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American Eagle Outfitters (FRA:AFG) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
American Eagle Outfitters Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
American Eagle Outfitters Forward PE Ratio 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.
American Eagle Outfitters Forward PE Ratio Chart
American Eagle Outfitters Annual Data
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12.30
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13.02
11.81
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16.53
8.93
13.04
12.12
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American Eagle Outfitters Quarterly Data
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12.30
11.68
14.37
12.14
11.38
10.58
10.46
11.95
13.02
14.71
16.92
12.82
11.81
13.42
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9.15
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33.78
9.35
16.53
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8.93
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9.85
11.06
13.04
10.75
12.36
11.39
12.12
13.11
11.44
10.35
9.52
7.40
14.22
11.90
13.53
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FRA:AFG vs BKE, ANF, CRI: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, American Eagle Outfitters's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE Ratio 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 Forward PE Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, American Eagle Outfitters's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where American Eagle Outfitters's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
American Eagle Outfitters Forward PE Ratio Calculation
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
American Eagle Outfitters (FRA:AFG) has a Forward PE Ratio of 9.41 as of Jul. 16, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on American Eagle Outfitters and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, American Eagle Outfitters ranks #123 out of 505 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 24.4%.
Is American Eagle Outfitters' Forward PE Ratio too high?
American Eagle Outfitters' current Forward PE Ratio is 9.41. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Forward PE Ratio is 15.00. American Eagle Outfitters' value of 9.41 is 37.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, American Eagle Outfitters ranks #123 out of 505 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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' Forward PE Ratio compare to BKE and ANF?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, American Eagle Outfitters ranks #123 out of 505 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places American Eagle Outfitters in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 15.00. American Eagle Outfitters' value of 9.41 is 37.3% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 15.00, based on 505 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. American Eagle Outfitters's current Forward PE Ratio of 9.41 is 37.3% 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on American Eagle Outfitters and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 15.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American Eagle Outfitters's current Forward PE Ratio is 9.41. 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 €18.43, compared to a current price of €14.99 — trading 18.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 9.41 and 37.3% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 15.00. 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 Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Eagle Outfitters (FRA:AFG), the current Forward PE Ratio is 9.41 as of Jul. 16, 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 €14.99 is trading 18.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €18.43.
GuruFocus considers American Eagle Outfitters to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:AFG:
Forward PE Ratio: 9.41
GF Value™: €18.43 vs. price of €14.99 (18.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 37.3% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#123 of 505)
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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