Citi Trends, Inc. (CTRN) — Stock Score Summary

Citi Trends, Inc. (CTRN) has a MoatMap StockRank of 41/100 based on Quality (38/100), Value (27/100), and Momentum (63/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. Citi Trends is a value apparel retailer facing severe headwinds from a financially stressed low-income consumer base. It lacks any structural moat or scale advantages.

Citi Trends, Inc. is an urban specialty retailer offering fashion apparel, accessories, and home goods at everyday low prices, primarily serving value-conscious customers in underserved communities. Its competitive advantage is built on its extreme value proposition, tailored merchandising, and efficient off-price sourcing strategy, which resonates strongly with its target demographic.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$43.69
Market Cap$422M
P/E (TTM)32.34
P/E (Forward)19.47
Price/Book3.00
Return on Equity10.3%
Return on Invested Capital2.0%
Debt/Equity180.67
Gross Margin39.7%
Operating Margin3.2%
Revenue Growth14.4%

Citi Trends, Inc. operates in the Apparel Retail industry, part of the Consumer Cyclical sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Citi Trends, Inc.’s (CTRN) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Citi Trends, Inc. (CTRN) is 41/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (38), Value (27), and Momentum (63) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Citi Trends, Inc. have an economic moat?
Citi Trends, Inc. (CTRN) has a Quality factor score of 38/100. 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 Citi Trends, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Citi Trends, Inc. (CTRN) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 41/100. 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 Citi Trends, Inc. in?
Citi Trends, Inc. (CTRN) operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Apparel Retail industry (United States).
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