ANF:NYE-Abercrombie & Fitch Co (USD)

COMMON STOCK | Apparel Retail | NYE

Last Closing Price

USD 38.53

Change

+0.48 (+1.26)%

Market Cap

USD 2.36B

Volume

0.74M

Average Target Price

USD 28.61 (-25.75%)
Average Analyst Rating

Verdict

Fundamental Analysis

Verdict

About

Abercrombie & Fitch Co., through its subsidiaries, operates as a specialty retailer. The company operates in two segments, Hollister and Abercrombie. It offers an assortment of apparel, personal care products, intimates, and accessories for men, women, and children under the Hollister, Abercrombie & Fitch, abercrombie kids, Moose, Seagull, and Gilly Hicks brands. As of May 28, 2020, it operated approximately 850 stores in North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. The company sells products through its stores and direct-to-consumer channels; various third-party wholesale, franchise, and licensing arrangements; and e-commerce platforms. Abercrombie & Fitch Co. was founded in 1892 and is headquartered in New Albany, Ohio.

Company Website : http://www.abercrombie.com

Address : 6301 Fitch Path, New Albany, OH, United States, 43054

Employees : 7,100

Fiscal Year End : February

Currency: USD

Country : USA

Technical Indicators

Beta : 1.94

52 Week High : 42.30

Short Ratio : 3.17

52 Week Low : 9.30

Shorted Shares : 4,313,848

200 Day Moving Average : 27.03

Shorted Shares Previous Month : 4,006,652

50 Day Moving Average : 37.64

Shares Held By Insiders : 15.1%

Short Percentage : 7.00%

Shares Held by Institutions : 99.45%

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Relative Performance (Total Returns)

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Relative Returns (From:    To: 2021-05-13 )

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs.
Industry/Classification (Apparel Retail)		 Market Performance vs. Exchange
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 89.24% 78% C+ 97% A+
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 89.24% 78% C+ 97% A+
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 266.25% 61% D- 96% A
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 266.25% 61% D- 95% A
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 60.27% 47% F 64% D
Dividend Return 13.31% 50% F 44% F
Total Return 73.59% 47% F 63% D
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 22.25% 88% B+ 87% B+
Dividend Return 4.07% 46% F 78% C+
Total Return 26.32% 88% B+ 89% B+
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 77.19% 18% F 8% F
Risk Adjusted Return 34.10% 76% C 49% F
Market Capitalization 2.36B 67% D+ 62% D-
Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage
A+ 97%-100% A 93%-96% A- 90%-92%
B+ 87%-89% B 83%-86% B- 80%-82%
C+ 77%-79% C 73%-76% C- 70%-72%
D+ 67%-69% D 63%-66% D- 60%-62%
F 0%-59%

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification
(Apparel Retail)		 Ratio vs. Market
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 17.35 56% F 51% F
Price/Book Ratio 2.65 71% C- 40% F
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 5.82 67% D+ 62% D-
EV/EBITDA 19.59 35% F 33% F
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity -10.79% 59% F 19% F
Return on Invested Capital -0.60% 44% F 26% F
Return on Assets 0.06% 61% D- 21% F
Debt to Equity Ratio 36.72% 60% D- 70% C-
Technical Ratios  
Short Ratio 3.17 65% D 36% F
Short Percent 9.65% 47% F 33% F
Beta 1.94 33% F 13% F
Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage
A+ 97%-100% A 93%-96% A- 90%-92%
B+ 97%-89% B 83%-86% B- 80%-82%
C+ 77%-79% C 73%-76% C- 70%-72%
D+ 67%-69% D 63%-66% D- 60%-62%
F 0%-59%

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Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

Fundamental Analysis Breakdown

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior risk adjusted returns

This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

High dividend returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual dividend returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. This can be a good buy, especially if it is outperforming on total return basis , for investors seeking high income yields.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

High Gross Profit to Asset Ratio

This stock is in the top quartile compared to its peers on Gross Profit to Asset Ratio. This is a popular measure among value investors for showing superior returns in the long run.

What to not like:
High volatility

The total returns for this company are volatile and above median for its sector over the past 5 years. Make sure you have the risk tolerance for investing in such stock.

Below median total returns

The company has under performed its peers on annual average total returns in the past 5 years.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Low Earnings Growth

This stock has shown below median earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector