ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO-CL A (AFT.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:AFT - US0028962076 - Common Stock
61.13 EUR
-0.45 (-0.73%)
Taking everything into account, AFT scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. AFT was compared to 52 industry peers in the Specialty Retail industry. AFT scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. AFT may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth These ratings would make AFT suitable for value investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year AFT was profitable.
AFT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years AFT 4 years were profitable.
Of the past 5 years AFT 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 16.38%, AFT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.96% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 41.86%, AFT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.88% of the companies in the same industry.
AFT has a Return On Invested Capital of 25.18%. This is amongst the best in the industry. AFT outperforms 97.96% of its industry peers.
AFT had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 15.61%. This is significantly above the industry average of 9.63%.
The 3 year average ROIC (15.61%) for AFT 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
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 10.61%, AFT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.96% of the companies in the same industry.
AFT's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 15.53%, AFT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.96% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of AFT has grown nicely.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 62.71%, AFT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.80% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of AFT 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), AFT is creating value.
AFT has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, AFT has less shares outstanding
AFT has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 4.95 indicates that AFT is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of AFT (4.95) is better than 91.84% of its industry peers.
AFT has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.95 |
ROIC/WACC2.71
WACC9.3%
2.3 Liquidity
AFT has a Current Ratio of 1.43. This is a normal value and indicates that AFT is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
AFT's Current ratio of 1.43 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. AFT outperforms 69.39% of its industry peers.
AFT has a Quick Ratio of 1.43. This is a bad value and indicates that AFT is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
AFT has a better Quick ratio (0.86) than 73.47% of its industry peers.
The current and quick ratio evaluation for AFT 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.
AFT shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 69.30% yearly.
AFT shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 9.34%.
AFT 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
Based on estimates for the next years, AFT will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -0.05% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, AFT will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.57% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-4.92%
EPS Next 2Y-1.93%
EPS Next 3Y-0.05%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.82%
Revenue Next 2Y5.39%
Revenue Next 3Y4.57%
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 7.13 indicates a rather cheap valuation of AFT.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, AFT is valued cheaper than 89.80% of the companies in the same industry.
AFT is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.89, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.91, the valuation of AFT can be described as very cheap.
AFT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. AFT is cheaper than 87.76% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 34.59. AFT is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.13 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.91 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of AFT indicates a rather cheap valuation: AFT is cheaper than 93.88% of the companies listed in the same industry.
67.35% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than AFT, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.72 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.88 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The excellent profitability rating of AFT may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.1
EPS Next 2Y-1.93%
EPS Next 3Y-0.05%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for AFT!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
FRA:AFT (11/14/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
61.13
-0.45 (-0.73%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners103.23%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners2.23%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.88B
Revenue(TTM)5.10B
Net Income(TTM)541.00M
Analysts76.47
Price Target97.43 (59.38%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
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)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.72%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0.57%
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.15%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.13 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.91 | ||
| P/S | 0.66 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.72 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.95 | ||
| P/B | 2.59 | ||
| P/tB | 2.59 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.88 |
EPS(TTM)8.57
EY14.02%
EPS(NY)8.84
Fwd EY14.47%
FCF(TTM)6.29
FCFY10.29%
OCF(TTM)10.27
OCFY16.8%
SpS93.02
BVpS23.57
TBVpS23.57
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.1
Graham Number67.42
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 | 4.95 |
F-Score6
WACC9.3%
ROIC/WACC2.71
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-0.05%
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 3Y4.57%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y17.93%
EBIT growth 3Y28.57%
EBIT growth 5Y40.63%
EBIT Next Year13.36%
EBIT Next 3Y2.29%
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 / AFT.DE FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO-CL A (AFT.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to AFT.DE.
What is the valuation status for AFT stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO-CL A (AFT.DE). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of AFT stock?
ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO-CL A (AFT.DE) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for AFT stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO-CL A (AFT.DE) is 7.13 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.59.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for AFT stock?
The dividend rating of ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO-CL A (AFT.DE) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0%.