Abercrombie & Fitch CoSTU:AFT +6.22%88 Net Margin % is 6.03% as of Apr. 2026, which is 279% above its 10-year median of 1.59. GuruFocus rates STU:AFT with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of €98.00 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 1,128 Retail - Cyclical companies, Abercrombie & Fitch Co ranks better than 84.22% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Abercrombie & Fitch Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:AFT'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.65 Med: 1.59 Max: 11.44
Current: 9.34
STU:AFT's Net Margin % is ranked better than 84.22% of 1128
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.335
vs STU:AFT: 9.34
Abercrombie & Fitch Co (STU:AFT) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Abercrombie & Fitch Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Abercrombie & Fitch Co Net Margin % 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.
STU:AFT vs AEO, VSCO, BKE: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Abercrombie & Fitch Co's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Abercrombie & Fitch Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Abercrombie & Fitch Co's Net Margin % falls into.
* 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 (STU:AFT) has a Net Margin % of 6.03% as of Apr. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Abercrombie & Fitch Co and its competitors. This is 279% above median its historical median of 1.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Abercrombie & Fitch Co ranks #178 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 15.8%.
Is Abercrombie & Fitch Co's Net Margin % too high?
Abercrombie & Fitch Co's current Net Margin % of 6.03% is 279% above median its 10-year median of 1.59. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Net Margin % is 2.34. Abercrombie & Fitch Co's value of 6.03% is 158.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Abercrombie & Fitch Co ranks #178 out of 1128 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 88/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Abercrombie & Fitch Co's Net Margin % compare to AEO and VSCO?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Abercrombie & Fitch Co ranks #178 out of 1128 companies for Net Margin %. This places Abercrombie & Fitch Co in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.34. Abercrombie & Fitch Co's value of 6.03% is 158.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.59 vs. the industry median of 2.34, 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 Net Margin % for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Net Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.34, based on 1,128 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Abercrombie & Fitch Co's current Net Margin % of 6.03% is 158.2% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Abercrombie & Fitch Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Abercrombie & Fitch Co's current Net Margin % is 6.03%, which is 279% above median its own 10-year median of 1.59. 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 (STU:AFT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €98.00, compared to a current price of €78.60 — trading 19.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 6.03%, which is 279% above median its 10-year median of 1.59 and 158.2% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 2.34. Abercrombie & Fitch Co's overall GF Score™ is 88/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Abercrombie & Fitch Co (STU:AFT), the current Net Margin % is 6.03% 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 (STU:AFT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Abercrombie & Fitch Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €78.60 is trading 19.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €98.00.
GuruFocus considers Abercrombie & Fitch Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:AFT:
Net Margin %: 6.03% (279% above median its 10-year median of 1.59)
GF Value™: €98.00 vs. price of €78.60 (19.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 158.2% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#178 of 1128)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU: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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