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Key financial summary
Financials in GBP| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM | 2026E | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total revenue | £bn | 13.9 | 13.9 | 17.0 | 19.8 | 20.1 | 19.5 | 19.4 | 19.5 |
| Operating profit | £bn | 1.63 | 1.46 | ||||||
| Net profit | £bn | 0.46 | 0.48 | 0.70 | 1.04 | 1.46 | 1.03 | 0.95 | 1.10 |
| EPS reported | £ | 1.42 | 1.34 | ||||||
| Operating cashflow per share | £ | 3.10 | 3.17 | ||||||
| Capex per share | £ | 1.52 | 1.51 | ||||||
| FCF per share | £ | 1.58 | 1.66 | ||||||
| Free cash flow | £bn | 1.15 | 1.18 | ||||||
| Net debt | £bn | -0.39 | 3.03 | ||||||
| Book value equity | £bn | 11.1 | 11.5 | ||||||
| Book value per share | £ | 15.27 | 16.14 | ||||||
| Number of shares | m | 724 | 710 | ||||||
| DPS (TTM paid) | £ | 0.63 | 0.63 |
Financial summary
Financials in GBP| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM | 2026E | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | |||||||||
| P/E TTM | x | 15.21 | - | ||||||
| P/B LTM | x | 1.43 | 1.12 | ||||||
| P/S LTM | x | 0.82 | 0.66 | ||||||
| P/FCF LTM | x | 13.84 | 10.87 | ||||||
| EV/EBITDA LTM | x | 7.61 | 6.47 | ||||||
| EV/Sales LTM | x | 0.95 | 0.82 | ||||||
| Earnings Yield LTM | % | 6.57% | 7.29% | ||||||
| FCF Yield | % | 7.23% | 9.20% | ||||||
| Quality | |||||||||
| ROE | % | 9.27% | 8.44% | ||||||
| ROIC | % | 7.62% | 6.34% | ||||||
| Operating margin | % | 8.38% | 7.53% | ||||||
| Gross margin | % | 24.14% | 7.53% | ||||||
| FCF/Sales | % | 5.89% | 6.08% | ||||||
| Growth and momentum | |||||||||
| EPS Growth YoY | % | -26.80% | -24.29% | ||||||
| Sales Growth YoY | % | -3.10% | -2.16% | ||||||
| Net Income Growth YoY | % | -29.55% | -27.59% | ||||||
| FCF Growth | % | -35.83% | -14.67% | ||||||
| Operating Profit Growth | % | -15.68% | -17.16% | ||||||
| Dividend and capital structure | |||||||||
| Dividend Yield | % | 4.14% | 3.43% | ||||||
| Dividend Growth | % | -30.00% | -30.00% | ||||||
| Payout Ratio | % | 63.81% | 64.00% | ||||||
| FCF/Debt | x | 0.31 | 0.32 | ||||||
| Net Debt/EBITDA | x | 1.08 | 1.23 | ||||||
| EBIT/Net interest | x | 12.34 | 10.76 | ||||||
| Net debt/market cap | % | -2.46% | 23.58% | ||||||
| Net debt/Equity | x | -0.04 | 0.26 | ||||||
| Gross debt/equity | x | 0.33 | 0.33 | ||||||
Ratings
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Company overview
Associated British Foods plc (ABF) is a global diversified entity, primarily engaged in the food, ingredient, and retail sectors. Its extensive operations are segmented into five distinct divisions: Grocery, Sugar, Agriculture, Ingredients, and Retail. Within the Grocery segment, ABF is responsible for the production and distribution of a wide array of consumer food products. This includes hot beverages, various sweeteners, cooking oils, specialty vinegars, bakery items, breakfast cereals, ethnic culinary products, and meat products, all supplied to retail, wholesale, and foodservice channels. The Sugar division is dedicated to the cultivation, processing, and subsequent sale of sugar beet and sugar cane, primarily catering to industrial clients. Its Agriculture segment focuses on the manufacturing and supply of animal feeds, alongside a range of other products and services designed for the agricultural industry. The Ingredients segment specializes in the creation of key components such as bakers' yeast, essential bakery ingredients, enzymes, lipids, yeast extracts, and various cereal specialties. Lastly, the Retail segment manages the sourcing and merchandising of apparel and accessories through its well-known Primark and Penneys retail chains. These outlets offer a comprehensive selection spanning womenswear, menswear, children's clothing, footwear, fashion accessories, homeware, and skincare products. Founded in 1935 and based in London, United Kingdom, Associated British Foods plc is ultimately controlled by Wittington Investments Limited.
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Associated British Foods plc (ABF.L)
Based on consensus from external analysts. Not Kvantra's opinion.
Associated British Foods plc (ABF) is a global diversified entity, primarily engaged in the food, ingredient, and retail sectors. Its extensive operations are segmented into five distinct divisions: Grocery, Sugar, Agriculture, Ingredients, and Retail. Within the Grocery segment, ABF is responsible for the production and distribution of a wide array of consumer food products. This includes hot beverages, various sweeteners, cooking oils, specialty vinegars, bakery items, breakfast cereals, ethnic culinary products, and meat products, all supplied to retail, wholesale, and foodservice channels. The Sugar division is dedicated to the cultivation, processing, and subsequent sale of sugar beet and sugar cane, primarily catering to industrial clients. Its Agriculture segment focuses on the manufacturing and supply of animal feeds, alongside a range of other products and services designed for the agricultural industry. The Ingredients segment specializes in the creation of key components such as bakers' yeast, essential bakery ingredients, enzymes, lipids, yeast extracts, and various cereal specialties. Lastly, the Retail segment manages the sourcing and merchandising of apparel and accessories through its well-known Primark and Penneys retail chains. These outlets offer a comprehensive selection spanning womenswear, menswear, children's clothing, footwear, fashion accessories, homeware, and skincare products. Founded in 1935 and based in London, United Kingdom, Associated British Foods plc is ultimately controlled by Wittington Investments Limited.
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