American Eagle OutfittersFRA:AFG -1.67%80 Days Payable is 28.05 as of Apr. 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 32.56. GuruFocus rates FRA:AFG with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €18.64 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,098 Retail - Cyclical companies, American Eagle Outfitters ranks worse than 78.78% on this metric.
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For the Apparel Retail subindustry, American Eagle Outfitters's Days Payable, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Payable 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 Days Payable vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, American Eagle Outfitters's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where American Eagle Outfitters's Days Payable falls into.
American Eagle Outfitters Days Payable Calculation
Days Payable indicates the number of days that the account payable relative to cost of goods sold the company has. An increase of Days Payable may suggest that the company delays paying its suppliers.
American Eagle Outfitters's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 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 (FRA:AFG) has a Days Payable of 28.05 as of Apr. 2026. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on American Eagle Outfitters and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 32.56. Over the past decade, American Eagle Outfitters' Days Payable has ranged from 26.22 to 37.86. According to the industry distribution chart, American Eagle Outfitters ranks #865 out of 1098 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 78.8%.
Is American Eagle Outfitters' Days Payable too high?
American Eagle Outfitters' current Days Payable of 28.05 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 32.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 26.22 to a high of 37.86. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Days Payable is 51.63. American Eagle Outfitters' value of 28.05 is 45.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, American Eagle Outfitters ranks #865 out of 1098 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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' Days Payable compare to BKE and ANF?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, American Eagle Outfitters ranks #865 out of 1098 companies for Days Payable. This places American Eagle Outfitters in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 51.63. American Eagle Outfitters' value of 28.05 is 45.7% below this benchmark. Historically, American Eagle Outfitters' own Days Payable has ranged from 26.22 to 37.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 32.56 vs. the industry median of 51.63, American Eagle Outfitters has consistently been below 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 Days Payable for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Days Payable among Retail - Cyclical companies is 51.63, based on 1,098 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Payable significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Payable should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. American Eagle Outfitters's current Days Payable of 28.05 is 45.7% below 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 Days Payable mean?
A high Days Payable can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on American Eagle Outfitters and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Days Payable is 51.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American Eagle Outfitters's current Days Payable is 28.05, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 32.56. 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 €18.64, compared to a current price of €15.60 — trading 16.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 28.05, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 32.56 and 45.7% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 51.63. 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 Days Payable calculated?
Days Payable is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Eagle Outfitters (FRA:AFG), the current Days Payable is 28.05 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 €15.60 is trading 16.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €18.64.
GuruFocus considers American Eagle Outfitters to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:AFG:
Days Payable: 28.05 (14% below median its 10-year median of 32.56)
GF Value™: €18.64 vs. price of €15.60 (16.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 45.7% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#865 of 1098)
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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