ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO-CL A (ANF) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:ANF - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US0028962076 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to ANF. ANF was compared to 121 industry peers in the Specialty Retail industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making ANF 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 ANF. This makes ANF very considerable for value investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year ANF was profitable.
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.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of ANF (17.16%) is better than 95.04% of its industry peers.
ANF's Return On Equity of 42.39% is amongst the best of the industry. ANF outperforms 91.74% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 24.92%, ANF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.56% 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 12.74%.
The 3 year average ROIC (15.61%) for ANF is below the current ROIC(24.92%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 17.16% | ||
| ROE | 42.39% | ||
| ROIC | 24.92% |
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
The Profit Margin of ANF (11.44%) is better than 92.56% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ANF has grown nicely.
ANF has a Operating Margin of 15.20%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ANF outperforms 91.74% of its industry peers.
ANF's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 64.15%, ANF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.56% of the companies in the same industry.
ANF's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 15.2% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.44% | ||
| GM | 64.15% |
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), ANF is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for ANF has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for ANF has been reduced compared to 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.
2.2 Solvency
ANF has an Altman-Z score of 4.92. This indicates that ANF is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 4.92, ANF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.43% 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.92 |
ROIC/WACC2.53
WACC9.84%
2.3 Liquidity
ANF has a Current Ratio of 1.48. This is a normal value and indicates that ANF is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
ANF's Current ratio of 1.48 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ANF outperforms 56.20% of its industry peers.
ANF has a Quick Ratio of 1.48. 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 Quick ratio of 0.97. This is in the better half of the industry: ANF outperforms 71.90% 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 | 1.48 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.97 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 70.27% 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.
The Revenue has grown by 15.60% in the past year. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.43% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)70.27%
EPS 3Y34.82%
EPS 5Y69.3%
EPS Q2Q%20.2%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.6%
Revenue growth 3Y10.05%
Revenue growth 5Y6.43%
Sales Q2Q%9.09%
3.2 Future
ANF is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -4.61% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, ANF will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.45% on average per year.
EPS Next Y0.09%
EPS Next 2Y0.54%
EPS Next 3Y-4.61%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.83%
Revenue Next 2Y3.35%
Revenue Next 3Y2.45%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 6.83, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of ANF.
90.08% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ANF, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.82, ANF is valued rather cheaply.
ANF is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.83.
91.74% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ANF, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.76, ANF is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.83 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.83 |
4.2 Price Multiples
ANF's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ANF is cheaper than 94.21% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, ANF is valued cheaply inside the industry as 89.26% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.61 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.93 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates ANF does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
ANF has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
ANF's earnings are expected to decrease with -4.61% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)77.32
PEG (5Y)0.1
EPS Next 2Y0.54%
EPS Next 3Y-4.61%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
ANF does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
73.17
-3.59 (-4.68%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners104.64%
Inst Owner Change-0.56%
Ins Owners1.55%
Ins Owner Change4.25%
Market Cap3.49B
Analysts78.75
Price Target119.62 (63.48%)
Short Float %12.85%
Short Ratio2.28
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)1.85%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.07%
Max EPS beat(2)3.76%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)9.31%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.07%
Max EPS beat(4)22.1%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)182.39%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)0.92%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)26.55%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.56%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.12%
Max Revenue beat(2)1%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)2%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.12%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.92%
Revenue beat(8)8
Avg Revenue beat(8)3.36%
Revenue beat(12)11
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.3%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.17%
PT rev (1m)-15.82%
PT rev (3m)-37.42%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.86%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-31.15%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.83%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.57%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.81%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.08%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.25%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.83 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.83 | ||
| P/S | 0.7 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.61 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.91 | ||
| P/B | 2.61 | ||
| P/tB | 2.61 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.93 |
EPS(TTM)10.71
EY14.64%
EPS(NY)10.72
Fwd EY14.65%
FCF(TTM)11.07
FCFY15.13%
OCF(TTM)14.91
OCFY20.38%
SpS103.87
BVpS28.04
TBVpS28.04
PEG (NY)77.32
PEG (5Y)0.1
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 17.16% | ||
| ROE | 42.39% | ||
| ROCE | 34.63% | ||
| ROIC | 24.92% | ||
| ROICexc | 42.17% | ||
| ROICexgc | 42.17% | ||
| OM | 15.2% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.44% | ||
| GM | 64.15% | ||
| FCFM | 10.66% |
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-Score8
Asset Turnover1.5
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 118.94% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.7% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 78.98 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 78.39% | ||
| Profit Quality | 93.16% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.48 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.97 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.92 |
F-Score8
WACC9.84%
ROIC/WACC2.53
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)70.27%
EPS 3Y34.82%
EPS 5Y69.3%
EPS Q2Q%20.2%
EPS Next Y0.09%
EPS Next 2Y0.54%
EPS Next 3Y-4.61%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.6%
Revenue growth 3Y10.05%
Revenue growth 5Y6.43%
Sales Q2Q%9.09%
Revenue Next Year3.83%
Revenue Next 2Y3.35%
Revenue Next 3Y2.45%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y52.67%
EBIT growth 3Y28.57%
EBIT growth 5Y40.63%
EBIT Next Year22.2%
EBIT Next 3Y0.27%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y6.43%
FCF growth 3Y42.89%
FCF growth 5Y40.05%
OCF growth 1Y8.72%
OCF growth 3Y36.75%
OCF growth 5Y18.76%