ASBFY (Associated British Foods) Operating Income: $1,947 Mil (TTM As of Feb. 2026)


ASBFY Associated British Foods PLC ASBFY
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What is Associated British Foods Operating Income?

Associated British Foods ASBFY +0.61% 80 Operating Income is $1,947 Mil as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates ASBFY with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $30.15 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Associated British Foods's Operating Income for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was $855 Mil. Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was $1,947 Mil.

Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Associated British Foods's Operating Income for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was $855 Mil. Associated British Foods's Revenue for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was $12,867 Mil. Therefore, Associated British Foods's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 6.64%.

Good Sign:

Associated British Foods PLC operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.

Associated British Foods's 5-Year average Growth Rate for Operating Margin % was 6.50% per year.

Operating Income or EBIT is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Associated British Foods's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 5.52%. Associated British Foods's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 13.31%.


Associated British Foods  (OTCPK:ASBFY) Operating Income Explanation

1. Operating Income or EBIT is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition.

Associated British Foods's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Aug. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Feb. 2026 ))/ count )
=1709.24 * ( 1 - 29.75% )/( (22006.73 + 21487.772)/ 2 )
=1200.7411/21747.251
=5.52 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Aug. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=25963.661 - 2534.32 - ( 1422.611 - max(0, 5430.686 - 8345.895+1422.611))
=22006.73

Invested Capital(Q: Feb. 2026 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=26665.761 - 4210.598 - ( 967.391 - max(0, 5400.815 - 8138.587+967.391))
=21487.772

Note: The Operating Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Feb. 2026) data.

2. Joel Greenblatt's definition of Return on Capital:

Associated British Foods's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Feb. 2026 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Aug. 2025  Q: Feb. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=1902.174/( ( (11767.16 + max(1580.081, 0)) + (12508.152 + max(2735.055, 0)) )/ 2 )
=1902.174/( ( 13347.241 + 15243.207 )/ 2 )
=1902.174/14295.224
=13.31 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Aug. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(1623.149 + 4426.649 + 219.381) - (2534.32 + 0 + 2154.778)
=1580.081

Working Capital(Q: Feb. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(2317.935 + 4646.739 + 206.522) - (4210.598 + 0 + 225.543)
=2735.055

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Feb. 2026) EBIT data.

3. Operating Income is also linked to Operating Margin %:

Associated British Foods's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Feb. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=854.62/12866.848
=6.64 %

* 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.

4. 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 Operating Income growth rate using Operating Income per share data.


Be Aware

Compared with a company's EBITDA margin, Operating Margin can be manipulated by adjusting the rate of depreciation, depletion and amortization (DDA).

If a company is facing competition, its Operating Margin may decline. Often the Operating Margin declines well before the company's revenue or even profit decline. Therefore, Operating Margin is a very important indicator of whether the company is facing problems.

For instance, by 2012, Nokia (NOK)'s problems were well known and its stock had lost more than 90% of its market value since 2007. But Nokia's Operating Margin had already been in decline since 2002, although its earnings per share were still rising. Investors who paid attention to Operating Margin would have avoided this huge loss. The same can be said for Research-in-Motion (RIMM).

Therefore, Operating Margin is a very important screening filter for GuruFocus. GuruFocus's Buffett-Munger screener requires that the profit margin is either consistent or expanding. The Model Portfolio of the Buffett-Munger screener has outperformed the market every year since inception in 2009.


Associated British Foods Operating Income Related Terms


Associated British Foods Operating Income Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Associated British Foods's Operating Income can be seen below:

* 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 Operating Income Chart

Associated British Foods Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Operating Income
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1,208.28 1,518.56 1,702.67 2,375.65 2,122.48

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
Operating Income Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1,111.11 1,235.75 959.85 1,092.87 854.62
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Associated British Foods Operating Income Calculation

Operating Income, is the profit a company earned through operations. All expenses, including cash expenses such as cost of goods sold (COGS), research & development, wages, and non-cash expenses, such as depreciation, depletion and amortization, have been deducted from the sales.

Operating Income 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 $1,947 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Operating Income →
What does a Operating Income of $1,947 Mil mean?
Associated British Foods (ASBFY) has a Operating Income of $1,947 Mil as of Feb. 2026. Operating Income equals sales less all operating expenses. It is linked to EBIT. View historical data on Associated British Foods and its competitors.
Is Associated British Foods' Operating Income too high?
Associated British Foods' current Operating Income is $1,947 Mil. Overall, Associated British Foods has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Associated British Foods' Operating Income compare to KHC and GIS?
Associated British Foods' Operating Income of $1,947 Mil 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 Operating Income for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Operating Income depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Operating Income 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 Operating Income mean?
A high Operating Income can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating Income equals sales less all operating expenses. It is linked to EBIT. View historical data on Associated British Foods and its competitors. Associated British Foods's current Operating Income is $1,947 Mil. 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 $26.41 — trading 12.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Income is $1,947 Mil. Associated British Foods' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Operating Income calculated?
Operating Income is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Associated British Foods (ASBFY), the current Operating Income is $1,947 Mil 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 $26.41 is trading 12.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $30.15. GuruFocus considers Associated British Foods to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ASBFY:

  • Operating Income: $1,947 Mil
  • GF Value™: $30.15 vs. price of $26.41 (12.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 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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