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

Carter's, Inc. (CRI) has a MoatMap StockRank of 92/100 based on Quality (57/100), Value (53/100), and Momentum (70/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Carter's is a leading US baby clothing retailer. It faces structural headwinds from declining birth rates and intense e-commerce competition, failing our quality compounder criteria.

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$39.80
Market Cap$1.5B
P/E (TTM)15.32
P/E (Forward)10.56
Price/Book1.51
Return on Equity10.2%
Return on Invested Capital7.2%
Debt/Equity128.85
Gross Margin44.7%
Operating Margin4.2%
Revenue Growth8.1%
Dividend Yield2.6%
Free Cash Flow$95M

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 92/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (57), Value (53), and Momentum (70) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Carter's, Inc. have an economic moat?
Carter's, Inc. (CRI) has a Quality factor score of 57/100. 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 92/100. 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).
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