Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 15.2x · EV/EBITDA 7.9x · ROE 11.1%. (1996–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $2.8B | $4.1B | $3.2B | $4.1B | $3.2B | $4.6B | $3.8B | $2.5B | $3.7B | $3.2B | $2.7B |
| Enterprise Value | $4.3B | $5.6B | $4.3B | $4.9B | $4.4B | $6.0B | $4.7B | $3.7B | $3.4B | $2.7B | $2.3B |
| P/E Ratio → | 15.16 | 21.39 | 9.61 | 24.15 | 24.47 | 11.03 | — | 12.86 | 14.24 | 15.54 | 12.65 |
| P/S Ratio | 0.50 | 0.75 | 0.59 | 0.78 | 0.64 | 0.92 | 1.00 | 0.57 | 0.92 | 0.83 | 0.75 |
| P/B Ratio | 1.72 | 2.43 | 1.79 | 2.35 | 2.01 | 3.25 | 3.48 | 1.97 | 2.89 | 2.54 | 2.24 |
| P/FCF | 6.07 | 9.00 | 12.47 | 10.06 | 22.02 | 66.26 | 50.68 | 12.00 | 13.92 | 14.06 | 13.31 |
| P/OCF | 6.07 | 9.00 | 6.65 | 7.04 | 7.91 | 15.23 | 18.65 | 5.92 | 8.16 | 8.02 | 7.38 |
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Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 1.02 | 0.81 | 0.94 | 0.88 | 1.20 | 1.26 | 0.86 | 0.84 | 0.72 | 0.64 |
| EV / EBITDA | 7.90 | 10.37 | 6.47 | 8.15 | 9.07 | 7.78 | 27.55 | 7.46 | 6.69 | 5.58 | 4.55 |
| EV / EBIT | 13.00 | 17.08 | 9.71 | 20.41 | 22.95 | 10.12 | — | 15.08 | 9.83 | 9.58 | 6.91 |
| EV / FCF | — | 12.28 | 16.94 | 12.11 | 30.23 | 85.90 | 63.46 | 18.04 | 12.68 | 12.22 | 11.44 |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 33.0% | 33.0% | 35.3% | 34.4% | 30.9% | 36.5% | 26.2% | 31.2% | 32.7% | 31.7% | 33.5% |
| Operating Margin | 6.0% | 6.0% | 8.4% | 7.0% | 5.5% | 12.1% | 0.2% | 7.3% | 8.4% | 8.6% | 9.8% |
| Net Profit Margin | 3.5% | 3.5% | 6.2% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 8.4% | -5.6% | 4.4% | 6.5% | 5.4% | 5.9% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 11.1% | 11.1% | 18.8% | 10.2% | 8.3% | 33.4% | -17.9% | 15.1% | 20.7% | 16.7% | 18.8% |
| ROA | 4.9% | 4.9% | 8.9% | 4.9% | 3.5% | 11.6% | -6.2% | 7.3% | 14.1% | 11.3% | 12.5% |
| ROIC | 8.1% | 8.1% | 12.3% | 10.3% | 7.3% | 18.8% | 0.3% | 13.7% | 28.4% | 29.4% | 32.7% |
| ROCE | 10.7% | 10.7% | 16.0% | 13.8% | 9.8% | 22.0% | 0.3% | 15.9% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 28.9% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 1.02 | 1.02 | 0.82 | 0.68 | 0.86 | 1.27 | 1.66 | 1.28 | — | — | — |
| Debt / EBITDA | 3.21 | 3.21 | 2.17 | 1.96 | 2.81 | 2.34 | 10.50 | 3.23 | — | — | — |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.88 | 0.64 | 0.48 | 0.75 | 0.96 | 0.88 | 0.99 | -0.26 | -0.33 | -0.31 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 2.77 | 2.77 | 1.71 | 1.38 | 2.46 | 1.78 | 5.55 | 2.50 | -0.66 | -0.84 | -0.74 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 3.28 | 4.47 | 2.05 | 8.20 | 19.65 | 12.78 | 6.04 | -1.25 | -1.84 | -1.87 |
| Interest Coverage | 79.72 | 79.72 | 369.53 | — | 2.43 | 17.12 | -10.89 | — | — | — | — |
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.52 | 1.52 | 1.53 | 1.61 | 1.43 | 1.66 | 1.77 | 1.39 | 1.93 | 2.00 | 1.83 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.71 | 0.71 | 0.81 | 0.89 | 0.67 | 1.00 | 1.30 | 0.80 | 1.15 | 1.18 | 1.10 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0.41 | 0.51 | 0.22 | 0.52 | 0.99 | 0.55 | 0.78 | 0.85 | 0.77 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 1.36 | 1.39 | 1.48 | 1.46 | 1.32 | 1.09 | 1.29 | 2.12 | 2.09 | 2.02 |
| Inventory Turnover | 5.25 | 5.25 | 5.41 | 5.38 | 5.89 | 5.75 | 6.84 | 6.64 | 6.40 | 6.51 | 6.69 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 17.17 | 17.97 | 17.20 | 17.73 | 20.88 | 14.19 | 10.09 | 8.45 | 7.53 | 8.76 |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | — | — | 3.0% | 2.1% | 2.0% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 3.8% | 2.6% | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Payout Ratio | — | — | 29.3% | 49.3% | 51.8% | 27.2% | — | 48.5% | 37.1% | 43.4% | 42.7% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 6.6% | 4.7% | 10.4% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 9.1% | — | 7.8% | 7.0% | 6.4% | 7.9% |
| FCF Yield | 16.5% | 11.1% | 8.0% | 9.9% | 4.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% | 8.3% | 7.2% | 7.1% | 7.5% |
| Buyback Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 6.5% | 0.8% | 6.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 4.9% | 4.4% | 3.2% | 0.3% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 9.5% | 2.8% | 8.5% | 3.0% | 1.3% | 8.7% | 7.0% | 6.0% | 3.6% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $176M | $196M | $197M | $205M | $207M | $166M | $171M | $178M | $180M | $184M |
Promotional Margin Volatility
Based on current market data, AEO trades at a forward P/E of 12.96, which appears to discount the volatility of its retail-logistics hybrid model compared to peers like URBN, suggesting investors remain skeptical of the company's ability to sustain premium growth rates in a challenging consumer environment.
The current P/S ratio of 0.55 indicates that the market is assigning a significant discount to the company's revenue base, likely reflecting concerns over the sustainability of Aerie's growth and the margin-dilutive impact of recent logistics acquisitions. This valuation suggests that the market is pricing AEO as a traditional mall-based retailer rather than a diversified logistics-enabled platform, potentially creating a valuation gap if the company successfully executes its long-term strategic pivot.
According to recent financial disclosures, AEO's ROIC has struggled to maintain momentum, falling to 0.6% in 2026Q1 from a peak of 4.1% in 2025Q4, which indicates that recent capital investments in logistics infrastructure have yet to generate the expected returns on invested capital for shareholders.
The persistent decay in ROIC suggests that the company's shift toward a more capital-intensive model is currently outpacing its ability to drive incremental operating profit. Investors should monitor whether this trend is a temporary byproduct of integration costs or a structural decline in the efficiency of the company's core retail and logistics assets.
As reported in quarterly filings, AEO's cash conversion cycle has widened to 79 days in 2026Q1, a significant deterioration from the 51-day cycle observed in 2024Q4, highlighting increasing friction in inventory management and a potential slowdown in the company's ability to convert sales into liquid cash.
The rise in days inventory outstanding to 87 days suggests that the company is struggling to align its supply chain with shifting consumer demand, leading to potential inventory obsolescence risks. This inefficiency, combined with the volatility in the cash conversion cycle, implies that the company's working capital management is currently a drag on overall operational performance.
Based on the most recent balance sheet data, AEO's quick ratio has compressed to 0.53 in 2026Q1, down from 0.89 in 2023Q4, indicating a narrowing margin of safety that leaves the company increasingly vulnerable to sudden shifts in seasonal demand or unexpected disruptions in the retail environment.
The decline in the quick ratio suggests that the company's liquidity position is becoming overly dependent on inventory turnover, which is inherently risky in the promotional teen apparel sector. This trend warrants close investigation, as a further reduction in liquid assets could limit the company's flexibility to navigate future economic downturns or fund necessary operational pivots.
The P/E ratio is frequently misapplied to AEO because it fails to account for the significant non-cash charges and logistics-related capital expenditures that currently distort the company's reported earnings, obscuring the underlying cash-generating potential of the Aerie brand and the emerging logistics-as-a-service business segment.
Analysts should instead focus on EV/EBITDA or free cash flow yield to better capture the company's operational reality, as these metrics are less sensitive to the accounting nuances of recent acquisitions and lease obligations. Relying solely on P/E risks misinterpreting the company's true earning power by ignoring the strategic value of its evolving business model.
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