AOUT (American Outdoor Brands) Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF: $17.88 (As of Aug. 26, 2026)

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AOUT American Outdoor Brands Inc AOUT
50 GF Score
Price $10.61
GF Value $9.16
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is American Outdoor Brands Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF?

American Outdoor Brands AOUT -0.14% 50 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $17.88 as of Aug. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates AOUT with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.16 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 594 Travel & Leisure companies, American Outdoor Brands ranks better than 70.54% on this metric.

Since the intrinsic value calculations based on Discounted Cash Flow Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based), or Discounted Earnings Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) cannot be applied to companies without consistent revenue and earnings, GuruFocus developed a valuation model based on normalized Free Cash Flow and Book Value of the company. The details of how we calculate the intrinsic value of stocks are described in detail here.

As of today (2026-08-26), American Outdoor Brands's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $17.88. The stock price of American Outdoor Brands is $10.61. Therefore, American Outdoor Brands's Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF of today is 0.6.

The historical rank and industry rank for American Outdoor Brands's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF or its related term are showing as below:

AOUT' s Price-to-Projected-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.53   Med: 0.59   Max: 0.64
Current: 0.59

During the past 9 years, the highest Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF of American Outdoor Brands was 0.64. The lowest was 0.53. And the median was 0.59.

AOUT's Price-to-Projected-FCF is ranked better than
70.54% of 594 companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 0.935 vs AOUT: 0.59

American Outdoor Brands  (NAS:AOUT) Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Explanation

The growth multiple is capped between 8.35 and 17.74.

Total Stockholders Equity weighting is more art than science and it should always be revisited in more detail when researching a company. Weightings from 0% to 100% to more than 100% are possible. 80% was chosen as a happy median after taking the above ideas into consideration.

American Outdoor Brands's Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF for today is calculated as

Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF=Share Price/Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF
=10.61/17.877965042831
=0.59

* 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 Outdoor Brands Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Related Terms


American Outdoor Brands Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for American Outdoor Brands's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF 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 Outdoor Brands Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Chart

American Outdoor Brands Annual Data
Trend Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25 Apr26
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 0.00 17.48 17.88

American Outdoor Brands Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF 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 17.48 16.64 15.12 16.39 17.88

AOUT vs PLBY, CLAR, LEAT: Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Comparison

For the Leisure subindustry, American Outdoor Brands's Price-to-Projected-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Projected-FCF 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 Outdoor Brands Price-to-Projected-FCF vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, American Outdoor Brands's Price-to-Projected-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where American Outdoor Brands's Price-to-Projected-FCF falls into.


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American Outdoor Brands Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Calculation

Since the intrinsic value calculations based on Discounted Cash Flow Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based), or Discounted Earnings Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) cannot be applied to companies without consistent revenue and earnings, GuruFocus developed a valuation model based on normalized Free Cash Flow and Book Value of the company.

The details of how we calculate the intrinsic value of stocks are described in detail here.

This method smooths out the free cash flow over the past 6-7 years, multiplies the results by a growth multiple, and adds a portion of Total Stockholders Equity.

Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF = ( Growth Multiple * Free Cash Flow (6 year avg) + 0.8 * Total Stockholders Equity (most recent) ) / Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)

In the case of negative Total Stockholders Equity, the following formula is used (see Explanation section below for the reason):

Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF = ( Growth Multiple * Free Cash Flow (6 year avg) + Total Stockholders Equity (most recent) / 0.8 ) / Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)


Add all the Free Cash Flow together and divide 6 will get American Outdoor Brands's Free Cash Flow(6 year avg) = $9.43.

American Outdoor Brands's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF for today is calculated as

Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF=(Growth Multiple*Free Cash Flow (6 year avg)+Total Stockholders Equity (Apr26)*0.8)/Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)
=(9.5203515959648*9.42624+165.893*0.8)/12.443
=17.88

* 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.

What does a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $17.88 mean?
American Outdoor Brands (AOUT) has a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $17.88 as of Aug. 26, 2026. Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is the stock value based on a projected free cash flow model. View historical data on American Outdoor Brands and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, American Outdoor Brands ranks #175 out of 594 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 29.5%.
Is American Outdoor Brands' Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF too high?
American Outdoor Brands' current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $17.88. The Travel & Leisure industry median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 0.94. American Outdoor Brands' value of $17.88 is 1812.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, American Outdoor Brands ranks #175 out of 594 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, American Outdoor Brands has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Outdoor Brands' Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF compare to PLBY and CLAR?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, American Outdoor Brands ranks #175 out of 594 companies for Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF. This puts American Outdoor Brands in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 0.94. American Outdoor Brands' value of $17.88 is 1812.3% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF among Travel & Leisure companies is 0.94, based on 594 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. American Outdoor Brands's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $17.88 is 1812.3% 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF mean?
A high Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is the stock value based on a projected free cash flow model. View historical data on American Outdoor Brands and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 0.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American Outdoor Brands's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $17.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American Outdoor Brands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Outdoor Brands (AOUT) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.16, compared to a current price of $10.61 — trading 15.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $17.88 and 1812.3% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 0.94. American Outdoor Brands' overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF calculated?
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Outdoor Brands (AOUT), the current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $17.88 as of Aug. 26, 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 Outdoor Brands (AOUT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Outdoor Brands stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $10.61 is trading 15.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.16. GuruFocus considers American Outdoor Brands to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for AOUT:

  • Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF: $17.88
  • GF Value™: $9.16 vs. price of $10.61 (15.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1812.3% above the Travel & Leisure median (#175 of 594)

No single metric tells the full story. See the AOUT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


American Outdoor Brands Business Description

Address 1800 North Route Z, Columbia, MO, USA, 65202
American Outdoor Brands Inc is engaged in the business of providing outdoor products and accessories for hunting, fishing, camping, shooting, and personal security and defense products. The company designs and produces products and accessories, including shooting supplies, rest, vaults, and other related accessories; premium sportsman knives and tools for fishing and hunting; land management tools for hunting preparedness; harvesting products for post-hunt or post-fishing activities; electro-optical devices, including hunting optics, firearm aiming devices, flashlights, and laser grips; reloading, gunsmithing, and firearm cleaning supplies; and survival, camping, and emergency preparedness products.
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