Associated British Foods PLC (ABF) - Net Assets

Latest as of August 2025: GBX11.19 Billion GBX ≈ $1.36 Million USD

Based on the latest financial reports, Associated British Foods PLC (ABF) has net assets worth GBX11.19 Billion GBX (≈ $1.36 Million USD) as of August 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (GBX19.29 Billion ≈ $2.35 Million USD) and total liabilities (GBX8.11 Billion ≈ $986.14K USD). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off. Check Associated British Foods PLC (ABF) liquid assets ratio to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.

Key Net Assets Metrics

Metric Value
Current Net Assets GBX11.19 Billion
% of Total Assets 57.99%
Annual Growth Rate 6.51%
5-Year Change 11.82%
10-Year Change 57.06%
Growth Volatility 10.87

Associated British Foods PLC - Net Assets Trend (1986–2025)

This chart illustrates how Associated British Foods PLC's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Also explore Associated British Foods PLC assets under control for the complete picture of this company's asset base.

Annual Net Assets for Associated British Foods PLC (1986–2025)

The table below shows the annual net assets of Associated British Foods PLC from 1986 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see ABF stock market capitalisation.

Year Net Assets Change
2025-08-31 GBX11.19 Billion
≈ $1.36 Million		 -0.82%
2024-09-30 GBX11.28 Billion
≈ $1.37 Million		 +0.76%
2023-09-30 GBX11.19 Billion
≈ $1.36 Million		 -3.12%
2022-09-30 GBX11.55 Billion
≈ $1.41 Million		 +15.49%
2021-09-30 GBX10.00 Billion
≈ $1.22 Million		 +5.99%
2020-08-31 GBX9.44 Billion
≈ $1.15 Million		 -1.16%
2019-08-31 GBX9.55 Billion
≈ $1.16 Million		 +2.73%
2018-08-31 GBX9.30 Billion
≈ $1.13 Million		 +10.51%
2017-09-30 GBX8.41 Billion
≈ $1.02 Million		 +18.11%
2016-09-30 GBX7.12 Billion
≈ $866.54K		 +9.38%
2015-08-31 GBX6.51 Billion
≈ $792.20K		 -2.94%
2014-08-31 GBX6.71 Billion
≈ $816.17K		 +2.90%
2013-08-31 GBX6.52 Billion
≈ $793.17K		 +4.44%
2012-08-31 GBX6.24 Billion
≈ $759.47K		 +1.09%
2011-08-31 GBX6.17 Billion
≈ $751.32K		 +7.50%
2010-08-31 GBX5.74 Billion
≈ $698.88K		 +13.16%
2009-08-31 GBX5.08 Billion
≈ $617.60K		 +4.79%
2008-08-31 GBX4.84 Billion
≈ $589.37K		 +8.51%
2007-08-31 GBX4.46 Billion
≈ $543.14K		 +6.74%
2006-08-31 GBX4.18 Billion
≈ $508.83K		 +7.87%
2005-08-31 GBX3.88 Billion
≈ $471.72K		 +10.90%
2004-08-31 GBX3.50 Billion
≈ $425.36K		 +6.04%
2003-08-31 GBX3.30 Billion
≈ $401.15K		 +7.53%
2002-08-31 GBX3.07 Billion
≈ $373.04K		 +7.02%
2001-08-31 GBX2.87 Billion
≈ $348.59K		 +0.84%
2000-08-31 GBX2.84 Billion
≈ $345.67K		 +3.20%
1999-08-31 GBX2.75 Billion
≈ $334.96K		 -10.12%
1998-08-31 GBX3.06 Billion
≈ $372.68K		 +2.51%
1997-08-31 GBX2.99 Billion
≈ $363.55K		 +18.29%
1996-08-31 GBX2.53 Billion
≈ $307.34K		 +8.74%
1995-08-31 GBX2.32 Billion
≈ $282.64K		 +8.40%
1994-08-31 GBX2.14 Billion
≈ $260.74K		 +11.50%
1993-08-31 GBX1.92 Billion
≈ $233.85K		 +10.27%
1992-08-31 GBX1.74 Billion
≈ $212.07K		 +4.02%
1991-08-31 GBX1.68 Billion
≈ $203.87K		 -14.39%
1990-03-31 GBX1.96 Billion
≈ $238.13K		 +12.92%
1989-03-31 GBX1.73 Billion
≈ $210.89K		 +11.52%
1988-03-31 GBX1.55 Billion
≈ $189.10K		 +4.13%
1987-03-31 GBX1.49 Billion
≈ $181.59K		 +60.14%
1986-03-31 GBX932.00 Million
≈ $113.40K		 --

Equity Component Analysis

This analysis shows how different components contribute to Associated British Foods PLC's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.

Equity Composition Insights

  • Retained earnings have grown by 1258.6% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.

Current Equity Component Breakdown (August 2025)

Component Amount Percentage
Retained Earnings GBX11.38 Billion 102.88%
Common Stock GBX40.00 Million 0.36%
Other Comprehensive Income GBX-359.00 Million -3.25%
Total Equity GBX11.06 Billion 100.00%

Associated British Foods PLC Competitors by Market Cap

The table below lists competitors of Associated British Foods PLC ranked by their market capitalization.

Company Market Cap
Global Dividend Growth Split Corp Class A
TO:GDV
 $157.42 Million
Southern Silver Exploration Corp.
V:SSV
 $157.44 Million
KORE Group Holdings Inc
NYSE:KORE
 $157.48 Million
Atrem S.A.
WAR:ATR
 $157.50 Million
Brand Engagement Network Inc
NASDAQ:BNAI
 $157.29 Million
Forth Smart Service Public Company Limited
BK:FSMART
 $157.28 Million
Sermsang Power Corporation Public Company Limited
BK:SSP
 $157.24 Million
Ordinary Fully Paid Deferred Settlement
AU:BTRDA
 $157.16 Million

Equity Growth Attribution

This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Associated British Foods PLC's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.

Equity Growth Insights

  • From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 11,186,000,000 to 11,059,000,000, a change of -127,000,000 (-1.1%).
  • Net income of 1,025,000,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
  • Dividend payments of 656,000,000 reduced retained earnings.
  • Share repurchases of 629,000,000 reduced equity.
  • Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 108,000,000.
  • Other factors increased equity by 241,000,000.

Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)

Factor Impact Contribution
Net Income GBX1.02 Billion +9.27%
Dividends Paid GBX656.00 Million -5.93%
Share Repurchases GBX629.00 Million -5.69%
Other Comprehensive Income GBX-108.00 Million -0.98%
Other Changes GBX241.00 Million +2.18%
Total Change GBX- -1.14%

Book Value vs Market Value Analysis

This analysis compares Associated British Foods PLC's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.

Valuation Insights

  • Current price-to-book ratio: 120.00x
  • The company is trading at a significant premium to its book value, suggesting the market values its earnings potential, brand, or other intangibles highly.
  • The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 1400.04x to 120.00x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.

Historical Price-to-Book Ratios

Date Book Value per Share Market Price P/B Ratio
1986-03-31 GBX1.31 GBX1833.00 x
1987-03-31 GBX1.99 GBX1833.00 x
1988-03-31 GBX1.95 GBX1833.00 x
1989-03-31 GBX2.16 GBX1833.00 x
1990-03-31 GBX2.44 GBX1833.00 x
1991-08-31 GBX2.07 GBX1833.00 x
1992-08-31 GBX2.16 GBX1833.00 x
1993-08-31 GBX2.38 GBX1833.00 x
1994-08-31 GBX2.64 GBX1833.00 x
1995-08-31 GBX2.85 GBX1833.00 x
1996-08-31 GBX3.10 GBX1833.00 x
1997-08-31 GBX3.68 GBX1833.00 x
1998-08-31 GBX3.80 GBX1833.00 x
1999-08-31 GBX3.11 GBX1833.00 x
2000-08-31 GBX3.50 GBX1833.00 x
2001-08-31 GBX3.54 GBX1833.00 x
2002-08-31 GBX3.79 GBX1833.00 x
2003-08-31 GBX4.19 GBX1833.00 x
2004-08-31 GBX4.40 GBX1833.00 x
2005-08-31 GBX4.88 GBX1833.00 x
2006-08-31 GBX5.01 GBX1833.00 x
2007-08-31 GBX5.37 GBX1833.00 x
2008-08-31 GBX5.76 GBX1833.00 x
2009-08-31 GBX6.02 GBX1833.00 x
2010-08-31 GBX6.72 GBX1833.00 x
2011-08-31 GBX7.29 GBX1833.00 x
2012-08-31 GBX7.42 GBX1833.00 x
2013-08-31 GBX7.79 GBX1833.00 x
2014-08-31 GBX8.13 GBX1833.00 x
2015-08-31 GBX8.00 GBX1833.00 x
2016-09-30 GBX8.92 GBX1833.00 x
2018-08-31 GBX11.66 GBX1833.00 x
2019-08-31 GBX11.96 GBX1833.00 x
2020-08-31 GBX11.84 GBX1833.00 x
2021-09-30 GBX12.56 GBX1833.00 x
2022-09-30 GBX14.51 GBX1833.00 x
2023-09-30 GBX14.26 GBX1833.00 x
2024-09-30 GBX14.89 GBX1833.00 x
2025-08-31 GBX15.27 GBX1833.00 x

Capital Efficiency Dashboard

This dashboard shows how efficiently Associated British Foods PLC utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.

Capital Efficiency Insights

  • Current Return on Equity (ROE): 9.27%
  • The company has moderate efficiency in generating returns from equity.
  • DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
  • • Net Profit Margin: 5.27%
  • • Asset Turnover: 1.01x
  • • Equity Multiplier: 1.74x
  • Recent ROE (9.27%) is below the historical average (10.49%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.

Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics

Year Return on Equity Net Profit Margin Asset Turnover Equity Multiplier Economic Value Added
1986 12.19% 3.57% 2.08x 1.64x GBX20.09 Million
1987 30.56% 20.50% 1.13x 1.32x GBX303.69 Million
1988 7.11% 4.79% 1.13x 1.32x GBX-44.16 Million
1989 11.53% 7.86% 1.13x 1.30x GBX26.06 Million
1990 13.89% 9.63% 1.12x 1.29x GBX74.80 Million
1991 11.84% 3.97% 1.76x 1.69x GBX30.04 Million
1992 9.72% 4.20% 1.44x 1.61x GBX-4.70 Million
1993 12.14% 5.20% 1.49x 1.57x GBX40.20 Million
1994 14.74% 6.82% 1.41x 1.53x GBX99.00 Million
1995 11.07% 5.11% 1.45x 1.50x GBX24.20 Million
1996 11.33% 4.87% 1.56x 1.49x GBX32.70 Million
1997 23.35% 13.09% 1.30x 1.37x GBX389.30 Million
1998 8.84% 6.32% 1.05x 1.34x GBX-34.70 Million
1999 6.88% 4.28% 1.16x 1.38x GBX-83.40 Million
2000 4.99% 3.13% 1.14x 1.40x GBX-138.30 Million
2001 8.71% 5.50% 1.13x 1.40x GBX-36.00 Million
2002 10.77% 7.08% 1.04x 1.47x GBX22.90 Million
2003 9.87% 6.64% 1.04x 1.43x GBX-4.40 Million
2004 9.86% 6.62% 1.05x 1.42x GBX-4.90 Million
2005 9.85% 6.74% 0.93x 1.58x GBX-5.80 Million
2006 7.60% 5.02% 0.92x 1.64x GBX-94.80 Million
2007 8.69% 5.43% 0.97x 1.64x GBX-55.40 Million
2008 7.84% 4.34% 1.01x 1.79x GBX-98.40 Million
2009 7.56% 3.88% 1.02x 1.90x GBX-115.80 Million
2010 10.32% 5.37% 1.09x 1.75x GBX16.70 Million
2011 9.41% 4.89% 1.08x 1.77x GBX-33.80 Million
2012 9.48% 4.53% 1.19x 1.75x GBX-30.50 Million
2013 9.50% 4.39% 1.28x 1.69x GBX-30.50 Million
2014 11.87% 5.89% 1.24x 1.62x GBX120.00 Million
2015 8.35% 4.13% 1.25x 1.62x GBX-104.10 Million
2016 11.60% 6.10% 1.18x 1.61x GBX112.60 Million
2018 10.93% 6.47% 1.14x 1.49x GBX85.90 Million
2019 9.29% 5.55% 1.15x 1.46x GBX-67.20 Million
2020 4.86% 3.26% 0.84x 1.78x GBX-480.50 Million
2021 4.82% 3.44% 0.82x 1.70x GBX-514.10 Million
2022 6.11% 4.12% 0.86x 1.73x GBX-444.80 Million
2023 9.41% 5.29% 1.05x 1.70x GBX-65.30 Million
2024 13.01% 7.25% 1.06x 1.70x GBX336.40 Million
2025 9.27% 5.27% 1.01x 1.74x GBX-80.90 Million

Industry Comparison

This section compares Associated British Foods PLC's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Packaged Foods industry.

Industry Context

  • Industry: Packaged Foods
  • Average net assets among peers: $144,618,556
  • Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 5.02%

Peer Company Comparison

Company Net Assets Return on Equity Debt-to-Equity Market Cap
Associated British Foods PLC (ABF) GBX11.19 Billion 12.19% 0.72x $157.41 Million
Anpario Plc (ANP) $30.52 Million 9.78% 0.22x $1.10 Million
Bakkavor Group PLC (BAKK) $88.21 Million 0.00% 2.09x $18.25 Million
Benchmark Holdings Plc (BMK) $323.29 Million -9.42% 0.63x $135.69 Million
Carr's Group plc (CARR) $67.86 Million 12.54% 1.43x $840.50K
Cranswick PLC (CWK) $245.93 Million 15.24% 0.63x $34.96 Million
Greencore Group (GNC) $492.00 Million 11.71% 1.59x $12.99 Million
Hilton Food Group Plc (HFG) $221.94 Million 17.90% 3.75x $5.89 Million
Premier Foods PLC (PFD) $-180.20 Million 0.00% 0.00x $20.77 Million
Science in Sport plc (SIS) $12.02 Million -12.56% 0.13x $938.40K

About Associated British Foods PLC

LSE:ABF UK Packaged Foods
Market Cap
$157.41 Million
GBX1.29 Trillion GBX
Market Cap Rank
#17454 Global
#92 in UK
Share Price
GBX1833.00
Change (1 day)
+0.33%
52-Week Range
GBX1770.00 - GBX2337.00
All Time High
GBX3082.47
Categories
Companies in UK Packaged Foods
About

Associated British Foods plc engages in the food, ingredients, and retail businesses worldwide. It operates through five segments: Retail, Grocery, Ingredients, Sugar, and Agriculture. The Retail segment is involved in buying and merchandising clothing and accessories through the Primark and Penneys retail chains, which offer women's, men's, and kidswear, as well as beauty, homeware, and accessor… Read more