Associated British Foods plc

LSE:ABF Stock Report

Market Cap: UK£15.8b

Associated British Foods Future Growth

Future criteria checks 2/6

Associated British Foods is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 4.2% and 3.5% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 5.5% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 12.4% in 3 years.

Key information

4.2%

Earnings growth rate

5.5%

EPS growth rate

Food earnings growth8.8%
Revenue growth rate3.5%
Future return on equity12.4%
Analyst coverage

Good

Last updated20 Nov 2024

Recent future growth updates

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

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

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

LSE:ABF - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (GBP Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsFree Cash FlowCash from OpAvg. No. Analysts
9/30/202722,1781,5939932,65812
9/30/202621,4601,5178912,57916
9/30/202520,3521,3778392,39014
9/14/202420,0731,4551,6902,874N/A
6/14/202419,9991,3181,6192,781N/A
3/2/202419,9241,1801,5472,687N/A
12/2/202319,8371,1121,0642,171N/A
9/16/202319,7501,0445811,654N/A
6/16/202319,2138982481,250N/A
3/4/202318,675751-85846N/A
12/4/202217,8367261501,000N/A
9/17/202216,9977003841,153N/A
6/17/202216,2257469851,698N/A
3/16/202215,4537921,5862,242N/A
12/16/202114,6696351,1861,828N/A
9/18/202113,8844787861,413N/A
6/18/202113,2444394981,097N/A
2/27/202112,604400210781N/A
11/27/202013,2714286711,267N/A
9/12/202013,9374551,1311,753N/A
6/12/202014,9385811,0391,707N/A
2/29/202015,9387069471,660N/A
11/30/201915,8817928601,585N/A
9/14/201915,8248787721,509N/A
6/14/201915,7548977291,528N/A
3/2/201915,6849156851,547N/A
12/2/201815,6299616241,489N/A
9/15/201815,5741,0075621,430N/A
6/15/201815,5291,025N/A1,376N/A
3/3/201815,4831,043N/A1,321N/A
12/3/201715,4201,121N/A1,481N/A
9/16/201715,3571,198N/A1,641N/A
6/16/201714,9681,149N/A1,615N/A
3/4/201714,5781,099N/A1,588N/A
12/4/201613,989959N/A1,449N/A
9/17/201613,399818N/A1,310N/A
6/17/201613,034779N/A1,331N/A
2/27/201612,669740N/A1,352N/A
11/27/201512,735634N/A1,264N/A
9/12/201512,800528N/A1,175N/A
6/12/201512,893546N/A1,148N/A
2/28/201512,985564N/A1,121N/A
11/30/201412,964663N/A1,280N/A
9/13/201412,943762N/A1,439N/A
6/13/201413,066692N/A1,437N/A
3/1/201413,188622N/A1,434N/A
12/1/201313,252604N/A1,355N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: ABF's forecast earnings growth (4.2% per year) is above the savings rate (2.1%).

Earnings vs Market: ABF's earnings (4.2% per year) are forecast to grow slower than the UK market (14.6% per year).

High Growth Earnings: ABF's earnings are forecast to grow, but not significantly.

Revenue vs Market: ABF's revenue (3.5% per year) is forecast to grow faster than the UK market (3.5% per year).

High Growth Revenue: ABF's revenue (3.5% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.

Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts

Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: ABF's Return on Equity is forecast to be low in 3 years time (12.4%).

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