Citi Trends Inc (CTRN) Stock Analysis
Verdict: WATCH (do not buy)
Operational turnaround is gaining traction through earnings beats, but heavy debt and premium P/E multiples limit immediate upside.
Investment score: 58/100
Analysis as of
Is Citi Trends Inc stock worth reviewing? The TradeMates thesis
CTRN is in a fragile recovery phase with improving earnings but stretched valuations and high leverage.
7-factor investment score
- Valuation: 45/100 (weight 20%)
- Financial Health: 40/100 (weight 15%)
- Technical Momentum: 65/100 (weight 15%)
- Earnings Quality: 85/100 (weight 15%)
- Insider Sentiment: 35/100 (weight 10%)
- Analyst Consensus: 80/100 (weight 10%)
- Risk-Adjusted Return: 55/100 (weight 15%)
Citi Trends Inc opportunities and risks
What speaks for CTRN
- Significant EPS Growth Trajectory
What speaks against CTRN
- Weak Liquidity and Debt Load
Peers and competitors
| Ticker | P/E | P/S | EV/EBITDA | Gross margin | Net margin | FCF yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTRN | 66.4x | 0.4x | 21.9x | 37.3% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| SFIX | n/a | 0.3x | 101.3x | 43.8% | -1.9% | 6.1% |
| GCO | 28.8x | 0.2x | 11.6x | 46.3% | 0.5% | 36.3% |
| ZUMZ | 30.0x | 0.4x | 12.1x | 35.8% | 1.4% | 12.4% |
| DBI | n/a | 0.1x | 14.2x | 43.6% | -0.3% | 28.7% |
| LE | 64.7x | 0.3x | 4.5x | 47.6% | 0.4% | 5.7% |
| Peer median | 28.8x | 0.3x | 12.1x | 43.8% | 0.4% | 12.4% |
Frequently asked questions about Citi Trends Inc (CTRN)
Is CTRN stock a good investment?
The TradeMates model rates Citi Trends Inc as WATCH (do not buy) with an investment score of 58/100. CTRN is in a fragile recovery phase with improving earnings but stretched valuations and high leverage. This is algorithmic model output, not personal investment advice.
Is CTRN stock a buy?
The TradeMates model verdict for CTRN is WATCH (do not buy) with an investment score of 58/100. Treat this as a model signal to review, not a personal buy recommendation.