Associated British FoodsASBFY +1.79%80 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 12.60 as of Jul. 11, 2026, which is 78% above its 10-year median of 7.07. 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. Among 1,173 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Associated British Foods ranks better than 91.65% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Associated British Foods's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
ASBFY'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.17 Med: 7.07 Max: 14.37
Current: 12.6
During the past 13 years, Associated British Foods's highest Yield on Cost was 14.37. The lowest was 1.17. And the median was 7.07.
ASBFY's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 91.65% of 1173
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.41
vs ASBFY: 12.60
Associated British Foods (OTCPK:ASBFY) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Explanation
Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.
Associated British Foods 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
ASBFY vs KHC, GIS: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Associated British Foods's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Associated British Foods's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Associated British Foods's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Associated British Foods 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Calculation
Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.
Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.
Associated British Foods (ASBFY) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 12.60 as of Jul. 11, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Associated British Foods and its competitors. This is 78% above median its historical median of 7.07. Over the past decade, Associated British Foods' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.17 to 14.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Associated British Foods ranks #98 out of 1173 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 8.4%.
Is Associated British Foods' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Associated British Foods' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 12.60 is 78% above median its 10-year median of 7.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.17 to a high of 14.37. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.41. Associated British Foods' value of 12.60 is 269.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Associated British Foods ranks #98 out of 1173 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 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Associated British Foods' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Associated British Foods ranks #98 out of 1173 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Associated British Foods in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.41. Associated British Foods' value of 12.60 is 269.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Associated British Foods' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.17 to 14.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.07 vs. the industry median of 3.41, Associated British Foods has consistently been above 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 3.41, based on 1,173 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Associated British Foods's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 12.60 is 269.5% above 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Associated British Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Associated British Foods's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 12.60, which is 78% above median its own 10-year median of 7.07. 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 $26.79 — trading 11.1% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 12.60, which is 78% above median its 10-year median of 7.07 and 269.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.41. 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Associated British Foods (ASBFY), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 12.60 as of Jul. 11, 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 $26.79 is trading 11.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $30.15.
GuruFocus considers Associated British Foods to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASBFY:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 12.60 (78% above median its 10-year median of 7.07)
GF Value™: $30.15 vs. price of $26.79 (11.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 269.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#98 of 1173)
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 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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