ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO-CL A (ANF) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:ANF - US0028962076 - Common Stock
85.39 USD
-1.33 (-1.53%)
85.98 USD
+0.59 (+0.69%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to ANF. ANF was compared to 121 industry peers in the Specialty Retail industry. ANF has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. ANF scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination. With these ratings, ANF could be worth investigating further for value investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
ANF had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year ANF had a positive cash flow from operations.
ANF had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Of the past 5 years ANF 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
ANF has a Return On Assets of 17.21%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ANF outperforms 95.04% of its industry peers.
ANF has a better Return On Equity (44.80%) than 94.21% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of ANF (24.82%) is better than 92.56% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ANF is above the industry average of 12.16%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (24.82%) for ANF is above the 3 year average (15.61%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 17.21% | ||
| ROE | 44.8% | ||
| ROIC | 24.82% |
ROA(3y)9.43%
ROA(5y)6.76%
ROE(3y)24.83%
ROE(5y)18.83%
ROIC(3y)15.61%
ROIC(5y)12.26%
1.3 Margins
ANF's Profit Margin of 10.60% is amongst the best of the industry. ANF outperforms 91.74% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ANF has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 14.39%, ANF belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.39% of the companies in the same industry.
ANF's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
ANF's Gross Margin of 63.23% is amongst the best of the industry. ANF outperforms 92.56% of its industry peers.
ANF's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 14.39% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.6% | ||
| GM | 63.23% |
OM growth 3Y16.83%
OM growth 5Y32.13%
PM growth 3Y17.33%
PM growth 5Y60.11%
GM growth 3Y1%
GM growth 5Y1.56%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
ANF has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, ANF has less shares outstanding
ANF has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
ANF has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
2.2 Solvency
ANF has an Altman-Z score of 5.30. This indicates that ANF is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 5.30, ANF belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.78% of the companies in the same industry.
There is no outstanding debt for ANF. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.3 |
ROIC/WACC2.58
WACC9.61%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.38 indicates that ANF should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
ANF's Current ratio of 1.38 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ANF outperforms 57.02% of its industry peers.
ANF has a Quick Ratio of 1.38. This is a bad value and indicates that ANF is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
ANF has a better Quick ratio (0.83) than 71.90% of its industry peers.
ANF does not score too well on the current and quick ratio evaluation. However, as it has excellent solvency and profitability, these ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.38 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.83 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
ANF shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 5.72%.
ANF shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 69.30% yearly.
Looking at the last year, ANF shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 9.34% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, ANF shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.43% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.72%
EPS 3Y34.82%
EPS 5Y69.3%
EPS Q2Q%-7.2%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.34%
Revenue growth 3Y10.05%
Revenue growth 5Y6.43%
Sales Q2Q%6.58%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 1.45% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, ANF will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.04% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-4.11%
EPS Next 2Y0.68%
EPS Next 3Y1.45%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.68%
Revenue Next 2Y5.11%
Revenue Next 3Y4.04%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.56, the valuation of ANF can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ANF is valued cheaply inside the industry as 90.91% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of ANF to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.20), we can say ANF is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.87, the valuation of ANF can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ANF is valued cheaply inside the industry as 90.91% of the companies are valued more expensively.
ANF's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.70.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.87 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ANF is valued cheaper than 93.39% of the companies in the same industry.
ANF's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ANF is cheaper than 87.60% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.65 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.85 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The excellent profitability rating of ANF may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.12
EPS Next 2Y0.68%
EPS Next 3Y1.45%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
ANF does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
85.39
-1.33 (-1.53%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners106.76%
Inst Owner Change-9.02%
Ins Owners2.23%
Ins Owner Change1.76%
Market Cap4.02B
Analysts75
Price Target114.03 (33.54%)
Short Float %10.32%
Short Ratio2.36
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)6.42%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.07%
Max EPS beat(2)12.9%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)7.01%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.07%
Max EPS beat(4)12.9%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)82.66%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)111.58%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)10.1%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.67%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.12%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.23%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.08%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.12%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.98%
Revenue beat(8)8
Avg Revenue beat(8)3.31%
Revenue beat(12)11
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.35%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.46%
PT rev (1m)1.71%
PT rev (3m)1.71%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.69%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.79%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.02%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.2%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.75%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.17%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.41%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.39%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.87 | ||
| P/S | 0.8 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.65 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.57 | ||
| P/B | 3.38 | ||
| P/tB | 3.38 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.85 |
EPS(TTM)9.98
EY11.69%
EPS(NY)10.86
Fwd EY12.71%
FCF(TTM)8.85
FCFY10.36%
OCF(TTM)12.99
OCFY15.21%
SpS106.76
BVpS25.26
TBVpS25.26
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.12
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 17.21% | ||
| ROE | 44.8% | ||
| ROCE | 34.48% | ||
| ROIC | 24.82% | ||
| ROICexc | 34.94% | ||
| ROICexgc | 34.94% | ||
| OM | 14.39% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.6% | ||
| GM | 63.23% | ||
| FCFM | 8.29% |
ROA(3y)9.43%
ROA(5y)6.76%
ROE(3y)24.83%
ROE(5y)18.83%
ROIC(3y)15.61%
ROIC(5y)12.26%
ROICexc(3y)26.72%
ROICexc(5y)21.13%
ROICexgc(3y)26.72%
ROICexgc(5y)21.13%
ROCE(3y)21.69%
ROCE(5y)17.04%
ROICexcg growth 3Y22.16%
ROICexcg growth 5Y54.62%
ROICexc growth 3Y22.16%
ROICexc growth 5Y54.62%
OM growth 3Y16.83%
OM growth 5Y32.13%
PM growth 3Y17.33%
PM growth 5Y60.11%
GM growth 3Y1%
GM growth 5Y1.56%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.62
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 125.94% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.88% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 77.33 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 69.64% | ||
| Profit Quality | 78.19% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.38 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.83 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.3 |
F-Score7
WACC9.61%
ROIC/WACC2.58
Cap/Depr(3y)118.43%
Cap/Depr(5y)96.78%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.94%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.54%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.72%
EPS 3Y34.82%
EPS 5Y69.3%
EPS Q2Q%-7.2%
EPS Next Y-4.11%
EPS Next 2Y0.68%
EPS Next 3Y1.45%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.34%
Revenue growth 3Y10.05%
Revenue growth 5Y6.43%
Sales Q2Q%6.58%
Revenue Next Year6.68%
Revenue Next 2Y5.11%
Revenue Next 3Y4.04%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y23.59%
EBIT growth 3Y28.57%
EBIT growth 5Y40.63%
EBIT Next Year14.52%
EBIT Next 3Y3.87%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y1279.42%
FCF growth 3Y42.89%
FCF growth 5Y40.05%
OCF growth 1Y184.49%
OCF growth 3Y36.75%
OCF growth 5Y18.76%