American Eagle Outfitters (FRA:AFG) Beginning Cash Position: €204 Mil (As of Apr. 2026)

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FRA:AFG American Eagle Outfitters Inc FRA:AFG
80 GF Score
Price €15.07
GF Value €18.45
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is American Eagle Outfitters Beginning Cash Position?

American Eagle Outfitters FRA:AFG +0.53% 80 Beginning Cash Position is €204 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:AFG with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €18.45 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

American Eagle Outfitters's Beginning Cash Position for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was €204 Mil.

American Eagle Outfitters's quarterly Beginning Cash Position declined from Oct. 2025 (€109 Mil) to Jan. 2026 (€96 Mil) but then increased from Jan. 2026 (€96 Mil) to Apr. 2026 (€204 Mil).

American Eagle Outfitters's annual Beginning Cash Position increased from Jan. 2024 (€156 Mil) to Jan. 2025 (€342 Mil) but then declined from Jan. 2025 (€342 Mil) to Jan. 2026 (€263 Mil).

American Eagle Outfitters Beginning Cash Position Related Terms

American Eagle Outfitters Beginning Cash Position Historical Data

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American Eagle Outfitters Beginning Cash Position Chart

American Eagle Outfitters Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Beginning Cash Position
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American Eagle Outfitters Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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American Eagle Outfitters Beginning Cash Position Calculation

Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement.

What does a Beginning Cash Position of €204 Mil mean?
American Eagle Outfitters (FRA:AFG) has a Beginning Cash Position of €204 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on American Eagle Outfitters and its competitors.
Is American Eagle Outfitters' Beginning Cash Position too high?
American Eagle Outfitters' current Beginning Cash Position is €204 Mil. Overall, American Eagle Outfitters has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Eagle Outfitters' Beginning Cash Position compare to BKE and ANF?
American Eagle Outfitters' Beginning Cash Position of €204 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beginning Cash Position for a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Beginning Cash Position depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, Beginning Cash Position should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Beginning Cash Position mean?
A high Beginning Cash Position can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on American Eagle Outfitters and its competitors. American Eagle Outfitters's current Beginning Cash Position is €204 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American Eagle Outfitters stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Eagle Outfitters (FRA:AFG) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €18.45, compared to a current price of €15.07 — trading 18.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Beginning Cash Position is €204 Mil. American Eagle Outfitters' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Beginning Cash Position calculated?
Beginning Cash Position is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Eagle Outfitters (FRA:AFG), the current Beginning Cash Position is €204 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is American Eagle Outfitters (FRA:AFG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Eagle Outfitters stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €15.07 is trading 18.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €18.45. GuruFocus considers American Eagle Outfitters to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:AFG:

  • Beginning Cash Position: €204 Mil
  • GF Value™: €18.45 vs. price of €15.07 (18.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 1 warning sign

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American Eagle Outfitters Business Description

Address 77 Hot Metal Street, Pittsburgh, PA, USA, 15203-2329
American Eagle Outfitters Inc is a specialty retailer. The company is engaged in the retail of apparel and accessories with company stores in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Hong Kong. The Company leases all store premises, regional distribution facilities, some of its office space, and certain information technology and office equipment. American Eagle also has its online business. It operates in two segments: American Eagle and Aerie. The majority of its revenue comes from its primary brand, American Eagle, which offers an assortment of specialty apparel, accessories, and personal care products for women and men. Geographically, it generates the majority of its revenue from the United States.
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