Associated British Foods plc (ABF.L)
Associated British Foods plc operates as a diversified food, ingredients, and retail company worldwide. It operates through five segments: Grocery, Sugar, Agriculture, Ingredients, and Retail. The Grocery segment manufactures and sells grocery products, including hot beverages, sugar and sweeteners, vegetable oils, balsamic vinegars, bread and baked goods, cereals, ethnic foods, and meat products to retail, wholesale, and foodservice businesses. The Sugar segment is involved in growing, processing, and selling sugar beet and sugar cane to industrial users. The Agriculture segment manufactures and sells animal feeds; and provides other products and services for the agriculture sector. The Ingredients segment manufactures bakers' yeast, bakery ingredients, enzymes, lipids, yeast extracts, and cereal specialties. The Retail segment is involved in buying and merchandising clothing and accessories through the Primark and Penneys retail chains, which offer womenswear, menswear, kids wear, accessories, homeware, and beauty products. The company was incorporated in 1934 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. Associated British Foods plc is a subsidiary of Wittington Investments Limited.
Company Info
Highlights
£14.51B
£1.77
11.41
1.23
£19.85B
£1.73B
£2.65B
£1,818.87 - £2,680.87
£2,218.56
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of £10,000 in Associated British Foods plc, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Associated British Foods plc (ABF.L) returned -0.73% year-to-date (YTD) and -22.84% over the past 12 months. Over the past 10 years, ABF.L returned -1.95% annually, underperforming the S&P 500 benchmark at 10.43%.
ABF.L
-0.73%
3.55%
-9.97%
-22.84%
4.40%
-1.95%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
-3.70%
13.67%
-5.18%
9.18%
14.14%
10.43%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of ABF.L, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -6.90% | -0.37% | 0.79% | 8.06% | -1.74% | -0.73% | |||||||
| 2024 | -1.10% | -2.90% | 9.90% | 6.33% | -3.24% | -2.98% | 0.32% | 0.32% | -6.31% | -4.80% | -1.04% | -5.22% | -11.30% |
| 2023 | 17.77% | 8.14% | -3.34% | 0.82% | -6.67% | 9.92% | 2.96% | -2.80% | 3.79% | -2.03% | 17.37% | 0.06% | 52.16% |
| 2022 | -3.34% | -1.08% | -13.44% | -3.34% | 7.69% | -8.04% | 5.96% | -8.79% | -17.28% | 6.98% | 17.15% | 1.55% | -19.40% |
| 2021 | -6.49% | 11.86% | 1.98% | -4.43% | 0.56% | -4.27% | -9.43% | -1.35% | -6.06% | -3.87% | 7.55% | 5.19% | -10.42% |
| 2020 | 1.08% | -14.13% | -19.56% | 4.33% | -3.78% | 5.16% | -7.83% | 15.92% | -8.72% | -9.10% | 24.30% | 7.30% | -12.86% |
| 2019 | 16.89% | -6.07% | 8.74% | 4.92% | -3.56% | 0.27% | -1.75% | -6.16% | 1.41% | -3.34% | 15.41% | 2.55% | 29.56% |
| 2018 | -3.09% | -3.73% | -5.32% | 8.55% | -2.00% | 3.77% | -10.34% | -6.76% | 0.04% | 4.19% | 1.59% | -14.42% | -26.12% |
| 2017 | -13.08% | 9.77% | -0.50% | 7.83% | 6.62% | -1.63% | 0.95% | 12.08% | -3.88% | 4.35% | -11.52% | -3.35% | 4.19% |
| 2016 | -5.75% | 8.13% | -1.67% | -8.51% | -3.92% | -7.32% | -1.03% | 13.01% | -14.50% | -5.31% | 3.57% | 8.71% | -16.76% |
| 2015 | -1.59% | 0.71% | -9.82% | 1.38% | 5.99% | -4.87% | 12.30% | -0.68% | 4.31% | 3.44% | 2.63% | -5.08% | 7.11% |
| 2014 | 11.04% | 10.42% | -7.24% | 6.83% | 1.58% | 1.35% | -8.89% | 3.06% | -6.43% | 2.80% | 16.30% | -0.81% | 30.36% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of ABF.L is 13, meaning it’s performing worse than 87% of other stocks on our website when it comes to balancing risk and reward. Below is a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Associated British Foods plc (ABF.L) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Associated British Foods plc provided a 3.11% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of £0.63 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | £0.63 | £0.63 | £0.27 | £0.44 | £0.27 | £0.00 | £0.46 | £0.45 | £0.41 | £0.37 | £0.35 | £0.34 |
Dividend yield | 3.11% | 3.08% | 1.14% | 2.77% | 1.33% | 0.00% | 1.78% | 2.20% | 1.45% | 1.34% | 1.05% | 1.08% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Associated British Foods plc. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | |||||||
| 2024 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.21 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.42 | £0.63 |
| 2023 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.14 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.13 | £0.27 |
| 2022 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.14 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.30 | £0.44 |
| 2021 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.06 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.21 | £0.27 |
| 2020 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 |
| 2019 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.12 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.34 | £0.46 |
| 2018 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.12 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.33 | £0.45 |
| 2017 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.11 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.30 | £0.41 |
| 2016 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.10 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.26 | £0.37 |
| 2015 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.10 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.25 | £0.35 |
| 2014 | £0.10 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.24 | £0.34 |
Dividend Yield & Payout
Dividend Yield
Associated British Foods plc has a dividend yield of 3.11%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market.
Payout Ratio
Associated British Foods plc has a payout ratio of 35.53%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that Associated British Foods plc strikes a balance between reinvesting profits for growth and paying dividends to shareholders.
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Associated British Foods plc. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Associated British Foods plc was 62.36%, occurring on Sep 29, 2022. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Associated British Foods plc drawdown is 34.55%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -62.36% | Dec 3, 2015 | 1723 | Sep 29, 2022 | — | — | — |
| -54.86% | Mar 13, 1998 | 485 | Feb 15, 2000 | 557 | May 1, 2002 | 1042 |
| -33.68% | Jun 18, 2007 | 336 | Oct 10, 2008 | 321 | Jan 19, 2010 | 657 |
| -30.64% | Aug 5, 1991 | 276 | Sep 16, 1992 | 233 | Aug 20, 1993 | 509 |
| -23.99% | Jun 12, 2002 | 192 | Mar 12, 2003 | 252 | Mar 10, 2004 | 444 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Associated British Foods plc volatility is 13.78%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Associated British Foods plc over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Earnings Per Share
The chart presents the Earnings Per Share (EPS) performance of Associated British Foods plc, comparing actual results with analytics estimates. In the past quarter, the company did not meet analyst expectations for EPS, resulting in a surprise of -100.0%.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how Associated British Foods plc is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Packaged Foods industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for ABF.L, comparing it with other companies in the Packaged Foods industry. Currently, ABF.L has a P/E ratio of 11.4. This P/E ratio is considered low compared to industry peers, which may suggest that the stock is undervalued or that the company has weaker growth prospects.
PEG Ratio
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for ABF.L compared to other companies in the Packaged Foods industry. ABF.L currently has a PEG ratio of 1.2. This PEG ratio is close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for ABF.L relative to other companies in the Packaged Foods industry. Currently, ABF.L has a P/S ratio of 0.8. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for ABF.L in comparison with other companies in the Packaged Foods industry. Currently, ABF.L has a P/B value of 1.3. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.
Income Statement
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