ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO-CL A (AFT.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:AFT - US0028962076 - Common Stock
75.77 EUR
+1.07 (+1.43%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to AFT. AFT was compared to 53 industry peers in the Specialty Retail industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making AFT a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on AFT. These ratings could make AFT a good candidate for value investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
AFT had positive earnings in the past year.
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
AFT's Return On Assets of 17.21% is amongst the best of the industry. AFT outperforms 98.11% of its industry peers.
AFT's Return On Equity of 44.80% is amongst the best of the industry. AFT outperforms 96.23% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 24.82%, AFT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 98.11% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for AFT is significantly above the industry average of 9.49%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (24.82%) for AFT is above the 3 year average (15.61%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 17.21% | ||
| ROE | 44.8% | ||
| ROIC | 24.82% |
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 10.60%, AFT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.23% of the companies in the same industry.
AFT's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
AFT's Operating Margin of 14.39% is amongst the best of the industry. AFT outperforms 96.23% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of AFT has grown nicely.
AFT's Gross Margin of 63.23% is amongst the best of the industry. AFT outperforms 92.45% of its industry peers.
AFT's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 14.39% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.6% | ||
| GM | 63.23% |
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, AFT has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, AFT has less shares outstanding
There is no outstanding debt for AFT. 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 5.34 indicates that AFT is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
AFT's Altman-Z score of 5.34 is amongst the best of the industry. AFT outperforms 94.34% of its industry peers.
There is no outstanding debt for AFT. 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 | 5.34 |
ROIC/WACC2.58
WACC9.62%
2.3 Liquidity
AFT has a Current Ratio of 1.38. This is a normal value and indicates that AFT is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
AFT has a better Current ratio (1.38) than 66.04% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.83 indicates that AFT may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
AFT has a Quick ratio of 0.83. This is in the better half of the industry: AFT outperforms 75.47% 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 | 1.38 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.83 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.72% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, AFT shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 69.30% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 9.34% in the past year. This is quite good.
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 small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 1.24% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.04% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-5.46%
EPS Next 2Y-1%
EPS Next 3Y1.24%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.68%
Revenue Next 2Y5.11%
Revenue Next 3Y4.04%
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 8.95, which indicates a very decent valuation of AFT.
86.79% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than AFT, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
AFT is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.41, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.50, the valuation of AFT can be described as reasonable.
81.13% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than AFT, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
AFT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.87.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.95 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.5 |
4.2 Price Multiples
AFT's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. AFT is cheaper than 86.79% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, AFT is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 71.70% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.09 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.98 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The excellent profitability rating of AFT may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.13
EPS Next 2Y-1%
EPS Next 3Y1.24%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for AFT!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
FRA:AFT (9/22/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
75.77
+1.07 (+1.43%)
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 Cap3.57B
Analysts75
Price TargetN/A
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)6.42%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.07%
Max EPS beat(2)12.9%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)7.01%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.07%
Max EPS beat(4)12.9%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)82.66%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)111.58%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)10.1%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.67%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.12%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.23%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.08%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.12%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.98%
Revenue beat(8)8
Avg Revenue beat(8)3.31%
Revenue beat(12)11
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.35%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.46%
PT rev (1m)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.95 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.5 | ||
| P/S | 0.84 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.09 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.87 | ||
| P/B | 3.53 | ||
| P/tB | 3.53 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.98 |
EPS(TTM)8.47
EY11.18%
EPS(NY)8.91
Fwd EY11.76%
FCF(TTM)7.51
FCFY9.91%
OCF(TTM)11.02
OCFY14.55%
SpS90.62
BVpS21.44
TBVpS21.44
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.13
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 17.21% | ||
| ROE | 44.8% | ||
| ROCE | 34.48% | ||
| ROIC | 24.82% | ||
| ROICexc | 34.94% | ||
| ROICexgc | 34.94% | ||
| OM | 14.39% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.6% | ||
| GM | 63.23% | ||
| FCFM | 8.29% |
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y22.16%
ROICexcg 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-Score7
Asset Turnover1.62
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 125.94% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.88% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 77.33 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 69.64% | ||
| Profit Quality | 78.19% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.38 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.83 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.34 |
F-Score7
WACC9.62%
ROIC/WACC2.58
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-5.46%
EPS Next 2Y-1%
EPS Next 3Y1.24%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.34%
Revenue growth 3Y10.05%
Revenue growth 5Y6.43%
Sales Q2Q%6.58%
Revenue Next Year6.68%
Revenue Next 2Y5.11%
Revenue Next 3Y4.04%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y23.59%
EBIT growth 3Y28.57%
EBIT growth 5Y40.63%
EBIT Next Year13.36%
EBIT Next 3Y3.36%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y1279.42%
FCF growth 3Y42.89%
FCF growth 5Y40.05%
OCF growth 1Y184.49%
OCF growth 3Y36.75%
OCF growth 5Y18.76%