American Eagle Outfitters Inc (AEO) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, American Eagle Outfitters Inc (AEO) has net assets worth $1.69 Billion USD as of January 2026. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($4.04 Billion) and total liabilities ($2.35 Billion). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off. Check American Eagle Outfitters Inc tangible net worth ratio to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $1.69 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 41.84% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 19.76% |
| 5-Year Change | 18.81% |
| 10-Year Change | 40.42% |
| Growth Volatility | 177.13 |
American Eagle Outfitters Inc - Net Assets Trend (1993–2026)
This chart illustrates how American Eagle Outfitters Inc's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See how many days can American Eagle Outfitters Inc fund operations to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Annual Net Assets for American Eagle Outfitters Inc (1993–2026)
The table below shows the annual net assets of American Eagle Outfitters Inc from 1993 to 2026. For live valuation and market cap data, see AEO market cap overview.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-31 | $1.69 Billion | -4.27% |
| 2025-01-31 | $1.77 Billion | +1.73% |
| 2024-01-31 | $1.74 Billion | +8.60% |
| 2023-01-31 | $1.60 Billion | +12.33% |
| 2022-01-31 | $1.42 Billion | +31.01% |
| 2021-01-31 | $1.09 Billion | -12.92% |
| 2020-01-31 | $1.25 Billion | -3.08% |
| 2019-01-31 | $1.29 Billion | +3.27% |
| 2018-01-31 | $1.25 Billion | +3.51% |
| 2017-01-31 | $1.20 Billion | +14.57% |
| 2016-01-31 | $1.05 Billion | -7.75% |
| 2015-01-31 | $1.14 Billion | -2.27% |
| 2014-01-31 | $1.17 Billion | -4.50% |
| 2013-01-31 | $1.22 Billion | -13.81% |
| 2012-01-31 | $1.42 Billion | +4.87% |
| 2011-01-31 | $1.35 Billion | -14.41% |
| 2010-01-31 | $1.58 Billion | +12.03% |
| 2009-01-31 | $1.41 Billion | +5.12% |
| 2008-01-31 | $1.34 Billion | -5.42% |
| 2007-01-31 | $1.42 Billion | +22.65% |
| 2006-01-31 | $1.16 Billion | +19.93% |
| 2005-01-31 | $963.49 Million | +51.16% |
| 2004-01-31 | $637.38 Million | +10.37% |
| 2003-01-31 | $577.48 Million | +15.02% |
| 2002-01-31 | $502.05 Million | +36.54% |
| 2001-01-31 | $367.69 Million | +90.12% |
| 2000-01-31 | $193.40 Million | +27.91% |
| 1999-01-31 | $151.20 Million | +66.50% |
| 1998-01-31 | $90.81 Million | +27.80% |
| 1997-01-31 | $71.06 Million | +11.38% |
| 1996-01-31 | $63.80 Million | -0.01% |
| 1995-01-31 | $63.80 Million | +27.35% |
| 1994-01-31 | $50.10 Million | +1038.64% |
| 1993-01-31 | $4.40 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to American Eagle Outfitters Inc's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 255272100000.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (January 2026)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | $2.55 Billion | 150.92% |
| Common Stock | $2.50 Million | 0.15% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $-15.59 Million | -0.92% |
| Total Equity | $1.69 Billion | 100.00% |
American Eagle Outfitters Inc Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of American Eagle Outfitters Inc ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
VGP NV
BR:VGP
|
$2.59 Billion |
|
Shanghai DZH Ltd
SHG:601519
|
$2.59 Billion |
|
GOLDEN AGRI-RES ADR/100
F:4G3
|
$2.59 Billion |
|
Guangdong Zhongsheng Pharmaceutical Co Ltd
SHE:002317
|
$2.59 Billion |
|
Lerøy Seafood Group ASA
OL:LSG
|
$2.59 Billion |
|
Macrolink Real Estate Co Ltd
SHE:000620
|
$2.59 Billion |
|
Inno Laser Technology Co. Ltd.
SHE:301021
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$2.59 Billion |
|
XL Axiata Tbk PT
JK:EXCL
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$2.59 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in American Eagle Outfitters Inc's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2025 to 2026, total equity changed from 1,766,860,000 to 1,691,434,000, a change of -75,426,000 (-4.3%).
- Net income of 191,983,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 85,257,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 266,700,000 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 40,804,000.
- Other factors increased equity by 43,744,000.
Equity Change Factors (2025 to 2026)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $191.98 Million | +11.35% |
| Dividends Paid | $85.26 Million | -5.04% |
| Share Repurchases | $266.70 Million | -15.77% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $40.80 Million | +2.41% |
| Other Changes | $43.74 Million | +2.59% |
| Total Change | $- | -4.27% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares American Eagle Outfitters Inc's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 1.78x
- The company is trading above its book value, indicating the market recognizes value beyond its reported assets.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 632.61x to 1.78x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-01-31 | $0.03 | $17.10 | x |
| 1994-01-31 | $0.32 | $17.10 | x |
| 1995-01-31 | $6.40 | $17.10 | x |
| 1996-01-31 | $0.58 | $17.10 | x |
| 1997-01-31 | $0.54 | $17.10 | x |
| 1998-01-31 | $0.44 | $17.10 | x |
| 1999-01-31 | $0.70 | $17.10 | x |
| 2000-01-31 | $0.88 | $17.10 | x |
| 2001-01-31 | $1.70 | $17.10 | x |
| 2002-01-31 | $2.27 | $17.10 | x |
| 2003-01-31 | $2.65 | $17.10 | x |
| 2004-01-31 | $2.94 | $17.10 | x |
| 2005-01-31 | $4.28 | $17.10 | x |
| 2006-01-31 | $4.96 | $17.10 | x |
| 2007-01-31 | $6.21 | $17.10 | x |
| 2008-01-31 | $6.09 | $17.10 | x |
| 2009-01-31 | $6.79 | $17.10 | x |
| 2010-01-31 | $7.53 | $17.10 | x |
| 2011-01-31 | $6.69 | $17.10 | x |
| 2012-01-31 | $7.22 | $17.10 | x |
| 2013-01-31 | $6.09 | $17.10 | x |
| 2014-01-31 | $6.00 | $17.10 | x |
| 2015-01-31 | $5.84 | $17.10 | x |
| 2016-01-31 | $5.36 | $17.10 | x |
| 2017-01-31 | $6.55 | $17.10 | x |
| 2018-01-31 | $6.92 | $17.10 | x |
| 2019-01-31 | $7.23 | $17.10 | x |
| 2020-01-31 | $7.30 | $17.10 | x |
| 2021-01-31 | $6.53 | $17.10 | x |
| 2022-01-31 | $6.89 | $17.10 | x |
| 2023-01-31 | $7.79 | $17.10 | x |
| 2024-01-31 | $8.82 | $17.10 | x |
| 2025-01-31 | $9.00 | $17.10 | x |
| 2026-01-31 | $9.60 | $17.10 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently American Eagle Outfitters Inc utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 11.35%
- The company shows good efficiency in utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 3.49%
- • Asset Turnover: 1.36x
- • Equity Multiplier: 2.39x
- Recent ROE (11.35%) is below the historical average (19.04%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 86.36% | 2.26% | 4.19x | 9.11x | $3.36 Million |
| 1994 | 24.35% | 6.16% | 2.39x | 1.65x | $7.19 Million |
| 1995 | 11.13% | 3.13% | 2.38x | 1.50x | $720.00K |
| 1996 | 11.13% | 3.13% | 2.38x | 1.49x | $720.40K |
| 1997 | 8.34% | 1.82% | 2.96x | 1.55x | $-1.18 Million |
| 1998 | 21.51% | 4.82% | 2.80x | 1.59x | $10.46 Million |
| 1999 | 35.79% | 9.21% | 2.79x | 1.40x | $39.00 Million |
| 2000 | 46.88% | 10.90% | 3.16x | 1.36x | $71.32 Million |
| 2001 | 25.50% | 8.57% | 2.01x | 1.48x | $56.99 Million |
| 2002 | 21.01% | 7.69% | 2.04x | 1.34x | $55.29 Million |
| 2003 | 15.37% | 6.06% | 1.97x | 1.28x | $30.99 Million |
| 2004 | 9.41% | 3.95% | 1.63x | 1.46x | $-3.74 Million |
| 2005 | 22.14% | 11.34% | 1.42x | 1.38x | $116.99 Million |
| 2006 | 25.46% | 12.67% | 1.45x | 1.39x | $178.60 Million |
| 2007 | 27.33% | 13.86% | 1.41x | 1.40x | $245.63 Million |
| 2008 | 29.84% | 13.09% | 1.64x | 1.39x | $265.97 Million |
| 2009 | 12.71% | 5.99% | 1.52x | 1.39x | $38.16 Million |
| 2010 | 10.71% | 5.75% | 1.38x | 1.35x | $11.17 Million |
| 2011 | 10.41% | 4.74% | 1.58x | 1.39x | $5.54 Million |
| 2012 | 10.71% | 4.80% | 1.62x | 1.38x | $10.02 Million |
| 2013 | 19.01% | 6.68% | 1.98x | 1.44x | $109.99 Million |
| 2014 | 7.12% | 2.51% | 1.95x | 1.45x | $-33.63 Million |
| 2015 | 7.05% | 2.45% | 1.93x | 1.49x | $-33.65 Million |
| 2016 | 20.75% | 6.19% | 2.18x | 1.53x | $113.00 Million |
| 2017 | 17.64% | 5.89% | 2.02x | 1.48x | $91.99 Million |
| 2018 | 16.38% | 5.38% | 2.09x | 1.46x | $79.48 Million |
| 2019 | 20.34% | 6.49% | 2.12x | 1.48x | $133.15 Million |
| 2020 | 15.33% | 4.44% | 1.29x | 2.67x | $66.47 Million |
| 2021 | -19.26% | -5.57% | 1.09x | 3.16x | $-317.94 Million |
| 2022 | 29.48% | 8.37% | 1.32x | 2.66x | $277.26 Million |
| 2023 | 7.83% | 2.51% | 1.46x | 2.14x | $-34.78 Million |
| 2024 | 9.79% | 3.23% | 1.48x | 2.05x | $-3.64 Million |
| 2025 | 18.64% | 6.18% | 1.39x | 2.17x | $152.69 Million |
| 2026 | 11.35% | 3.49% | 1.36x | 2.39x | $22.84 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares American Eagle Outfitters Inc's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Apparel Retail industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Apparel Retail
- Average net assets among peers: $384,639,952
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 7.93%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Eagle Outfitters Inc (AEO) | $1.69 Billion | 86.36% | 1.39x | $2.59 Billion |
| AKA Brands Holding Corp (AKA) | $117.63 Million | -22.09% | 2.27x | $92.96 Million |
| Abercrombie & Fitch Company (ANF) | $1.05 Billion | 31.25% | 1.83x | $3.50 Billion |
| Allbirds Inc (BIRD) | $185.33 Million | -82.26% | 0.78x | $25.54 Million |
| Buckle Inc (BKE) | $337.22 Million | 30.96% | 0.38x | $2.28 Billion |
| Boot Barn Holdings Inc (BOOT) | $77.62 Million | 0.83% | 1.89x | $4.66 Billion |
| BrilliA Inc (BRIA) | $8.63 Million | 55.45% | 1.89x | $40.75 Million |
| Burlington Stores Inc (BURL) | $996.93 Million | 34.07% | 6.73x | $18.67 Billion |
| Caleres Inc (CAL) | $434.21 Million | 9.44% | 1.37x | $406.91 Million |
| Cato Corporation (CATO) | $254.20 Million | 13.73% | 1.49x | $57.67 Million |
About American Eagle Outfitters Inc
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. operates as a multi-brand specialty retailer in the United States and internationally. It provides jeans, apparel and accessories, and personal care products for women and men under the American Eagle brand; and intimates, apparel, activewear, and swim collections under the Aerie and OFFLINE by Aerie brands. The company also offers menswear products under the Todd … Read more