Total Payout Yield % is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchases of shares and dividends based on its Market Cap. It is a measure of shareholder return.
American Eagle Outfitters Total Payout Yield % Explanation
Similar to Dividend Yield, Total Payout Yield % is a measurement of shareholder return. Dividends is not the only way that companies are able to distribute their excess cash back to the shareholders. The other way to distribute the cash is a stock repurchase. The stock repurchase buys back the company's own shares from the marketplace. This results in a reduced number of oustanding shares, making each share worth a greater percentage of the corporation.
American Eagle Outfitters Total Payout Yield % Related Terms
American Eagle Outfitters Total Payout Yield % Historical 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.
American Eagle Outfitters Total Payout Yield % Chart
FRA:AFG vs BKE, ANF, CRI: Total Payout Yield % Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, American Eagle Outfitters's Total Payout Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Total Payout Yield % 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.
American Eagle Outfitters Total Payout Yield % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, American Eagle Outfitters's Total Payout Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where American Eagle Outfitters's Total Payout Yield % 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.
American Eagle Outfitters (FRA:AFG) has a Total Payout Yield % of 6.65 as of Jul. 08, 2026. Total Payout Yield is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Market Cap. View historical data on American Eagle Outfitters and its competitors.
Is American Eagle Outfitters' Total Payout Yield % too high?
American Eagle Outfitters' current Total Payout Yield % is 6.65. Overall, American Eagle Outfitters has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Eagle Outfitters' Total Payout Yield % compare to BKE and ANF?
American Eagle Outfitters' Total Payout Yield % of 6.65 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Total Payout Yield % for a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Total Payout Yield % depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, Total Payout Yield % 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 Total Payout Yield % mean?
A high Total Payout Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total Payout Yield is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Market Cap. View historical data on American Eagle Outfitters and its competitors. American Eagle Outfitters's current Total Payout Yield % is 6.65. 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 (FRA:AFG) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €18.48, compared to a current price of €14.27 — trading 22.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Payout Yield % is 6.65. American Eagle Outfitters' overall GF Score™ is 79/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Payout Yield % calculated?
Total Payout Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Eagle Outfitters (FRA:AFG), the current Total Payout Yield % is 6.65 as of Jul. 08, 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 (FRA:AFG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Eagle Outfitters stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €14.27 is trading 22.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €18.48.
GuruFocus considers American Eagle Outfitters to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:AFG:
Total Payout Yield %: 6.65
GF Value™: €18.48 vs. price of €14.27 (22.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:AFG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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