Associated British Foods (ASBFY)
OTHER OTC:ASBFY
ASBFY Stock Chart & Stats
$28.10
-$0.32(-1.28%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$28.10
-$0.32(-1.28%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$23.55 - $31.49
Previous CloseN/A
Volume3.48K
Average Volume (3M)50.76K
Market Cap
$17.14B
Enterprise Value$15.57B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.06B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$3.69B
Price to Earnings (P/E)15.7
Beta0.37
Next Earnings
Apr 28, 2026EPS Estimate
0.99Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.66%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.25
Shares Outstanding707,699,900
10 Day Avg. Volume16,268
30 Day Avg. Volume50,762
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.56
Price to Book (P/B)1.45
Price to Sales (P/S)0.82
P/FCF Ratio16.09
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.91
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.80
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.34
Enterprise Value/Ebitda5.87
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)2.19
Revenue Forecast (FY)$26.31B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Diversified Multi-segment ModelABF's diversified business mix (branded grocery, ingredients, sugar, agriculture, and Primark) spreads revenue across distinct demand drivers. This structural diversification reduces reliance on any single cycle, stabilises cash flows over time, and supports resilience versus sector-specific shocks.
Conservative Balance Sheet And Low LeverageLow, stable leverage gives ABF durable financial flexibility to fund capex, acquisitions or shareholder returns without stressing liquidity. Strong equity relative to assets supports shock absorption from commodity swings and funds the group’s multi-year investment program and buyback while preserving credit optionality.
Ingredients Segment Profit MomentumSustained double-digit profit growth in Ingredients reflects strong product demand, productivity gains and pricing power in B2B food inputs. Higher-margin, technically specialised ingredient sales are structurally less exposed to retail consumption cycles and can improve group margin stability over the medium term.
Bears Say
Deteriorating Free Cash Flow ConversionWeakened cash conversion undermines the reliability of earnings to fund capex, dividends and buybacks without tapping capital markets. Persistent working-capital swings or higher cash outlays can limit reinvestment capacity and increase sensitivity to cyclical revenue or margin pressures over multiple quarters.
Sugar Segment Profitability VolatilitySugar's earnings are exposed to commodity prices, crop yields and regulatory/trade conditions, creating outsized year-to-year profit swings. Given the segment’s history of large swings, prolonged weak sugar realisations could materially depress group operating profit and increase forecasting uncertainty.
Primark Sensitivity To Weak Consumer DemandPrimark drives substantial revenue but remains sensitive to consumer spending and UK/European retail trends. Like-for-like declines indicate vulnerability in discretionary apparel; sustained consumer weakness could erode Primark's throughput-driven margin model and delay returns on ongoing store expansion investments.
Associated British Foods News
ASBFY FAQ
What was Associated British Foods’s price range in the past 12 months?
Associated British Foods lowest stock price was $23.55 and its highest was $31.49 in the past 12 months.
What is Associated British Foods’s market cap?
Associated British Foods’s market cap is $17.14B.
When is Associated British Foods’s upcoming earnings report date?
Associated British Foods’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 28, 2026 which is in 29 days.
How were Associated British Foods’s earnings last quarter?
Associated British Foods released its earnings results on Nov 04, 2025. The company reported $1.252 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.213 by $0.039.
Is Associated British Foods overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Associated British Foods’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Associated British Foods pay dividends?
Associated British Foods pays a Semiannually dividend of $0.481 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.66%. See more information on Associated British Foods dividends here
What is Associated British Foods’s EPS estimate?
Associated British Foods’s EPS estimate is 0.99.
How many shares outstanding does Associated British Foods have?
Associated British Foods has 707,699,900 shares outstanding.
What happened to Associated British Foods’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Associated British Foods reported an EPS of $1.252 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.213. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.717%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Associated British Foods?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in ASBFY
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Associated British Foods Stock Smart Score
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Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
ASBFY Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 68%
Sector Average 68%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
12.91%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
9.30%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
1.83%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Associated British Foods
Associated British Foods plc operates as a diversified food, ingredients, and retail company worldwide. It operates through five segments: Grocery, Sugar, Agriculture, Ingredients, and Retail. The Grocery segment manufactures and sells grocery products, including hot beverages, sugar and sweeteners, vegetable oils, balsamic vinegars, bread and baked goods, cereals, ethnic foods, and meat products to retail, wholesale, and foodservice businesses. The Sugar segment is involved in growing, processing, and selling sugar beet and sugar cane to industrial users. The Agriculture segment manufactures and sells animal feeds; and provides other products and services for the agriculture sector. The Ingredients segment manufactures bakers' yeast, bakery ingredients, enzymes, lipids, yeast extracts, and cereal specialties. The Retail segment is involved in buying and merchandising clothing and accessories through the Primark and Penneys retail chains, which offer womenswear, menswear, children's wear, footwear, accessories, homeware, and skincare products. The company was founded in 1935 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. Associated British Foods plc is a subsidiary of Wittington Investments Limited.
ASBFY Company Deck
ASBFY Earnings Call
Q4 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call presented a mixed picture, with strategic investments and growth initiatives in Primark and the Ingredients segment highlighting positive aspects. However, significant challenges in the Sugar segment and a decline in overall group revenue and profit indicate financial difficulties. The consumer environment remains challenging, impacting Primark's sales performance. While ABF is taking steps to address these issues, the balance of highlights and lowlights suggests a cautious outlook.View all ASBFY earnings summariesTechnical Analysis
Ownership Overview
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Insiders
<0.01% Mutual Funds
― Other Institutional Investors
99.99% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
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