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Associated British Foods (ABF) Competitors

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GBX 1,836 -10.00 (-0.54%)
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ABF vs. CWK, TATE, GNC, PFD, and BAKK

Should you buy Associated British Foods stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Associated British Foods with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Associated British Foods include Cranswick (CWK), Tate & Lyle (TATE), Greencore Group (GNC), Premier Foods (PFD), and Bakkavor Group (BAKK). These companies are all part of the "packaged foods" industry.

How does Associated British Foods compare to Cranswick?

Cranswick (LON:CWK) and Associated British Foods (LON:ABF) are both consumer defensive companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, dividends, analyst recommendations, profitability, risk, media sentiment, earnings and valuation.

In the previous week, Cranswick had 9 more articles in the media than Associated British Foods. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for Cranswick and 2 mentions for Associated British Foods. Cranswick's average media sentiment score of 0.41 beat Associated British Foods' score of 0.16 indicating that Cranswick is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Cranswick
3 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Associated British Foods
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Cranswick pays an annual dividend of GBX 101 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.8%. Associated British Foods pays an annual dividend of GBX 63 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.4%. Cranswick pays out 37.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Associated British Foods pays out 47.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

Associated British Foods has higher revenue and earnings than Cranswick. Associated British Foods is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Cranswick, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Cranswick£2.86B1.03£113.74M£270.6020.40
Associated British Foods£19.42B0.66£1.41B£133.2713.78

Cranswick has a beta of 0.561, meaning that its stock price is 44% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Associated British Foods has a beta of 0.809, meaning that its stock price is 19% less volatile than the broader market.

Cranswick presently has a consensus target price of GBX 4,358, indicating a potential downside of 21.05%. Associated British Foods has a consensus target price of GBX 1,761, indicating a potential downside of 4.08%. Given Associated British Foods' higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Associated British Foods is more favorable than Cranswick.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Cranswick
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75
Associated British Foods
3 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50

Cranswick has a net margin of 5.31% compared to Associated British Foods' net margin of 4.89%. Cranswick's return on equity of 14.99% beat Associated British Foods' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Cranswick5.31% 14.99% 8.26%
Associated British Foods 4.89%8.44%5.51%

71.2% of Cranswick shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 27.3% of Associated British Foods shares are held by institutional investors. 2.5% of Cranswick shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.5% of Associated British Foods shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Cranswick beats Associated British Foods on 13 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Associated British Foods compare to Tate & Lyle?

Associated British Foods (LON:ABF) and Tate & Lyle (LON:TATE) are both consumer defensive companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, earnings, media sentiment, institutional ownership, risk, valuation, dividends and profitability.

Associated British Foods presently has a consensus target price of GBX 1,761, suggesting a potential downside of 4.08%. Tate & Lyle has a consensus target price of GBX 490, suggesting a potential downside of 4.30%. Given Associated British Foods' higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Associated British Foods is more favorable than Tate & Lyle.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Associated British Foods
3 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50
Tate & Lyle
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

Associated British Foods has a net margin of 4.89% compared to Tate & Lyle's net margin of 1.71%. Associated British Foods' return on equity of 8.44% beat Tate & Lyle's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Associated British Foods4.89% 8.44% 5.51%
Tate & Lyle 1.71%2.17%6.03%

Associated British Foods pays an annual dividend of GBX 63 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.4%. Tate & Lyle pays an annual dividend of GBX 19.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.9%. Associated British Foods pays out 47.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Tate & Lyle pays out 353.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future.

Associated British Foods has a beta of 0.809, meaning that its share price is 19% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Tate & Lyle has a beta of 0.281, meaning that its share price is 72% less volatile than the broader market.

Associated British Foods has higher revenue and earnings than Tate & Lyle. Associated British Foods is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Tate & Lyle, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Associated British Foods£19.42B0.66£1.41B£133.2713.78
Tate & Lyle£1.99B1.14£206.63M£5.6091.43

In the previous week, Tate & Lyle had 1 more articles in the media than Associated British Foods. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Tate & Lyle and 2 mentions for Associated British Foods. Tate & Lyle's average media sentiment score of 0.44 beat Associated British Foods' score of 0.16 indicating that Tate & Lyle is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Associated British Foods
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Tate & Lyle
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

27.3% of Associated British Foods shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 53.2% of Tate & Lyle shares are held by institutional investors. 1.5% of Associated British Foods shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.7% of Tate & Lyle shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Tate & Lyle beats Associated British Foods on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Associated British Foods compare to Greencore Group?

Greencore Group (LON:GNC) and Associated British Foods (LON:ABF) are both consumer defensive companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, dividends, risk, valuation, profitability and institutional ownership.

In the previous week, Associated British Foods had 2 more articles in the media than Greencore Group. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Associated British Foods and 0 mentions for Greencore Group. Associated British Foods' average media sentiment score of 0.16 beat Greencore Group's score of 0.00 indicating that Associated British Foods is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Greencore Group Neutral
Associated British Foods Neutral

Greencore Group has a beta of 0.839, meaning that its stock price is 16% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Associated British Foods has a beta of 0.809, meaning that its stock price is 19% less volatile than the broader market.

Greencore Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 2 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. Associated British Foods pays an annual dividend of GBX 63 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.4%. Greencore Group pays out 15.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Associated British Foods pays out 47.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

Associated British Foods has higher revenue and earnings than Greencore Group. Associated British Foods is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Greencore Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Greencore Group£1.95B0.99£48.48M£12.6019.21
Associated British Foods£19.42B0.66£1.41B£133.2713.78

31.8% of Greencore Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 27.3% of Associated British Foods shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.1% of Greencore Group shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.5% of Associated British Foods shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Associated British Foods has a net margin of 4.89% compared to Greencore Group's net margin of 2.96%. Greencore Group's return on equity of 12.20% beat Associated British Foods' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Greencore Group2.96% 12.20% 4.43%
Associated British Foods 4.89%8.44%5.51%

Greencore Group currently has a consensus price target of GBX 325.33, indicating a potential upside of 34.44%. Associated British Foods has a consensus price target of GBX 1,761, indicating a potential downside of 4.08%. Given Greencore Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Greencore Group is more favorable than Associated British Foods.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Greencore Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Associated British Foods
3 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50

Summary

Greencore Group and Associated British Foods tied by winning 9 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Associated British Foods compare to Premier Foods?

Premier Foods (LON:PFD) and Associated British Foods (LON:ABF) are both consumer defensive companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, dividends, risk and media sentiment.

Premier Foods pays an annual dividend of GBX 2.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. Associated British Foods pays an annual dividend of GBX 63 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.4%. Premier Foods pays out 18.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Associated British Foods pays out 47.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

38.6% of Premier Foods shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 27.3% of Associated British Foods shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.7% of Premier Foods shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.5% of Associated British Foods shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Associated British Foods has higher revenue and earnings than Premier Foods. Premier Foods is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Associated British Foods, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Premier Foods£1.18B1.50£112.38M£14.9013.71
Associated British Foods£19.42B0.66£1.41B£133.2713.78

Premier Foods has a beta of 0.611, indicating that its share price is 39% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Associated British Foods has a beta of 0.809, indicating that its share price is 19% less volatile than the broader market.

Premier Foods has a net margin of 12.17% compared to Associated British Foods' net margin of 4.89%. Premier Foods' return on equity of 15.61% beat Associated British Foods' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Premier Foods12.17% 15.61% 4.78%
Associated British Foods 4.89%8.44%5.51%

Premier Foods presently has a consensus price target of GBX 244, indicating a potential upside of 19.43%. Associated British Foods has a consensus price target of GBX 1,761, indicating a potential downside of 4.08%. Given Premier Foods' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe Premier Foods is more favorable than Associated British Foods.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Premier Foods
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80
Associated British Foods
3 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50

In the previous week, Premier Foods had 2 more articles in the media than Associated British Foods. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Premier Foods and 2 mentions for Associated British Foods. Premier Foods' average media sentiment score of 0.57 beat Associated British Foods' score of 0.16 indicating that Premier Foods is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Premier Foods
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Associated British Foods
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Summary

Premier Foods beats Associated British Foods on 11 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Associated British Foods compare to Bakkavor Group?

Associated British Foods (LON:ABF) and Bakkavor Group (LON:BAKK) are both consumer defensive companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, earnings, analyst recommendations, dividends, profitability, media sentiment, institutional ownership and valuation.

Associated British Foods pays an annual dividend of GBX 63 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.4%. Bakkavor Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 8 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.2%. Associated British Foods pays out 47.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Bakkavor Group pays out 127.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Associated British Foods is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Associated British Foods has higher revenue and earnings than Bakkavor Group. Associated British Foods is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Bakkavor Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Associated British Foods£19.42B0.66£1.41B£133.2713.78
Bakkavor Group£2.30B0.63£64.74M£6.3040.00

27.3% of Associated British Foods shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 13.4% of Bakkavor Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.5% of Associated British Foods shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 48.9% of Bakkavor Group shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Associated British Foods has a net margin of 4.89% compared to Bakkavor Group's net margin of 1.66%. Associated British Foods' return on equity of 8.44% beat Bakkavor Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Associated British Foods4.89% 8.44% 5.51%
Bakkavor Group 1.66%6.14%4.54%

In the previous week, Associated British Foods had 2 more articles in the media than Bakkavor Group. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Associated British Foods and 0 mentions for Bakkavor Group. Associated British Foods' average media sentiment score of 0.16 beat Bakkavor Group's score of 0.00 indicating that Associated British Foods is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Associated British Foods Neutral
Bakkavor Group Neutral

Associated British Foods presently has a consensus price target of GBX 1,761, indicating a potential downside of 4.08%. Given Associated British Foods' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Associated British Foods is more favorable than Bakkavor Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Associated British Foods
3 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50
Bakkavor Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Associated British Foods has a beta of 0.809, indicating that its stock price is 19% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Bakkavor Group has a beta of 0.63, indicating that its stock price is 37% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Associated British Foods beats Bakkavor Group on 15 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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ABF vs. The Competition

MetricAssociated British FoodsPackaged Foods IndustryDefensive SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£12.88B£4.68B£8.39B£2.79B
Dividend Yield3.42%2.56%3.23%6.16%
P/E Ratio13.782,849.14888.11365.87
Price / Sales0.663,431.71992,149.3587,741.87
Price / Cash6.14119.32140.8827.89
Price / Book1.2122.509.607.68
Net Income£1.41B£2.71B£1.03B£5.89B
7 Day Performance2.68%0.35%0.34%1.48%
1 Month Performance-0.90%0.57%-0.90%2.30%
1 Year Performance-12.57%781.54%274.60%83.78%

Associated British Foods Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
ABF
Associated British Foods
1.616 of 5 stars
GBX 1,836
-0.5%
GBX 1,761
-4.1%
-13.5%£12.88B£19.42B13.78133,000
CWK
Cranswick
2.2491 of 5 stars
GBX 5,210
-0.4%
GBX 5,790
+11.1%
+0.7%£2.79B£2.86B19.2552,000
TATE
Tate & Lyle
1.3644 of 5 stars
GBX 540.70
-0.8%
GBX 493.75
-8.7%
-15.8%£2.39B£1.99B96.553,604
GNC
Greencore Group
3.4822 of 5 stars
GBX 234.60
-1.1%
GBX 325.33
+38.7%
+10.7%£1.86B£1.95B18.6213,602
PFD
Premier Foods
3.3166 of 5 stars
GBX 210
+3.1%
GBX 244
+16.2%
-4.8%£1.81B£1.15B14.094,000

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This page (LON:ABF) was last updated on 5/22/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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