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Carter's, Inc. · Consumer Cyclical · United States · $1.2B · Avg Vol: $40M/d

81
StockRank
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Q
58
V
77
M
42
P/E (TTM)
6.3x
ROE
20.7%
D/E
1.2x
Dividend %
3.0%

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Carter's, Inc. is the largest branded marketer of baby and young children's apparel in the United States, owning well-known brands like Carter's, OshKosh B'gosh, and Skip Hop. The company benefits from strong brand equity, a broad distribution network across retail, wholesale, and e-commerce channels, and a deep understanding of its target demographic. Its dominant market position is built on product quality, design, and affordability, making it a household name for children's wear.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2027E2028EFwd CAGR
Revenue3.2B2.9B2.8B2.9B-3.4%3.0B3.0B3.0B1.4%
EPS6.346.245.122.53-26.4%5.362.382.651.6%
Shares37.7M36.6M36.0M36.4M-3.4%36.7M
Debt1.2B1.1B1.1B1.2B0.9%1.2B
Equity796.4M845.3M854.6M925.0M5.1%
Op CF88.4M529.1M298.8M122.3M11.5%333.0M
Inv CF-40.4M-59.9M-56.2M-53.7M
Fin CF-819.3M-332.6M-174.8M2.0M
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PRICE (1Y)-20.1%
30.1932.7435.2937.8340.38Jul 30Aug 20Sep 10
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$30.19
RSI (14)
21.2
52W High
$43.94
From 52W High
0.7%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
58
ROIC
7.2%42.9
ROE
20.7%84.3
GP/Assets
56.5%84.1
Op. Margin
23.7%94.1
FCF/Assets
5.0%57.0
Piotroski
414.2
Int. Cover
4.3x37.8
D/E Ratio
1.15x20.3
Current Ratio
2.47x76.8
Value
77
P/E (TTM)
6.3x93.5
EV/EBITDA
5.1x85.1
P/FCF
9.7x69.7
P/B
1.2x63.7
P/S
0.4x78.2
Div Yield
3.0%57.7
Momentum
42
52W High %
69%39.4
RS 6M
-23%34.2
SMA 50/200
1.03x64.7
EPS Rev 4W
-0.4%19.1
EPS Rev 12W
+0.7%46.1
EPS Improve
-32%6.1
Q Growth
23433%100.0

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$1.2B
P/E (Forward)
9.2x
Gross Margin
48.6%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Consumer Cyclical, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of CRI are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
CRICarter's, Inc.(you)$1.2B81Strong Buy
BKEThe Buckle, Inc.$2.2B67Buy
GCOGenesco Inc.$370M86Strong Buy
URBNUrban Outfitters, Inc.$6.9B79Buy
JILLJ.Jill, Inc.$296M91Strong Buy
LELands' End, Inc.$370M66Buy
CALCaleres, Inc.$419M64Hold
CTRNCiti Trends, Inc.$560M58Hold
GAPThe Gap, Inc.$8.5B83Strong Buy
VSXYVictorias Secret & Co.$7.0B69Buy

Peer medians: ROE 8.4% · P/E 19.7x · Gross margin 36.5%

Carter's, Inc. (CRI): Stock Score Summary

Carter's, Inc. (CRI) has a MoatMap StockRank of 81/100 based on Quality (58/100), Value (77/100), and Momentum (42/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY.

Carter's, Inc. is the largest branded marketer of baby and young children's apparel in the United States, owning well-known brands like Carter's, OshKosh B'gosh, and Skip Hop. The company benefits from strong brand equity, a broad distribution network across retail, wholesale, and e-commerce channels, and a deep understanding of its target demographic. Its dominant market position is built on product quality, design, and affordability, making it a household name for children's wear.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$30.19
Market Cap$1.2B
P/E (TTM)6.26
P/E (Forward)9.23
Price/Book1.20
Return on Equity20.7%
Return on Invested Capital7.2%
Debt/Equity1.15x
Gross Margin48.6%
Operating Margin23.7%
Revenue Growth5.2%
Dividend Yield3.0%
Free Cash Flow$127M

Carter's, Inc. operates in the Apparel Retail industry, part of the Consumer Cyclical sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carter's, Inc.’s (CRI) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Carter's, Inc. (CRI) is 81/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (58), Value (77), and Momentum (42) factor ranks across MoatMap’s universe of 25,000+ stocks.
Does Carter's, Inc. have an economic moat?
Carter's, Inc. (CRI) has a Quality factor score of 58/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Carter's, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Carter's, Inc. (CRI) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 81/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Carter's, Inc. in?
Carter's, Inc. (CRI) operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Apparel Retail industry (United States).