Abercrombie & Fitch CoSTU:AFT +6.22%88 ROE % is 19.62% as of Apr. 2026, which is 310% above its 10-year median of 4.78. GuruFocus rates STU:AFT with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of €97.31 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 1,097 Retail - Cyclical companies, Abercrombie & Fitch Co ranks better than 92.43% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Abercrombie & Fitch Co's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:AFT'
s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -11.43 Med: 4.78 Max: 47.77
Current: 37.73
During the past 13 years, Abercrombie & Fitch Co's highest ROE % was 47.77%. The lowest was -11.43%. And the median was 4.78%.
STU:AFT's ROE % is ranked better than 92.43% of 1097
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 6.46
vs STU:AFT: 37.73
Abercrombie & Fitch Co (STU:AFT) ROE % Explanation
ROE % measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' equity (also known as net assets or assets minus liabilities). ROE % shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. ROE %s between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
The factors that affect a company's ROE % can be illustrated with the three-step DuPont Analysis:
Note:
The net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 2026) revenue data. The same rule applies to Pre-Tax Income and Operating Income.
* In the five-step DuPont Analysis, Operating Income is only available for non-financial companies. Thus, for Insurance companies, we use EBIT as a substitution of Operating Income. For Banks, both Operating Income and EBIT is unavailable. Thus we combined Interest Burden and Operating Margin % into Pretax Margin %, and the DuPont Analysis is divided into four components instead.
* 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.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the equity multiplier when investing in high ROE % companies. Like ROA %, ROE % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their ROE %s can be extremely high.
* 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, Abercrombie & Fitch Co's ROE %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % 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 ROE % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Abercrombie & Fitch Co's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Abercrombie & Fitch Co's ROE % 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.
In the calculation of annual ROE %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder equity 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.
ROE % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Abercrombie & Fitch Co (STU:AFT) has a ROE % of 19.62% as of Apr. 2026. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Abercrombie & Fitch Co and its competitors. This is 310% above median its historical median of 4.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Abercrombie & Fitch Co ranks #83 out of 1097 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 7.6%.
Is Abercrombie & Fitch Co's ROE % too high?
Abercrombie & Fitch Co's current ROE % of 19.62% is 310% above median its 10-year median of 4.78. The Retail - Cyclical industry median ROE % is 6.46. Abercrombie & Fitch Co's value of 19.62% is 203.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Abercrombie & Fitch Co ranks #83 out of 1097 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 ROE % compare to AEO and VSCO?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Abercrombie & Fitch Co ranks #83 out of 1097 companies for ROE %. This places Abercrombie & Fitch Co in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROE % is 6.46. Abercrombie & Fitch Co's value of 19.62% is 203.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.78 vs. the industry median of 6.46, 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 ROE % for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median ROE % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 6.46, based on 1,097 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Abercrombie & Fitch Co's current ROE % of 19.62% is 203.7% 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 ROE % mean?
A high ROE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Abercrombie & Fitch Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median ROE % is 6.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Abercrombie & Fitch Co's current ROE % is 19.62%, which is 310% above median its own 10-year median of 4.78. 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 €97.31, compared to a current price of €78.60 — trading 19.2% below its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is 19.62%, which is 310% above median its 10-year median of 4.78 and 203.7% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 6.46. 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 ROE % calculated?
ROE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Abercrombie & Fitch Co (STU:AFT), the current ROE % is 19.62% 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 19.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €97.31.
GuruFocus considers Abercrombie & Fitch Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:AFT:
ROE %: 19.62% (310% above median its 10-year median of 4.78)
GF Value™: €97.31 vs. price of €78.60 (19.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 203.7% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#83 of 1097)
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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