ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO-CL A (ANF) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:ANF • US0028962076

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This ANF fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. ANF Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • ANF had positive earnings in the past year.
  • ANF had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • In the past 5 years ANF has always been profitable.
  • Of the past 5 years ANF 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
ANF Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFANF Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0 200M 400M 600M

1.2 Ratios

  • With an excellent Return On Assets value of 14.31%, ANF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.68% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 36.11%, ANF belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.62% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of ANF (22.13%) is better than 90.24% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ANF is significantly above the industry average of 13.57%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (21.90%) for ANF is below the current ROIC(22.13%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 14.31%
ROE 36.11%
ROIC 22.13%
ROA(3y)14.17%
ROA(5y)10.31%
ROE(3y)36.73%
ROE(5y)28.49%
ROIC(3y)21.9%
ROIC(5y)16.69%
ANF Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICANF Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0 10 -10 20 30 40

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 9.63%, ANF belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.87% of the companies in the same industry.
  • ANF's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • ANF has a Operating Margin of 14.01%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ANF outperforms 91.87% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ANF has grown nicely.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 61.47%, ANF belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.24% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ANF has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 14.01%
PM (TTM) 9.63%
GM 61.47%
OM growth 3Y70.25%
OM growth 5Y61.24%
PM growth 3Y402.81%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y2.6%
GM growth 5Y0.32%
ANF Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsANF Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0 20 40 60

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2. ANF Health Analysis

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.
ANF Yearly Shares OutstandingANF Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 20M 40M 60M
ANF Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsANF Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 4.92 indicates that ANF is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 4.92, ANF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.62% 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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 4.92
ROIC/WACC2.47
WACC8.95%
ANF Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFANF Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0 500M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

  • ANF has a Current Ratio of 1.49. This is a normal value and indicates that ANF is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • ANF has a Current ratio of 1.49. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ANF outperforms 58.54% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.95 indicates that ANF may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.95, ANF is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.11% 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 RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.49
Quick Ratio 0.95
ANF Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesANF Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 500M 1B 1.5B

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3. ANF Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for ANF have decreased by -7.10% in the last year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 241.42% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
  • ANF shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 6.42%.
  • Measured over the past years, ANF shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 11.00% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-7.1%
EPS 3Y241.42%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%3.08%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.42%
Revenue growth 3Y12.51%
Revenue growth 5Y11%
Sales Q2Q%5.36%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, ANF will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 11.08% on average per year.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, ANF will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.49% on average per year.
EPS Next Y9.14%
EPS Next 2Y9.8%
EPS Next 3Y11.08%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.06%
Revenue Next 2Y3.95%
Revenue Next 3Y3.49%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
ANF Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesANF Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B
ANF Yearly EPS VS EstimatesANF Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 0 5 10

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4. ANF Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 8.75 indicates a reasonable valuation of ANF.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ANF is valued cheaply inside the industry as 91.87% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.42. ANF is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 8.02, which indicates a very decent valuation of ANF.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ANF is valued cheaper than 91.87% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.24, ANF is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.75
Fwd PE 8.02
ANF Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsANF Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of ANF indicates a rather cheap valuation: ANF is cheaper than 94.31% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • 79.67% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ANF, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 10.34
EV/EBITDA 3.48
ANF Per share dataANF EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80 100

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • ANF has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.96
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y9.8%
EPS Next 3Y11.08%

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5. ANF Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • ANF does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

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ANF Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO-CL A

NYSE:ANF (4/24/2026, 8:21:16 PM)

After market: 87.35 +0.25 (+0.29%)

87.1

-2.13 (-2.39%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)03-04
Earnings (Next)05-26
Inst Owners103.88%
Inst Owner Change0.29%
Ins Owners2.21%
Ins Owner Change-5.49%
Market Cap3.91B
Revenue(TTM)5.27B
Net Income(TTM)506.92M
Analysts78.89
Price Target120.06 (37.84%)
Short Float %7.88%
Short Ratio2.46
Dividend
Industry RankSector 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)2
Avg EPS beat(2)5.15%
Min EPS beat(2)2%
Max EPS beat(2)8.31%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)5.79%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.05%
Max EPS beat(4)12.9%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)7.55%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)123.52%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)2.13%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.61%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.96%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.26%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.03%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.96%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.23%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.02%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.25%
Revenue beat(16)13
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.74%
PT rev (1m)-4.76%
PT rev (3m)-1.58%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.1%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-9.22%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.75%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.04%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.9%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.09%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.29%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.75
Fwd PE 8.02
P/S 0.74
P/FCF 10.34
P/OCF 6.32
P/B 2.79
P/tB 2.79
EV/EBITDA 3.48
EPS(TTM)9.95
EY11.42%
EPS(NY)10.86
Fwd EY12.47%
FCF(TTM)8.42
FCFY9.67%
OCF(TTM)13.78
OCFY15.82%
SpS117.24
BVpS31.25
TBVpS31.25
PEG (NY)0.96
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number83.647 (-3.96%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 14.31%
ROE 36.11%
ROCE 30.29%
ROIC 22.13%
ROICexc 32.64%
ROICexgc 32.64%
OM 14.01%
PM (TTM) 9.63%
GM 61.47%
FCFM 7.18%
ROA(3y)14.17%
ROA(5y)10.31%
ROE(3y)36.73%
ROE(5y)28.49%
ROIC(3y)21.9%
ROIC(5y)16.69%
ROICexc(3y)36.17%
ROICexc(5y)27.6%
ROICexgc(3y)36.17%
ROICexgc(5y)27.6%
ROCE(3y)29.98%
ROCE(5y)22.84%
ROICexgc growth 3Y76.57%
ROICexgc growth 5Y69.3%
ROICexc growth 3Y76.57%
ROICexc growth 5Y69.3%
OM growth 3Y70.25%
OM growth 5Y61.24%
PM growth 3Y402.81%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y2.6%
GM growth 5Y0.32%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.49
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 155.32%
Cap/Sales 4.57%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 69.35%
Profit Quality 74.64%
Current Ratio 1.49
Quick Ratio 0.95
Altman-Z 4.92
F-Score6
WACC8.95%
ROIC/WACC2.47
Cap/Depr(3y)128.7%
Cap/Depr(5y)115.59%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.98%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.8%
Profit Quality(3y)106.28%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-7.1%
EPS 3Y241.42%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%3.08%
EPS Next Y9.14%
EPS Next 2Y9.8%
EPS Next 3Y11.08%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.42%
Revenue growth 3Y12.51%
Revenue growth 5Y11%
Sales Q2Q%5.36%
Revenue Next Year4.06%
Revenue Next 2Y3.95%
Revenue Next 3Y3.49%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-1.95%
EBIT growth 3Y91.55%
EBIT growth 5Y78.97%
EBIT Next Year28.3%
EBIT Next 3Y10.98%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-28.27%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y4.54%
OCF growth 1Y-12.84%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y8.87%

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO-CL A / ANF Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for ANF stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to ANF.


Can you provide the valuation status for ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO-CL A?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO-CL A (ANF). This can be considered as Undervalued.


How profitable is ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO-CL A (ANF) stock?

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO-CL A (ANF) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO-CL A?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO-CL A (ANF) is expected to grow by 9.14% in the next year.


How sustainable is the dividend of ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO-CL A (ANF) stock?

The dividend rating of ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO-CL A (ANF) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0%.