American Eagle Outfitters (FRA:AFG) Inventory Turnover: 0.98 (As of Apr. 2026)

What is American Eagle Outfitters Inventory Turnover?

American Eagle Outfitters FRA:AFG +0.28% 79 Inventory Turnover is 0.98 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:AFG with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €18.59 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. It is calculated as Cost of Goods Sold divided by Total Inventories. American Eagle Outfitters's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was €632 Mil. American Eagle Outfitters's Average Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was €648 Mil. American Eagle Outfitters's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.98.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. American Eagle Outfitters's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was 93.54.

Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue. American Eagle Outfitters's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.63.

American Eagle Outfitters (FRA:AFG) Inventory Turnover Explanation

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. A higher Inventory Turnover means the company has light inventory. Therefore the company spends less money on storage, write downs, and obsolete inventory. If the inventory is too light, it may affect sales because the company may not have enough to meet demand.

1. Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

American Eagle Outfitters's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory	=	Average Total Inventories (Q: Apr. 2026 )	/	Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Apr. 2026 )	*	Days in Period
	=	647.811	/	631.942	*	365 / 4
	=	93.54

2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.

American Eagle Outfitters's Inventory to Revenue for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory-to-Revenue	=	Average Total Inventories (Q: Apr. 2026 )	/	Revenue (Q: Apr. 2026 )
	=	647.811	/	1021.969
	=	0.63

* 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.

Be Aware

Usually retailers pile up their inventories at holiday seasons to meet the stronger demand. Therefore, the inventory of a particular quarter of a year should not be used to calculate Inventory Turnover. An average inventory is a better indication.

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American Eagle Outfitters Inventory Turnover Historical Data

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American Eagle Outfitters Annual Data

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6.49

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4.94

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Inventory Turnover	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															1.15	1.13	1.01	1.45	0.98

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American Eagle Outfitters Inventory Turnover Calculation

American Eagle Outfitters's Inventory Turnover for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

	Inventory Turnover (A: Jan. 2026 )
=	Cost of Goods Sold	/	Average Total Inventories
=	Cost of Goods Sold (A: Jan. 2026 )	/ (	(Total Inventories (A: Jan. 2025 )	+	Total Inventories (A: Jan. 2026 ))	/	count )
=	2997.15	/ (	(615.009	+	597.373)	/	2 )
=	2997.15	/	606.191
=	4.94

American Eagle Outfitters's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

	Inventory Turnover (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=	Cost of Goods Sold	/	Average Total Inventories
=	Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Apr. 2026 )	/ (	(Total Inventories (Q: Jan. 2026 )	+	Total Inventories (Q: Apr. 2026 ))	/	count )
=	631.942	/ (	(597.373	+	698.249)	/	2 )
=	631.942	/	647.811
=	0.98

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What does a Inventory Turnover of 0.98 mean?

American Eagle Outfitters (FRA:AFG) has a Inventory Turnover of 0.98 as of Apr. 2026. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on American Eagle Outfitters and its competitors.

Is American Eagle Outfitters' Inventory Turnover too high?

American Eagle Outfitters' current Inventory Turnover is 0.98. Overall, American Eagle Outfitters has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does American Eagle Outfitters' Inventory Turnover compare to BKE and ANF?

American Eagle Outfitters' Inventory Turnover of 0.98 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.

What is a good Inventory Turnover for a Retail - Cyclical company?

A good Inventory Turnover depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, Inventory Turnover should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.

What does a high Inventory Turnover mean?

A high Inventory Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on American Eagle Outfitters and its competitors. American Eagle Outfitters's current Inventory Turnover is 0.98. 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 €18.59, compared to a current price of €14.31 — trading 23.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Inventory Turnover is 0.98. American Eagle Outfitters' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.

How is Inventory Turnover calculated?

Inventory Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Eagle Outfitters (FRA:AFG), the current Inventory Turnover is 0.98 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 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 €14.31 is trading 23.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €18.59. GuruFocus considers American Eagle Outfitters to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:AFG:

Inventory Turnover: 0.98
GF Value™: €18.59 vs. price of €14.31 (23.1% below fair value)
GF Score™: 79/100 with 1 warning sign

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American Eagle Outfitters Business Description

Industry Consumer Cyclical Retail - Cyclical

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Other Exchanges AEO:USA 1AEO:Italy AFG:Germany

Address 77 Hot Metal Street, Pittsburgh, PA, USA, 15203-2329

Website https://www.aeo-inc.com

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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