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American Eagle OutfittersFRA:AFG +4.03%80 EV-to-EBIT is 11.49 as of Jul. 28, 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 11.31. GuruFocus rates FRA:AFG with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €18.69 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 879 Retail - Cyclical companies, American Eagle Outfitters ranks better than 61.21% on this metric.
American Eagle Outfitters (FRA:AFG) EV-to-EBIT Explanation
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
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 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.
American Eagle Outfitters EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
American Eagle Outfitters EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
* 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.
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.
American Eagle Outfitters's current Enterprise Value is €4,167 Mil.
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.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT of 11.49 as of Jul. 28, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on American Eagle Outfitters and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 11.31. According to the industry distribution chart, American Eagle Outfitters ranks #341 out of 879 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 38.8%.
Is American Eagle Outfitters' EV-to-EBIT too high?
American Eagle Outfitters' current EV-to-EBIT of 11.49 is near median its 10-year median of 11.31. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.76. American Eagle Outfitters' value of 11.49 is 16.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, American Eagle Outfitters ranks #341 out of 879 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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' EV-to-EBIT compare to BKE and ANF?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, American Eagle Outfitters ranks #341 out of 879 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts American Eagle Outfitters in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.76. American Eagle Outfitters' value of 11.49 is 16.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.31 vs. the industry median of 13.76, 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Retail - Cyclical companies is 13.76, based on 879 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. American Eagle Outfitters's current EV-to-EBIT of 11.49 is 16.5% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on American Eagle Outfitters and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American Eagle Outfitters's current EV-to-EBIT is 11.49, which is near median its own 10-year median of 11.31. 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 €18.69, compared to a current price of €15.48 — trading 17.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 11.49, which is near median its 10-year median of 11.31 and 16.5% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 13.76. 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 EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Eagle Outfitters (FRA:AFG), the current EV-to-EBIT is 11.49 as of Jul. 28, 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 €15.48 is trading 17.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €18.69.
GuruFocus considers American Eagle Outfitters to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:AFG:
EV-to-EBIT: 11.49 (near median its 10-year median of 11.31)
GF Value™: €18.69 vs. price of €15.48 (17.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 16.5% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#341 of 879)
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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