Abercrombie & Fitch Company (ANF)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Jan 31, 2025 | Feb 3, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | Jan 31, 2023 | Jan 28, 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 64.15% | 62.92% | 62.92% | 56.91% | 56.91% |
| Operating profit margin | 14.97% | 11.32% | 11.32% | 2.51% | 2.51% |
| Pretax margin | 15.53% | 11.14% | 11.31% | 1.81% | 1.81% |
| Net profit margin | 11.44% | 7.67% | 7.67% | 0.08% | 0.08% |
Abercrombie & Fitch Company's profitability ratios have demonstrated an improving trend over the past few years. The gross profit margin has steadily increased from 56.91% in January 2023 to 64.15% in January 2025, indicating the company's ability to efficiently generate revenue after accounting for the cost of goods sold.
Similarly, the operating profit margin has shown significant growth, rising from 2.51% in January 2023 to 14.97% in January 2025. This suggests that Abercrombie & Fitch has been able to manage its operating expenses effectively while increasing its operating income.
The pretax margin has also improved consistently, reaching 15.53% in January 2025 from 1.81% in January 2023. This indicates the company's ability to generate higher profits before accounting for taxes on its total revenue.
Furthermore, Abercrombie & Fitch's net profit margin has shown a positive trend, increasing from 0.08% in January 2023 to 11.44% in January 2025. This signifies the company's ability to translate its revenue into net income efficiently after accounting for all expenses, including taxes.
Overall, Abercrombie & Fitch Company's profitability ratios have demonstrated continuous improvement, reflecting effective cost management, revenue generation, and operational efficiency over the years.
Return on investment
| Jan 31, 2025 | Feb 3, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | Jan 31, 2023 | Jan 28, 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 22.45% | 16.30% | 16.30% | 3.41% | 3.41% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 17.16% | 11.03% | 11.03% | 0.10% | 0.10% |
| Return on total capital | 58.46% | 40.35% | 50.10% | 15.59% | 9.34% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 42.39% | 31.70% | 31.70% | 0.41% | 0.41% |
Abercrombie & Fitch Company's profitability ratios reflect an improvement in performance over the years. The Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA) remained stable at 3.41% in January 2023 and 2024 before significantly increasing to 16.30% in February 2024 and further to 22.45% in January 2025. This indicates that the company's operational efficiency in generating profits from its assets has shown a positive trend.
In terms of Return on Assets (ROA), the company's performance also improved consistently, starting at 0.10% in January 2023 and 2024 and rising to 11.03% in February 2024, and further to 17.16% in January 2025. This suggests that Abercrombie & Fitch has been more effective in utilizing its assets to generate profits for its stakeholders.
The Return on Total Capital has shown a notable rise, from 9.34% and 15.59% in January 2023 to 50.10% and 40.35% in January 2024 and February 2024, respectively, reaching 58.46% in January 2025. This demonstrates the company's ability to generate returns for both equity and debt holders on the total capital invested.
Furthermore, the Return on Equity (ROE) has also seen a positive trend, with a steady performance of 0.41% in January 2023 and 2024, which then escalated to 31.70% in January 2024 and was maintained at the same level in February 2024, before further increasing to 42.39% in January 2025. This indicates an improved profitability for Abercrombie & Fitch in terms of returns generated for its equity shareholders.
Overall, Abercrombie & Fitch's profitability ratios show a consistent and significant improvement in profitability and efficiency in utilizing assets and capital to generate returns for its investors over the specified time period.