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Abercrombie & Fitch Co (Abercrombie & Fitch Co) Degree of Financial Leverage : 28.75 (As of Jan. 2024)


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What is Abercrombie & Fitch Co Degree of Financial Leverage?

Degree of Financial Leverage (DFL) measures the percentage change in EPS for a unit change in Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT). Abercrombie & Fitch Co's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2024 was 28.75. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

The industry rank for Abercrombie & Fitch Co's Degree of Financial Leverage or its related term are showing as below:

ANF's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked worse than
99.26% of 1074 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 1.05 vs ANF: 28.75

Abercrombie & Fitch Co Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for Abercrombie & Fitch Co's Degree of Financial Leverage can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

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Abercrombie & Fitch Co Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

Abercrombie & Fitch Co Annual Data
Trend Jan15 Jan16 Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24
Degree of Financial Leverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.90 3.25 0.15 1.37 28.75

Abercrombie & Fitch Co Quarterly Data
Apr19 Jul19 Oct19 Jan20 Apr20 Jul20 Oct20 Jan21 Apr21 Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24
Degree of Financial Leverage Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.37 1.62 1.43 3.32 28.75

Competitive Comparison of Abercrombie & Fitch Co's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Abercrombie & Fitch Co's Degree of Financial Leverage, along with its competitors' market caps and Degree of Financial Leverage data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Abercrombie & Fitch Co's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Abercrombie & Fitch Co's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Abercrombie & Fitch Co's Degree of Financial Leverage falls into.



Abercrombie & Fitch Co Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

Abercrombie & Fitch Co's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2024 is calculated as:

Degree of Financial Leverage=% Change in Earnings per Share (Diluted)**/% Change in EBIT
=( 6.22 (Jan. 2024) / 0.05 (Jan. 2023) - 1 )/( 514.651 (Jan. 2024) / 97.252 (Jan. 2023) - 1 )
=123.4/4.2919
=28.75***

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

** TTM data of EPS and EBIT was used to calculate Degree of Financial Leverage.
*** Please be aware that the Degree of Financial Leverage calculations are based on company-level data using the primary share class. The calculated data provided is for demonstration purposes and may slightly differ from the results displayed in the title due to potential variations caused by currency exchange rate differences throughout the year.


Abercrombie & Fitch Co  (NYSE:ANF) Degree of Financial Leverage Explanation

Degree of Financial Leverage (DFL) is a leverage ratio that measures the sensitivity of a company’s Earnings per Share (EPS) to fluctuations in its operating income, also referred to as Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), resulting from adjustments in its capital structure. DFL is an essential tool for companies to assess the appropriate level of debt or financial leverage in their capital structure. When EBIT remains relatively stable, it results in stable earnings and earnings per share. In such cases, the company may consider taking on substantial debt. However, for companies operating in industries with significant fluctuations in EBIT, it is advisable to keep debt at a manageable level.

The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be. Because interest is a fixed expense, leverage can amplify earnings and EPS. This is beneficial when EBIT is growing, but it can become problematic in tough economic conditions when EBIT is under pressure.

Be Aware

The use of financial leverage varies across different industries and business sectors, and the application of Degree of Financial Leverage (DFL) should be adjusted accordingly.


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Abercrombie & Fitch Co (Abercrombie & Fitch Co) Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
Address
6301 Fitch Path, New Albany, OH, USA, 43054
Abercrombie & Fitch Co is a specialty retailer that sells casual clothing, personal-care products, and accessories for men, women, and children. It sells direct to consumer through its stores and websites, which include the Abercrombie & Fitch, Abercrombie kids, and Hollister brands. Most stores are in the United States, but the company does have many stores in Canada, Europe, and Asia. All stores are leased. Abercrombie ships to well over 100 countries via its websites. The company sources its merchandise from dozens of vendors that are primarily located in Asia and Central America. Abercrombie has two distribution centers in Ohio to support its North American operations. It uses third-party distributors for sales in Europe and Asia.
Executives
Scott D. Lipesky officer: SVP and CFO 6301 FITCH PATH, NEW ALBANY OH 43054
Kristin A. Scott officer: Brand President-Hollister Co. 6301 FITCH PATH, NEW ALBANY OH 43054
Jay Rust officer: EVP Human Resources 6301 FITCH PATH, NEW ALBANY OH 43054
Samir Desai officer: EVP;Chief Digital&Tech Officer 6301 FITCH PATH, NEW ALBANY OH 43054
Sarah M. Gallagher director 6301 FITCH PATH, NEW ALBANY OH 43054
Kenneth B. Robinson director 6301 FITCH PATH, NEW ALBANY OH 43054
Gregory J Henchel officer: SVP, Gen Cnsl & Secy C/O HSN, INC., 1 HSN DRIVE, ST. PETERSBURG FL 33729
Fran Horowitz-bonadies officer: President of Hollister brand 6301 FITCH PATH, NEW ALBANY OH 43054
Terry Lee Burman director CLARENDON HOUSE, 2 CHURCH STREET, HAMILTON D0 HM11
Helen Vaid director 600 WEST CHICAGO AVE., STE 400, CHICAGO IL 60654
Kerrii B Anderson director WENDY'S INTERNATIONAL, INC, 4288 WEST DUBLIN-GRANVILLE RD., DUBLIN OH 43017
Suzanne M Coulter director 6301 FITCH PATH, NEW ALBANY OH 43054
Charles R Perrin director C/O AVON PRODUCS INC, 1345 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS, NEW YORK NY 10105-0196
Holly May officer: SVP, Chief HR Officer 6301 FITCH PATH, NEW ALBANY OH 43054
James A Goldman director