American Eagle Outfitters (FRA:AFG) Change In Inventory: €-138 Mil (TTM As of Apr. 2026)

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FRA:AFG American Eagle Outfitters Inc FRA:AFG
80 GF Score
Price €15.05
GF Value €18.57
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is American Eagle Outfitters Change In Inventory?

American Eagle Outfitters FRA:AFG -0.59% 80 Change In Inventory is €-138 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:AFG with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €18.57 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

American Eagle Outfitters's change in inventory for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was €-98 Mil. It means American Eagle Outfitters's inventory increased by €98 Mil from Jan. 2026 to Apr. 2026 .

American Eagle Outfitters's change in inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 was €-39 Mil. It means American Eagle Outfitters's inventory increased by €39 Mil from Jan. 2025 to Jan. 2026 .

American Eagle Outfitters's Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was €698 Mil.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. American Eagle Outfitters's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 93.54.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. American Eagle Outfitters's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.98.

Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue. American Eagle Outfitters's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.63.


American Eagle Outfitters  (FRA:AFG) Change In Inventory Explanation

1. Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

American Eagle Outfitters's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in is calculated as:

Days Inventory=Average Total Inventories/Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=647.811/631.942*365 / 4
=93.54

2. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.

American Eagle Outfitters's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

3. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.

American Eagle Outfitters's Inventory to Revenue for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

* 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 Change In Inventory Related Terms


American Eagle Outfitters Change In Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for American Eagle Outfitters's Change In Inventory can be seen below:

* 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 Change In Inventory Chart

American Eagle Outfitters Annual Data
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Change In Inventory
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American Eagle Outfitters Quarterly Data
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American Eagle Outfitters Change In Inventory Calculation

Change In Inventory is the difference between last period's ending inventory and the current period's ending inventory.

Change In Inventory for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-138 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Change In Inventory →
What does a Change In Inventory of €-138 Mil mean?
American Eagle Outfitters (FRA:AFG) has a Change In Inventory of €-138 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Change in Inventory is the difference between current-period inventory and past-period inventory. View historical data for American Eagle Outfitters and its competitors.
Is American Eagle Outfitters' Change In Inventory too high?
American Eagle Outfitters' current Change In Inventory is €-138 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' Change In Inventory compare to BKE and ANF?
American Eagle Outfitters' Change In Inventory of €-138 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 Change In Inventory for a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Change In Inventory depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, Change In Inventory 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 Change In Inventory mean?
A high Change In Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Change in Inventory is the difference between current-period inventory and past-period inventory. View historical data for American Eagle Outfitters and its competitors. American Eagle Outfitters's current Change In Inventory is €-138 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 €18.57, compared to a current price of €15.05 — trading 19% below its estimated fair value. The current Change In Inventory is €-138 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 Change In Inventory calculated?
Change In Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Eagle Outfitters (FRA:AFG), the current Change In Inventory is €-138 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 €15.05 is trading 19% below its estimated GF Value™ of €18.57. GuruFocus considers American Eagle Outfitters to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:AFG:

  • Change In Inventory: €-138 Mil
  • GF Value™: €18.57 vs. price of €15.05 (19% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 1 warning sign

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 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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