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Average Sales per Sqft is a retail store’s average revenue for every foot of the store. A higher average sales per square foot indicates more efficient operations and thus, high profitability.
The historical rank and industry rank for Carter's's Average Sales per Sqft or its related term are showing as below:
CRI's Average Sales per Sqft is not ranked *
in the Retail - Cyclical industry.
Industry Median: * Ranked among companies with meaningful Average Sales per Sqft only.
Carter's (NYSE:CRI) Average Sales per Sqft Explanation
Average Sales per Sqft is a retail store’s average revenue for every foot of store space, including non-selling areas such as stock rooms or receiving areas. It tells us how efficient the retailer is with the use of sales space, allowing the retailer to make smarter merchandising, inventory, and sales decisions. A higher sales per square foot indicates more efficient operations and thus high profitability.
The formula of calculating Sales per Sqft is total in-store sales divided by selling area in square feet. When calculating a store’s Sales per Square Foot, the non-selling areas of the store, such as stock rooms or receiving areas, need to be excluded.
The difference between Average Sales per Sqft and Sales per Sqft that in the calculation of Average Sales per Square Foot, the non-selling areas of the store, such as stock rooms or receiving areas, need to be included.
Retailers can increase the average sales per square foot by improving the store layout, having a winning product assortment, optimizing prices and increasing per transaction value.
Carter's Average Sales per Sqft Related Terms
Carter's Average Sales per Sqft Historical Data
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CRI vs BKE, CTRN, SFIX: Average Sales per Sqft Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Carter's's Average Sales per Sqft, along with its competitors' market caps and Average Sales per Sqft data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Carter's (CRI) has a Average Sales per Sqft of 0.00 as of Jun. 2026. Average Sales per Square Foot is a retail store’s average revenue for every foot of the store. View historical data on Carter's and its competitors.
Is Carter's' Average Sales per Sqft too high?
Carter's' current Average Sales per Sqft is 0.00. Overall, Carter's has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Carter's' Average Sales per Sqft compare to BKE and CTRN?
Carter's' Average Sales per Sqft of 0.00 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Average Sales per Sqft for a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Average Sales per Sqft depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, Average Sales per Sqft should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Average Sales per Sqft mean?
A high Average Sales per Sqft can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Average Sales per Square Foot is a retail store’s average revenue for every foot of the store. View historical data on Carter's and its competitors. Carter's's current Average Sales per Sqft is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Carter's stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carter's (CRI) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $53.10, compared to a current price of $33.34 — trading 37.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Average Sales per Sqft is 0.00. Carter's' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Average Sales per Sqft calculated?
Average Sales per Sqft is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Carter's (CRI), the current Average Sales per Sqft is 0.00 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Carter's (CRI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carter's stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $33.34 is trading 37.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $53.10.
GuruFocus considers Carter's to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CRI:
Average Sales per Sqft: 0.00
GF Value™: $53.10 vs. price of $33.34 (37.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CRI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Carter's Inc makes apparel for babies and children under brand names including Carter's and OshKosh B'gosh. It sells its products through a multi-channel business model, which includes retail stores, eCommerce, and wholesale sales channels, as well as retail omnichannel capabilities in the United States and Canada, which enables it to reach a broad range of consumers around the world. The company operates in three segments; U.S. Retail, U.S. Wholesale, and International. The majority of revenue is derived from U.S. Wholesale segment. The company predominantly sources products through contract manufacturers in Asia. It has multiple distribution centers in the U.S., in addition to distribution centers in Canada and Asia that serve international customers.
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