ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO-CL A (ANF) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:ANF - US0028962076 - Common Stock
90.1165 USD
+24.51 (+37.35%)
ANF gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 122 industry peers in the Specialty Retail industry. ANF has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. ANF may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth These ratings would make ANF suitable for value investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
ANF had positive earnings in the past year.
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
ANF has a better Return On Assets (16.38%) than 93.44% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 41.86%, ANF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.62% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 25.18%, ANF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.26% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ANF is above the industry average of 11.80%.
The 3 year average ROIC (15.61%) for ANF is below the current ROIC(25.18%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 10.61%, ANF belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.80% 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 15.53%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ANF outperforms 91.80% of its industry peers.
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 92.62% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ANF has grown nicely.
| 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.
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.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 4.87 indicates that ANF is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
ANF has a better Altman-Z score (4.87) than 88.52% 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.87 |
ROIC/WACC2.69
WACC9.35%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.43 indicates that ANF should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.43, ANF perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.20% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
ANF has a better Quick ratio (0.86) than 70.49% of its industry peers.
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.43 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.86 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.72% over the past year.
ANF shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 69.30% yearly.
ANF shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 9.34%.
ANF shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.43% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.72%
EPS 3Y34.82%
EPS 5Y69.3%
EPS Q2Q%-7.2%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.34%
Revenue growth 3Y10.05%
Revenue growth 5Y6.43%
Sales Q2Q%6.58%
3.2 Future
ANF is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -2.01% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, ANF will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.13% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-4.92%
EPS Next 2Y-1.93%
EPS Next 3Y-2.01%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.82%
Revenue Next 2Y5.39%
Revenue Next 3Y4.13%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.03, the valuation of ANF can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ANF is valued cheaper than 94.26% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.65, ANF is valued rather cheaply.
ANF is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.75.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ANF is valued cheaper than 94.26% of the companies in the same industry.
ANF is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 34.45, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.03 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.75 |
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 94.26% of the companies listed in the same industry.
ANF's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ANF is cheaper than 88.52% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.3 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.6 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The excellent profitability rating of ANF may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as ANF's earnings are expected to decrease with -2.01% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.13
EPS Next 2Y-1.93%
EPS Next 3Y-2.01%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for ANF!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NYSE:ANF (11/25/2025, 3:43:09 PM)
90.1165
+24.51 (+37.35%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners103.23%
Inst Owner Change-0.56%
Ins Owners2.23%
Ins Owner Change-0.32%
Market Cap4.24B
Revenue(TTM)5.10B
Net Income(TTM)541.00M
Analysts76.47
Price Target105.61 (17.19%)
Short Float %12.68%
Short Ratio3.23
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
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)-7.39%
PT rev (3m)-6.13%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.03%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-14.39%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.02%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.84%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.15%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.13%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.31%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.03 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.75 | ||
| P/S | 0.83 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.3 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.53 | ||
| P/B | 3.28 | ||
| P/tB | 3.28 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.6 |
EPS(TTM)9.98
EY11.07%
EPS(NY)10.3
Fwd EY11.43%
FCF(TTM)7.33
FCFY8.13%
OCF(TTM)11.96
OCFY13.28%
SpS108.34
BVpS27.45
TBVpS27.45
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.13
Graham Number78.52
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 | 4.87 |
F-Score6
WACC9.35%
ROIC/WACC2.69
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)5.72%
EPS 3Y34.82%
EPS 5Y69.3%
EPS Q2Q%-7.2%
EPS Next Y-4.92%
EPS Next 2Y-1.93%
EPS Next 3Y-2.01%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.34%
Revenue growth 3Y10.05%
Revenue growth 5Y6.43%
Sales Q2Q%6.58%
Revenue Next Year6.82%
Revenue Next 2Y5.39%
Revenue Next 3Y4.13%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y17.93%
EBIT growth 3Y28.57%
EBIT growth 5Y40.63%
EBIT Next Year13.36%
EBIT Next 3Y1.21%
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 of ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO-CL A (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.
What are the PE and PB ratios of ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO-CL A (ANF) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO-CL A (ANF) is 9.03 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.28.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for ANF stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO-CL A (ANF) is expected to decline by -4.92% in the next year.