American Eagle OutfittersFRA:AFG -1.67%80 OCF Yield % is 14.87 as of Jun. 28, 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 12.42. GuruFocus rates FRA:AFG with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €18.64 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,122 Retail - Cyclical companies, American Eagle Outfitters ranks better than 67.74% on this metric.
OCF Yield % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, OCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high operating cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
American Eagle Outfitters OCF Yield % Related Terms
American Eagle Outfitters OCF Yield % 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.
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, American Eagle Outfitters's OCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Yield % 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 Eagle Outfitters OCF Yield % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, American Eagle Outfitters's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where American Eagle Outfitters's OCF Yield % 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.
American Eagle Outfitters (FRA:AFG) has a OCF Yield % of 14.87 as of Jun. 28, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on American Eagle Outfitters and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 12.42. Over the past decade, American Eagle Outfitters' OCF Yield % has ranged from 2.66 to 36.55. According to the industry distribution chart, American Eagle Outfitters ranks #362 out of 1122 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 32.3%.
Is American Eagle Outfitters' OCF Yield % too high?
American Eagle Outfitters' current OCF Yield % of 14.87 is 20% above median its 10-year median of 12.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.66 to a high of 36.55. The Retail - Cyclical industry median OCF Yield % is 7.64. American Eagle Outfitters' value of 14.87 is 94.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, American Eagle Outfitters ranks #362 out of 1122 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, American Eagle Outfitters has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Eagle Outfitters' OCF Yield % compare to BKE and ANF?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, American Eagle Outfitters ranks #362 out of 1122 companies for OCF Yield %. This puts American Eagle Outfitters in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 7.64. American Eagle Outfitters' value of 14.87 is 94.6% above this benchmark. Historically, American Eagle Outfitters' own OCF Yield % has ranged from 2.66 to 36.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.42 vs. the industry median of 7.64, American Eagle Outfitters 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 OCF Yield % for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median OCF Yield % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 7.64, based on 1,122 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. American Eagle Outfitters's current OCF Yield % of 14.87 is 94.6% 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 OCF Yield % mean?
A high OCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on American Eagle Outfitters and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median OCF Yield % is 7.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American Eagle Outfitters's current OCF Yield % is 14.87, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 12.42. 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 €18.64, compared to a current price of €15.60 — trading 16.3% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 14.87, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 12.42 and 94.6% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 7.64. American Eagle Outfitters' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Yield % calculated?
OCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Eagle Outfitters (FRA:AFG), the current OCF Yield % is 14.87 as of Jun. 28, 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 €15.60 is trading 16.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €18.64.
GuruFocus considers American Eagle Outfitters to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:AFG:
OCF Yield %: 14.87 (20% above median its 10-year median of 12.42)
GF Value™: €18.64 vs. price of €15.60 (16.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 94.6% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#362 of 1122)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:AFG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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