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During the past 12 months, American Eagle Outfitters's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 39.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 10.00% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of American Eagle Outfitters was 97.60% per year. The lowest was -11.70% per year. And the median was 9.00% per year.
American Eagle Outfitters (FRA:AFG) 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Explanation
EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate gives an overview of the company's growth in operating profitability and is an important factor used in calculating Peter Lynch Fair Value.
American Eagle Outfitters 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
FRA:AFG vs BKE, ANF, CRI: 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, American Eagle Outfitters's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, American Eagle Outfitters's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where American Eagle Outfitters's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
American Eagle Outfitters 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Calculation
This is the 5-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.
What does a 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 0.00% mean?
American Eagle Outfitters (FRA:AFG) has a 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 0.00% as of Apr. 2026. 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for American Eagle Outfitters and its competitors.
Is American Eagle Outfitters' 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
American Eagle Outfitters' current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 0.00%. Overall, American Eagle Outfitters has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Eagle Outfitters' 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to BKE and ANF?
American Eagle Outfitters' 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 0.00% 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 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for American Eagle Outfitters and its competitors. American Eagle Outfitters's current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 0.00%. 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 €18.17, compared to a current price of €14.02 — trading 22.8% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 0.00%. 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 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Eagle Outfitters (FRA:AFG), the current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 0.00% 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 €14.02 is trading 22.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €18.17.
GuruFocus considers American Eagle Outfitters to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:AFG:
5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 0.00%
GF Value™: €18.17 vs. price of €14.02 (22.8% below fair value)
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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