Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (ANF) Return on Invested Capital (ROIC): 18.66%
Is Abercrombie & Fitch Co.’s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
Abercrombie & Fitch Co.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) of 18.66% is 30% above its 5-year average of 14.38%, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.71%–23.20%).
The return on invested capital (ROIC) for Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (ANF) is 18.66% as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is below its 12-month average by 10.85% (20.93%).
ANF Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
ANF Average Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
ANF Current vs Average Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
ANF Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Metrics
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)
18.66%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG TTM
20.93%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 3Y
19.07%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 5Y
14.38%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 10Y
7.63%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 15Y
6.74%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 20Y
8.57%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-10.85%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-2.15%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+29.78%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+144.72%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+176.96%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+117.75%
ANF Competitors' Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (ANF) | — | 18.66% | 20.93% | 19.07% | 14.38% |
| Thor Industries, Inc. (THO) | $4.10B | 4.72% | 5.30% | 9.88% | 10.24% |
| Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (AAP) | $3.58B | -1.57% | -1.57% | -2.03% | 1.79% |
| American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO) | $2.99B | 6.98% | 8.63% | 8.70% | 9.31% |
| Lucid Group, Inc. (LCID) | $1.64B | -53.77% | -44.34% | -41.65% | -39.36% |
| Carter's, Inc. (CRI) | $1.47B | 5.29% | 5.29% | 9.23% | 11.41% |
| Liquidity Services, Inc. (LQDT) | $1.19B | 11.42% | 10.07% | 12.86% | 11.06% |
| Etsy, Inc. (ETSY) | $6.61B | 11.51% | 13.73% | 2.22% | 7.33% |
| The Gap, Inc. (GAP) | $7.68B | 8.06% | 8.20% | 5.39% | 3.98% |
| Cambium Learning Group, Inc. (ABCD) | — | 52.46% | 52.29% | 36.29% | 12.39% |
Capital Efficiency
ROIC
18.7%
ROE
36.8%
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Formula & Definition
ROIC = NOPAT / Invested Capital
Return on invested capital measures the after-tax return a company earns on all capital (debt and equity) invested in the business.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) FAQ
- What is the return on invested capital (ROIC) for Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (ANF)?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) for ANF stock is 18.66%.
- Is Abercrombie & Fitch Co.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
- Abercrombie & Fitch Co.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) of 18.66% is 30% above its 5-year average of 14.38%, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.71%–23.20%).
- What is the TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (ANF)?
- The TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for ANF stock is 20.93%.
- What is the 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (ANF)?
- The 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for ANF stock is 19.07%.
- What is the 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (ANF)?
- The 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for ANF stock is 14.38%.
- What is the 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (ANF)?
- The 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for ANF stock is 7.63%.
- What is the 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (ANF)?
- The 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for ANF stock is 6.74%.
- What is the 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (ANF)?
- The 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for ANF stock is 8.57%.
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) History
| DATE | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) |
|---|---|
| 2026-01-31 | 18.66% |
| 2025-02-01 | 23.20% |
| 2024-02-03 | 15.35% |
| 2023-01-28 | 0.71% |
| 2022-01-29 | 13.97% |
| 2021-01-30 | -0.79% |
| 2020-02-01 | 1.53% |
| 2019-02-02 | 4.72% |
| 2018-02-03 | 0.76% |
| 2017-01-28 | -1.86% |
| 2016-01-30 | 2.71% |
| 2015-01-31 | 2.80% |
| 2014-02-01 | 2.56% |
| 2013-02-02 | 10.53% |
| 2012-01-28 | 6.21% |
| 2011-01-29 | 6.61% |
| 2010-01-30 | 3.29% |
| 2009-01-31 | 12.56% |
| 2008-02-02 | 24.07% |
| 2007-02-03 | 23.80% |
| 2006-01-28 | 25.41% |
| 2005-01-29 | 22.83% |
| 2004-01-31 | 22.04% |
| 2003-02-01 | 24.57% |
| 2002-02-02 | 27.28% |
| 2001-02-03 | 35.43% |
| 2000-01-29 | 45.35% |
| 1999-01-30 | 50.87% |
| 1998-01-31 | 43.41% |
| 1997-02-01 | 44.44% |
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About Abercrombie & Fitch Co.
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. functions as a prominent specialty retailer of apparel and lifestyle goods, operating through its various subsidiary entities. The company's business is structured into two core segments: Hollister and Abercrombie. Its offerings encompass a wide array of clothing, personal care products, and accessories designed for men, women, and children, distributed across a portfolio of distinct brands, including Hollister, Abercrombie & Fitch, abercrombie kids, Moose, Seagull, Gilly Hicks, and Social Tourist. As of January 29, 2022, the company maintained a global footprint of roughly 729 physical retail locations, spanning regions like Europe, Asia, Canada, the Middle East, and the United States. Sales are conducted through its proprietary retail outlets, various third-party wholesale, franchise, and licensing arrangements, and its comprehensive digital e-commerce channels. With origins dating back to 1892, Abercrombie & Fitch Co.'s corporate headquarters are situated in New Albany, Ohio.
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Apparel - Retail
- CEO
- Fran Horowitz