Associated British Foods PLC (ABF) - Total Liabilities
Based on the latest financial reports, Associated British Foods PLC (ABF) has total liabilities worth GBX8.01 Billion GBX (≈ $974.34K USD) as of February 2026. Total liabilities represent everything the company owes to external parties, combining both current liabilities—like accounts payable, short-term debt, and accrued expenses—and non-current liabilities such as long-term debt, pension obligations, lease liabilities, and deferred tax liabilities. Also explore how fast is Associated British Foods PLC growing its equity to track the company's year-over-year net asset growth rate.
Associated British Foods PLC - Total Liabilities Trend (1986–2025)
This chart illustrates how Associated British Foods PLC's total liabilities have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See Associated British Foods PLC free cash flow ratio to measure how efficiently the company converts operating cash flow to free cash.
Associated British Foods PLC Competitors by Total Liabilities
The table below lists competitors of Associated British Foods PLC ranked by their total liabilities.
| Company | Country | Total Liabilities |
|---|---|---|
|
NP3 Fastigheter AB (publ)
ST:NP3-PREF
|
Sweden | Skr17.22 Billion |
|
ReposiTrak
NASDAQ:TRAK
|
USA | $6.59 Million |
|
Gemvaxlink Co. Ltd
KQ:064800
|
Korea | ₩84.93 Billion |
|
Falcon Oil & Gas Ltd
F:FAC
|
Germany | €18.06 Million |
|
Thien Long Group Corp
VN:TLG
|
Vietnam | ₫1.04 Trillion |
|
China Ecotek Corp
TW:1535
|
Taiwan | NT$3.44 Billion |
|
RAINBOW RARE EARTHS LTD
F:RR1
|
Germany | €12.88 Million |
|
Sierra Metals Inc.
TO:SMT
|
Canada | CA$269.76 Million |
Liability Composition Analysis (1986–2025)
This chart breaks down Associated British Foods PLC's total liabilities into key components over time: long-term debt, short-term debt, other current liabilities, and other non-current liabilities. Toggle between absolute values and percentage view to see how the composition has shifted. For the full company profile including market capitalisation, see Associated British Foods PLC (ABF) total market value.
Liquidity & Leverage Metrics
Key Metrics Explained
| Metric | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.51 | Measures ability to pay short-term obligations (Current Assets ÷ Current Liabilities) |
| Quick Ratio | N/A | More stringent measure of short-term liquidity ((Current Assets - Inventory) ÷ Current Liabilities) |
| Cash Ratio | N/A | Most conservative liquidity measure (Cash & Equivalents ÷ Current Liabilities) |
| Debt to Equity | 0.70 | Measures financial leverage (Total Liabilities ÷ Shareholder Equity) |
| Debt to Assets | 0.41 | Portion of assets financed with debt (Total Liabilities ÷ Total Assets) |
Liability Trends Comparison
This chart compares key liability metrics across different time periods, showing how Associated British Foods PLC's debt structure has evolved. The comparison includes total liabilities, long-term debt, and current liabilities.
Annual Total Liabilities for Associated British Foods PLC (1986–2025)
The table below shows the annual total liabilities of Associated British Foods PLC from 1986 to 2025.
| Year | Total Liabilities | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-31 | GBX8.11 Billion ≈ $986.14K |
+4.77% |
| 2024-09-30 | GBX7.74 Billion ≈ $941.25K |
+1.11% |
| 2023-09-30 | GBX7.65 Billion ≈ $930.91K |
-6.93% |
| 2022-09-30 | GBX8.22 Billion ≈ $1.00 Million |
+19.30% |
| 2021-09-30 | GBX6.89 Billion ≈ $838.44K |
-4.69% |
| 2020-08-31 | GBX7.23 Billion ≈ $879.68K |
+71.73% |
| 2019-08-31 | GBX4.21 Billion ≈ $512.24K |
-4.23% |
| 2018-08-31 | GBX4.40 Billion ≈ $534.87K |
-0.05% |
| 2017-09-30 | GBX4.40 Billion ≈ $535.11K |
+3.39% |
| 2016-09-30 | GBX4.25 Billion ≈ $517.59K |
+14.72% |
| 2015-08-31 | GBX3.71 Billion ≈ $451.16K |
+0.11% |
| 2014-08-31 | GBX3.70 Billion ≈ $450.67K |
-3.92% |
| 2013-08-31 | GBX3.85 Billion ≈ $469.04K |
-4.22% |
| 2012-08-31 | GBX4.03 Billion ≈ $489.73K |
-0.05% |
| 2011-08-31 | GBX4.03 Billion ≈ $489.97K |
+13.63% |
| 2010-08-31 | GBX3.54 Billion ≈ $431.20K |
-10.44% |
| 2009-08-31 | GBX3.96 Billion ≈ $481.45K |
+19.66% |
| 2008-08-31 | GBX3.31 Billion ≈ $402.37K |
+31.44% |
| 2007-08-31 | GBX2.52 Billion ≈ $306.12K |
+8.92% |
| 2006-08-31 | GBX2.31 Billion ≈ $281.06K |
+5.24% |
| 2005-08-31 | GBX2.19 Billion ≈ $267.07K |
+54.90% |
| 2004-08-31 | GBX1.42 Billion ≈ $172.41K |
+0.28% |
| 2003-08-31 | GBX1.41 Billion ≈ $171.92K |
+6.96% |
| 2002-08-31 | GBX1.32 Billion ≈ $160.73K |
+25.69% |
| 2001-08-31 | GBX1.05 Billion ≈ $127.88K |
+2.44% |
| 2000-08-31 | GBX1.03 Billion ≈ $124.83K |
+8.00% |
| 1999-08-31 | GBX950.00 Million ≈ $115.59K |
-0.11% |
| 1998-08-31 | GBX951.00 Million ≈ $115.71K |
-4.80% |
| 1997-08-31 | GBX999.00 Million ≈ $121.55K |
-10.88% |
| 1996-08-31 | GBX1.12 Billion ≈ $136.39K |
+6.05% |
| 1995-08-31 | GBX1.06 Billion ≈ $128.61K |
-0.56% |
| 1994-08-31 | GBX1.06 Billion ≈ $129.34K |
+3.81% |
| 1993-08-31 | GBX1.02 Billion ≈ $124.59K |
+1.99% |
| 1992-08-31 | GBX1.00 Billion ≈ $122.16K |
-8.01% |
| 1991-08-31 | GBX1.09 Billion ≈ $132.79K |
+106.59% |
| 1990-03-31 | GBX528.30 Million ≈ $64.28K |
+9.24% |
| 1989-03-31 | GBX483.60 Million ≈ $58.84K |
+4.11% |
| 1988-03-31 | GBX464.50 Million ≈ $56.52K |
+1.29% |
| 1987-03-31 | GBX458.60 Million ≈ $55.80K |
-19.49% |
| 1986-03-31 | GBX569.60 Million ≈ $69.30K |
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About Associated British Foods PLC
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