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Market Capitalization & Enterprise Value

Research-grade valuation history for AEO. Track market capitalization versus enterprise value to see the impact of net debt and share changes. Use the interactive chart to explore different horizons; the table updates accordingly to support auditability and export.

Market Cap & Enterprise Value

Comparison of market capitalization and enterprise value over time

Market Cap

Market Capitalization = Stock Price × Number of Shares Outstanding. Represents the total value of a company's equity.
4.01B
29.8x increase over period
CAGR: +11.00%
Compound Annual Growth Rate - The mean annual growth rate over time, accounting for compounding effects.

Enterprise Value

Enterprise Value = Market Cap + Total Debt - Cash and Cash Equivalents. Represents the total value of a company including its debt.
5.51B
36.0x increase over period
CAGR: +11.64%
Compound Annual Growth Rate - The mean annual growth rate over time, accounting for compounding effects.

Market Cap History

Investor Valuation Insights

As of May 2, 2026

EV/EBITDA

Potentially Rich

53.10x

Higher EV/EBITDA may imply premium pricing; growth durability should justify the multiple.

EV vs Market Cap Spread

1.49B

EV is +37.2% vs equity value

Capital Structure Signal

Net Debt Profile

EV premium trend: +23.5 pp vs earliest data

Additional Multiples

EV/Sales: 3.86x

Net Debt/EBITDA: 20.38x

Share count change in dataset: +5.77%

Interpretation guide: EV/EBITDA compares total firm value (debt + equity - cash) to operating earnings. Lower is usually cheaper, but always benchmark against peers, growth rate, margins, and cyclicality.

Market Cap & Enterprise Value Data

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DateMarket CapEnterprise ValueStock PriceShares
Jan 31, 20264.01B5.51B$23.31172.16M
Feb 1, 20253.12B4.25B$16.14193.06M
Feb 3, 20244.06B4.90B$20.77195.65M
Jan 28, 2023
Jan 29, 2022
Jan 30, 2021
Feb 1, 2020
Feb 2, 2019
Feb 3, 2018
Jan 28, 2017
Jan 30, 2016
Jan 31, 2015
Feb 1, 2014
Feb 2, 2013
Jan 28, 2012
Jan 29, 2011
Jan 30, 2010
Jan 31, 2009
Feb 2, 2008
Feb 3, 2007
Jan 28, 2006
Jan 29, 2005
Jan 31, 2004
Feb 1, 2003
Feb 2, 2002
Feb 3, 2001
Jan 29, 2000
Jan 30, 1999
Jan 31, 1998
Feb 1, 1997
Jan 31, 1996
Jul 31, 1994
Jul 31, 1993

Enterprise Value Analysis

Price Change (Feb 2025 to Jan 2026)

The stock price has increased from Feb 2025 to Jan 2026.
+44.42%

Recent Volatility

The stock price has been relatively volatile over the last 5 periods, indicating a higher risk profile.
0.33

Risk-Adjusted Return

The stock's returns compensate somewhat for its risk, suggesting a moderate investment opportunity.
0.19

Market Cap Change (Feb 2025 to Jan 2026)

The company's market capitalization has increased from Feb 2025 to Jan 2026.
+28.80%

Enterprise Value Change (Feb 2025 to Jan 2026)

The company's enterprise value has increased from Feb 2025 to Jan 2026, suggesting growth in the company's total economic value.
+29.48%

Market Cap vs. Enterprise Value

A higher enterprise value growth rate compared to market cap growth could indicate that the company is investing heavily in growth initiatives or taking on more debt.
EV Growth > Market Cap Growth

Market Cap CAGR

The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of market capitalization represents the mean annual growth rate over the entire available history (33 periods), accounting for compounding effects.
11.00%

Enterprise Value CAGR

The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of enterprise value represents the mean annual growth rate over the entire available history (33 periods), accounting for compounding effects.
11.64%