Abercrombie & Fitch Company (ANF)

Pretax margin

Jan 31, 2025 Feb 3, 2024 Jan 31, 2024 Jan 31, 2023 Jan 28, 2023
Earnings before tax but after interest (EBT) US$ in thousands 768,677 477,009 484,299 67,016 67,016
Revenue US$ in thousands 4,948,590 4,280,680 4,280,680 3,697,750 3,697,750
Pretax margin 15.53% 11.14% 11.31% 1.81% 1.81%

January 31, 2025 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT ÷ Revenue
= $768,677K ÷ $4,948,590K
= 15.53%

Based on the provided data, Abercrombie & Fitch Company's pretax margin has shown fluctuations over the years. The pretax margin was relatively stable at 1.81% in January 2023 and January 2024. However, there was a significant improvement in profitability as the pretax margin increased to 11.31% in January 2024 and slightly decreased to 11.14% by February 2024. The most notable improvement was seen in January 2025, with the pretax margin soaring to 15.53%.

Overall, the trend indicates that Abercrombie & Fitch Company has managed to enhance its profitability significantly, particularly in recent periods, which could be attributed to more efficient cost management or higher sales revenues relative to operating expenses. This improvement in pretax margin suggests a positive outlook for the company's financial performance and operational efficiency.