Associated British Foods plc (ASBFY)

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Associated British Foods plc (ASBFY) is down 11.9% since the beginning of the year. At $25 per share, ASBFY is trading 21.8% below its 52-week high of $32. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of ASBFY shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $875.

Associated British Foods plc (ASBFY) has returned -11.90% so far this year and -8.05% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, ASBFY has returned -3.16% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.75% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 19, 2007, ASBFY's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.65%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 8.9 years.

Historically, 54% of months were positive and 46% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +29.1%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -35.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, ASBFY closed higher 46% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 9, 2020 with a return of +18.5%, while the worst single day was Oct 30, 2008 at -35.1%.

Associated British Foods plc has an annualized alpha of 3.72%, beta of 0.48, and R2 of 0.10 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 20, 2007.

• This stock participated in 97.57% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 76.96% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• Beta of 0.48 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.10 this stock is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this stock's risk.
• R2 of 0.10 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

ASBFY ranks 26 for risk / return — below 26% of stocks on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Associated British Foods plc (ASBFY) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.

Associated British Foods plc provided a 3.32% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.83 per share.

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.

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.

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 71.71%, occurring on Sep 27, 2022. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Associated British Foods plc drawdown is 41.38%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

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.

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.