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Associated British Foods PLC(ABF) Stock Analysis | Consumer Defensive

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Reward55Moderate
Risk39Moderate
75%Data
Thin 5% profit margin · 3.0% dividend yield
Value Trap
Market Cap:14.34Bn
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Reward Rating
55
Moderate
Reward Assessment
75% data coverage
Bottom 50% of stocksView factors
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Risk Rating
39
Moderate
Risk Assessment
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Earnings Ex-dividend

Market Performance

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

Analyst Target

Analyst consensus price target: 1841p.

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

  • Valuation74/100

    P/E 14.4× · PEG 2.52

  • 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 14.34B, and a P/E ratio of 15.4x.

Financial Highlights

Investment Breakdown

Growth
Moderate growth momentum — positive trajectory without breakout acceleration.
Profitability
Thin or inconsistent margins weigh on earnings quality.
Risk
Risk profile appears balanced versus broad market conditions.
Valuation
Currently trading below intrinsic value estimates, suggesting upside potential.

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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.

For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

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Company Information
SectorConsumer Defensive
IndustryPackaged Foods
Market Cap14.34B
P/E Ratio15.4286
Dividend Yield3.05%
Beta0.805
Insider Activity
12M windowAwaiting coverage
LSE director-dealings coverage launching later this year. The data feed is in development.
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