Associated British Foods (LSE:ABF) EPS (Basic): £1.33 (TTM As of Feb. 2026)

What is Associated British Foods EPS (Basic)?

Associated British Foods LSE:ABF +0.21% 83 EPS (Basic) is £1.33 as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:ABF with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of £22.57 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Associated British Foods's basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was £0.63. Its basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was £1.33.

Associated British Foods's EPS (Diluted) for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was £0.63. Its EPS (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was £1.33.

Associated British Foods's EPS without NRI for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was £0.63. Its EPS without NRIearnings per share without non-recurring items for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was 1.46.

During the past 12 months, Associated British Foods's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -21.90% per year. During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 15.50% per year. During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 24.60% per year. During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 4.50% 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 EPS without NRI Growth Rate using EPS without NRI data.

During the past 13 years, Associated British Foods's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 39.20% per year. The lowest was -26.50% per year. And the median was 6.90% per year.

Associated British Foods (LSE:ABF) EPS (Basic) Explanation

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Associated British Foods EPS (Basic) Historical Data

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Associated British Foods EPS (Basic) Calculation

EPS (Basic) is a rough measurement of the amount of a company's profit that can be allocated to one share of its stock. Basic earnings per share (EPS) do not factor in the dilutive effects on convertible securities.

Associated British Foods's Basic EPS for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

Basic EPS (A: Aug. 2025 )	=	(Net Income	-	Preferred Dividends)	/	Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
	=	(1025	-	0)	/	724.000
	=	1.42

Associated British Foods's Basic EPS for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Basic EPS (Q: Feb. 2026 )	=	(Net Income	-	Preferred Dividends)	/	Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
	=	(445	-	0)	/	710.000
	=	0.63

EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was £1.33

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What does a EPS (Basic) of £1.33 mean?

Associated British Foods (LSE:ABF) has a EPS (Basic) of £1.33 as of Feb. 2026. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Associated British Foods and its competitors.

Is Associated British Foods' EPS (Basic) too high?

Associated British Foods' current EPS (Basic) is £1.33. Overall, Associated British Foods has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Associated British Foods' EPS (Basic) compare to KHC and GIS?

Associated British Foods' EPS (Basic) of £1.33 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 EPS (Basic) for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?

A good EPS (Basic) depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, EPS (Basic) 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 EPS (Basic) mean?

A high EPS (Basic) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Associated British Foods and its competitors. Associated British Foods's current EPS (Basic) is £1.33. 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 (LSE:ABF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £22.57, compared to a current price of £18.85 — trading 16.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EPS (Basic) is £1.33. Associated British Foods' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.

How is EPS (Basic) calculated?

EPS (Basic) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Associated British Foods (LSE:ABF), the current EPS (Basic) is £1.33 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 (LSE:ABF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Associated British Foods stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £18.85 is trading 16.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of £22.57. GuruFocus considers Associated British Foods to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:ABF:

EPS (Basic): £1.33
GF Value™: £22.57 vs. price of £18.85 (16.5% below fair value)
GF Score™: 83/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:ABF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Associated British Foods Business Description

Industry Consumer Defensive Consumer Packaged Goods

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Other Exchanges ASBFY:USA ASBFF:USA ABFl:UK AFO1:Germany

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

Website https://www.abf.co.uk

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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