Abercrombie & Fitch Company (ANF)
Return on total capital
| Jan 31, 2025 | Feb 3, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | Jan 31, 2023 | Jan 28, 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) | US$ in thousands | 780,754 | 507,361 | 518,604 | 108,305 | 92,648 |
| Long-term debt | US$ in thousands | — | 222,119 | — | — | 296,852 |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 1,335,630 | 1,035,160 | 1,035,160 | 694,841 | 694,841 |
| Return on total capital | 58.46% | 40.35% | 50.10% | 15.59% | 9.34% |
January 31, 2025 calculation
Return on total capital = EBIT ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $780,754K ÷ ($—K + $1,335,630K)
= 58.46%
The return on total capital for Abercrombie & Fitch Company has shown a positive trend over the period considered. The ratio increased from 9.34% as of January 28, 2023, to 58.46% as of January 31, 2025. This indicates that the company has been effectively utilizing its total capital to generate returns for its stakeholders. The significant improvement in the ratio from 2023 to 2025 suggests enhanced efficiency in deploying capital and generating profits. Overall, Abercrombie & Fitch Company has demonstrated an ability to generate favorable returns on its total capital, reflecting positively on its financial performance and management effectiveness.
Peer comparison
Jan 31, 2025