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
Industry
Food Products
Headquarters
Employees
138,000
Website
ABF Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£16B
12.59
£1.78
1.20
£0.90
4.02%
Price and volume
Market cap
£16B
Beta
1.2
52-week high
£25.43
52-week low
£18.19
Average daily volume
974K
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)
12.592
Price to revenue (TTM)
0.832
Price to book
1.49
Price to tangible book (TTM)
1.81
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
12.893
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
7.76%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
173.58%
Dividend yield (TTM)
4.02%
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 profits surged by 51% in the 2023/24 fiscal year, contributing significantly to ABF's overall profit growth. (reuters.com)
ABF announced a £500 million share buyback program and a 50% dividend increase, reflecting strong cash generation and confidence in future performance. (reuters.com)
The grocery division, including brands like Twinings and Kingsmill, saw a 14% increase in earnings, indicating robust performance in the food sector. (reuters.com)
ABF's sugar division reported a 10% decline in first-half profit, leading to an 8% drop in share price, with expectations of a full-year operating loss up to £40 million. (reuters.com)
The company revised its sales growth target for Primark in 2025 from 'mid single digit' to 'low-single digit' after disappointing Christmas quarter trading, potentially impacting overall revenue. (reuters.com)
Analysts have set a consensus 'Neutral' rating for ABF, with a 12-month price target of £21.84, suggesting limited upside potential from current levels. (simplywall.st)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 6 Jul 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·3 months ago
Associated British Foods in deal talks with Hovis owner
Reuters·3 months ago
AB Foods break-up calls return as 'odd bedfellows' of Primark and sugar lead to profit warning
Proactive Investors·3 months ago
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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 £16B as of July 25, 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 12.59 as of July 25, 2025.
Does Associated British Foods stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Associated British Foods (ABF) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of July 25, 2025, the dividend rate is £0.9 and the yield is 4.02%. 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.