ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO-CL A (ANF)

US0028962076 - Common Stock

144.64  +0.04 (+0.03%)

After market: 144.64 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

7

Overall ANF gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated ANF against 123 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 both an excellent growth and valuation score. This means it is growing and it is still cheap. This is a rare combination! These ratings could make ANF a good candidate for value and growth and quality investing.



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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

ANF had positive earnings in the past year.
ANF had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years ANF 4 years were profitable.
Of the past 5 years ANF 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.

1.2 Ratios

With an excellent Return On Assets value of 16.45%, ANF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.04% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 41.58%, ANF belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 26.56%, ANF belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.21% of the companies in the same industry.
ANF had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 12.86%. This is in line with the industry average of 12.27%.
The 3 year average ROIC (12.86%) for ANF is below the current ROIC(26.56%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 16.45%
ROE 41.58%
ROIC 26.56%
ROA(3y)6.69%
ROA(5y)3.55%
ROE(3y)21.31%
ROE(5y)11.1%
ROIC(3y)12.86%
ROIC(5y)8.78%

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 10.76%, ANF belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.04% of the companies in the same industry.
ANF's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
ANF's Operating Margin of 14.40% is amongst the best of the industry. ANF outperforms 93.39% of its industry peers.
ANF's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
ANF has a Gross Margin of 64.60%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ANF outperforms 94.21% of its industry peers.
ANF's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 14.4%
PM (TTM) 10.76%
GM 64.6%
OM growth 3Y106.62%
OM growth 5Y25.52%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y29.87%
GM growth 3Y1.31%
GM growth 5Y0.9%

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so ANF is creating value.
ANF has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
ANF has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, ANF has an improved debt to assets ratio.

2.2 Solvency

ANF has an Altman-Z score of 6.17. This indicates that ANF is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
ANF has a Altman-Z score of 6.17. This is amongst the best in the industry. ANF outperforms 91.74% of its industry peers.
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 6.17
ROIC/WACC2.77
WACC9.6%

2.3 Liquidity

ANF has a Current Ratio of 1.44. This is a normal value and indicates that ANF is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
ANF's Current ratio of 1.44 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ANF outperforms 52.07% of its industry peers.
ANF has a Quick Ratio of 1.44. 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's Quick ratio of 0.93 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ANF outperforms 74.38% 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 RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.44
Quick Ratio 0.93

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 308.66% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 39.75% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
ANF shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 21.11%.
Measured over the past years, ANF shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.58% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)308.66%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y39.75%
EPS Q2Q%127.27%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)21.11%
Revenue growth 3Y11.05%
Revenue growth 5Y3.58%
Sales Q2Q%21.24%

3.2 Future

ANF is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 22.85% yearly.
ANF is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.90% yearly.
EPS Next Y66.49%
EPS Next 2Y31.12%
EPS Next 3Y22.85%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year14%
Revenue Next 2Y9.57%
Revenue Next 3Y7.9%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 15.32 indicates a correct valuation of ANF.
72.73% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ANF, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of ANF to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.53), we can say ANF is valued slightly cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 13.38, which indicates a correct valuation of ANF.
71.07% 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 valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 23.40.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.32
Fwd PE 13.38

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ANF is valued a bit cheaper than 69.42% of the companies in the same industry.
ANF's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. ANF is cheaper than 78.51% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 13.49
EV/EBITDA 8.13

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.
ANF's earnings are expected to grow with 22.85% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.23
PEG (5Y)0.39
EPS Next 2Y31.12%
EPS Next 3Y22.85%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

ANF does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO-CL A

NYSE:ANF (11/15/2024, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 144.64 0 (0%)

144.64

+0.04 (+0.03%)

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GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
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ROA 16.45%
ROE 41.58%
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OM 14.4%
PM (TTM) 10.76%
GM 64.6%
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Current Ratio 1.44
Quick Ratio 0.93
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EPS 1Y (TTM)308.66%
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