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American Eagle OutfittersFRA:AFG -1.29%79 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 9.05% as of Apr. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 8.33. GuruFocus rates FRA:AFG with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €18.47. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,132 Retail - Cyclical companies, American Eagle Outfitters ranks better than 72% on this metric.
American Eagle Outfitters's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was €3,992 Mil.
American Eagle Outfitters's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was €363 Mil. American Eagle Outfitters's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 9.05%.
The historical rank and industry rank for American Eagle Outfitters's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:AFG'
s Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.66 Med: 8.33 Max: 19.26
Current: 8.92
During the past 13 years, the highest Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) of American Eagle Outfitters was 19.26%. The lowest was -6.66%. And the median was 8.33%.
FRA:AFG's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 72% of 1132
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 5.445
vs FRA:AFG: 8.92
Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield has the same problems the regular earnings yield does. It does not consider the growth of the company. It only looks at one-year's business operation. For cyclical companies, the earnings yield is usually highest at the peak of the business cycle. But these earnings are rarely sustainable.
A better indicator of the attractiveness of an investment which takes growth into account is the Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %. American Eagle Outfitters's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 9.67%. The Forward Rate of Return uses the normalized Free Cash Flow of the past five years, and considers growth. The forward rate of return can be thought of as the return that investors buying the stock today can expect from it in the future.
American Eagle Outfitters (FRA:AFG) Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Explanation
Joel Greenblatt defines the earnings yield using the above equation because it more accurately reflects the company's profitability relative to its stock price. Items like interest payment and tax etc. are not directly related to the company's operational profitability.
Enterprise Value instead of market cap (share price) is used in the calculation because it is the real price stock and bond investors together pay for the company.
Be Aware
Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield has the same problems the regular earnings yield does. It does not consider the growth of the company. It only looks at one-year's business operation. For cyclical companies, the earnings yield is usually highest at the peak of the business cycle. But these earnings are rarely sustainable.
American Eagle Outfitters Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
American Eagle Outfitters Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for American Eagle Outfitters's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % can be seen below:
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American Eagle Outfitters Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, American Eagle Outfitters's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %, along with its competitors' market caps and Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % 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 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, American Eagle Outfitters's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where American Eagle Outfitters's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
American Eagle Outfitters Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Calculation
In his book, The Little That Beat the Market, hedge fund manager Joel Greenblatt defines Earnings Yield as operating income divided by enterprise value.
American Eagle Outfitterss Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as
American Eagle Outfitters's EBIT 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 €363 Mil.
What does a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 9.05% mean?
American Eagle Outfitters (FRA:AFG) has a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 9.05% as of Apr. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield equals the ratio of earnings before interest and taxes to enterprise value. View historical data on American Eagle Outfitters and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.33. According to the industry distribution chart, American Eagle Outfitters ranks #317 out of 1132 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 28%.
Is American Eagle Outfitters' Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
American Eagle Outfitters' current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 9.05% is near median its 10-year median of 8.33. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 5.45. American Eagle Outfitters' value of 9.05% is 66.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, American Eagle Outfitters ranks #317 out of 1132 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, American Eagle Outfitters has a GF Score™ of 79/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Eagle Outfitters' Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to BKE and ANF?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, American Eagle Outfitters ranks #317 out of 1132 companies for Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. This puts American Eagle Outfitters in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 5.45. American Eagle Outfitters' value of 9.05% is 66.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.33 vs. the industry median of 5.45, 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 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 5.45, based on 1,132 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. American Eagle Outfitters's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 9.05% is 66.2% 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 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % mean?
A high Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield equals the ratio of earnings before interest and taxes to enterprise value. View historical data on American Eagle Outfitters and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 5.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American Eagle Outfitters's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 9.05%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.33. 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?
American Eagle Outfitters (FRA:AFG) has a current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 9.05%. The stock's GF Value™ is €18.47, compared to a current price of €15.33 — trading 17% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 9.05%, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.33 and 66.2% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 5.45. 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 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % calculated?
Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Eagle Outfitters (FRA:AFG), the current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 9.05% 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 €15.33 is trading 17% below its estimated GF Value™ of €18.47.
Key valuation signals for FRA:AFG:
Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: 9.05% (near median its 10-year median of 8.33)
GF Value™: €18.47 vs. price of €15.33 (17% below fair value)
Industry Position: 66.2% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#317 of 1132)
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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