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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$23.84 - $31.49
Previous CloseN/A
Volume3.48K
Average Volume (3M)50.76K
Market Cap
$17.82B
Enterprise Value$15.82B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.06B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$3.69B
Price to Earnings (P/E)15.7
Beta0.38
Next Earnings
Apr 28, 2026EPS Estimate
0.99Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.66%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.25
Shares Outstanding709,018,740
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 Cap0.89
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.81
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.40
Enterprise Value/Ebitda5.96
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)2.2
Revenue Forecast (FY)$26.37B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Diversified Multi-segment BusinessABF’s exposure across retail, branded grocery, ingredients, sugar and agriculture spreads operational and demand risk. Multiple cash-generating businesses provide portfolio stability, allow cross-segment investment allocation, and reduce reliance on any single end-market over a multi-quarter horizon.
Conservative Balance Sheet And Low LeverageA low, stable debt-to-equity (~0.33) and strong balance-sheet score support financial flexibility for capex, store expansion, buybacks or weathering cyclical shocks. This durable conservatism preserves access to capital and reduces refinancing risk across the next 2–6 months.
Scale And Growth Investment In PrimarkMaterial capital investment (GBP1.2bn) and continued store expansion give Primark scale advantages: improved sourcing, higher turnover, and enhanced store/digital capabilities. These structural investments support durable margin improvement potential and long-term market share gains in value apparel.
Bears Say
Weakened Free-cash-flow ConversionA marked deterioration in free-cash-flow conversion reduces internal funding for dividends, buybacks and capex without raising debt. If working-capital swings or higher cash outlays persist, the company’s ability to sustainably convert accounting profits into cash will remain impaired over coming quarters.
Profitability Deterioration And Sugar VolatilityA 12% operating profit decline and revenue dip reflect weakened operating leverage. Sugar swung from strong profits to breakeven, demonstrating how a volatile commodity arm can materially depress group profitability and complicate margin planning across multi-segment operations.
Exposure To Commodity & Agricultural RisksSignificant sensitivity to sugar prices, beet yields and weather-driven agricultural outcomes creates recurring earnings volatility. Such structural commodity exposure can impair predictability of margins and free cash flow until price or production dynamics normalize.
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 $23.84 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 $17.82B.
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 51 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 709,018,740 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 ―
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News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
12.91%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
8.97%
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
Currently, No data available
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