Abercrombie & Fitch CoFRA:AFT +0.54%86 Interest Coverage is 197.20 as of Apr. 2026, which is 2505% above its 10-year median of 7.57. GuruFocus rates FRA:AFT with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of €92.22 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 828 Retail - Cyclical companies, Abercrombie & Fitch Co ranks better than 93% on this metric.
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's
Operating Income
by its Interest Expense. Abercrombie & Fitch Co's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was €76 Mil. Abercrombie & Fitch Co's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was €-0 Mil.
Abercrombie & Fitch Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 197.20.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Abercrombie & Fitch Co's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:AFT'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1 Med: 7.57 Max: 317.19
Current: 317.19
FRA:AFT's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 93% of 828
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 7.915
vs FRA:AFT: 317.19
Abercrombie & Fitch Co (FRA:AFT) Interest Coverage Explanation
Ben Graham requires that a company has a minimum interest coverage of 5 with the companies he invested. If the interest coverage is less than 2, the company is burdened by debt. Any business slow or recession may drag the company into a situation where it cannot pay the interest on its debt.
Interest Coverage is an important factor when GuruFocus ranks a company's overage Financial Strength .
Abercrombie & Fitch Co Interest Coverage Related Terms
Abercrombie & Fitch Co Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Abercrombie & Fitch Co's Interest Coverage 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.
Note: For Interest Coverage, "No debt" indicates no long-term debt. An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no long-term debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.
FRA:AFT vs AEO, VSCO, BKE: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Abercrombie & Fitch Co's Interest Coverage, along with its competitors' market caps and Interest Coverage 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.
Abercrombie & Fitch Co Interest Coverage vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Abercrombie & Fitch Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Abercrombie & Fitch Co's Interest Coverage falls into.
Abercrombie & Fitch Co Interest Coverage Calculation
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:
* 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.
Abercrombie & Fitch Co (FRA:AFT) has a Interest Coverage of 197.20 as of Apr. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Abercrombie & Fitch Co and its competitors. This is 2505% above median its historical median of 7.57. Over the past decade, Abercrombie & Fitch Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.00 to 317.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Abercrombie & Fitch Co ranks #58 out of 828 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 7%.
Is Abercrombie & Fitch Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Abercrombie & Fitch Co's current Interest Coverage of 197.20 is 2505% above median its 10-year median of 7.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 317.19. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Interest Coverage is 7.92. Abercrombie & Fitch Co's value of 197.20 is 2391.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Abercrombie & Fitch Co ranks #58 out of 828 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Abercrombie & Fitch Co has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Abercrombie & Fitch Co's Interest Coverage compare to AEO and VSCO?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Abercrombie & Fitch Co ranks #58 out of 828 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Abercrombie & Fitch Co in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 7.92. Abercrombie & Fitch Co's value of 197.20 is 2391.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Abercrombie & Fitch Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.00 to 317.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.57 vs. the industry median of 7.92, Abercrombie & Fitch Co 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 Interest Coverage for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Interest Coverage among Retail - Cyclical companies is 7.92, based on 828 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Interest Coverage significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Interest Coverage should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Abercrombie & Fitch Co's current Interest Coverage of 197.20 is 2391.5% 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 Interest Coverage mean?
A high Interest Coverage can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Abercrombie & Fitch Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Interest Coverage is 7.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Abercrombie & Fitch Co's current Interest Coverage is 197.20, which is 2505% above median its own 10-year median of 7.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Abercrombie & Fitch Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Abercrombie & Fitch Co (FRA:AFT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €92.22, compared to a current price of €74.40 — trading 19.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 197.20, which is 2505% above median its 10-year median of 7.57 and 2391.5% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 7.92. Abercrombie & Fitch Co's overall GF Score™ is 86/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Coverage calculated?
Interest Coverage is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Abercrombie & Fitch Co (FRA:AFT), the current Interest Coverage is 197.20 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 Abercrombie & Fitch Co (FRA:AFT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Abercrombie & Fitch Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €74.40 is trading 19.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €92.22.
GuruFocus considers Abercrombie & Fitch Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:AFT:
Interest Coverage: 197.20 (2505% above median its 10-year median of 7.57)
GF Value™: €92.22 vs. price of €74.40 (19.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2391.5% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#58 of 828)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:AFT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Abercrombie & Fitch Co is a digitally led, omnichannel retailer offering apparel, personal care products, and accessories for men, women, and kids through company-owned stores, digital channels, and third-party arrangements. The company operates through three geographic segments: Americas, the maximum revenue generator; Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA); and Asia-Pacific (APAC). Its brand families include Abercrombie brands and Hollister brands. The Americas segment covers North and South America, EMEA includes Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and APAC includes the Asia-Pacific region, including Asia and Oceania.
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