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

NYSE:ANFUS0028962076

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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.
  • The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: ANF reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
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 15.00%, ANF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.55% of the companies in the same industry.
  • ANF has a better Return On Equity (39.64%) than 91.13% of its industry peers.
  • ANF's Return On Invested Capital of 24.04% is amongst the best of the industry. ANF outperforms 93.55% of its industry peers.
  • ANF had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 21.40%. This is significantly above the industry average of 13.58%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (21.40%) for ANF is below the current ROIC(24.04%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 15%
ROE 39.64%
ROIC 24.04%
ROA(3y)14.17%
ROA(5y)10.31%
ROE(3y)36.73%
ROE(5y)28.49%
ROIC(3y)21.4%
ROIC(5y)16.39%
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

  • ANF has a better Profit Margin (10.07%) than 91.13% of its industry peers.
  • ANF's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • ANF has a Operating Margin of 14.71%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ANF outperforms 91.94% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ANF has grown nicely.
  • ANF has a better Gross Margin (62.11%) than 91.94% of its industry peers.
  • ANF's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 14.71%
PM (TTM) 10.07%
GM 62.11%
OM growth 3Y66.37%
OM growth 5Y59.02%
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.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, ANF has less shares outstanding
  • ANF has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • 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 4.83 indicates that ANF is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • The Altman-Z score of ANF (4.83) is better than 87.90% 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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 4.83
ROIC/WACC2.44
WACC9.87%
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

  • 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 57.26% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.76 indicates that ANF may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With a decent Quick ratio value of 0.76, ANF is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.52% 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 1.38
Quick Ratio 0.76
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

  • ANF shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -7.10%.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 241.42% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
  • Looking at the last year, ANF shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 6.42% in the last year.
  • ANF shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 11.00% yearly.
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

  • ANF is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 6.38% yearly.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.80% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y5.2%
EPS Next 2Y6.38%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.19%
Revenue Next 2Y3.8%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
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.
  • 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 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 0 2 4 6 8 10

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4. ANF Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 8.23, the valuation of ANF can be described as reasonable.
  • 90.32% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ANF, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.71, ANF is valued rather cheaply.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.82, the valuation of ANF can be described as very cheap.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ANF is valued cheaper than 90.32% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ANF to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.83), we can say ANF is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.23
Fwd PE 7.82
ANF Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsANF Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

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 93.55% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • 80.65% 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 9.76
EV/EBITDA 3.39
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

  • ANF's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • ANF has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.58
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y6.38%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. ANF Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • No dividends for ANF!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

ANF Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO-CL A

NYSE:ANF (3/13/2026, 8:09:49 PM)

After market: 81.5932 -0.27 (-0.33%)

81.86

-2.22 (-2.64%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)03-04
Earnings (Next)05-26
Inst Owners101.59%
Inst Owner Change-0.07%
Ins Owners1.42%
Ins Owner Change-24.43%
Market Cap3.75B
Revenue(TTM)5.27B
Net Income(TTM)522.02M
Analysts78.82
Price Target126.06 (53.99%)
Short Float %6.32%
Short Ratio1.73
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)1
Avg EPS beat(2)4.13%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.05%
Max EPS beat(2)8.31%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)5.27%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.07%
Max EPS beat(4)12.9%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)7.78%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)122.78%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)1.3%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.07%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.26%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.13%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.3%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.26%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.23%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.22%
Revenue beat(12)11
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.39%
Revenue beat(16)13
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.62%
PT rev (1m)-0.98%
PT rev (3m)14.16%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.17%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.35%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.52%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.66%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.06%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.35%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.16%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.22%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.23
Fwd PE 7.82
P/S 0.72
P/FCF 9.76
P/OCF 6.05
P/B 2.85
P/tB 2.85
EV/EBITDA 3.39
EPS(TTM)9.95
EY12.15%
EPS(NY)10.47
Fwd EY12.79%
FCF(TTM)8.39
FCFY10.24%
OCF(TTM)13.53
OCFY16.53%
SpS112.98
BVpS28.71
TBVpS28.71
PEG (NY)1.58
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number80.18
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 15%
ROE 39.64%
ROCE 32.91%
ROIC 24.04%
ROICexc 33.04%
ROICexgc 33.04%
OM 14.71%
PM (TTM) 10.07%
GM 62.11%
FCFM 7.42%
ROA(3y)14.17%
ROA(5y)10.31%
ROE(3y)36.73%
ROE(5y)28.49%
ROIC(3y)21.4%
ROIC(5y)16.39%
ROICexc(3y)35.43%
ROICexc(5y)27.16%
ROICexgc(3y)35.43%
ROICexgc(5y)27.16%
ROCE(3y)29.3%
ROCE(5y)22.43%
ROICexgc growth 3Y72.54%
ROICexgc growth 5Y66.97%
ROICexc growth 3Y72.54%
ROICexc growth 5Y66.97%
OM growth 3Y66.37%
OM growth 5Y59.02%
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 155.59%
Cap/Sales 4.56%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 67.89%
Profit Quality 73.67%
Current Ratio 1.38
Quick Ratio 0.76
Altman-Z 4.83
F-Score6
WACC9.87%
ROIC/WACC2.44
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
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 Y5.2%
EPS Next 2Y6.38%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.42%
Revenue growth 3Y12.51%
Revenue growth 5Y11%
Sales Q2Q%5.36%
Revenue Next Year4.19%
Revenue Next 2Y3.8%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y6.11%
EBIT growth 3Y87.18%
EBIT growth 5Y76.51%
EBIT Next Year27.98%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-29.42%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-12.1%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

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.


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 8.23 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.85.


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.