ASBFY (Associated British Foods) Total Operating Expense: $24,311 Mil (TTM As of Feb. 2026)


ASBFY Associated British Foods PLC ASBFY
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Price $26.74
GF Value $30.06
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Associated British Foods Total Operating Expense?

Associated British Foods ASBFY +1.48% 83 Total Operating Expense is $24,311 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 Total Operating Expense for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was $12,012 Mil. Associated British Foods's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was $24,311 Mil.

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Associated British Foods Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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Associated British Foods Total Operating Expense Chart

Associated British Foods Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Total Operating Expense
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Associated British Foods Semi-Annual Data
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Associated British Foods Total Operating Expense Calculation

Total Operating Expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations that are incurred in order to generate sales.


Total Operating 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 $24,311 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.

What does a Total Operating Expense of $24,311 Mil mean?
Associated British Foods (ASBFY) has a Total Operating Expense of $24,311 Mil as of Feb. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Associated British Foods and its competitors.
Is Associated British Foods' Total Operating Expense too high?
Associated British Foods' current Total Operating Expense is $24,311 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' Total Operating Expense compare to KHC and GIS?
Associated British Foods' Total Operating Expense of $24,311 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 Total Operating Expense for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Total Operating 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 Total Operating Expense mean?
A high Total Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Associated British Foods and its competitors. Associated British Foods's current Total Operating Expense is $24,311 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 $26.74 — trading 11% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is $24,311 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 Total Operating Expense calculated?
Total Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Associated British Foods (ASBFY), the current Total Operating Expense is $24,311 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 $26.74 is trading 11% below its estimated GF Value™ of $30.06. GuruFocus considers Associated British Foods to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ASBFY:

  • Total Operating Expense: $24,311 Mil
  • GF Value™: $30.06 vs. price of $26.74 (11% 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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