Associated British Foods (FRA:AFO2) Tariff Resilience Score: 6/10 (As of Jul. 15, 2026)

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FRA:AFO2 Associated British Foods PLC FRA:AFO2
84 GF Score
Price €23.40
GF Value €26.59
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What is Associated British Foods Tariff Resilience Score?

Associated British Foods FRA:AFO2 84 Tariff Resilience Score is 6 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:AFO2 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €26.59. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,046 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Associated British Foods ranks better than 97.8% on this metric.

Associated British Foods has the Tariff Resilience Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Average Resilient.

Associated British Foods has ABF has diverse operations, including food and retail. While exposed to agricultural tariffs, its global footprint and product range offer some mitigation. Historical adaptability to trade changes.

Tariff Resilience Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to measure a company's exposure to international trade tariffs, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as global supply chain dependencies, manufacturing locations versus sales markets, import / export balance and percentage of revenue, and more.

The company's exposure to international trade tariffs based on these criteria:

1. Global supply chain dependencies
2. Manufacturing locations versus sales markets
3. Import/export balance and percentage of revenue
4. Historical impact from previous tariff changes
5. Available mitigation strategies (alternative suppliers, pricing power)
6. Industry-specific tariff exemptions or vulnerabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Associated British Foods might have Average Resilient.

Associated British Foods  (FRA:AFO2) Tariff Resilience Score Explanation

The Tariff Resilience Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the most resilient. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 3 categories:

Tariff Resilience Score Resilience Level
7 - 10Highly Resilient
4 - 6Average Resilient
0 - 3Highly Vulnerable

Associated British Foods Tariff Resilience Score Related Terms

FRA:AFO2 vs KHC, GIS: Tariff Resilience Score Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Associated British Foods's Tariff Resilience Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Tariff Resilience Score 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 Tariff Resilience Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Associated British Foods's Tariff Resilience Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Associated British Foods's Tariff Resilience Score falls into.


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What does a Tariff Resilience Score of 6 mean?
Associated British Foods (FRA:AFO2) has a Tariff Resilience Score of 6 as of Jul. 15, 2026. Tariff Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to measure a company's exposure to international trade tariffs, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as global supply chain dependencies, manufacturing locations versus sales markets, import / export balance and percentage of revenue, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Associated British Foods ranks #45 out of 2046 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 2.2%.
Is Associated British Foods' Tariff Resilience Score too high?
Associated British Foods' current Tariff Resilience Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Associated British Foods ranks #45 out of 2046 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Associated British Foods has a GF Score™ of 84/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Associated British Foods' Tariff Resilience Score compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Associated British Foods ranks #45 out of 2046 companies for Tariff Resilience Score. This places Associated British Foods in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Tariff Resilience Score for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Tariff Resilience Score depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Tariff Resilience Score 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 Tariff Resilience Score mean?
A high Tariff Resilience Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Tariff Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to measure a company's exposure to international trade tariffs, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as global supply chain dependencies, manufacturing locations versus sales markets, import / export balance and percentage of revenue, and more. Associated British Foods's current Tariff Resilience Score is 6. 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?
Associated British Foods (FRA:AFO2) has a current Tariff Resilience Score of 6. The stock's GF Value™ is €26.59, compared to a current price of €23.40 — trading 12% below its estimated fair value. The current Tariff Resilience Score is 6. Associated British Foods' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Tariff Resilience Score calculated?
Tariff Resilience Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Associated British Foods (FRA:AFO2), the current Tariff Resilience Score is 6 as of Jul. 15, 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 (FRA:AFO2) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Associated British Foods stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €23.40 is trading 12% below its estimated GF Value™ of €26.59.

Key valuation signals for FRA:AFO2:

  • Tariff Resilience Score: 6
  • GF Value™: €26.59 vs. price of €23.40 (12% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:AFO2 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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