Who Relies On Debt More; Gap Inc or Abercrombie & Fitch?

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  • The comparison reveals that Gap Inc is notably more reliant on Debt for generating assets and financing growth than Abercrombie is
  • This makes the apparel major’s earnings slightly more susceptible to volatility on account of interest expense
  • Abercrombie on the other hand is still financing much of its growth through equity, which means that its earnings are reflective of its core business performance

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