Associated British Foods PLC (ABF) — Tangible Net Worth Ratio
Associated British Foods PLC (ABF) has a Tangible Net Worth Ratio of 94.7% as of August 2025. This metric is calculated by deducting intangible assets (GBX595.00 Million) from net assets (GBX11.19 Billion) and expressing it as a percentage of total net assets. A higher ratio means that more of the company's equity is backed by tangible, balance-sheet-verifiable assets rather than goodwill, patents, or brand value. See ABF current assets to equity ratio to evaluate short-term liquidity relative to the company's equity base.
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Associated British Foods PLC Tangible Net Worth Ratio (1986–2025)
This chart shows how Associated British Foods PLC's Tangible Net Worth Ratio has changed across 40 annual periods from 1986 to 2025. As of August 2025, the ratio stands at 94.7%, reflecting net assets of GBX11.19 Billion with intangible assets of GBX595.00 Million GBX. See how many days can Associated British Foods PLC fund operations to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Annual Tangible Net Worth Ratio for Associated British Foods PLC (1986–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Tangible Net Worth Ratio for Associated British Foods PLC from 1986 to 2025, covering 40 annual filings. Each row shows net assets, intangible assets, total assets, the tangible net worth ratio, and the change in percentage points versus the prior year. For the full company profile including market capitalisation, see ABF stock market capitalisation.
| Year | Tangible NW Ratio | Net Assets (GBX) | Intangible Assets | Total Assets | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 94.7% | GBX11.19 Billion | GBX595.00 Million | GBX19.29 Billion | ▼ -0.1 pp |
| 2024 | 94.8% | GBX11.28 Billion | GBX585.00 Million | GBX19.01 Billion | ▲ +0.2 pp |
| 2023 | 94.6% | GBX11.19 Billion | GBX604.00 Million | GBX18.84 Billion | ▼ -0.4 pp |
| 2022 | 95.0% | GBX11.55 Billion | GBX576.00 Million | GBX19.77 Billion | ▼ -0.4 pp |
| 2021 | 95.4% | GBX10.00 Billion | GBX457.00 Million | GBX16.89 Billion | ▲ +0.3 pp |
| 2020 | 95.1% | GBX9.44 Billion | GBX463.00 Million | GBX16.67 Billion | ▲ +0.1 pp |
| 2019 | 95.0% | GBX9.55 Billion | GBX478.00 Million | GBX13.76 Billion | ▼ -0.5 pp |
| 2018 | 95.5% | GBX9.30 Billion | GBX422.00 Million | GBX13.69 Billion | ▼ -1.2 pp |
| 2017 | 96.6% | GBX8.41 Billion | GBX283.00 Million | GBX12.81 Billion | ▲ +0.1 pp |
| 2016 | 96.5% | GBX7.12 Billion | GBX246.00 Million | GBX11.38 Billion | ▲ +0.4 pp |
| 2015 | 96.1% | GBX6.51 Billion | GBX254.00 Million | GBX10.22 Billion | ▲ +0.2 pp |
| 2014 | 95.9% | GBX6.71 Billion | GBX277.00 Million | GBX10.41 Billion | ▲ +1.1 pp |
| 2013 | 94.7% | GBX6.52 Billion | GBX344.00 Million | GBX10.37 Billion | ▲ +2.0 pp |
| 2012 | 92.7% | GBX6.24 Billion | GBX454.00 Million | GBX10.27 Billion | ▲ +1.4 pp |
| 2011 | 91.3% | GBX6.17 Billion | GBX535.00 Million | GBX10.20 Billion | ▲ +1.3 pp |
| 2010 | 90.0% | GBX5.74 Billion | GBX575.00 Million | GBX9.29 Billion | ▲ +2.2 pp |
| 2009 | 87.7% | GBX5.08 Billion | GBX622.00 Million | GBX9.03 Billion | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 2008 | 87.7% | GBX4.84 Billion | GBX595.00 Million | GBX8.15 Billion | ▼ 0.0 pp |
| 2007 | 87.7% | GBX4.46 Billion | GBX547.00 Million | GBX6.98 Billion | ▲ +0.4 pp |
| 2006 | 87.4% | GBX4.18 Billion | GBX529.00 Million | GBX6.49 Billion | ▼ -4.7 pp |
| 2005 | 92.1% | GBX3.88 Billion | GBX308.00 Million | GBX6.07 Billion | ▲ +9.0 pp |
| 2004 | 83.0% | GBX3.50 Billion | GBX593.00 Million | GBX4.91 Billion | ▼ -1.5 pp |
| 2003 | 84.5% | GBX3.30 Billion | GBX510.00 Million | GBX4.71 Billion | ▼ -3.0 pp |
| 2002 | 87.5% | GBX3.07 Billion | GBX383.00 Million | GBX4.39 Billion | ▼ -6.2 pp |
| 2001 | 93.8% | GBX2.87 Billion | GBX179.00 Million | GBX3.92 Billion | ▼ -0.9 pp |
| 2000 | 94.7% | GBX2.84 Billion | GBX151.00 Million | GBX3.87 Billion | ▼ -1.4 pp |
| 1999 | 96.1% | GBX2.75 Billion | GBX108.00 Million | GBX3.70 Billion | ▼ -3.9 pp |
| 1998 | 100.0% | GBX3.06 Billion | GBX0.00 | GBX4.01 Billion | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 1997 | 100.0% | GBX2.99 Billion | GBX0.00 | GBX3.99 Billion | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 1996 | 100.0% | GBX2.53 Billion | GBX0.00 | GBX3.65 Billion | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 1995 | 100.0% | GBX2.32 Billion | GBX0.00 | GBX3.38 Billion | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 1994 | 100.0% | GBX2.14 Billion | GBX0.00 | GBX3.21 Billion | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 1993 | 100.0% | GBX1.92 Billion | GBX0.00 | GBX2.95 Billion | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 1992 | 100.0% | GBX1.74 Billion | GBX0.00 | GBX2.75 Billion | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 1991 | 100.0% | GBX1.68 Billion | GBX0.00 | GBX2.77 Billion | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 1990 | 100.0% | GBX1.96 Billion | GBX0.00 | GBX2.49 Billion | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 1989 | 100.0% | GBX1.73 Billion | GBX0.00 | GBX2.22 Billion | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 1988 | 100.0% | GBX1.55 Billion | GBX0.00 | GBX2.02 Billion | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 1987 | 100.0% | GBX1.49 Billion | GBX0.00 | GBX1.95 Billion | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 1986 | 100.0% | GBX932.00 Million | GBX0.00 | GBX1.50 Billion | — |