American Eagle Outfitters (FRA:AFG) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.58 (As of Jul. 13, 2026) — 26% Below Median


FRA:AFG American Eagle Outfitters Inc FRA:AFG
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Price €14.60
GF Value €18.59
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is American Eagle Outfitters Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

American Eagle Outfitters FRA:AFG +1.00% 80 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.58 as of Jul. 13, 2026, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 0.78. GuruFocus rates FRA:AFG with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €18.59 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 791 Retail - Cyclical companies, American Eagle Outfitters ranks worse than 52.72% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-13), American Eagle Outfitters's current share price is €14.60. American Eagle Outfitters's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was €25.13. American Eagle Outfitters's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.58.

The historical rank and industry rank for American Eagle Outfitters's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:AFG' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.33   Med: 0.78   Max: 1.8
Current: 0.57

During the past years, American Eagle Outfitters's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 1.80. The lowest was 0.33. And the median was 0.78.

FRA:AFG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
52.72% of 791 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 0.49 vs FRA:AFG: 0.57

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

American Eagle Outfitters's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was €5.930. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is €25.13 for the trailing ten years ended in Apr. 2026.

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American Eagle Outfitters  (FRA:AFG) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


American Eagle Outfitters Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


American Eagle Outfitters Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for American Eagle Outfitters's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

American Eagle Outfitters Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.99 0.65 0.76 0.59 0.81

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
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.38 0.38 0.59 0.81 0.59

FRA:AFG vs BKE, ANF, CRI: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Apparel Retail subindustry, American Eagle Outfitters's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, American Eagle Outfitters's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where American Eagle Outfitters's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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American Eagle Outfitters Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio.

American Eagle Outfitters's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=14.60/25.13
=0.58

* 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's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, American Eagle Outfitters's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Apr. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Apr. 2026)
=5.93/333.0200*333.0200
=5.930

Current CPI (Apr. 2026) = 333.0200.

American Eagle Outfitters Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201607 4.059 240.628 5.618
201610 4.626 241.729 6.373
201701 5.594 242.839 7.671
201704 3.912 244.524 5.328
201707 4.096 244.786 5.572
201710 4.563 246.663 6.161
201801 5.602 247.867 7.527
201804 3.762 250.546 5.000
201807 4.627 252.006 6.114
201810 4.902 252.885 6.455
201901 6.147 251.712 8.133
201904 4.531 255.548 5.905
201907 5.405 256.571 7.015
201910 5.715 257.346 7.396
202001 7.035 257.971 9.082
202004 3.043 256.389 3.953
202007 4.622 259.101 5.941
202010 4.755 260.388 6.081
202101 6.366 261.582 8.105
202104 4.187 267.054 5.221
202107 4.835 273.003 5.898
202110 5.357 276.589 6.450
202201 6.502 281.148 7.702
202204 4.446 289.109 5.121
202207 6.536 296.276 7.347
202210 6.432 298.012 7.188
202301 6.998 299.170 7.790
202304 5.000 303.363 5.489
202307 5.536 305.691 6.031
202310 6.211 307.671 6.723
202401 7.856 308.417 8.483
202404 5.296 313.548 5.625
202407 6.019 314.540 6.373
202410 6.044 315.664 6.376
202501 8.114 317.671 8.506
202504 5.401 320.795 5.607
202507 6.409 323.048 6.607
202510 6.772 0.000
202601 8.699 325.252 8.907
202604 5.930 333.020 5.930

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.58 mean?
American Eagle Outfitters (FRA:AFG) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.58 as of Jul. 13, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on American Eagle Outfitters and its competitors. This is 26% below median its historical median of 0.78. Over the past decade, American Eagle Outfitters' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.33 to 1.80. According to the industry distribution chart, American Eagle Outfitters ranks #417 out of 791 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 52.7%.
Is American Eagle Outfitters' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
American Eagle Outfitters' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.58 is 26% below median its 10-year median of 0.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.33 to a high of 1.80. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.49. American Eagle Outfitters' value of 0.58 is 18.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, American Eagle Outfitters ranks #417 out of 791 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to BKE and ANF?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, American Eagle Outfitters ranks #417 out of 791 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places American Eagle Outfitters in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.49. American Eagle Outfitters' value of 0.58 is 18.4% above this benchmark. Historically, American Eagle Outfitters' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.33 to 1.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.78 vs. the industry median of 0.49, 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.49, based on 791 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. American Eagle Outfitters's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.58 is 18.4% 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on American Eagle Outfitters and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American Eagle Outfitters's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.58, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 0.78. 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 €14.60 — trading 21.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.58, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 0.78 and 18.4% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.49. 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Eagle Outfitters (FRA:AFG), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.58 as of Jul. 13, 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 €14.60 is trading 21.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €18.59. GuruFocus considers American Eagle Outfitters to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:AFG:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.58 (26% below median its 10-year median of 0.78)
  • GF Value™: €18.59 vs. price of €14.60 (21.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 18.4% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#417 of 791)

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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