Abercrombie & Fitch Co (FRA:AFT) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jun. 30, 2026)


FRA:AFT Abercrombie & Fitch Co FRA:AFT
86 GF Score
Price €80.20
GF Value €99.36
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Abercrombie & Fitch Co Moat Score?

Abercrombie & Fitch Co FRA:AFT +5.53% 86 Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:AFT with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of €99.36 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 1,118 Retail - Cyclical companies, Abercrombie & Fitch Co ranks better than 88.64% on this metric.

Abercrombie & Fitch Co has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Abercrombie & Fitch Co has Narrow Moat: Abercrombie & Fitch has a modest moat due to its strong brand recognition and customer loyalty in the fashion retail sector. However, it faces intense competition and lacks significant pricing power or cost advantages, limiting its moat strength.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Abercrombie & Fitch Co might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Abercrombie & Fitch Co  (FRA:AFT) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Abercrombie & Fitch Co Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:AFT vs AEO, BOOT, BKE: Moat Score Comparison

For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Abercrombie & Fitch Co's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Abercrombie & Fitch Co's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Abercrombie & Fitch Co's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Abercrombie & Fitch Co (FRA:AFT) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jun. 30, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Abercrombie & Fitch Co ranks #127 out of 1118 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 11.4%.
Is Abercrombie & Fitch Co's Moat Score too high?
Abercrombie & Fitch Co's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Abercrombie & Fitch Co ranks #127 out of 1118 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 Moat Score compare to AEO and BOOT?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Abercrombie & Fitch Co ranks #127 out of 1118 companies for Moat Score. This places Abercrombie & Fitch Co in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Abercrombie & Fitch Co's current Moat Score is 4. 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 €99.36, compared to a current price of €80.20 — trading 19.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Abercrombie & Fitch Co (FRA:AFT), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 30, 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 €80.20 is trading 19.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €99.36. GuruFocus considers Abercrombie & Fitch Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:AFT:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: €99.36 vs. price of €80.20 (19.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100

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Abercrombie & Fitch Co Business Description

Address 6301 Fitch Path, New Albany, OH, USA, 43054
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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