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

USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:ANF • US0028962076

105.56 USD
+5.25 (+5.23%)
At close: Feb 4, 2026
105 USD
-0.56 (-0.53%)
After Hours: 2/4/2026, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

7

Taking everything into account, ANF scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. ANF was compared to 121 industry peers in the Specialty Retail industry. ANF scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. ANF has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply. This makes ANF very considerable for value investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year ANF was profitable.
  • ANF had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • ANF had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
  • 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 0 200M 400M 600M

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of ANF (15.00%) is better than 93.39% of its industry peers.
  • ANF has a better Return On Equity (39.64%) than 90.91% of its industry peers.
  • With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 23.68%, ANF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.39% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ANF is above the industry average of 12.09%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (23.68%) for ANF is above the 3 year average (15.61%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 15%
ROE 39.64%
ROIC 23.68%
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

  • The Profit Margin of ANF (10.07%) is better than 90.91% of its industry peers.
  • ANF's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • With an excellent Operating Margin value of 14.71%, ANF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ANF has grown nicely.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 62.11%, ANF belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.74% 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 14.71%
PM (TTM) 10.07%
GM 62.11%
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.
  • ANF has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • ANF has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the 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 5.16. This indicates that ANF is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • ANF has a Altman-Z score of 5.16. This is amongst the best in the industry. ANF outperforms 87.60% 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 5.16
ROIC/WACC2.41
WACC9.81%
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

  • ANF has a Current Ratio of 1.38. 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 (1.38) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.76 indicates that ANF may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of ANF (0.76) is better than 64.46% 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 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 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.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 69.30% 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 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 1.33% on average over the next years.
  • ANF is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.85% yearly.
EPS Next Y-6.04%
EPS Next 2Y-1.28%
EPS Next 3Y1.33%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.76%
Revenue Next 2Y5.55%
Revenue Next 3Y4.85%
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.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
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

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 10.73 indicates a reasonable valuation of ANF.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ANF is valued cheaply inside the industry as 84.30% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • ANF is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 28.25, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.11, the valuation of ANF can be described as very reasonable.
  • ANF's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ANF is cheaper than 85.95% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 27.50. ANF is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.73
Fwd PE 10.11
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

  • ANF's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ANF is cheaper than 91.74% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, ANF is valued cheaper than 80.17% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 12.92
EV/EBITDA 4.72
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)0.15
EPS Next 2Y-1.28%
EPS Next 3Y1.33%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

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ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO-CL A

NYSE:ANF (2/4/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 105 -0.56 (-0.53%)

105.56

+5.25 (+5.23%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)11-25
Earnings (Next)05-26
Inst Owners102.74%
Inst Owner Change-1.24%
Ins Owners2.29%
Ins Owner Change-12.7%
Market Cap4.97B
Revenue(TTM)5.18B
Net Income(TTM)522.02M
Analysts76.47
Price Target121.98 (15.56%)
Short Float %7.97%
Short Ratio1.6
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)8.29%
PT rev (3m)8.1%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.53%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.64%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.45%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.16%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.35%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.41%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.11%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.11%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.73
Fwd PE 10.11
P/S 0.96
P/FCF 12.92
P/OCF 8.01
P/B 3.77
P/tB 3.77
EV/EBITDA 4.72
EPS(TTM)9.84
EY9.32%
EPS(NY)10.44
Fwd EY9.89%
FCF(TTM)8.17
FCFY7.74%
OCF(TTM)13.19
OCFY12.49%
SpS110.08
BVpS27.98
TBVpS27.98
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.15
Graham Number78.7
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 15%
ROE 39.64%
ROCE 32.91%
ROIC 23.68%
ROICexc 32.54%
ROICexgc 32.54%
OM 14.71%
PM (TTM) 10.07%
GM 62.11%
FCFM 7.42%
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 Turnover1.49
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 5.16
F-Score6
WACC9.81%
ROIC/WACC2.41
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-6.04%
EPS Next 2Y-1.28%
EPS Next 3Y1.33%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.57%
Revenue growth 3Y10.05%
Revenue growth 5Y6.43%
Sales Q2Q%6.75%
Revenue Next Year6.76%
Revenue Next 2Y5.55%
Revenue Next 3Y4.85%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y6.11%
EBIT growth 3Y28.57%
EBIT growth 5Y40.63%
EBIT Next Year10.78%
EBIT Next 3Y5.17%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-19.23%
FCF growth 3Y42.89%
FCF growth 5Y40.05%
OCF growth 1Y-4.37%
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 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 10.73 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.77.


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.