Abercrombie & Fitch Company (ANF)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Jan 31, 2025 | Oct 31, 2024 | Jul 31, 2024 | Apr 30, 2024 | Feb 3, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | Oct 31, 2023 | Oct 28, 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 | Jul 29, 2023 | Apr 30, 2023 | Apr 29, 2023 | Jan 31, 2023 | Jan 28, 2023 | Oct 31, 2022 | Oct 29, 2022 | Jul 31, 2022 | Jul 30, 2022 | Apr 30, 2022 | Jan 31, 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 64.15% | 64.66% | 64.04% | 64.02% | 63.73% | 63.75% | 63.76% | 62.83% | 61.77% | 59.68% | 57.87% | 57.52% | 57.17% | 57.06% | 57.74% | 56.75% | 56.66% | 57.60% | 58.90% | 60.65% |
| Operating profit margin | 14.97% | 14.69% | 14.84% | 14.32% | 14.38% | 13.08% | 11.44% | 9.35% | 6.99% | 6.43% | 5.95% | 5.48% | 5.03% | 3.38% | 1.13% | 0.32% | 2.55% | 4.68% | 6.42% | 8.27% |
| Pretax margin | 15.53% | 15.13% | 15.18% | 14.55% | 14.46% | 13.10% | 11.27% | 9.09% | 6.65% | 6.03% | 5.67% | 5.12% | 4.57% | 2.60% | -0.04% | -0.87% | 1.50% | 4.03% | 5.83% | 7.65% |
| Net profit margin | 11.44% | 11.16% | 11.14% | 10.58% | 10.15% | 9.06% | 7.69% | 6.02% | 4.15% | 3.37% | 2.70% | 2.21% | 1.74% | 0.45% | -1.13% | -1.58% | 0.43% | 2.66% | 4.18% | 5.63% |
The profitability ratios of Abercrombie & Fitch Company show a positive trend over the analyzed period.
1. Gross Profit Margin: The company's gross profit margin has been increasing steadily from 60.65% in January 2022 to 64.15% in January 2025. This indicates that Abercrombie & Fitch has been effectively managing its production costs and generating more profit from its sales.
2. Operating Profit Margin: The operating profit margin also shows a consistent upward trend, starting at 8.27% in January 2022 and reaching 14.97% in January 2025. This signifies that the company has been improving its operational efficiency and controlling its operating expenses.
3. Pre-Tax Margin: The pre-tax margin has seen a significant improvement over the period, increasing from 7.65% in January 2022 to 15.53% in January 2025. This demonstrates the company's ability to generate higher profits before accounting for taxes.
4. Net Profit Margin: The net profit margin has also shown a positive trajectory, rising from 5.63% in January 2022 to 11.44% in January 2025. This indicates that Abercrombie & Fitch has been effective in managing its overall expenses and boosting its bottom line profitability.
Overall, Abercrombie & Fitch Company's profitability ratios reflect a consistent growth in profitability and efficiency over the analyzed period, which is a positive indicator of the company's financial performance.
Return on investment
| Jan 31, 2025 | Oct 31, 2024 | Jul 31, 2024 | Apr 30, 2024 | Feb 3, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | Oct 31, 2023 | Oct 28, 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 | Jul 29, 2023 | Apr 30, 2023 | Apr 29, 2023 | Jan 31, 2023 | Jan 28, 2023 | Oct 31, 2022 | Oct 29, 2022 | Jul 31, 2022 | Jul 30, 2022 | Apr 30, 2022 | Jan 31, 2022 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 22.45% | 21.64% | 24.63% | 24.02% | 24.26% | 19.79% | 15.73% | 12.14% | 8.86% | 8.76% | 9.46% | 8.82% | 7.71% | 4.69% | 1.41% | 0.40% | 3.34% | 6.74% | 9.94% | 11.63% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 17.16% | 16.44% | 18.49% | 17.74% | 17.12% | 13.71% | 10.57% | 7.82% | 5.25% | 4.59% | 4.29% | 3.56% | 2.66% | 0.63% | -1.41% | -1.94% | 0.56% | 3.83% | 6.48% | 7.91% |
| Return on total capital | 58.46% | 59.18% | 64.15% | 67.08% | 57.36% | 56.87% | 52.43% | 31.67% | 32.38% | 23.32% | 35.00% | 23.21% | 31.01% | 12.53% | 5.43% | 0.58% | 10.57% | 17.51% | 36.00% | 40.18% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 42.39% | 43.09% | 46.74% | 48.84% | 49.20% | 39.39% | 35.35% | 26.16% | 19.12% | 16.71% | 15.65% | 12.97% | 10.40% | 2.46% | -5.90% | -8.10% | 2.32% | 15.83% | 24.28% | 28.15% |
Abercrombie & Fitch Company's profitability ratios have shown fluctuations over the provided periods.
1. Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has improved steadily, starting at 11.63% on January 31, 2022, and reaching 22.45% by January 31, 2025.
2. Return on assets (ROA) has also shown an upward trend, starting at 7.91% on January 31, 2022, and reaching 17.16% by January 31, 2025.
3. Return on total capital has significantly increased over time, from 40.18% on January 31, 2022, to 58.46% by January 31, 2025, demonstrating the company's ability to generate higher returns relative to its total capital employed.
4. Return on equity (ROE) has shown growth as well, starting at 28.15% on January 31, 2022, and reaching 42.39% by January 31, 2025, indicating an improvement in the company's ability to generate profits from shareholder investments.
Overall, Abercrombie & Fitch Company's profitability ratios have demonstrated a positive trajectory, reflecting improvements in operational efficiency and effective utilization of assets and capital over the analyzed periods.