Abercrombie & Fitch Company (ANF)

Return on equity (ROE)

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
Net income (ttm) US$ in thousands 566,223 537,444 563,912 526,955 509,316 407,763 306,210 226,570 146,930 128,369 109,808 91,023 72,238 17,071 -38,096 -52,351 15,372 104,771 168,838 232,540
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 1,335,630 1,247,130 1,206,530 1,078,890 1,035,160 1,035,160 866,108 866,108 768,306 768,306 701,857 701,857 694,841 694,841 646,231 646,231 661,788 661,788 695,361 826,090
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%

January 31, 2025 calculation

ROE = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $566,223K ÷ $1,335,630K
= 42.39%

Abercrombie & Fitch Company's return on equity (ROE) has shown fluctuations over the reporting periods provided. The ROE was at its highest level of 49.20% on February 3, 2024, indicating strong profitability relative to shareholders' equity. This was followed by consistently high ROE figures in the subsequent periods, with values ranging from 42.39% on January 31, 2025, to 48.84% on April 30, 2024.

On the other hand, the company experienced negative ROE figures in some periods, such as -8.10% on October 29, 2022, and -5.90% on October 31, 2022. These negative ROE values suggest that the company was not generating sufficient profits relative to its equity during these specific periods.

Overall, Abercrombie & Fitch Company's ROE has displayed fluctuations, indicating varying levels of profitability and efficiency in generating returns for shareholders over the analyzed time frame. Investors and stakeholders may consider monitoring the company's ROE trends to assess its financial performance and effectiveness in utilizing equity to generate profits.