ANFNEUTRAL

Gross Margin

59.0%

Higher than 90% of Consumer Cyclical sector peers

Updated 646h ago

Sector Performance

90th percentile

ANF

59.0%

Sector Median

36.3%

Sector Avg

30.6%

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Deep Analysis

Abercrombie & Fitch's gross margin of 59.0% means the company keeps 59 cents of every dollar in revenue after paying the direct costs of making its clothing—a high figure that shows strong pricing power or efficient production.

Among Consumer Cyclical peers, this margin is well above the sector median of 36.6%, placing ANF in the 89th percentile. No year-over-year or quarter-over-quarter change data is available, so no trend can be assessed from the eight most recent quarters. The combination of an extremely high gross margin with no trend data suggests the current level is a potential strength, but the lack of directional information leaves uncertainty about its sustainability. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the standout margin is a positive but lacks confirmatory trend momentum to justify a bullish or bearish shift.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about ANF?

Gross margin reveals pricing power and cost structure. Software companies often sustain 70–80%; manufacturers typically 30–50%. Expansion is a bullish signal.

How is the Gross Margin calculated?

Gross Margin is calculated as: Gross Profit / Revenue.

How does ANF's Gross Margin compare to its sector?

ANF's Gross Margin of 59.0% compares to a Consumer Cyclical sector median of 36.3%, placing it in the 90th percentile.

Who are ANF's closest peers by Gross Margin?

The closest Consumer Cyclical peers by Gross Margin include: BBY (23.5%), BROS (23.1%), TSLA (21.1%), XPEV (20.6%), BWA (19.2%).

The Formula

Gross Profit / Revenue

Why It Matters

Gross margin reveals pricing power and cost structure. Software companies often sustain 70–80%; manufacturers typically 30–50%. Expansion is a bullish signal.