ASBFY (Associated British Foods) Tax Expense: $531 Mil (TTM As of Feb. 2026)


ASBFY Associated British Foods PLC ASBFY
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What is Associated British Foods Tax Expense?

Associated British Foods ASBFY +0.04% 83 Tax Expense is $531 Mil as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates ASBFY with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $30.06 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Associated British Foods's tax expense for the months ended in Feb. 2026 was $255 Mil. Its tax expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was $531 Mil.


Associated British Foods  (OTCPK:ASBFY) Tax Expense Explanation

In the long run, income before tax and taxable income will likely be more similar than they are in any given period. If the one is less in earlier years, then it will be greater in later years. Deferred taxes will reverse themselves in the long run and in total will zero out, unless there is something like a change in tax rates in the intervening period. A deferred tax payable results from a tax break in the early years and will reverse itself in later years; a deferred tax receivable results from more taxes being paid in early years than the tax expense reported to shareholders and will again reverse itself in later years. The deferred tax amount is computed by estimating the amount and the timing of the reversal and multiplying that by the appropriate tax rates.


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Associated British Foods Tax Expense Historical Data

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Associated British Foods Tax Expense Chart

Associated British Foods Annual Data
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Associated British Foods Semi-Annual Data
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Associated British Foods Tax Expense Calculation

Tax paid by the company. It is computed in by multiplying the income before tax number, as reported to shareholders, by the appropriate tax rate. In reality, the computation is typically considerably more complex due to things such as expenses considered not deductible by taxing authorities ("add backs"), the range of tax rates applicable to various levels of income, different tax rates in different jurisdictions, multiple layers of tax on income, and other issues.

Tax Expense 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 $531 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.

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What does a Tax Expense of $531 Mil mean?
Associated British Foods (ASBFY) has a Tax Expense of $531 Mil as of Feb. 2026. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on Associated British Foods and its competitors.
Is Associated British Foods' Tax Expense too high?
Associated British Foods' current Tax Expense is $531 Mil. 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' Tax Expense compare to KHC and GIS?
Associated British Foods' Tax Expense of $531 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 Tax Expense for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Tax Expense depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Tax Expense 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 Tax Expense mean?
A high Tax Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on Associated British Foods and its competitors. Associated British Foods's current Tax Expense is $531 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 $30.06, compared to a current price of $26.35 — trading 12.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Expense is $531 Mil. 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 Tax Expense calculated?
Tax Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Associated British Foods (ASBFY), the current Tax Expense is $531 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 $26.35 is trading 12.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $30.06. GuruFocus considers Associated British Foods to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ASBFY:

  • Tax Expense: $531 Mil
  • GF Value™: $30.06 vs. price of $26.35 (12.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 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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