ANFNEUTRAL

Return on Equity (ROE)

36.1%

Higher than 89% of Consumer Cyclical sector peers

Updated 1078h ago

Sector Performance

89th percentile

ANF

36.1%

Sector Median

8.7%

Sector Avg

-37.7%

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Deep Analysis

Abercrombie & Fitch's Return on Equity (ROE) of 36.1% means that for every dollar of shareholders' equity, the company generated 36.1 cents in profit over the past twelve months — a measure of how efficiently it turns investment into earnings.

This is far above the Consumer Cyclical sector median of 8.7%, placing the company in the 89th percentile among its peers, indicating top-tier profitability relative to competitors. Trend data is not available: the year-over-year change is N/A, the quarter-over-quarter change is N/A, and only the current single-period value of 36.1% has been provided. Because the ROE is very high but no trend exists to confirm stability or direction, the metric alone offers a snapshot of strong current performance without clarity on whether that level can be sustained. This high ROE suggests low operational risk relative to peers, but the absence of trend data introduces uncertainty about future consistency. The NEUTRAL overall verdict is partially supported — the strong ROE justifies a positive view on profitability, but the lack of trend prevents it from overriding the neutral stance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Return on Equity (ROE) tell investors about ANF?

ROE measures how effectively management turns equity into profit. Consistently above 15% is typically considered strong. Negative equity distorts this metric.

How is the Return on Equity (ROE) calculated?

Return on Equity (ROE) is calculated as: Net Income / Shareholders' Equity.

How does ANF's Return on Equity (ROE) compare to its sector?

ANF's Return on Equity (ROE) of 36.1% compares to a Consumer Cyclical sector median of 8.7%, placing it in the 89th percentile.

Who are ANF's closest peers by Return on Equity (ROE)?

The closest Consumer Cyclical peers by Return on Equity (ROE) include: LI (-2.5%), XPEV (-3.6%), HMC (-3.8%), CROX (-6.1%), CZR (-10.7%).

The Formula

Net Income / Shareholders' Equity

Why It Matters

ROE measures how effectively management turns equity into profit. Consistently above 15% is typically considered strong. Negative equity distorts this metric.