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
£14B
11.11
£1.78
1.20
£0.90
4.56%
Price and volume
Market cap
£14B
Beta
1.2
52-week high
£23.66
52-week low
£18.19
Average daily volume
904K
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)
11.106
Price to revenue (TTM)
0.734
Price to book
1.31
Price to tangible book (TTM)
1.59
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
11.372
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
8.79%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
1.736
Dividend yield (TTM)
4.56%
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
Primark’s U.S. expansion is on track with a commitment to reach 60 U.S. stores by 2026 and leases signed for 18 additional locations, underpinning its market diversification strategy (Reuters).
ABF maintained full-year guidance for its Grocery, Ingredients, and Agriculture segments despite sugar headwinds, highlighting resilience in its core food operations (Reuters).
The £75 million acquisition of Hovis is poised to generate cost synergies and scale efficiencies in ABF’s baking division, positioning Allied Bakeries for long-term profitability (Reuters).
ABF’s Sugar segment is forecast to deliver an adjusted operating loss of up to £40 million for FY 2025 due to persistent low European prices and bioethanol losses, dragging overall profitability (Reuters).
Like-for-like sales in Primark’s UK and Ireland stores fell 6 percent in H1 2025, and H2 trading in the region remains challenging despite early signs of improvement, constraining margin expansion (Reuters).
Allied Bakeries reported a £30 million pre-tax loss in the past year and is undergoing a strategic review amid structural pressures, raising execution risks around its turnaround plan (Financial Times).
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 4 Sept 2025.
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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 £14B as of September 15, 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 11.11 as of September 15, 2025.
Does Associated British Foods stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Associated British Foods (ABF) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of September 15, 2025, the dividend rate is £0.9 and the yield is 4.56%. 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.