ANF FCF Yield Analysis
Higher than 68% of Consumer Cyclical sector peers
Updated 2555h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
A Free Cash Flow (FCF) Yield of 8.2% means that for every $100 invested in Abercrombie & Fitch stock, the company generates $8.20 in free cash flow — the cash left after covering operating expenses and capital spending.
Sector Performance
68th percentileANF
8.2%
Sector Median
5.5%
Sector Avg
-3.3%
Deep Analysis
A Free Cash Flow (FCF) Yield of 8.2% means that for every $100 invested in Abercrombie & Fitch stock, the company generates $8.20 in free cash flow — the cash left after covering operating expenses and capital spending.
This yield sits well above the Consumer Cyclical sector median of 5.4% and ranks in the 80th percentile among peers, indicating the stock offers a relatively high cash return compared to similar companies. No trend data is available: the year-over-year change, quarter-over-quarter change, and direction over the last eight quarters are all listed as N/A, while the only historical value is the current 8.2%. The combination of a strong current yield with no trend information means you cannot assess whether the cash flow generation is improving or deteriorating, introducing uncertainty around the sustainability of that yield. This uncertainty tempers the positive signal from the high absolute yield, making the metric neither a clear buy nor sell indicator. Overall, the 8.2% FCF Yield supports the NEUTRAL verdict because the high percentile rank suggests value, but the absence of trend data prevents a stronger positive or negative conclusion.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about ANF?
One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.
How is the FCF Yield calculated?
FCF Yield is calculated as: Free Cash Flow / Market Cap.
How does ANF's FCF Yield compare to its sector?
ANF's FCF Yield of 8.2% compares to a Consumer Cyclical sector median of 5.5%, placing it in the 68th percentile.
Who are ANF's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest Consumer Cyclical peers by FCF Yield include: ABNB (5.6%), AMCR (5.5%), BALL (4.8%), BBY (7.0%), PHM (7.3%).
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The Formula
Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
Why It Matters
One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.
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8.2%
Sector Median
5.5%
Sector Avg
-3.3%
How ANF's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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