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Associated British FoodsASBFY +0.90%81 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 10.70% as of Feb. 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 9.00. GuruFocus rates ASBFY with a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 81/100 and a GF Valueâ„¢ of $30.21 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,659 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Associated British Foods ranks better than 55.27% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Associated British Foods's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -8.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 10.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 13.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 6.20% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of Associated British Foods was 33.60% per year. The lowest was -22.40% per year. And the median was 9.00% per year.
Associated British Foods (OTCPK:ASBFY) 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Explanation
EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
Associated British Foods 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
ASBFY vs KHC, GIS: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Associated British Foods's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Associated British Foods 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Associated British Foods's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Associated British Foods's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
Associated British Foods 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Calculation
This is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 10.70% mean?
Associated British Foods (ASBFY) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 10.70% as of Feb. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Associated British Foods and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 9.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Associated British Foods ranks #742 out of 1659 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 44.7%.
Is Associated British Foods' 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Associated British Foods' current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 10.70% is 19% above median its 10-year median of 9.00. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 7.90. Associated British Foods' value of 10.70% is 35.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Associated British Foods ranks #742 out of 1659 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Associated British Foods has a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Associated British Foods' 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Associated British Foods ranks #742 out of 1659 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This puts Associated British Foods in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 7.90. Associated British Foods' value of 10.70% is 35.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.00 vs. the industry median of 7.90, Associated British Foods has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 7.90, based on 1,659 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Associated British Foods's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 10.70% is 35.4% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Associated British Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 7.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Associated British Foods's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 10.70%, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 9.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Associated British Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Associated British Foods (ASBFY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $30.21, compared to a current price of $28.71 — trading 5% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 10.70%, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 9.00 and 35.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 7.90. Associated British Foods' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Associated British Foods (ASBFY), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 10.70% as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Associated British Foods (ASBFY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Associated British Foods stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $28.71 is trading 5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $30.21.
GuruFocus considers Associated British Foods to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ASBFY:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 10.70% (19% above median its 10-year median of 9.00)
GF Value™: $30.21 vs. price of $28.71 (5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 35.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#742 of 1659)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASBFY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Associated British Foods is a diversified international food, ingredients, and retail group with 138,000 employees and operations in 56 countries across Europe, Africa, the Americas, Asia, and Australia. The group sells branded groceries, grows and processes sugar, supplies farmers with crop input and animal feed, and runs the multinational Primark clothing retail chain. It also supplies ingredients like bakers' yeast, enzymes, lipids, and cereal specialties. In fiscal 2025, approximately 36% of sales came from the UK, and Primark accounted for around 60% of operating profit.On April 21, 2026, ABF announced it plans to separate Primark and the food businesses. Subject to approvals, the demerger is expected to become effective at the end of 2027.
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