisting of the fashion retail chain Primark. Noteworthy for its broad product range, the company's Grocery segment includes brands involved in the production of staples like bread and cereals, while Ingredients focuses on yeast and bakery supplies. Founded in 1935, Associated British Foods has established a global presence, with operations spread across Europe, Africa, the Americas, Asia, and Australia. Its strategic positioning is underpinned by its diversification across industries and geographies, which provides resilience against sector-specific volatility.
Ticker
£ABF
Sector
Primary listing
LSE
Employees
138,000
Headquarters
Website
ABF Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£16B
12.29
£1.78
1.20
£0.90
4.12%
Price and volume
Market cap
£16B
Beta
1.2
52-week high
£25.27
52-week low
£18.19
Average daily volume
891K
Dividend rate
£0.90
Financial strength
Current ratio
1.609
Quick ratio
0.677
Long term debt to equity
26.771
Total debt to equity
32.402
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
35.37%
Interest coverage (TTM)
13.09%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
2,480
Gross margin (TTM)
8.67%
Net profit margin (TTM)
6.61%
Operating margin (TTM)
9.04%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
22.97%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
£140,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
5.99%
Return on equity (TTM)
11.96%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
12.294
Price to revenue (TTM)
0.812
Price to book
1.46
Price to tangible book (TTM)
1.77
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
12.588
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
7.94%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
1.736
Dividend yield (TTM)
4.12%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
-0.38%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
15.08%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
8.70%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
4.33%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
21.00%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
9.55%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
22.47%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
6.27%
What the Analysts think about ABF
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Associated British Foods stock.
ABF Financial Performance
Revenues and expenses
ABF Earnings Performance
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Associated British Foods stock?
Associated British Foods (ABF) has a market cap of £16B as of August 28, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Associated British Foods stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Associated British Foods (ABF) stock is 12.29 as of August 28, 2025.
Does Associated British Foods stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Associated British Foods (ABF) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of August 28, 2025, the dividend rate is £0.9 and the yield is 4.12%. Associated British Foods has a payout ratio of 35.37% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next Associated British Foods dividend payment date?
The next Associated British Foods (ABF) dividend payment date is unconfirmed.
What is the beta indicator for Associated British Foods?
Associated British Foods (ABF) has a beta rating of 1.2. This means that it is more volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 2 would indicate the stock moves twice as much as the market.