Associated British Foods/£ABF
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About Associated British Foods
Associated British Foods plc (ABF), a diversified international food, ingredients, and retail group, was founded in 1935. Based in London, UK, the company operates in sectors including sugar production, grocery, agriculture, and retail, predominantly under the brand Primark. ABF is listed on the London Stock Casa
Ticker
£ABF
Sector
Primary listing
LSE
Industry
Food Products
Headquarters
Employees
138,000
ISIN
GB0006731235
Website
ABF Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£15B
11.62
£1.78
1.20
£0.90
4.36%
Price and volume
Market cap
£15B
Beta
1.2
52-week high
£25.63
52-week low
£18.19
Average daily volume
1M
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)
11.618
Price to revenue (TTM)
0.768
Price to book
1.37
Price to tangible book (TTM)
1.66
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
11.897
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
8.41%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
173.58%
Dividend yield (TTM)
4.36%
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.
Bulls say / Bears say
Associated British Foods (ABF) has announced a new £500 million share buyback program over the next 12 months, following the completion of a previous £500 million buyback, indicating strong financial health and commitment to returning value to shareholders. (lse.co.uk)
ABF declared a final dividend of 33.1 pence per share, up from 29.9p the previous year, along with a 12.7p special dividend, bringing the total financial 2023 payout to 60.0p per share, a 37% increase from 43.7p, reflecting confidence in future earnings. (lse.co.uk)
Despite challenges in the sugar division, ABF's CEO George Weston highlighted a robust performance in four of the company's five divisions, suggesting overall business resilience and potential for growth in other areas. (proactiveinvestors.com)
ABF's sugar division has faced significant challenges, leading to a lowered outlook due to tariff impacts and weaker bioethanol demand, which could negatively affect overall profitability. (proactiveinvestors.com)
The company's share price has declined by 47% over the past five years, indicating potential long-term investor concerns about the company's growth prospects and financial performance. (aol.com)
Analysts have put their 'buy' stance under review due to the unwelcome guidance in ABF's sugar and bioethanol segments, reflecting uncertainty about future earnings in these areas. (proactiveinvestors.com)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 4 Jun 2025.
ABF Financial Performance
Revenues and expenses
ABF Earnings Performance
Company profitability
ABF News
AllArticlesVideos
AB Foods in talks about selling Kingsmill bread division Allied Bakeries
Proactive Investors·1 month ago
Associated British Foods in deal talks with Hovis owner
Reuters·1 month ago
AB Foods break-up calls return as 'odd bedfellows' of Primark and sugar lead to profit warning
Proactive Investors·2 months ago
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Associated British Foods
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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 £15B as of June 20, 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 11.62 as of June 20, 2025.
Does Associated British Foods stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Associated British Foods (ABF) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of June 20, 2025, the dividend rate is £0.9 and the yield is 4.36%. 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 is scheduled for July 04, 2025.
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.