Associated British Foods plc
ABF.LConsumer DefensiveLSEPackaged Foods
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Daily timeframeAssociated British Foods plc engages in the food, ingredients, and retail businesses worldwide. With a market capitalization of $12.75B, it sits in large-cap territory. It operates through five segments: Retail, Grocery, Ingredients, Sugar, and Agriculture.
Market Cap
$12.75B
Beta
0.81
P/E (TTM)
13.70
P/E (Fwd)
10.85
EPS (TTM)
$1.33
EPS (Fwd)
$1.68
ROE
8.5%
ROA
4.9%
Cash
$1.39B
Total Debt
$778.0M
Free CF
$737.1M
52W Change
-12.1%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Associated British Foods plc holds $1.39B in cash against $778.0M in total debt, giving it a net cash position. This means the company could theoretically pay off all its debt and still have cash remaining. Annual free cash flow of $737.1M supports ongoing capital allocation decisions and provides a cushion against unexpected expenses or downturns. Return on equity stands at 8.5%, which is decent for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. ROA of 4.9% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has been relatively flat, moving from $19.75B (2023) to $19.46B (2025).
As with any equity investment, ABF.L carries market risk, sector-specific risk, and company-specific risk that investors should evaluate in the context of their own portfolios. No single metric tells the full story. Reviewing ABF.L's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.