American Eagle Outfitters (FRA:AFG) FCF Yield %: 6.18 (As of Jun. 27, 2026) — Near Median


FRA:AFG American Eagle Outfitters Inc FRA:AFG
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Price €15.60
GF Value €18.64
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is American Eagle Outfitters FCF Yield %?

American Eagle Outfitters FRA:AFG -1.67% 80 FCF Yield % is 6.18 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 6.52. GuruFocus rates FRA:AFG with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €18.64 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,128 Retail - Cyclical companies, American Eagle Outfitters ranks better than 57.27% on this metric.

FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.

As of today, American Eagle Outfitters's Trailing 12-Month Free Cash Flow is €157 Mil, and Market Cap is €2,637 Mil. Therefore, American Eagle Outfitters's FCF Yield % for today is 6.18%.

The historical rank and industry rank for American Eagle Outfitters's FCF Yield % or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:AFG' s FCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -11.35   Med: 6.52   Max: 18.04
Current: 6.18


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Yield % of American Eagle Outfitters was 18.04%. The lowest was -11.35%. And the median was 6.52%.

FRA:AFG's FCF Yield % is ranked better than
57.27% of 1128 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 4.37 vs FRA:AFG: 6.18

American Eagle Outfitters's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was -10.59%.


American Eagle Outfitters FCF Yield % Explanation

Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.


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American Eagle Outfitters FCF Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for American Eagle Outfitters's FCF Yield % 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 FCF Yield % Chart

American Eagle Outfitters Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
FCF Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.83 4.88 10.34 8.19 5.05

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
FCF Yield % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -25.55 -8.82 -0.35 36.92 -17.47

FRA:AFG vs BKE, ANF, CRI: FCF Yield % Comparison

For the Apparel Retail subindustry, American Eagle Outfitters's FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % 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 FCF Yield % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, American Eagle Outfitters's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where American Eagle Outfitters's FCF Yield % falls into.


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American Eagle Outfitters FCF Yield % Calculation

FCF Yield % is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.

American Eagle Outfitters's FCF Yield % for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
=166.274 / 3294.681
=5.05%

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

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow * Annualized Factor / Market Cap
=-108.276 * 4 / 2478.51758
=-17.47%

* 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 FCF Yield % →
What does a FCF Yield % of 6.18 mean?
American Eagle Outfitters (FRA:AFG) has a FCF Yield % of 6.18 as of Jun. 27, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on American Eagle Outfitters and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.52. According to the industry distribution chart, American Eagle Outfitters ranks #482 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 42.7%.
Is American Eagle Outfitters' FCF Yield % too high?
American Eagle Outfitters' current FCF Yield % of 6.18 is near median its 10-year median of 6.52. The Retail - Cyclical industry median FCF Yield % is 4.37. American Eagle Outfitters' value of 6.18 is 41.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, American Eagle Outfitters ranks #482 out of 1128 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' FCF Yield % compare to BKE and ANF?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, American Eagle Outfitters ranks #482 out of 1128 companies for FCF Yield %. This puts American Eagle Outfitters in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 4.37. American Eagle Outfitters' value of 6.18 is 41.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.52 vs. the industry median of 4.37, 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 FCF Yield % for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median FCF Yield % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 4.37, based on 1,128 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. American Eagle Outfitters's current FCF Yield % of 6.18 is 41.4% 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 FCF Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on American Eagle Outfitters and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median FCF Yield % is 4.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American Eagle Outfitters's current FCF Yield % is 6.18, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.52. 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 €18.64, compared to a current price of €15.60 — trading 16.3% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 6.18, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.52 and 41.4% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 4.37. 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 FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Eagle Outfitters (FRA:AFG), the current FCF Yield % is 6.18 as of Jun. 27, 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 €15.60 is trading 16.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €18.64. GuruFocus considers American Eagle Outfitters to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:AFG:

  • FCF Yield %: 6.18 (near median its 10-year median of 6.52)
  • GF Value™: €18.64 vs. price of €15.60 (16.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 41.4% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#482 of 1128)

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 Business Description

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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