ASBFY (Associated British Foods) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 3.68% (As of Feb. 2026)


ASBFY Associated British Foods PLC ASBFY
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What is Associated British Foods Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Associated British Foods ASBFY -0.91% 76 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.68% as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates ASBFY with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $30.15 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt. It is calculated as the positive value of Interest Expense divided by its average total debt. Total debt equals to Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation plus Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation. Associated British Foods's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was $185 Mil. Associated British Foods's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was $5,021 Mil. Therefore, Associated British Foods's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 3.68%.


Associated British Foods  (OTCPK:ASBFY) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

Effective Interest Rate on Debt % measures the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt.


Associated British Foods Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Associated British Foods Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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Associated British Foods Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Associated British Foods Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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Associated British Foods Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
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ASBFY vs KHC, GIS: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Associated British Foods's Effective Interest Rate on Debt %, along with its competitors' market caps and Effective Interest Rate on Debt % data, can be viewed below:

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Associated British Foods Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Associated British Foods's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

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Associated British Foods Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Associated British Foods's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (A: Aug. 2024 )+Total Debt  (A: Aug. 2025 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -340.511/( (4764.248+4960.969)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -340.511/4862.6085
=7.00 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Aug. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=4212.435 + 551.813
=4764.248

Total Debt  (A: Aug. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=4219.381 + 741.588
=4960.969

Associated British Foods's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (Q: Aug. 2025 )+Total Debt  (Q: Feb. 2026 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -184.782/( (4960.969+5080.163)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -184.782/5020.566
=3.68 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Aug. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=4219.381 + 741.588
=4960.969

Total Debt  (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=4115.489 + 964.674
=5080.163

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

In the calculation of annual Effective Interest Rate on Debt %, the Interest Expense of the last fiscal year and the average total debt over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data, the Interest Expense data used here is two times the semi-annual (Feb. 2026) interest expense data. Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.

What does a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 3.68% mean?
Associated British Foods (ASBFY) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 3.68% as of Feb. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Associated British Foods and its competitors.
Is Associated British Foods' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Associated British Foods' current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.68%. Overall, Associated British Foods has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Associated British Foods' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to KHC and GIS?
Associated British Foods' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 3.68% can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Effective Interest Rate on Debt % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Effective Interest Rate on Debt % mean?
A high Effective Interest Rate on Debt % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Associated British Foods and its competitors. Associated British Foods's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.68%. 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 Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $30.15, compared to a current price of $26.25 — trading 12.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.68%. Associated British Foods' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Effective Interest Rate on Debt % calculated?
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Associated British Foods (ASBFY), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.68% 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 $26.25 is trading 12.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $30.15. GuruFocus considers Associated British Foods to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ASBFY:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 3.68%
  • GF Value™: $30.15 vs. price of $26.25 (12.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 2 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address 10 Grosvenor Street, Weston Centre, London, GBR, W1K 4QY
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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