Abercrombie & Fitch CoLTS:0R32 -1.41%84 Operating Margin % is 7.97% as of Apr. 2026, which is 150% above its 10-year median of 3.19. GuruFocus rates LTS:0R32 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $111.07 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 1,128 Retail - Cyclical companies, Abercrombie & Fitch Co ranks better than 85.46% on this metric.
Abercrombie & Fitch Co operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Abercrombie & Fitch Co's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0R32'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.69 Med: 3.19 Max: 14.97
Current: 12.99
LTS:0R32's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 85.46% of 1128
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 3.905
vs LTS:0R32: 12.99
Abercrombie & Fitch Co's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 46.20% per year.
Abercrombie & Fitch Co (LTS:0R32) Operating Margin % Explanation
Just like Gross Margin %, it is important to see a company maintains its operating margin over time. Among the same industry, a company with higher operating margin is more efficient in its operation. It is also more stable during industry slowdown or recessions. Peter Lynch prefers those with higher margins than those with lower margins.
Be Aware
Operating Margin % can be manipulated by adjusting the rate of depreciation, depletion and amortization (DDA).
If a company is facing competition, its Operating Margin % may decline. Often the Operating Margin % declines well before the company's Revenue or even profit decline. Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important indicator of whether the company is facing problems.
For instance, by 2012, Nokia (NOK)'s problems were well known and its stock had lost more than 90% of its market value since 2007. But Nokias Operating Margin % had already been in decline since 2002, although its Earnings per Share (Diluted) were still rising. Investors who paid attention to Operating Margin % would have avoided this huge loss. The same can be said for Research-in-Motion (RIMM).
Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important screening filter for GuruFocus. GuruFocus's Buffett-Munger screener requires that the profit margin is either consistent or expanding. The Model Portfolio of the Buffett-Munger screener has outperformed the market every year since inception in 2009.
Abercrombie & Fitch Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Abercrombie & Fitch Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Abercrombie & Fitch Co's Operating Margin % 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.
LTS:0R32 vs AEO, VSCO, BKE: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Abercrombie & Fitch Co's Operating Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Operating 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 Operating Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Abercrombie & Fitch Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Abercrombie & Fitch Co's Operating Margin % falls into.
Abercrombie & Fitch Co Operating Margin % Calculation
Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.
Abercrombie & Fitch Co's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as
* 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 (LTS:0R32) has a Operating Margin % of 7.97% as of Apr. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Abercrombie & Fitch Co and its competitors. This is 150% above median its historical median of 3.19. Over the past decade, Abercrombie & Fitch Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 0.69 to 14.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Abercrombie & Fitch Co ranks #164 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 14.5%.
Is Abercrombie & Fitch Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Abercrombie & Fitch Co's current Operating Margin % of 7.97% is 150% above median its 10-year median of 3.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.69 to a high of 14.97. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Operating Margin % is 3.91. Abercrombie & Fitch Co's value of 7.97% is 104.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Abercrombie & Fitch Co ranks #164 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 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Abercrombie & Fitch Co's Operating Margin % compare to AEO and VSCO?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Abercrombie & Fitch Co ranks #164 out of 1128 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Abercrombie & Fitch Co in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.91. Abercrombie & Fitch Co's value of 7.97% is 104.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Abercrombie & Fitch Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 0.69 to 14.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.19 vs. the industry median of 3.91, 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 Operating Margin % for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Operating Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 3.91, based on 1,128 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Abercrombie & Fitch Co's current Operating Margin % of 7.97% is 104.1% 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 Operating Margin % mean?
A high Operating Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Abercrombie & Fitch Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Abercrombie & Fitch Co's current Operating Margin % is 7.97%, which is 150% above median its own 10-year median of 3.19. 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 (LTS:0R32) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $111.07, compared to a current price of $84.46 — trading 24% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 7.97%, which is 150% above median its 10-year median of 3.19 and 104.1% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 3.91. Abercrombie & Fitch Co's overall GF Score™ is 84/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Operating Margin % calculated?
Operating Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Abercrombie & Fitch Co (LTS:0R32), the current Operating Margin % is 7.97% 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 (LTS:0R32) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Abercrombie & Fitch Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $84.46 is trading 24% below its estimated GF Value™ of $111.07.
GuruFocus considers Abercrombie & Fitch Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0R32:
Operating Margin %: 7.97% (150% above median its 10-year median of 3.19)
GF Value™: $111.07 vs. price of $84.46 (24% below fair value)
Industry Position: 104.1% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#164 of 1128)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0R32 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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