Associated British Foods plc
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PositoAI's own ratios from Associated British Foods plc's yearly results (2023–2025), compared with Consumer Defensive companies in United Kingdom. Tap ? on any ratio for what it means.
What stands out
- Tangible Net Worth Ratio: Of every £100 of net worth, £83 is tangible; the rest is goodwill and other intangibles, often from buying other companies. More tangible than 85% of Consumer Defensive companies in United Kingdom.
- Tangible Assets Ratio: Of every £100 the company owns, £90 is in tangible assets such as plants, cash, stock and receivables; the rest is goodwill and other intangibles. More tangible than 85% of Consumer Defensive companies in United Kingdom.
- Self-Funding Ratio: Over the last 3 years its own operating cash covered its investment spending (capex) 1.9 times. Lower than 85% of Consumer Defensive companies in United Kingdom.
Where £100 of sales goes
Latest year (Aug 2025). Taxes and other income are not shown, so the parts need not add up to 100.
Cash quality
Profit Cash Ratio
£192Over the last 3 years, every £100 of reported profit came with £192 of operating cash.
Self-Funding Ratio
1.9×Over the last 3 years its own operating cash covered its investment spending (capex) 1.9 times.
Lower than 85% of Consumer Defensive companies in United Kingdom.
Cash Locked Ratio
£13For every £100 of sales, £13 is tied up in day-to-day operations (money owed by customers + stock − money owed to suppliers), against £14 tied up three years earlier.
More money tied up than 85% of Consumer Defensive companies in United Kingdom.
Growth quality
Steadiness Ratio
1/3 · 1/3Sales grew in 1 of the last 3 years; profit grew in 1 of 3.
Less steady than 65% of Consumer Defensive companies in United Kingdom.
Growth Efficiency Ratio
—Sales barely changed
Sales changed by -1% in 3 years, too little to measure extra profit per extra sales.
Asset Productivity Ratio
-1% / +2%In 3 years sales changed by -1% while total assets changed by +2%. Both moved at about the same pace.
Balance-sheet strength
Debt Due Cover Ratio
8.6×Debt due within a year is covered 8.6 times by its yearly operating cash.
Higher than 75% of Consumer Defensive companies in United Kingdom.
Cash Cushion Ratio
−19%Debt, after subtracting cash, equals 19% of its market value (net debt).
Tangible Assets Ratio
90%Of every £100 the company owns, £90 is in tangible assets such as plants, cash, stock and receivables; the rest is goodwill and other intangibles.
More tangible than 85% of Consumer Defensive companies in United Kingdom.
Tangible Net Worth Ratio
83%Of every £100 of net worth, £83 is tangible; the rest is goodwill and other intangibles, often from buying other companies.
More tangible than 85% of Consumer Defensive companies in United Kingdom.
Shareholders
Standard fundamentals
P/E, P/B, ROE, debt, growth and more (14)
Associated British Foods plc owes £0.41 for every £1 it owns. Net profit fell 30% in the year to Aug 2025, and shrank 1% a year on average over 3 years.
Compared with Consumer Defensive companies in United Kingdom · latest annual results Aug 2025.
P/E ratio
14.5Investors pay £14.5 for every £1 of Associated British Foods plc's yearly profit, lower than 65% of Consumer Defensive companies in United Kingdom.
P/B ratio
1.18The share price is 1.18 times Associated British Foods plc's book value per share, lower than 95% of Consumer Defensive companies in United Kingdom.
Market cap
£13.5 BThe total market value of all of Associated British Foods plc's shares at today's price (share price × number of shares), smaller than 75% of Consumer Defensive companies in United Kingdom. PosiCap size class: Tito Cap.
Net worth (book value)
£11.5 BWhat Associated British Foods plc would have left on paper if it sold everything it owns and paid everything it owes, from its latest balance sheet (28 Feb 2026).
Book value per share
£16.39Net worth divided by the number of shares. The share price of £19.32 is 1.2 times this, which is the P/B above.
Return on equity (ROE)
8.4%Associated British Foods plc earned 8.4% on its shareholders' money over the last year, lower than 85% of Consumer Defensive companies in United Kingdom.
Owes vs Owns
0.41×Associated British Foods plc owes £0.41 for every £1 it owns (low), lower than 95% of Consumer Defensive companies in United Kingdom.
Dividend yield
3.28%Associated British Foods plc pays 3.28% of its share price as dividends a year, lower than 55% of dividend-paying Consumer Defensive companies in United Kingdom.
Revenue growth
-3%Revenue fell 3% in the year to Aug 2025, and shrank 0% a year on average over 3 years.
Profit growth
-30%Net profit fell 30% in the year to Aug 2025, and shrank 1% a year on average over 3 years.
Profit margin
5.3%Associated British Foods plc keeps £5 of every £100 of revenue as net profit.
Cash quality
2.2×Cash from Associated British Foods plc's business was 2.2× its reported profit in the year to Aug 2025 — its profit turned into cash.
Interest cover
6.2×Associated British Foods plc's operating profit covered its interest costs 6.2 times in the year to Aug 2025.
Cash vs debt
Net debtAssociated British Foods plc had £2.6 B more debt than cash (net debt) at Aug 2025.
Questions
What is Associated British Foods plc's P/E ratio?
Investors pay £14.5 for every £1 of Associated British Foods plc's yearly profit, lower than 65% of Consumer Defensive companies in United Kingdom.
How is P/B calculated on PositoAI?
P/B is market cap divided by net worth from the latest balance sheet. For Associated British Foods plc: £13.5 B ÷ £11.5 B (28 Feb 2026) = 1.2.
What is Associated British Foods plc's return on equity?
Associated British Foods plc earned 8.4% on its shareholders' money over the last year, lower than 85% of Consumer Defensive companies in United Kingdom.
How much does Associated British Foods plc owe compared with what it owns?
Associated British Foods plc owes £0.41 for every £1 it owns (low), lower than 95% of Consumer Defensive companies in United Kingdom.
Does Associated British Foods plc pay a dividend?
Yes. Associated British Foods plc pays 3.28% of its share price as dividends a year, lower than 55% of dividend-paying Consumer Defensive companies in United Kingdom.
Is Associated British Foods plc's revenue growing?
Revenue fell 3% in the year to Aug 2025, and shrank 0% a year on average over 3 years.
Figures from the company's yearly results and PositoAI's own data. Full tables are on the Go Deep tab. What each figure means. PositoAI is for research and education only and is not investment advice.