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

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:ANF - US0028962076 - Common Stock

125.87 USD
-1.68 (-1.32%)
Last: 12/31/2025, 8:04:00 PM
125.87 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/31/2025, 8:04:00 PM
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. ANF gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. ANF has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
ANF had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 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 0 200M 400M 600M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of ANF (16.38%) is better than 94.31% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of ANF (41.86%) is better than 91.06% of its industry peers.
ANF has a better Return On Invested Capital (25.18%) than 94.31% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ANF is above the industry average of 12.14%.
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 RankSector 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%
ANF Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICANF Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 -10 20 30 40

1.3 Margins

With an excellent Profit Margin value of 10.61%, ANF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.06% of the companies in the same industry.
ANF's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 15.53%, ANF belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.68% of the companies in the same industry.
ANF's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 62.71%, ANF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.06% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ANF has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector 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%
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 0 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), ANF is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for ANF has been reduced compared to 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 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 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

ANF has an Altman-Z score of 5.72. This indicates that ANF is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 5.72, ANF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.06% of the companies in the same industry.
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 5.72
ROIC/WACC2.62
WACC9.6%
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 0 500M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.43 indicates that ANF should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
ANF has a Current ratio of 1.43. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ANF outperforms 56.91% of its industry peers.
ANF has a Quick Ratio of 1.43. This is a bad value and indicates that ANF is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 0.86, ANF is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.48% of the companies in the same industry.
The current and quick ratio evaluation for ANF is rather negative, while it does have 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 1.43
Quick Ratio 0.86
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 500M 1B 1.5B

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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.
Looking at the last year, ANF shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 7.57% in the last 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 4.56% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-4.66%
EPS Next 2Y-1.88%
EPS Next 3Y0.64%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.88%
Revenue Next 2Y5.48%
Revenue Next 3Y4.56%
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. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 12.79, which indicates a correct valuation of ANF.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ANF is valued cheaply inside the industry as 81.30% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of ANF to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.51), we can say ANF is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.21, ANF is valued correctly.
78.86% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ANF, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ANF to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.13), we can say ANF is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.79
Fwd PE 12.21
ANF Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsANF Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80 100

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ANF is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.74% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, ANF is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 74.80% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 17.18
EV/EBITDA 5.6
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 excellent profitability rating of ANF may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.18
EPS Next 2Y-1.88%
EPS Next 3Y0.64%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO-CL A

NYSE:ANF (12/31/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 125.87 0 (0%)

125.87

-1.68 (-1.32%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)11-25 2025-11-25/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-26 2026-05-26
Inst Owners100.58%
Inst Owner Change-0.56%
Ins Owners2.23%
Ins Owner Change-0.61%
Market Cap5.92B
Revenue(TTM)5.18B
Net Income(TTM)541.00M
Analysts76.47
Price Target112.64 (-10.51%)
Short Float %11.52%
Short Ratio2.44
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)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)6.66%
PT rev (3m)-1.22%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.42%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-7.38%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.28%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.85%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.23%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.54%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.19%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.79
Fwd PE 12.21
P/S 1.16
P/FCF 17.18
P/OCF 10.52
P/B 4.58
P/tB 4.58
EV/EBITDA 5.6
EPS(TTM)9.84
EY7.82%
EPS(NY)10.31
Fwd EY8.19%
FCF(TTM)7.33
FCFY5.82%
OCF(TTM)11.96
OCFY9.51%
SpS108.34
BVpS27.45
TBVpS27.45
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.18
Graham Number77.96
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 5.72
F-Score6
WACC9.6%
ROIC/WACC2.62
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 Year6.88%
Revenue Next 2Y5.48%
Revenue Next 3Y4.56%
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 6 / 10 to ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO-CL A (ANF). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


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 12.79 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.58.


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.