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Associated British Foods PLC(ABF)
GBX --+0.00%
Reward55Moderate
Risk35Moderate
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Thin 5% profit margin · 3.4% dividend yield
ABF
+0.0 · +0.00%
GBX · LSE
Associated British Foods PLC | Consumer Defensive
Deep Value
Market Cap:12.91Bn
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Reward Rating
55
Moderate
Bottom 50% (model universe)
75% data coverage
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Risk Rating
35
Moderate
Risk Assessment
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Market Performance

Stock returned +10.0% over the past year, broadly in line with market conditions.

Analyst Target

Analyst consensus price target: 1876p.

What is Associated British Foods PLC?

Associated British Foods plc engages in the food, ingredients, and retail businesses worldwide.

ABF · Verdict

Solid reward · moderate risk

ABF stands out on valuation and balance sheet, but watch the profitability signal.

Based on 88% data coverage

ABF · Verdict

What’s working & what to watch

Strengths 3

  • Valuation77/100

    P/E 11.9× · PEG 2.08

  • Balance sheet69/100

    Interest covered 10.9×

  • Cash flow67/100

    6% free-cash-flow margin

Watchouts 1

  • Profitability34/100

    5% net margin · 8% ROE

Model-based scoring. For information only — not financial advice.

What is Associated British Foods PLC?

Associated British Foods plc engages in the food, ingredients, and retail businesses worldwide. It operates through five segments: Retail, Grocery, Ingredients, Sugar, and Agriculture. The company is listed on the LSE in UK, operating in the Consumer Defensive sector, with a market capitalisation of 12.91B, and a P/E ratio of 13.8x.

Financial Highlights

Investment Breakdown

📈 Growth
Moderate growth momentum — positive trajectory without breakout acceleration.
💰 Profitability
Thin or inconsistent margins weigh on earnings quality.
⚠️ Risk
Below-average volatility supports a steadier risk profile.
💸 Valuation
Currently trading below intrinsic value estimates, suggesting upside potential.

OpenBook Logo Analysis

Reward: Moderate (55)

The scoring profile indicates moderate reward potential, with valuation and growth as the leading contributors. Risk indicators are moderate, consistent with typical market exposure.

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Company Information
SectorConsumer Defensive
Market Cap12.91B
P/E Ratio13.8346
Dividend Yield3.42%
52 Week High2312.1522
52 Week Low1729.45
Last AnnualAugust
IPO DateN/A
IncorporatedUK
Shares Outstanding702M
No. of Employees138,000
IndustryPackaged Foods
ExchangeLSE
Beta0.841
CurrencyGBX · Reports in GBP
Websitewww.abf.co.uk
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