Associated British Foods (OTCPK:ASBFY) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
Associated British Foods Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Associated British Foods Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
Associated British Foods Forward PE Ratio Chart
Associated British Foods Annual Data
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2016-08
2017-08
2018-08
2019-08
2020-08
2021-08
2022-08
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2025-08
Forward PE Ratio
24.75
23.81
16.37
15.13
16.78
13.74
11.30
12.39
12.78
11.25
Associated British Foods Semi-Annual Data
2016-02
2016-08
2017-02
2017-08
2018-02
2018-08
2019-02
2019-08
2020-02
2020-08
2021-02
2021-08
2022-02
2022-08
2023-02
2023-08
2024-02
2024-08
2025-02
2025-08
2026-02
Forward PE Ratio
29.07
24.75
22.08
23.81
19.96
16.37
17.21
15.13
15.72
16.78
28.25
13.74
14.04
11.30
15.70
12.39
12.61
12.78
10.64
11.25
12.12
ASBFY vs KHC, GIS: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Associated British Foods's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE Ratio 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 Forward PE Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Associated British Foods's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Associated British Foods's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Associated British Foods Forward PE Ratio Calculation
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
Associated British Foods (ASBFY) has a Forward PE Ratio of 12.71 as of Jul. 12, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Associated British Foods and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Associated British Foods ranks #292 out of 744 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 39.2%.
Is Associated British Foods' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Associated British Foods' current Forward PE Ratio is 12.71. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.22. Associated British Foods' value of 12.71 is 10.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Associated British Foods ranks #292 out of 744 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Associated British Foods has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Associated British Foods' Forward PE Ratio compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Associated British Foods ranks #292 out of 744 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Associated British Foods in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.22. Associated British Foods' value of 12.71 is 10.6% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 14.22, based on 744 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Associated British Foods's current Forward PE Ratio of 12.71 is 10.6% below 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Associated British Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 14.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Associated British Foods's current Forward PE Ratio is 12.71. 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 $26.79 — trading 11.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 12.71 and 10.6% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 14.22. Associated British Foods' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Associated British Foods (ASBFY), the current Forward PE Ratio is 12.71 as of Jul. 12, 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 $26.79 is trading 11.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $30.15.
GuruFocus considers Associated British Foods to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASBFY:
Forward PE Ratio: 12.71
GF Value™: $30.15 vs. price of $26.79 (11.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 10.6% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#292 of 744)
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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