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Abercrombie & Fitch CoFRA:AFT -3.29%90 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.80 as of Apr. 2026, which is 22% above its 10-year median of 2.30. GuruFocus rates FRA:AFT with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of €99.33 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 691 Retail - Cyclical companies, Abercrombie & Fitch Co ranks better than 92.04% on this metric.
Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. A positive ratio may indicate share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio may reflect no repurchases or potential share issuance. Abercrombie & Fitch Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 2.80%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Abercrombie & Fitch Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:AFT'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.4 Med: 2.3 Max: 7.9
Current: 2.8
During the past 13 years, Abercrombie & Fitch Co's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 7.90%. The lowest was -0.40%. And the median was 2.30%.
FRA:AFT's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 92.04% of 691
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: -0.4
vs FRA:AFT: 2.80
Abercrombie & Fitch Co (FRA:AFT) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Explanation
A negative number means the company might be issuing new shares. A positive number indicates that the company is buying back shares.
Be Aware
Investors usually like share buybacks. But as pointed by Warren Buffett, only if a company buys back shares at the prices below the stock's intrinsic value, it rewards remaining shareholders. If a company buys its overvalued stocks back, it destroys shareholder value.
Abercrombie & Fitch Co 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
FRA:AFT vs BOOT, AEO, URBN: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Abercrombie & Fitch Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Abercrombie & Fitch Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Abercrombie & Fitch Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Abercrombie & Fitch Co 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Calculation
This is the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. The annualized percentage change is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four years of annual data on Shares Outstanding (EOP).
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 2.80 mean?
Abercrombie & Fitch Co (FRA:AFT) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 2.80 as of Apr. 2026. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for Abercrombie & Fitch Co and its competitors. This is 22% above median its historical median of 2.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Abercrombie & Fitch Co ranks #55 out of 691 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 8%.
Is Abercrombie & Fitch Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Abercrombie & Fitch Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 2.80 is 22% above median its 10-year median of 2.30. Based on the distribution chart, Abercrombie & Fitch Co ranks #55 out of 691 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 Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Abercrombie & Fitch Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to BOOT and AEO?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Abercrombie & Fitch Co ranks #55 out of 691 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Abercrombie & Fitch Co in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio for a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for Abercrombie & Fitch Co and its competitors. Abercrombie & Fitch Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.80, which is 22% above median its own 10-year median of 2.30. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €99.33, compared to a current price of €94.20 — trading 5.2% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.80, which is 22% above median its 10-year median of 2.30. Abercrombie & Fitch Co's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Abercrombie & Fitch Co (FRA:AFT), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.80 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 €94.20 is trading 5.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €99.33.
GuruFocus considers Abercrombie & Fitch Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:AFT:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 2.80 (22% above median its 10-year median of 2.30)
GF Value™: €99.33 vs. price of €94.20 (5.2% below fair value)
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 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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