Abercrombie & Fitch Co (FRA:AFT) Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 7.70% (As of Apr. 2026) — 242% Above Median

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FRA:AFT Abercrombie & Fitch Co FRA:AFT
90 GF Score
Price €80.00
GF Value €97.22
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Abercrombie & Fitch Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset?

Abercrombie & Fitch Co FRA:AFT +8.11% 90 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 7.70% as of Apr. 2026, which is 242% above its 10-year median of 2.25. GuruFocus rates FRA:AFT with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of €97.22 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 1,130 Retail - Cyclical companies, Abercrombie & Fitch Co ranks better than 90.35% on this metric.

Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total tangible assets. Total tangible assets equals to Total Assets minus Intangible Assets. Abercrombie & Fitch Co's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was €230 Mil. Abercrombie & Fitch Co's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was €2,983 Mil. Therefore, Abercrombie & Fitch Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 7.70%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Abercrombie & Fitch Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:AFT' s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.32   Med: 2.25   Max: 18.05
Current: 14.63

During the past 13 years, Abercrombie & Fitch Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 18.05%. The lowest was -3.32%. And the median was 2.25%.

FRA:AFT's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than
90.35% of 1130 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.93 vs FRA:AFT: 14.63

Abercrombie & Fitch Co  (FRA:AFT) Return-on-Tangible-Asset Explanation

Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.


Be Aware

Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company’s earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a company’s tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).

Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.


Abercrombie & Fitch Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms


Abercrombie & Fitch Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Abercrombie & Fitch Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.

Abercrombie & Fitch Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart

Abercrombie & Fitch Co Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Return-on-Tangible-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 8.74 0.10 11.48 18.48 13.91

Abercrombie & Fitch Co Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
Return-on-Tangible-Asset Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 9.63 17.35 13.34 19.52 7.70

FRA:AFT vs AEO, BOOT, BKE: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison

For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Abercrombie & Fitch Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Abercrombie & Fitch Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Abercrombie & Fitch Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset falls into.


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Abercrombie & Fitch Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Calculation

Abercrombie & Fitch Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Jan. 2026 )  (A: Jan. 2025 )(A: Jan. 2026 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Jan. 2026 )  (A: Jan. 2025 )(A: Jan. 2026 )
=431.39/( (3187.691+3014.135)/ 2 )
=431.39/3100.913
=13.91 %

Abercrombie & Fitch Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Apr. 2026 )  (Q: Jan. 2026 )(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Apr. 2026 )  (Q: Jan. 2026 )(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=229.6/( (3014.135+2952.284)/ 2 )
=229.6/2983.2095
=7.70 %

* 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.

In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data, the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 2026) net income data.

What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 7.70% mean?
Abercrombie & Fitch Co (FRA:AFT) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 7.70% as of Apr. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Abercrombie & Fitch Co and its competitors. This is 242% above median its historical median of 2.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Abercrombie & Fitch Co ranks #109 out of 1130 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 9.6%.
Is Abercrombie & Fitch Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Abercrombie & Fitch Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 7.70% is 242% above median its 10-year median of 2.25. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.93. Abercrombie & Fitch Co's value of 7.70% is 162.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Abercrombie & Fitch Co ranks #109 out of 1130 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 90/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Abercrombie & Fitch Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to AEO and BOOT?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Abercrombie & Fitch Co ranks #109 out of 1130 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Abercrombie & Fitch Co in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.93. Abercrombie & Fitch Co's value of 7.70% is 162.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.25 vs. the industry median of 2.93, 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.93, based on 1,130 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Abercrombie & Fitch Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 7.70% is 162.8% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Abercrombie & Fitch Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Abercrombie & Fitch Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 7.70%, which is 242% above median its own 10-year median of 2.25. 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 €97.22, compared to a current price of €80.00 — trading 17.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 7.70%, which is 242% above median its 10-year median of 2.25 and 162.8% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 2.93. Abercrombie & Fitch Co's overall GF Score™ is 90/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Abercrombie & Fitch Co (FRA:AFT), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 7.70% 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 (FRA:AFT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Abercrombie & Fitch Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €80.00 is trading 17.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €97.22. GuruFocus considers Abercrombie & Fitch Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:AFT:

  • Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 7.70% (242% above median its 10-year median of 2.25)
  • GF Value™: €97.22 vs. price of €80.00 (17.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100
  • Industry Position: 162.8% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#109 of 1130)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:AFT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


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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