American Eagle OutfittersFRA:AFG +0.28%79 Buyback Yield % is 3.61 as of Jul. 04, 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 3.99. GuruFocus rates FRA:AFG with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €18.59 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 413 Retail - Cyclical companies, American Eagle Outfitters ranks better than 86.68% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
FRA:AFG vs BKE, ANF, CRI: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, American Eagle Outfitters's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
American Eagle Outfitters Buyback Yield % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, American Eagle Outfitters's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where American Eagle Outfitters's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
American Eagle Outfitters (FRA:AFG) has a Buyback Yield % of 3.61 as of Jul. 04, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on American Eagle Outfitters and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 3.99. Over the past decade, American Eagle Outfitters' Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.26 to 21.77. According to the industry distribution chart, American Eagle Outfitters ranks #55 out of 413 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 13.3%.
Is American Eagle Outfitters' Buyback Yield % too high?
American Eagle Outfitters' current Buyback Yield % of 3.61 is 10% below median its 10-year median of 3.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.26 to a high of 21.77. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.13. American Eagle Outfitters' value of 3.61 is 2676.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, American Eagle Outfitters ranks #55 out of 413 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, American Eagle Outfitters has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Eagle Outfitters' Buyback Yield % compare to BKE and ANF?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, American Eagle Outfitters ranks #55 out of 413 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places American Eagle Outfitters in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.13. American Eagle Outfitters' value of 3.61 is 2676.9% above this benchmark. Historically, American Eagle Outfitters' own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.26 to 21.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.99 vs. the industry median of 0.13, American Eagle Outfitters has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.13, based on 413 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. American Eagle Outfitters's current Buyback Yield % of 3.61 is 2676.9% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on American Eagle Outfitters and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American Eagle Outfitters's current Buyback Yield % is 3.61, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 3.99. 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 €18.59, compared to a current price of €14.31 — trading 23.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 3.61, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 3.99 and 2676.9% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.13. American Eagle Outfitters' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Eagle Outfitters (FRA:AFG), the current Buyback Yield % is 3.61 as of Jul. 04, 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 €14.31 is trading 23.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €18.59.
GuruFocus considers American Eagle Outfitters to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:AFG:
Buyback Yield %: 3.61 (10% below median its 10-year median of 3.99)
GF Value™: €18.59 vs. price of €14.31 (23.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2676.9% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#55 of 413)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:AFG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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