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Abercrombie & Fitch CoFRA:AFT -2.91%88 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.36 as of Apr. 2026, which is 55% above its 10-year median of 1.52. GuruFocus rates FRA:AFT with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of €97.19 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 901 Retail - Cyclical companies, Abercrombie & Fitch Co ranks better than 67.04% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for Abercrombie & Fitch Co's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:AFT'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.94 Med: 1.52 Max: 10.39
Current: 1.49
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Abercrombie & Fitch Co was 10.39. The lowest was 0.94. And the median was 1.52.
FRA:AFT's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 67.04% of 901
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.4
vs FRA:AFT: 1.49
Abercrombie & Fitch Co (FRA:AFT) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.
According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
Abercrombie & Fitch Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Abercrombie & Fitch Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Abercrombie & Fitch Co's Debt-to-EBITDA 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.
FRA:AFT vs AEO, BOOT, BKE: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Abercrombie & Fitch Co's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA 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.
Abercrombie & Fitch Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Abercrombie & Fitch Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Abercrombie & Fitch Co's Debt-to-EBITDA 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.
In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data,
the EBITDA data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 2026) EBITDA data.
Abercrombie & Fitch Co (FRA:AFT) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.36 as of Apr. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Abercrombie & Fitch Co. This is 55% above median its historical median of 1.52. Over the past decade, Abercrombie & Fitch Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.94 to 10.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Abercrombie & Fitch Co ranks #297 out of 901 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 33%.
Is Abercrombie & Fitch Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Abercrombie & Fitch Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.36 is 55% above median its 10-year median of 1.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.94 to a high of 10.39. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.40. Abercrombie & Fitch Co's value of 2.36 is 1.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Abercrombie & Fitch Co ranks #297 out of 901 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Abercrombie & Fitch Co has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Abercrombie & Fitch Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to AEO and BOOT?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Abercrombie & Fitch Co ranks #297 out of 901 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Abercrombie & Fitch Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.40. Abercrombie & Fitch Co's value of 2.36 is 1.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Abercrombie & Fitch Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.94 to 10.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.52 vs. the industry median of 2.40, Abercrombie & Fitch Co 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 Debt-to-EBITDA for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.40, based on 901 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Abercrombie & Fitch Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.36 is 1.7% 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 Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Abercrombie & Fitch Co. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Abercrombie & Fitch Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.36, which is 55% above median its own 10-year median of 1.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Abercrombie & Fitch Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Abercrombie & Fitch Co (FRA:AFT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €97.19, compared to a current price of €80.20 — trading 17.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.36, which is 55% above median its 10-year median of 1.52 and 1.7% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 2.40. Abercrombie & Fitch Co's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Abercrombie & Fitch Co (FRA:AFT), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.36 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 Abercrombie & Fitch Co (FRA:AFT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Abercrombie & Fitch Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €80.20 is trading 17.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €97.19.
GuruFocus considers Abercrombie & Fitch Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:AFT:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.36 (55% above median its 10-year median of 1.52)
GF Value™: €97.19 vs. price of €80.20 (17.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1.7% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#297 of 901)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:AFT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Abercrombie & Fitch Co is a digitally led, omnichannel retailer offering apparel, personal care products, and accessories for men, women, and kids through company-owned stores, digital channels, and third-party arrangements. The company operates through three geographic segments: Americas, the maximum revenue generator; Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA); and Asia-Pacific (APAC). Its brand families include Abercrombie brands and Hollister brands. The Americas segment covers North and South America, EMEA includes Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and APAC includes the Asia-Pacific region, including Asia and Oceania.
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