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Associated British Foods LSE:ABF Stock Report

Last Price

UK£21.71

Market Cap

UK£15.8b

7D

-3.2%

1Y

-8.5%

Updated

21 Nov, 2024

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Associated British Foods plc

LSE:ABF Stock Report

Market Cap: UK£15.8b

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Price History & Performance

Summary of all time highs, changes and price drops for Associated British Foods
Historical stock prices
Current Share PriceUK£21.71
52 Week HighUK£27.65
52 Week LowUK£21.39
Beta1.24
11 Month Change-6.58%
3 Month Change-13.64%
1 Year Change-8.47%
33 Year Change11.73%
5 Year Change-15.85%
Change since IPO4,344.40%

Recent News & Updates

Associated British Foods (LON:ABF) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet

Nov 21
Associated British Foods (LON:ABF) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet

Associated British Foods (LON:ABF) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year

Nov 08
Associated British Foods (LON:ABF) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year

Recent updates

Associated British Foods (LON:ABF) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet

Nov 21
Associated British Foods (LON:ABF) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet

Associated British Foods (LON:ABF) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year

Nov 08
Associated British Foods (LON:ABF) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year

Is It Too Late To Consider Buying Associated British Foods plc (LON:ABF)?

Nov 01
Is It Too Late To Consider Buying Associated British Foods plc (LON:ABF)?

Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of Associated British Foods plc (LON:ABF)

Oct 10
Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of Associated British Foods plc (LON:ABF)

Returns On Capital At Associated British Foods (LON:ABF) Have Stalled

Aug 27
Returns On Capital At Associated British Foods (LON:ABF) Have Stalled

Risks To Shareholder Returns Are Elevated At These Prices For Associated British Foods plc (LON:ABF)

Aug 12
Risks To Shareholder Returns Are Elevated At These Prices For Associated British Foods plc (LON:ABF)

Here's Why We Think Associated British Foods (LON:ABF) Might Deserve Your Attention Today

Jul 27
Here's Why We Think Associated British Foods (LON:ABF) Might Deserve Your Attention Today

Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Associated British Foods plc (LON:ABF)?

Jul 12
Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Associated British Foods plc (LON:ABF)?

These 4 Measures Indicate That Associated British Foods (LON:ABF) Is Using Debt Safely

May 27
These 4 Measures Indicate That Associated British Foods (LON:ABF) Is Using Debt Safely

Associated British Foods plc's (LON:ABF) Shareholders Might Be Looking For Exit

May 12
Associated British Foods plc's (LON:ABF) Shareholders Might Be Looking For Exit

The Associated British Foods plc (LON:ABF) Half-Yearly Results Are Out And Analysts Have Published New Forecasts

Apr 26
The Associated British Foods plc (LON:ABF) Half-Yearly Results Are Out And Analysts Have Published New Forecasts

Associated British Foods (LON:ABF) Will Be Hoping To Turn Its Returns On Capital Around

Apr 17
Associated British Foods (LON:ABF) Will Be Hoping To Turn Its Returns On Capital Around

Does Associated British Foods (LON:ABF) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?

Apr 02
Does Associated British Foods (LON:ABF) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?

Associated British Foods plc (LON:ABF) Shares Could Be 49% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Mar 01
Associated British Foods plc (LON:ABF) Shares Could Be 49% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Is Now The Time To Look At Buying Associated British Foods plc (LON:ABF)?

Feb 01
Is Now The Time To Look At Buying Associated British Foods plc (LON:ABF)?

Investors Aren't Entirely Convinced By Associated British Foods plc's (LON:ABF) Earnings

Jan 19
Investors Aren't Entirely Convinced By Associated British Foods plc's (LON:ABF) Earnings

Associated British Foods' (LON:ABF) Returns On Capital Not Reflecting Well On The Business

Jan 06
Associated British Foods' (LON:ABF) Returns On Capital Not Reflecting Well On The Business

Here's Why We Think Associated British Foods (LON:ABF) Is Well Worth Watching

Dec 22
Here's Why We Think Associated British Foods (LON:ABF) Is Well Worth Watching

Associated British Foods' (LON:ABF) Shareholders Will Receive A Bigger Dividend Than Last Year

Dec 09
Associated British Foods' (LON:ABF) Shareholders Will Receive A Bigger Dividend Than Last Year

This Is Why Associated British Foods plc's (LON:ABF) CEO Compensation Looks Appropriate

Dec 01
This Is Why Associated British Foods plc's (LON:ABF) CEO Compensation Looks Appropriate

Does Associated British Foods (LON:ABF) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Nov 23
Does Associated British Foods (LON:ABF) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Associated British Foods (LON:ABF) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year

Nov 10
Associated British Foods (LON:ABF) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year

Associated British Foods plc's (LON:ABF) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 51% Above Its Share Price

Nov 09
Associated British Foods plc's (LON:ABF) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 51% Above Its Share Price

Associated British Foods (LON:ABF) May Have Issues Allocating Its Capital

Sep 13
Associated British Foods (LON:ABF) May Have Issues Allocating Its Capital

Why Associated British Foods plc (LON:ABF) Could Be Worth Watching

Aug 26
Why Associated British Foods plc (LON:ABF) Could Be Worth Watching

Here's Why Associated British Foods (LON:ABF) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Aug 09
Here's Why Associated British Foods (LON:ABF) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Is Associated British Foods plc (LON:ABF) Trading At A 25% Discount?

Jul 25
Is Associated British Foods plc (LON:ABF) Trading At A 25% Discount?

Investors Could Be Concerned With Associated British Foods' (LON:ABF) Returns On Capital

Jun 07
Investors Could Be Concerned With Associated British Foods' (LON:ABF) Returns On Capital

Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Associated British Foods plc (LON:ABF)?

May 25
Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Associated British Foods plc (LON:ABF)?

We Think Associated British Foods (LON:ABF) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

May 11
We Think Associated British Foods (LON:ABF) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

Associated British Foods' (LON:ABF) Shareholders Will Receive A Bigger Dividend Than Last Year

Apr 28
Associated British Foods' (LON:ABF) Shareholders Will Receive A Bigger Dividend Than Last Year

A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Associated British Foods plc (LON:ABF)

Apr 25
A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Associated British Foods plc (LON:ABF)

Is Associated British Foods plc (LON:ABF) Potentially Undervalued?

Feb 16
Is Associated British Foods plc (LON:ABF) Potentially Undervalued?

Associated British Foods (LON:ABF) Might Be Having Difficulty Using Its Capital Effectively

Feb 02
Associated British Foods (LON:ABF) Might Be Having Difficulty Using Its Capital Effectively

Is There An Opportunity With Associated British Foods plc's (LON:ABF) 35% Undervaluation?

Jan 20
Is There An Opportunity With Associated British Foods plc's (LON:ABF) 35% Undervaluation?

Does Associated British Foods (LON:ABF) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Dec 24
Does Associated British Foods (LON:ABF) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

What Does Associated British Foods plc's (LON:ABF) Share Price Indicate?

Nov 01
What Does Associated British Foods plc's (LON:ABF) Share Price Indicate?

Is Associated British Foods plc (LON:ABF) Trading At A 34% Discount?

Oct 11
Is Associated British Foods plc (LON:ABF) Trading At A 34% Discount?

Returns On Capital At Associated British Foods (LON:ABF) Paint A Concerning Picture

Sep 04
Returns On Capital At Associated British Foods (LON:ABF) Paint A Concerning Picture

Should You Investigate Associated British Foods plc (LON:ABF) At UK£16.99?

Jul 25
Should You Investigate Associated British Foods plc (LON:ABF) At UK£16.99?

Is There An Opportunity With Associated British Foods plc's (LON:ABF) 46% Undervaluation?

Jul 12
Is There An Opportunity With Associated British Foods plc's (LON:ABF) 46% Undervaluation?

These 4 Measures Indicate That Associated British Foods (LON:ABF) Is Using Debt Safely

Jun 26
These 4 Measures Indicate That Associated British Foods (LON:ABF) Is Using Debt Safely

Returns On Capital At Associated British Foods (LON:ABF) Paint A Concerning Picture

May 27
Returns On Capital At Associated British Foods (LON:ABF) Paint A Concerning Picture

Is Now The Time To Look At Buying Associated British Foods plc (LON:ABF)?

Apr 10
Is Now The Time To Look At Buying Associated British Foods plc (LON:ABF)?

Associated British Foods plc (LON:ABF) Shares Could Be 42% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Mar 26
Associated British Foods plc (LON:ABF) Shares Could Be 42% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Associated British Foods (LON:ABF) Could Be Struggling To Allocate Capital

Feb 12
Associated British Foods (LON:ABF) Could Be Struggling To Allocate Capital

Should You Think About Buying Associated British Foods plc (LON:ABF) Now?

Jan 05
Should You Think About Buying Associated British Foods plc (LON:ABF) Now?

Are Investors Undervaluing Associated British Foods plc (LON:ABF) By 33%?

Dec 24
Are Investors Undervaluing Associated British Foods plc (LON:ABF) By 33%?

Associated British Foods (LON:ABF) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet

Nov 30
Associated British Foods (LON:ABF) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet

Shareholder Returns

ABFGB FoodGB Market
7D-3.2%-2.6%0.7%
1Y-8.5%3.7%6.1%

Return vs Industry: ABF underperformed the UK Food industry which returned 3.7% over the past year.

Return vs Market: ABF underperformed the UK Market which returned 6.1% over the past year.

Price Volatility

Is ABF's price volatile compared to industry and market?
ABF volatility
ABF Average Weekly Movement3.6%
Food Industry Average Movement3.8%
Market Average Movement4.7%
10% most volatile stocks in GB Market10.4%
10% least volatile stocks in GB Market2.6%

Stable Share Price: ABF has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the UK market.

Volatility Over Time: ABF's weekly volatility (4%) has been stable over the past year.

About the Company

FoundedEmployeesCEOWebsite
1934138,000George Westonwww.abf.co.uk

Associated British Foods plc operates as a diversified food, ingredients, and retail company worldwide. It operates through five segments: Retail, Grocery, Ingredients, Sugar, and Agriculture. The Retail segment is involved in buying and merchandising clothing and accessories through the Primark and Penneys retail chains, which offer women’s, men’s, and kids wear, as well as beauty, homeware, and accessories.

Associated British Foods plc Fundamentals Summary

How do Associated British Foods's earnings and revenue compare to its market cap?
ABF fundamental statistics
Market capUK£15.84b
Earnings (TTM)UK£1.46b
Revenue (TTM)UK£20.07b

11.0x

P/E Ratio

0.8x

P/S Ratio

Earnings & Revenue

Key profitability statistics from the latest earnings report (TTM)
ABF income statement (TTM)
RevenueUK£20.07b
Cost of RevenueUK£18.24b
Gross ProfitUK£1.84b
Other ExpensesUK£381.00m
EarningsUK£1.46b

Last Reported Earnings

Sep 14, 2024

Next Earnings Date

n/a

Earnings per share (EPS)1.98
Gross Margin9.15%
Net Profit Margin7.25%
Debt/Equity Ratio5.4%

How did ABF perform over the long term?

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Dividends

4.1%

Current Dividend Yield

33%

Payout Ratio

Does ABF pay a reliable dividends?

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When do you need to buy ABF by to receive an upcoming dividend?
Associated British Foods dividend dates
Ex Dividend DateDec 12 2024
Dividend Pay DateJan 10 2025
Days until Ex dividend20 days
Days until Dividend pay date49 days

Does ABF pay a reliable dividends?

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