Associated British Foods (ASBFY)
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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
$17.41B
Enterprise Value$15.94B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$712.39M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$3.74B
Price to Earnings (P/E)7.9
Beta0.34
Next Earnings
Nov 10, 2026EPS Estimate
1.17Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.66%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.95
Shares Outstanding705,686,300
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 Cap0.92
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.82
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.52
Enterprise Value/Ebitda5.93
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)2.13
Revenue Forecast (FY)$26.33B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Conservative Balance SheetABF's conservative leverage (debt-to-equity ≈0.33) and sizable equity position provide durable financial flexibility. That balance-sheet strength supports sustained capital allocation for store expansion, capex and buybacks while absorbing cyclical profit swings without forcing distress or rapid deleveraging.
Primark Store Expansion & Omnichannel RolloutPrimark's ongoing physical expansion (23 new stores) and Click & Collect roll-out deepen its high-volume, low-price retail footprint. These durable store and service investments reinforce footfall-driven sales, inventory turnover advantages and long-term cash generation compared with online-only models.
Ingredients Segment ProfitabilityA 16% uplift in Ingredients adjusted operating profit reflects structural productivity gains and effective cost management. As a B2B, higher-margin, less consumer-cyclical business, this segment materially diversifies earnings and supports more stable group margins over the medium term.
Bears Say
Weakened Free Cash Flow ConversionFCF decline (~27%) and coverage (~0.45x of net income) signal deteriorating cash conversion driven by working-capital swings or higher cash outlays. Persistently weak cash conversion would constrain durable funding for capex, buybacks and dividend policy and reduce financial optionality.
Commodity Exposure In SugarSugar swung from material profits to breakeven/loss due to commodity and input cost volatility. That exposure creates recurring earnings volatility and makes group profitability sensitive to regulatory and agricultural cycles, limiting predictability of medium-term margins.
Earnings And Margin VolatilitySlowing revenue momentum and compressed margins (gross ~24%, net ~5%) alongside a drop in ROE indicate weakening earnings power. Sustained margin pressure or slower top-line growth would reduce long-term ability to fund growth and shareholder returns without restructuring or pricing power gains.
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 $17.41B.
When is Associated British Foods’s upcoming earnings report date?
Associated British Foods’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 10, 2026 which is in 193 days.
How were Associated British Foods’s earnings last quarter?
Associated British Foods released its earnings results on Apr 28, 2026. The company reported $0.955 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.97 by -$0.015.
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 1.17.
How many shares outstanding does Associated British Foods have?
Associated British Foods has 705,686,300 shares outstanding.
What happened to Associated British Foods’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Associated British Foods reported an EPS of $0.955 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.97. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.933%.
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?
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Associated British Foods Stock Smart Score
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Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
ASBFY Sentiment 100%
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News Sentiment
Very Bearish
Bullish news 0%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
12.91%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
8.44%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
12.16%
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.
Technical 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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