American Eagle Outfitters (STU:AFG) ROCE %: 3.52% (As of Apr. 2026)


STU:AFG American Eagle Outfitters Inc STU:AFG
80 GF Score
Price €16.27
GF Value €18.78
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is American Eagle Outfitters ROCE %?

American Eagle Outfitters STU:AFG +4.26% 80 ROCE % is 3.52% as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:AFG with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €18.78 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. American Eagle Outfitters's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 3.52%.

American Eagle Outfitters  (STU:AFG) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

American Eagle Outfitters ROCE % Related Terms

American Eagle Outfitters ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for American Eagle Outfitters's ROCE % 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.

American Eagle Outfitters ROCE % Chart

American Eagle Outfitters Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
ROCE %
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American Eagle Outfitters Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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American Eagle Outfitters ROCE % Calculation

American Eagle Outfitters's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Jan. 2026 )  (A: Jan. 2025 )(A: Jan. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Jan. 2026 )  (A: Jan. 2025 )(A: Jan. 2026 )
=278.979/( ( (3700.529 - 852.646) + (3412.238 - 738.296) )/ 2 )
=278.979/( (2847.883+2673.942)/ 2 )
=278.979/2760.9125
=10.10 %

American Eagle Outfitters's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Apr. 2026 )  (Q: Jan. 2026 )(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Apr. 2026 )  (Q: Jan. 2026 )(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=96.532/( ( (3412.238 - 738.296) + (3489.144 - 685.39) )/ 2 )
=96.532/( ( 2673.942 + 2803.754 )/ 2 )
=96.532/2738.848
=3.52 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 2026) EBIT 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.

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What does a ROCE % of 3.52% mean?
American Eagle Outfitters (STU:AFG) has a ROCE % of 3.52% as of Apr. 2026.
Is American Eagle Outfitters' ROCE % too high?
American Eagle Outfitters' current ROCE % is 3.52%. The Retail - Cyclical industry median ROCE % is 7.58. American Eagle Outfitters' value of 3.52% is 53.6% below this industry median. 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' ROCE % compare to BKE and ANF?
American Eagle Outfitters' ROCE % of 3.52% can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. The industry median ROCE % is 7.58. American Eagle Outfitters' value of 3.52% is 53.6% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROCE % for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median ROCE % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 7.58, based on 1,117 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. American Eagle Outfitters's current ROCE % of 3.52% is 53.6% below 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median ROCE % is 7.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American Eagle Outfitters's current ROCE % is 3.52%. 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 (STU:AFG) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €18.78, compared to a current price of €16.27 — trading 13.4% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 3.52% and 53.6% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 7.58. 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 ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Eagle Outfitters (STU:AFG), the current ROCE % is 3.52% 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 American Eagle Outfitters (STU:AFG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Eagle Outfitters stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €16.27 is trading 13.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €18.78. GuruFocus considers American Eagle Outfitters to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:AFG:

  • ROCE %: 3.52%
  • GF Value™: €18.78 vs. price of €16.27 (13.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 53.6% below the Retail - Cyclical median

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

American Eagle Outfitters Business Description

Other Exchanges AEO:USA1AEO:Italy
Address 77 Hot Metal Street, Pittsburgh, PA, USA, 15203-2329
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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