ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO-CL A (ANF) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:ANF - US0028962076 - Common Stock
97.46 USD
-1.55 (-1.57%)
97.9 USD
+0.44 (+0.45%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to ANF. ANF was compared to 121 industry peers in the Specialty Retail industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making ANF a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. ANF has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply. This makes ANF very considerable for value investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year ANF was profitable.
- In the past year ANF had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Of the past 5 years ANF 4 years were profitable.
- ANF had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- With an excellent Return On Assets value of 16.38%, ANF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.21% of the companies in the same industry.
- With an excellent Return On Equity value of 41.86%, ANF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 25.18%, ANF belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.21% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ANF is above the industry average of 12.37%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (25.18%) for ANF is above the 3 year average (15.61%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 16.38% | ||
| ROE | 41.86% | ||
| ROIC | 25.18% |
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
- With an excellent Profit Margin value of 10.61%, ANF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ANF has grown nicely.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 15.53%, ANF belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.56% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ANF has grown nicely.
- ANF has a better Gross Margin (62.71%) than 91.74% of its industry peers.
- ANF's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 15.53% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.61% | ||
| GM | 62.71% |
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.
- ANF has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, ANF has less shares outstanding
- 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.
2.2 Solvency
- ANF has an Altman-Z score of 5.34. This indicates that ANF is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- ANF has a better Altman-Z score (5.34) than 87.60% of its industry peers.
- ANF has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.34 |
ROIC/WACC2.58
WACC9.76%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.43 indicates that ANF should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of ANF (1.43) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.86 indicates that ANF may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a decent Quick ratio value of 0.86, ANF is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.77% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 | 1.43 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.86 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for ANF have decreased by -2.67% in the last year.
- ANF shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 69.30% yearly.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.57% in the past year.
- ANF shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.43% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-2.67%
EPS 3Y34.82%
EPS 5Y69.3%
EPS Q2Q%-5.6%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.57%
Revenue growth 3Y10.05%
Revenue growth 5Y6.43%
Sales Q2Q%6.75%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 0.64% 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 4.88% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-4.66%
EPS Next 2Y-1.88%
EPS Next 3Y0.64%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.9%
Revenue Next 2Y5.52%
Revenue Next 3Y4.88%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 9.90 indicates a reasonable valuation of ANF.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ANF is valued cheaper than 86.78% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.32, ANF is valued rather cheaply.
- ANF is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.45.
- 87.60% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ANF, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- ANF's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 24.32.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.9 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.45 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ANF is valued cheaply inside the industry as 91.74% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- 80.17% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ANF, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.3 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.26 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- ANF has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.14
EPS Next 2Y-1.88%
EPS Next 3Y0.64%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- No dividends for ANF!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
97.46
-1.55 (-1.57%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)11-25 2025-11-25/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-26 2026-05-26
Inst Owners102.74%
Inst Owner Change0.03%
Ins Owners2.29%
Ins Owner Change-0.69%
Market Cap4.59B
Revenue(TTM)5.18B
Net Income(TTM)541.00M
Analysts76.47
Price Target121.98 (25.16%)
Short Float %9.71%
Short Ratio2
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
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)6.43%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.05%
Max EPS beat(2)12.9%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)4.14%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.07%
Max EPS beat(4)12.9%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)13.42%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)130.95%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)2.63%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.68%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.13%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.23%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.62%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.12%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.23%
Revenue beat(8)8
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.09%
Revenue beat(12)12
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.82%
Revenue beat(16)13
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.63%
PT rev (1m)10.47%
PT rev (3m)6.98%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.42%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.44%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.24%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.85%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.23%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.38%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.09%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.02%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.9 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.45 | ||
| P/S | 0.9 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.3 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.15 | ||
| P/B | 3.55 | ||
| P/tB | 3.55 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.26 |
EPS(TTM)9.84
EY10.1%
EPS(NY)10.31
Fwd EY10.58%
FCF(TTM)7.33
FCFY7.52%
OCF(TTM)11.96
OCFY12.28%
SpS108.34
BVpS27.45
TBVpS27.45
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.14
Graham Number77.96
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 16.38% | ||
| ROE | 41.86% | ||
| ROCE | 34.99% | ||
| ROIC | 25.18% | ||
| ROICexc | 34.33% | ||
| ROICexgc | 34.33% | ||
| OM | 15.53% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.61% | ||
| GM | 62.71% | ||
| FCFM | 6.76% |
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y22.16%
ROICexgc 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-Score6
Asset Turnover1.54
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 142.87% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.28% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 59.6% | ||
| Profit Quality | 63.76% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.43 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.86 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.34 |
F-Score6
WACC9.76%
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)-2.67%
EPS 3Y34.82%
EPS 5Y69.3%
EPS Q2Q%-5.6%
EPS Next Y-4.66%
EPS Next 2Y-1.88%
EPS Next 3Y0.64%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.57%
Revenue growth 3Y10.05%
Revenue growth 5Y6.43%
Sales Q2Q%6.75%
Revenue Next Year6.9%
Revenue Next 2Y5.52%
Revenue Next 3Y4.88%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y17.93%
EBIT growth 3Y28.57%
EBIT growth 5Y40.63%
EBIT Next Year10.89%
EBIT Next 3Y3.67%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y23.68%
FCF growth 3Y42.89%
FCF growth 5Y40.05%
OCF growth 1Y18.88%
OCF growth 3Y36.75%
OCF growth 5Y18.76%
ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO-CL A / ANF FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for ANF stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to ANF.
What is the valuation status for ANF stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO-CL A (ANF). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of ANF stock?
ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO-CL A (ANF) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for ANF stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO-CL A (ANF) is 9.9 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.55.
What is the financial health of ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO-CL A (ANF) stock?
The financial health rating of ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO-CL A (ANF) is 9 / 10.