Associated British Foods PLC (ABF) — Net Asset Quality Index
Associated British Foods PLC (ABF) has a Net Asset Quality Index of 59.2% as of February 2026. This metric measures the proportion of total assets financed by shareholders' equity — total assets of GBX19.63 Billion minus total liabilities of GBX8.01 Billion yields net assets of GBX11.62 Billion. A higher index indicates a stronger, lower-leverage balance sheet. See defensive interval ratio of Associated British Foods PLC to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
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Associated British Foods PLC Net Asset Quality Index Over Time (1986–2025)
This chart shows how Associated British Foods PLC's Net Asset Quality Index has evolved across 40 annual periods from 1986 to 2025. As of February 2026, the index stands at 59.2%, representing net assets of GBX11.62 Billion against total assets of GBX19.63 Billion GBX. Explore ABF cash flow conversion to assess how effectively this company generates cash.
Annual Net Asset Quality Index for Associated British Foods PLC (1986–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Net Asset Quality Index for Associated British Foods PLC from 1986 to 2025, covering 40 annual filings. Each row shows total assets, total liabilities, net assets, the quality index percentage, and the change in percentage points compared to the prior year. For market capitalisation and the full company profile, see Associated British Foods PLC (ABF) total market value.
| Year | Quality Index | Net Assets (GBX) | Total Assets | Total Liabilities | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 58.0% | GBX11.19 Billion | GBX19.29 Billion | GBX8.11 Billion | ▼ -1.3 pp |
| 2024 | 59.3% | GBX11.28 Billion | GBX19.01 Billion | GBX7.74 Billion | ▼ -0.1 pp |
| 2023 | 59.4% | GBX11.19 Billion | GBX18.84 Billion | GBX7.65 Billion | ▲ +1.0 pp |
| 2022 | 58.4% | GBX11.55 Billion | GBX19.77 Billion | GBX8.22 Billion | ▼ -0.8 pp |
| 2021 | 59.2% | GBX10.00 Billion | GBX16.89 Billion | GBX6.89 Billion | ▲ +2.6 pp |
| 2020 | 56.6% | GBX9.44 Billion | GBX16.67 Billion | GBX7.23 Billion | ▼ -12.8 pp |
| 2019 | 69.4% | GBX9.55 Billion | GBX13.76 Billion | GBX4.21 Billion | ▲ +1.5 pp |
| 2018 | 67.9% | GBX9.30 Billion | GBX13.69 Billion | GBX4.40 Billion | ▲ +2.2 pp |
| 2017 | 65.7% | GBX8.41 Billion | GBX12.81 Billion | GBX4.40 Billion | ▲ +3.1 pp |
| 2016 | 62.6% | GBX7.12 Billion | GBX11.38 Billion | GBX4.25 Billion | ▼ -1.1 pp |
| 2015 | 63.7% | GBX6.51 Billion | GBX10.22 Billion | GBX3.71 Billion | ▼ -0.7 pp |
| 2014 | 64.4% | GBX6.71 Billion | GBX10.41 Billion | GBX3.70 Billion | ▲ +1.6 pp |
| 2013 | 62.8% | GBX6.52 Billion | GBX10.37 Billion | GBX3.85 Billion | ▲ +2.0 pp |
| 2012 | 60.8% | GBX6.24 Billion | GBX10.27 Billion | GBX4.03 Billion | ▲ +0.3 pp |
| 2011 | 60.5% | GBX6.17 Billion | GBX10.20 Billion | GBX4.03 Billion | ▼ -1.3 pp |
| 2010 | 61.8% | GBX5.74 Billion | GBX9.29 Billion | GBX3.54 Billion | ▲ +5.6 pp |
| 2009 | 56.2% | GBX5.08 Billion | GBX9.03 Billion | GBX3.96 Billion | ▼ -3.2 pp |
| 2008 | 59.4% | GBX4.84 Billion | GBX8.15 Billion | GBX3.31 Billion | ▼ -4.5 pp |
| 2007 | 64.0% | GBX4.46 Billion | GBX6.98 Billion | GBX2.52 Billion | ▼ -0.5 pp |
| 2006 | 64.4% | GBX4.18 Billion | GBX6.49 Billion | GBX2.31 Billion | ▲ +0.6 pp |
| 2005 | 63.9% | GBX3.88 Billion | GBX6.07 Billion | GBX2.19 Billion | ▼ -7.3 pp |
| 2004 | 71.2% | GBX3.50 Billion | GBX4.91 Billion | GBX1.42 Billion | ▲ +1.2 pp |
| 2003 | 70.0% | GBX3.30 Billion | GBX4.71 Billion | GBX1.41 Billion | ▲ +0.1 pp |
| 2002 | 69.9% | GBX3.07 Billion | GBX4.39 Billion | GBX1.32 Billion | ▼ -3.3 pp |
| 2001 | 73.2% | GBX2.87 Billion | GBX3.92 Billion | GBX1.05 Billion | ▼ -0.3 pp |
| 2000 | 73.5% | GBX2.84 Billion | GBX3.87 Billion | GBX1.03 Billion | ▼ -0.9 pp |
| 1999 | 74.3% | GBX2.75 Billion | GBX3.70 Billion | GBX950.00 Million | ▼ -2.0 pp |
| 1998 | 76.3% | GBX3.06 Billion | GBX4.01 Billion | GBX951.00 Million | ▲ +1.4 pp |
| 1997 | 74.9% | GBX2.99 Billion | GBX3.99 Billion | GBX999.00 Million | ▲ +5.7 pp |
| 1996 | 69.3% | GBX2.53 Billion | GBX3.65 Billion | GBX1.12 Billion | ▲ +0.5 pp |
| 1995 | 68.7% | GBX2.32 Billion | GBX3.38 Billion | GBX1.06 Billion | ▲ +1.9 pp |
| 1994 | 66.8% | GBX2.14 Billion | GBX3.21 Billion | GBX1.06 Billion | ▲ +1.6 pp |
| 1993 | 65.2% | GBX1.92 Billion | GBX2.95 Billion | GBX1.02 Billion | ▲ +1.8 pp |
| 1992 | 63.5% | GBX1.74 Billion | GBX2.75 Billion | GBX1.00 Billion | ▲ +2.9 pp |
| 1991 | 60.6% | GBX1.68 Billion | GBX2.77 Billion | GBX1.09 Billion | ▼ -18.2 pp |
| 1990 | 78.7% | GBX1.96 Billion | GBX2.49 Billion | GBX528.30 Million | ▲ +0.6 pp |
| 1989 | 78.2% | GBX1.73 Billion | GBX2.22 Billion | GBX483.60 Million | ▲ +1.2 pp |
| 1988 | 77.0% | GBX1.55 Billion | GBX2.02 Billion | GBX464.50 Million | ▲ +0.5 pp |
| 1987 | 76.5% | GBX1.49 Billion | GBX1.95 Billion | GBX458.60 Million | ▲ +14.4 pp |
| 1986 | 62.1% | GBX932.00 Million | GBX1.50 Billion | GBX569.60 Million | — |