Is ANF a good stock to buy right now?

Based on our 6-factor quantitative model, ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO /DE/ (ANF) receives a "Hold" rating with a composite score of 48.1/100. It is ranked #1,605 out of 4,446 stocks. Key factor scores: Quality 50/100, Value 78/100, Momentum 44/100. The timing signal is "Neutral". This is quantitative analysis only — not investment advice.

What is the stock rating for ANF?

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO /DE/ (ANF) has a "Hold" rating and 3-star score. The composite score of 48.1 ranks it #1,605 among 4,446 U.S. stocks. Ratings are updated weekly using academically-proven factor models.

What sector is ANF in?

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO /DE/ operates in the Consumer Discretionary sector (Retail industry) with a market cap of $4.23 billion. It is classified as a mid-cap stock.

Does ANF pay a dividend?

ANF does not currently pay a regular dividend. The company may be reinvesting profits for growth.

What is ANF's P/E ratio?

ANF has a trailing P/E ratio of 9.28x. The Consumer Discretionary sector average is 24.5x. This below-average P/E may indicate the stock is undervalued.

How profitable is ANF?

ANF's quality factor score is 50/100. Gross margin: 63.1%. ROE: 33.4% vs sector average 6.2%. High margins suggest pricing power and competitive moats.

How is ANF valued compared to peers?

ANF's value factor score is 78/100 (higher = cheaper). Key multiples: P/E 9.3x, EV/EBITDA 5.5x. The stock appears attractively valued versus peers.

What is ANF's debt level?

ANF's debt-to-equity ratio is 149%. Sector average: 89%. Moderate leverage is normal for established companies.

ANF has a beta of 1.29, meaning it amplifies market moves. Stability score: 39/100.

Does ANF have high short interest?

ANF's short interest factor score is 36/100 (higher = less short selling). Elevated short interest may indicate bearish sentiment or short squeeze potential.

ANF Stock Analysis: Top Mid-Cap Hold (Score 48.1/100) | Blank Capital Research

Data Series	1D	5D	1M	YTD	1Y	3Y	5Y	10Y
ANF	-4.93%	+6.66%	+13.31%	-21.83%	+34.80%	-	-	-
Industry Proxy XLY	+0.13%	+4.38%	-1.35%	-5.46%	-39.92%	-	-	-
U.S. Market SPY	-0.07%	+3.60%	+0.34%	-0.36%	+29.52%	-	-	-
Alpha vs Market	-4.86%	+3.05%	+12.98%	-21.47%	+5.27%	-	-	-
Alpha vs Sector	-5.06%	+2.27%	+14.67%	-16.37%	+74.72%	-	-	-

Metric	ANF	Benchmark
P/E Ratio	9.3x	-62%
EV/EBITDA	5.5x	+13%
Price / Book	3.1x

Stock Entity	Score▼	Quality	Value	Momentum	P/E Ratio	ROE	Gross Margin	Net Margin	Rev Growth	D/E Ratio	Market Cap	Compare
CASY CASEYS GENERAL STORES INC	57	50	68	67	42.2x	16.9%	24.0%	3.8%	0.3%	123.0x	$27.2B	VS
TGT TARGET CORP	53	50	70	56	16.2x	20.7%	28.4%	3.4%	-0.7%	89.0x	$54.5B	VS
APEI AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION INC	53	49	58	72	78.3x	4.6%	52.8%	2.1%	6.8%	32.0x	$1.1B	VS
LINC LINCOLN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES CORP	52	50	48	75	116.7x	5.6%	59.2%	2.3%	37.4%	147.0x	$1.3B	VS
FIVE FIVE BELOW, INC	52	50	56	73	105.5x	5.4%	32.5%	3.1%	26.5%	125.0x	$13.0B	VS
IMKTA INGLES MARKETS INC	51	50	51	62	17.4x	6.2%	23.9%	1.9%	0.4%	57.0x	$1.7B	VS
PRDO PERDOCEO EDUCATION Corp	51	50	70	57	14.2x	16.7%	100.0%	20.4%	27.1%	28.0x	$2.4B	VS
MCRI MONARCH CASINO & RESORT INC	51	50	66	47	16.7x	19.7%	24.5%	19.4%	11.5%	33.0x	$1.7B	VS
FCFS FirstCash Holdings, Inc.	49	50	29	66	34.7x	10.8%	50.2%	8.0%	26.6%	98.0x	$8.4B	VS
ANF ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO /DE/	48	50	78	44	9.3x	33.4%	63.1%	9.8%	13.8%	149.0x	$4.2B
ESCA ESCALADE INC	48	50	65	51	15.2x	9.0%	26.1%	6.2%	8.4%	11.0x	$249M	VS

Key Ratio	TTM	2026	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
Gross Margin %	0.6%	-	-	0.6%	0.6%	0.6%	0.6%	0.6%	0.6%	0.6%	0.6%
Operating Margin %	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.0%	0.1%	-0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
EBITDA Margin %	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%
Net Margin %	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.0%	0.1%	-0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
FCF Margin %	-	-	-	-	-	-	9.7%	2.7%	5.6%	5.2%	1.3%
ROE %	0.3%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.0%	0.3%	-0.1%	0.0%	0.1%	0.0%	0.0%
ROA %	0.1%	0.1%	0.2%	0.1%	0.0%	0.1%	-0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
ROIC %	35.7%	38.9%	43.3%	36.5%	10.4%	32.4%	-9.2%	2.6%	4.6%	6.0%	1.1%

Key Ratio

TTM

2026

2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

Gross Margin %

0.6%

Operating Margin %

0.1%

0.0%

0.1%

-0.0%

0.0%

EBITDA Margin %

0.2%

0.1%

0.0%

0.1%

Net Margin %

0.1%

0.0%

0.1%

-0.0%

0.0%

FCF Margin %

9.7%

2.7%

5.6%

5.2%

1.3%

ROE %

0.3%

0.4%

0.3%

0.0%

0.3%

-0.1%

0.0%

0.1%

0.0%

ROA %

0.1%

0.2%

0.1%

0.0%

0.1%

-0.0%

0.0%

ROIC %

35.7%

38.9%

43.3%

36.5%

10.4%

32.4%

-9.2%

2.6%

4.6%

6.0%

1.1%

Line Item	TTM	2026	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016
	$4.8B	$5.3B	$4.9B	$4.3B	$3.7B	$3.7B	$3.1B	$3.6B	$3.6B	$3.5B	$3.3B	$3.5B
	—	—	—	$1.6B	$1.6B	$1.4B	—	—	—	—	—	—
	$3.0B	—	—	$2.7B	$2.1B	$2.3B	$1.9B	$2.2B	$2.2B	$2.1B	$2.0B	$2.2B
Gross Margin	63.1%	---	---	62.9%	56.9%	62.3%	60.5%	59.4%	60.2%	59.7%	61.0%	61.3%
	—	$155M	$154M	$141M	$132M	$144M	$166M	$174M	$199M	$172M	$171M	$185M
Total Operating Expenses	—	$4.6B	$4.2B	$2.2B	$2.0B	$2.0B	—	—	—	—	—	—
	$642M	$699M	$741M	$485M	$93M	$343M	-$20M	$70M	$127M	$72M	$15M	$73M
EBIT	$642M	$699M	$741M	$485M	$93M	$343M	-$20M	$70M	$127M	$72M	$15M	$73M
EBITDA	$797M	$854M	$895M	$626M	$225M	$487M	$146M	$244M	$327M	$244M	$186M	$258M
Operating Margin	13.3%	13.3%	15.0%	11.3%	2.5%	9.2%	-0.7%	1.9%	3.5%	2.1%	0.5%	2.1%
EBITDA Margin	16.6%	16.2%	18.1%	14.6%	6.1%	13.1%	4.7%	6.7%	9.1%	7.0%	5.6%	7.3%
	—	—	—	$30M	$30M	$38M	$28M	$8M	$11M	$17M	$19M	$18M
	—	$721M	$769M	$484M	$67M	$6M	—	—	—	—	—	—
Income Tax Expense	—	$206M	$195M	$149M	$57M	$39M	$60M	$17M	$38M	$45M	-$11M	$16M
	$474M	$515M	$574M	$335M	$10M	$270M	-$109M	$45M	$79M	$11M	$8M	$39M
Net Margin	9.8%	9.8%	11.6%	7.8%	0.3%	7.3%	-3.5%	1.2%	2.2%	0.3%	0.2%	1.1%
	$10.71	$10.71	$11.14	$6.53	$0.06	$4.41	$-1.82	$0.61	$1.11	$0.10	$0.06	$0.52
Diluted EPS	$10.71	$10.46	$10.69	$6.22	$0.05	$4.20	$-1.82	$0.61	$1.11	$0.10	$0.06	$0.52
Weighted Avg Basic	—	47M	51M	50M	50M	60M	—	—	—	—	—	—
Weighted Avg Diluted	—	48M	53M	53M	52M	63M	—	—	—	—	—	—

Line Item

TTM

2026

2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

$4.8B

$5.3B

$4.9B

$4.3B

$3.7B

$3.1B

$3.6B

$3.5B

$3.3B

$3.5B

—

$1.6B

$1.4B

—

$3.0B

—

$2.7B

$2.1B

$2.3B

$1.9B

$2.2B

$2.1B

$2.0B

$2.2B

Gross Margin

63.1%

---

62.9%

56.9%

62.3%

60.5%

59.4%

60.2%

59.7%

61.0%

61.3%

—

$155M

$154M

$141M

$132M

$144M

$166M

$174M

$199M

$172M

$171M

$185M

Total Operating Expenses

—

$4.6B

$4.2B

$2.2B

$2.0B

—

$642M

$699M

$741M

$485M

$93M

$343M

-$20M

$70M

$127M

$72M

$15M

$73M

EBIT

$642M

$699M

$741M

$485M

$93M

$343M

-$20M

$70M

$127M

$72M

$15M

$73M

EBITDA

$797M

$854M

$895M

$626M

$225M

$487M

$146M

$244M

$327M

$244M

$186M

$258M

Operating Margin

13.3%

15.0%

11.3%

2.5%

9.2%

-0.7%

1.9%

3.5%

2.1%

0.5%

2.1%

EBITDA Margin

16.6%

16.2%

18.1%

14.6%

6.1%

13.1%

4.7%

6.7%

9.1%

7.0%

5.6%

7.3%

—

$30M

$38M

$28M

$8M

$11M

$17M

$19M

$18M

—

$721M

$769M

$484M

$67M

$6M

—

Income Tax Expense

—

$206M

$195M

$149M

$57M

$39M

$60M

$17M

$38M

$45M

-$11M

$16M

$474M

$515M

$574M

$335M

$10M

$270M

-$109M

$45M

$79M

$11M

$8M

$39M

Net Margin

9.8%

11.6%

7.8%

0.3%

7.3%

-3.5%

1.2%

2.2%

0.3%

0.2%

1.1%

$10.71

$11.14

$6.53

$0.06

$4.41

$-1.82

$0.61

$1.11

$0.10

$0.06

$0.52

Diluted EPS

$10.71

$10.46

$10.69

$6.22

$0.05

$4.20

$-1.82

$0.61

$1.11

$0.10

$0.06

$0.52

Weighted Avg Basic

—

47M

51M

50M

60M

—

Weighted Avg Diluted

—

48M

53M

52M

63M

—

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO /DE/ (ANF) Stock Analysis — April 2026 Rating, Price, and Forecast

Last updated: April 2026

Company Overview — What Does ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO /DE/ Do?

Abercrombie & Fitch Co., through its subsidiaries, operates as a specialty retailer. The company operates in two segments, Hollister and Abercrombie. It offers an assortment of apparel, personal care products, and accessories for men, women, and children under the Hollister, Abercrombie & Fitch, abercrombie kids, Moose, Seagull, Gilly Hicks, and Social Tourist brands. As of January 29, 2022, it operated approximately 729 retail stores in Europe, Asia, Canada, the Middle East, United States, and internationally. The company sells products through its stores; various third-party wholesale, franchise, and licensing arrangements; and e-commerce platforms. Abercrombie & Fitch Co. was founded in 1892 and is headquartered in New Albany, Ohio. ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO /DE/ (ANF) is classified as a mid-cap stock in the Consumer Discretionary sector, specifically within the Retail industry. The company is led by CEO Fran Horowitz-Bonadies and employs approximately 31,500 people, headquartered in NEW ALBANY, Ohio. With a market capitalization of $4.2B, ANF is one of the notable companies in the Consumer Discretionary sector.

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO /DE/ (ANF) Stock Rating — Hold (April 2026)

As of April 2026, ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO /DE/ receives a Hold rating with a composite score of 48.1/100 and 3 out of 5 stars from the Blank Capital Research quantitative model.ANF ranks #1,605 out of 4,446 stocks in our coverage universe. Within the Consumer Discretionary sector, ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO /DE/ ranks #137 of 442 stocks, placing it in the upper half of its Consumer Discretionary peers. The rating is generated by a multi-factor model that weighs quality (30%), momentum (25%), value (15%), investment (10%), stability (10%), and short interest (10%).

ANF Stock Price and 52-Week Range

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO /DE/ (ANF) currently trades at $98.73. The stock lost $4.76 (4.6%) in the most recent trading session. The 52-week high for ANF is $133.11, which means the stock is currently trading -25.8% from its annual peak. The 52-week low is $65.40, putting the stock 51.0% above its annual trough. Recent trading volume was 930K shares, suggesting relatively thin trading activity.

Is ANF Overvalued or Undervalued? — Valuation Analysis

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO /DE/ (ANF) carries a value factor score of 78/100 in the Blank Capital model, suggesting the stock trades at a meaningful discount to its fundamental earning power. The trailing price-to-earnings ratio is 9.28x, compared to the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 24.47x — a discount of 62%. The price-to-book ratio stands at 3.10x, versus the sector average of 1.99x. The price-to-sales ratio is 0.92x, compared to 0.27x for the average Consumer Discretionary stock. On an enterprise value basis, ANF trades at 5.52x EV/EBITDA, versus 4.91x for the sector.

Based on these multiples, ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO /DE/ appears attractively valued relative to both its sector peers and the broader market. Value-oriented investors may find the current entry point compelling, particularly if the company's fundamental quality metrics also score well.

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO /DE/ Profitability — ROE, Margins, and Quality Score

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO /DE/ (ANF) earns a quality factor score of 50/100, indicating solid business quality with consistent operational execution. The return on equity (ROE) is 33.4%, compared to the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 6.2%, which demonstrates strong shareholder value creation. Return on assets (ROA) comes in at 13.4% versus the sector average of 2.5%.

On a margin basis, ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO /DE/ reports gross margins of 63.1%, compared to 36.9% for the sector. The operating margin is 13.3% (sector: 3.8%). Net profit margin stands at 9.8%, versus 2.1% for the average Consumer Discretionary stock. Revenue growth is running at 13.8% on a trailing basis, compared to 3.3% for the sector. The overall profitability profile is adequate, though there may be room for margin expansion.

ANF Debt, Balance Sheet, and Financial Health

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO /DE/ has a debt-to-equity ratio of 149.0%, compared to the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 89.0%. Leverage is within a manageable range for the industry, though investors should monitor debt trends over time. The current ratio is 1.49x, suggesting adequate working capital coverage.

ANF has a beta of 1.29, meaning it is more volatile than the broader market — a $10,000 investment in ANF would be expected to move 28.8% more than the S&P 500 on any given day. The stability factor score for ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO /DE/ is 39/100, suggesting elevated price swings that may be unsuitable for conservative portfolios.

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO /DE/ Revenue and Earnings History — Quarterly Trend

In TTM 2026, ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO /DE/ reported revenue of $4.81B and earnings per share (EPS) of $10.71. Net income for the quarter was $474M. Gross margin was 63.1%. Operating income came in at $642M.

In FY 2026, ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO /DE/ reported revenue of $5.27B and earnings per share (EPS) of $10.71. Net income for the quarter was $515M. Revenue grew 6.4% year-over-year compared to FY 2025. Operating income came in at $699M.

In Q3 2026, ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO /DE/ reported revenue of $1.29B and earnings per share (EPS) of $2.41. Net income for the quarter was $115M. Gross margin was 62.5%. Revenue grew 6.8% year-over-year compared to Q3 2025. Operating income came in at $155M.

In Q2 2026, ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO /DE/ reported revenue of $1.21B and earnings per share (EPS) of $2.97. Net income for the quarter was $143M. Gross margin was 62.6%. Revenue grew 6.6% year-over-year compared to Q2 2025. Operating income came in at $207M.

Over the past 8 quarters, ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO /DE/ has demonstrated a growth trajectory, with revenue expanding from $1.13B to $4.81B. Investors analyzing ANF stock should weigh these quarterly trends alongside the valuation and quality metrics discussed above.

ANF Dividend Yield and Income Analysis

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO /DE/ (ANF) does not currently pay a dividend. This is common among smaller companies in the Retail industry that prefer to reinvest cash flows into business expansion rather than returning capital to shareholders. Income-focused investors looking for Consumer Discretionary dividend stocks may want to explore other Consumer Discretionary stocks or use the stock screener to filter by dividend yield.

ANF Momentum and Technical Analysis Profile

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO /DE/ (ANF) has a momentum factor score of 44/100, reflecting neutral trend characteristics. The stock is neither significantly outperforming nor underperforming the broader market on a momentum basis. The investment factor score is 28/100, which measures capital allocation efficiency and asset growth patterns. The short interest score of 36/100 signals elevated short interest, which can indicate bearish sentiment among institutional investors.

ANF vs Competitors — Consumer Discretionary Sector Ranking and Peer Comparison

Within the Consumer Discretionary sector, ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO /DE/ (ANF) ranks #137 out of 442 stocks based on the Blank Capital composite score. This places ANF in the upper half of all Consumer Discretionary stocks in our coverage universe. Key competitors and sector peers include MONARCH CASINO & RESORT INC (MCRI) with a score of 50.5/100, CASEYS GENERAL STORES INC (CASY) with a score of 57.3/100, INGLES MARKETS INC (IMKTA) with a score of 51.0/100, FIVE BELOW, INC (FIVE) with a score of 51.6/100, and TARGET CORP (TGT) with a score of 52.6/100.

Comparing ANF against the S&P 500 benchmark is also instructive for understanding relative performance. Investors can view the full ANF vs S&P 500 (SPY) comparison to assess how ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO /DE/ stacks up against the broader market across all factor dimensions.

ANF Next Earnings Date

No upcoming earnings date has been announced for ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO /DE/ (ANF) at this time. Check the earnings calendar for the latest scheduling updates across all stocks in our coverage universe.

Should You Buy ANF? — Investment Thesis Summary

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO /DE/ presents a balanced picture with arguments on both sides. The value score of 78/100 suggests attractive pricing relative to fundamentals. High volatility (stability score 39/100) increases portfolio risk.

In summary, ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO /DE/ (ANF) earns a Hold rating with a composite score of 48.1/100 as of April 2026. The rating is derived from the Blank Capital Research methodology, which combines six factor dimensions into a single quantitative ranking. Investors should consider these quantitative signals alongside their own fundamental research, risk tolerance, and investment time horizon before making buy or sell decisions on ANF stock.

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