American Eagle Outfitters (STU:AFG) EBIT: €363 Mil (TTM As of Apr. 2026)


STU:AFG American Eagle Outfitters Inc STU:AFG
80 GF Score
Price €15.91
GF Value €18.78
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is American Eagle Outfitters EBIT?

American Eagle Outfitters STU:AFG -2.18% 80 EBIT is €363 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:AFG with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €18.78 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

American Eagle Outfitters's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was €24 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was €363 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. American Eagle Outfitters's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 2.67%. American Eagle Outfitters's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 3.91%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. American Eagle Outfitters's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 8.58%.


American Eagle Outfitters  (STU:AFG) EBIT Explanation

1. EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition.

American Eagle Outfitters's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Jan. 2026 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Apr. 2026 ))/ count )
=96.532 * ( 1 - 16.88% )/( (2889.445 + 3130.9)/ 2 )
=80.2373984/3010.1725
=2.67 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Jan. 2026 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=3412.238 - 319.47 - ( 203.323 - max(0, 738.296 - 1118.361+203.323))
=2889.445

Note: The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 2026) data.

2. Joel Greenblatt's definition of Return on Capital:

American Eagle Outfitters's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Jan. 2026  Q: Apr. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=96.532/( ( (1903.018 + max(449.066, 0)) + (2031.149 + max(550.848, 0)) )/ 2 )
=96.532/( ( 2352.084 + 2581.997 )/ 2 )
=96.532/2467.0405
=3.91 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Jan. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(220.089 + 597.373 + 97.576) - (319.47 + 64.062 + 82.44)
=449.066

Working Capital(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(171.668 + 698.249 + 100.77) - (269.934 + 57.634 + 92.271)
=550.848

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 2026) EBIT data.

3. It is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of Earnings Yield:

American Eagle Outfitters's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for today is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=362.553/4223.331
=8.58 %

* 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 EBIT Related Terms


American Eagle Outfitters EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for American Eagle Outfitters's EBIT 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 EBIT Chart

American Eagle Outfitters Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
EBIT
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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
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STU:AFG vs BKE, ANF, CRI: EBIT Comparison

For the Apparel Retail subindustry, American Eagle Outfitters's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, American Eagle Outfitters's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where American Eagle Outfitters's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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American Eagle Outfitters EBIT Calculation

EBIT, sometimes also called Earnings Before Interest and Taxes, is a measure of a firm's profit that includes all expenses except interest and income tax expenses. It is the difference between operating revenues and operating expenses. When a firm does not have non-operating income, then Operating Income is sometimes used as a synonym for EBIT and operating profit.

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.

* 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 EBIT →
What does a EBIT of €363 Mil mean?
American Eagle Outfitters (STU:AFG) has a EBIT of €363 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on American Eagle Outfitters.
Is American Eagle Outfitters' EBIT too high?
American Eagle Outfitters' current EBIT is €363 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' EBIT compare to BKE and ANF?
American Eagle Outfitters' EBIT of €363 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 EBIT for a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good EBIT depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, EBIT 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 EBIT mean?
A high EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on American Eagle Outfitters. American Eagle Outfitters's current EBIT is €363 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 (STU:AFG) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €18.78, compared to a current price of €15.91 — trading 15.3% below its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is €363 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 EBIT calculated?
EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Eagle Outfitters (STU:AFG), the current EBIT is €363 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 (STU:AFG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Eagle Outfitters stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €15.91 is trading 15.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €18.78. GuruFocus considers American Eagle Outfitters to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:AFG:

  • EBIT: €363 Mil
  • GF Value™: €18.78 vs. price of €15.91 (15.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:AFG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


American Eagle Outfitters Business Description

Other Exchanges AEO:USA1AEO:Italy
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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