(CTRN) Citi Trends - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NASDAQ • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US17306X1028

Fashion Apparel, Accessories, Home Goods, Footwear, Kids Wear

CTRN EPS (Earnings per Share)

EPS (Earnings per Share) of CTRN over the last years for every Quarter: "2020-01": 0.88, "2020-03": -1.9512832965966, "2020-04": -1.94, "2020-05": null, "2020-07": 1.9, "2020-08": null, "2020-10": 0.67, "2021-01": 1.81, "2021-04": 3.23, "2021-07": 1.36, "2021-10": 1.03, "2022-01": 1.16, "2022-04": 0.42, "2022-07": -0.31, "2022-10": 0.24, "2023-01": 0.83, "2023-04": -0.66, "2023-07": -0.6, "2023-10": -0.56, "2024-01": 0.53, "2024-04": -0.32, "2024-07": -1.94, "2024-10": -0.86, "2025-01": -1.54, "2025-04": 0.17, "2025-07": -0.66,

CTRN Revenue

Revenue of CTRN over the last years for every Quarter: 2020-01: 211.013, 2020-03: 116.124, 2020-04: 116.124, 2020-05: 116.124, 2020-07: 216.151, 2020-08: 216.151, 2020-10: 199.1, 2021-01: 251.919, 2021-04: 285.381, 2021-07: 237.281, 2021-10: 227.959, 2022-01: 240.974, 2022-04: 208.215, 2022-07: 185.012, 2022-10: 192.323, 2023-01: 209.461, 2023-04: 179.688, 2023-07: 173.554, 2023-10: 179.52, 2024-01: 215.179, 2024-04: 186.289, 2024-07: 176.552, 2024-10: 179.066, 2025-01: 211.172, 2025-04: 201.728, 2025-07: 190.75,

Description: CTRN Citi Trends

Citi Trends, Inc. is a value retailer specializing in fashion apparel, accessories, and home goods, catering primarily to African American and multicultural families in the United States. The companys product range includes a wide variety of apparel for men, women, and children, as well as accessories, beauty products, and home lifestyle products.

To further analyze Citi Trends, Inc., we can look at key performance indicators (KPIs) such as sales growth, gross margin, and inventory turnover. Given the companys focus on value retail, its likely that they prioritize competitive pricing and efficient supply chain management. A review of their recent financial statements would provide insight into their revenue growth, profitability, and cash flow management.

From a valuation perspective, Citi Trends, Inc. has a market capitalization of $275.45M USD and a forward P/E ratio of 3.81, indicating potentially undervalued shares. However, the negative Return on Equity (RoE) of -31.82% raises concerns about the companys profitability. Further analysis would be needed to understand the drivers behind this negative RoE and whether its a one-time anomaly or a persistent issue.

To assess the companys operational efficiency, we could examine metrics such as same-store sales growth, average transaction value, and customer retention rates. Additionally, an analysis of Citi Trends competitive positioning within the apparel retail industry, including their market share and brand recognition, would provide valuable context for evaluating their future prospects.

CTRN Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 313m
Sub-Industry Apparel Retail
IPO / Inception 2005-05-18

CTRN Stock Ratings

Growth Rating 49.9%
Fundamental 33.1%
Dividend Rating 10.6%
Return 12m vs S&P 500 73.1%
Analyst Rating 5.0 of 5

CTRN Dividends

Currently no dividends paid

CTRN Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m 66.3%
Growth Correlation 12m 80.2%
Growth Correlation 5y -56%
CAGR 5y 21.34%
CAGR/Max DD 3y 0.35
CAGR/Mean DD 3y 0.69
Sharpe Ratio 12m 1.01
Alpha 117.23
Beta 0.886
Volatility 61.52%
Current Volume 98.6k
Average Volume 20d 93.2k
Stop Loss 32.1 (-7.2%)
Signal 0.44

Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 3.5

Net Income (-16.6m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 47.0m TTM)
FCFTA -0.03 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA 1.77pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp)
NWC/Revenue 2.79% (prev 3.91%; Δ -1.12pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp)
CFO/TA 0.01 (>3.0%) and CFO 4.80m > Net Income -16.6m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%)
Net Debt (167.1m) to EBITDA (16.4m) ratio: 10.18 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5)
Current Ratio 1.13 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active)
Outstanding Shares last Quarter (8.31m) change vs 12m ago -0.28% (target <= -2.0% for YES)
Gross Margin 38.61% (prev 35.02%; Δ 3.59pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0)
Asset Turnover 162.4% (prev 149.5%; Δ 12.87pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0)
Interest Coverage Ratio -5.42 (EBITDA TTM 16.4m / Interest Expense TTM 324.0k) >= 6 (WARN >= 3)

Altman Z'' 3.10

(A) 0.05 = (Total Current Assets 189.2m - Total Current Liabilities 167.4m) / Total Assets 457.4m
(B) 0.61 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 276.8m / Total Assets 457.4m
(C) -0.00 = EBIT TTM -1.76m / Avg Total Assets 482.1m
(D) 0.80 = Book Value of Equity 276.1m / Total Liabilities 344.2m
Total Rating: 3.10 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D)

ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 33.05

1. Piotroski 3.50pt = -1.50
2. FCF Yield -2.89% = -1.45
3. FCF Margin -1.78% = -0.67
4. Debt/Equity 1.94 = 0.86
5. Debt/Ebitda 13.42 = -2.50
6. ROIC - WACC -6.96% = -8.70
7. RoE -14.31% = -2.38
8. Rev. Trend 11.00% = 0.55
9. Rev. CAGR -0.30% = -0.05
10. EPS Trend -44.35% = -1.11
11. EPS CAGR 0.0% = 0.0

What is the price of CTRN shares?

As of September 16, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 34.58 with a total of 98,597 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -8.57%, over one month by +8.16%, over three months by +15.77% and over the past year by +105.83%.

Is Citi Trends a good stock to buy?

No, based on ValueRay´s Fundamental Analyses, Citi Trends (NASDAQ:CTRN) is currently (September 2025) a stock to sell. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 33.05 and therefor a negative outlook according to the companies health.
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of CTRN is around 33.94 USD . This means that CTRN is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -1.85%.

Is CTRN a buy, sell or hold?

Citi Trends has received a consensus analysts rating of 5.00. Therefore, it is recommended to buy CTRN.
  • Strong Buy: 2
  • Buy: 0
  • Hold: 0
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 0

What are the forecasts/targets for the CTRN price?

Issuer Target Up/Down from current
Wallstreet Target Price 48 38.8%
Analysts Target Price 48 38.8%
ValueRay Target Price 36.8 6.5%

Last update: 2025-09-09 02:44

CTRN Fundamental Data Overview

Market Cap USD = 312.8m (312.8m USD * 1.0 USD.USD)
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 50.4m USD (Cash And Short Term Investments, last quarter)
P/E Forward = 3.8066
P/S = 0.3996
P/B = 2.762
P/EG = 1.08
Beta = 2.079
Revenue TTM = 782.7m USD
EBIT TTM = -1.76m USD
EBITDA TTM = 16.4m USD
Long Term Debt = 176.8m USD (from nonCurrentLiabilitiesTotal, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 43.3m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 220.1m USD (Calculated: Short Term 43.3m + Long Term 176.8m)
Net Debt = 167.1m USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 482.5m USD (312.8m + Debt 220.1m - CCE 50.4m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = -5.42 (Ebit TTM -1.76m / Interest Expense TTM 324.0k)
FCF Yield = -2.89% (FCF TTM -14.0m / Enterprise Value 482.5m)
FCF Margin = -1.78% (FCF TTM -14.0m / Revenue TTM 782.7m)
Net Margin = -2.13% (Net Income TTM -16.6m / Revenue TTM 782.7m)
Gross Margin = 38.61% ((Revenue TTM 782.7m - Cost of Revenue TTM 480.5m) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 1.75 (Enterprise Value 482.5m / Book Value Of Equity 276.1m)
Interest Expense / Debt = 0.04% (Interest Expense 88.0k / Debt 220.1m)
Taxrate = 21.0% (US default)
NOPAT = -1.76m (EBIT -1.76m, no tax applied on loss)
Current Ratio = 1.13 (Total Current Assets 189.2m / Total Current Liabilities 167.4m)
Debt / Equity = 1.94 (Debt 220.1m / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 113.2m)
Debt / EBITDA = 13.42 (Net Debt 167.1m / EBITDA 16.4m)
Debt / FCF = -15.77 (Debt 220.1m / FCF TTM -14.0m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 116.3m (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = -3.64% (Net Income -16.6m, Total Assets 457.4m )
RoE = -14.31% (Net Income TTM -16.6m / Total Stockholder Equity 116.3m)
RoCE = -0.60% (Ebit -1.76m / (Equity 116.3m + L.T.Debt 176.8m))
RoIC = -1.50% (NOPAT -1.76m / Invested Capital 117.3m)
WACC = 5.46% (E(312.8m)/V(532.9m) * Re(9.28%)) + (D(220.1m)/V(532.9m) * Rd(0.04%) * (1-Tc(0.21)))
Shares Correlation 3-Years: 56.49 | Cagr: 0.19%
Discount Rate = 9.28% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
Fair Price DCF = unknown (Cash Flow -14.0m)
Revenue Correlation: 11.00 | Revenue CAGR: -0.30%
Rev Growth-of-Growth: 5.25
EPS Correlation: -44.35 | EPS CAGR: 0.0%
EPS Growth-of-Growth: 122.1

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