Associated British FoodsLSE:ABF +0.21%83 PB Ratio is 1.16 as of Jun. 24, 2026, which is 31% below its 10-year median of 1.68. 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. Among 1,896 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Associated British Foods ranks better than 56.59% on this metric.
Associated British Foods PLC stock PB Ratio (=1.16) is close to 3-year low of 1.14.
The historical rank and industry rank for Associated British Foods's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:ABF'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.86 Med: 1.68 Max: 3.75
Current: 1.16
During the past 13 years, Associated British Foods's highest PB Ratio was 3.75. The lowest was 0.86. And the median was 1.68.
LSE:ABF's PB Ratio is ranked better than 56.59% of 1896
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.34
vs LSE:ABF: 1.16
During the past 12 months, Associated British Foods's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.50% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Associated British Foods was 18.30% per year. The lowest was -2.40% per year. And the median was 6.50% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Associated British Foods (LSE:ABF) PB Ratio Explanation
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
* 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.
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Associated British Foods's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB 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 PB Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Associated British Foods's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Associated British Foods's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Associated British Foods (LSE:ABF) has a PB Ratio of 1.16 as of Jun. 24, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Associated British Foods and its competitors. This is 31% below median its historical median of 1.68. Over the past decade, Associated British Foods' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.86 to 3.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Associated British Foods ranks #823 out of 1896 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 43.4%.
Is Associated British Foods' PB Ratio too high?
Associated British Foods' current PB Ratio of 1.16 is 31% below median its 10-year median of 1.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.86 to a high of 3.75. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median PB Ratio is 1.34. Associated British Foods' value of 1.16 is 13.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Associated British Foods ranks #823 out of 1896 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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' PB Ratio compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Associated British Foods ranks #823 out of 1896 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Associated British Foods in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.34. Associated British Foods' value of 1.16 is 13.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Associated British Foods' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.86 to 3.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.68 vs. the industry median of 1.34, Associated British Foods has consistently been below 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 PB Ratio for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median PB Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 1.34, based on 1,896 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Associated British Foods's current PB Ratio of 1.16 is 13.4% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Associated British Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Associated British Foods's current PB Ratio is 1.16, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 1.68. 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 (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 PB Ratio is 1.16, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 1.68 and 13.4% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.34. 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 PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Associated British Foods (LSE:ABF), the current PB Ratio is 1.16 as of Jun. 24, 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:
PB Ratio: 1.16 (31% below median its 10-year median of 1.68)
GF Value™: £22.57 vs. price of £18.85 (16.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 13.4% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#823 of 1896)
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 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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