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Same-store sales, also known as comparable-store sales, is the most important financial metric in the retail industry to evaluate the performance of existing stores. It equals the percentage growth of the average sales per store from the previous period to current period.
A positive number indicates that more sales are generated in the same store compared with the previous period, which suggests growing demand. The higher the number is, the more growth the retailer has.
Five Below's Change in Same Store Sales % for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2026 was 14.10%
, which is lower than
22.70% for the pervious quarter ended in Apr. 2026.
Five Below's Change in Same Store Sales % for the annual that ended in Jan. 2026 was 12.80%
, which is higher than
-2.70% for the pervious year ended in Jan. 2025.
The historical rank and industry rank for Five Below's Change in Same Store Sales % or its related term are showing as below:
FIVE's Change in Same Store Sales % is not ranked *
in the Retail - Cyclical industry.
Industry Median: * Ranked among companies with meaningful Change in Same Store Sales % only.
Five Below (NAS:FIVE) Change in Same Store Sales % Explanation
Same-store sales, also known as comparable-store sales, is the most important financial metric in the retail industry to evaluate the performance of existing stores. It equals the percentage growth of the average sales per store from the previous period to current period.
A positive number indicates that more sales are generated in the same store compared with the previous period, meaning growing demand, while a negative number indicates the opposite. The higher the number is, the more growth the retailer has.
Same-store sales can be improved by two factors: average ticket size and the number of tickets. If each customer buys more, the average ticket size will increase. If more customers come to the store, the number of tickets will increase.
Five Below Change in Same Store Sales % Related Terms
Five Below Change in Same Store Sales % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Five Below's Change in Same Store Sales % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
FIVE vs DKS, BBY, MUSA: Change in Same Store Sales % Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Five Below's Change in Same Store Sales %, along with its competitors' market caps and Change in Same Store Sales % 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.
What does a Change in Same Store Sales % of 14.10% mean?
Five Below (FIVE) has a Change in Same Store Sales % of 14.10% as of Jul. 2026. Same Store Sales equals the percentage growth of the average sales per store from the previous period to current period. View historical data on Five Below and its competitors.
Is Five Below's Change in Same Store Sales % too high?
Five Below's current Change in Same Store Sales % is 14.10%. Overall, Five Below has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Five Below's Change in Same Store Sales % compare to DKS and BBY?
Five Below's Change in Same Store Sales % of 14.10% 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 Change in Same Store Sales % for a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Change in Same Store Sales % depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, Change in Same Store Sales % 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 Change in Same Store Sales % mean?
A high Change in Same Store Sales % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Same Store Sales equals the percentage growth of the average sales per store from the previous period to current period. View historical data on Five Below and its competitors. Five Below's current Change in Same Store Sales % is 14.10%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Five Below stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Five Below (FIVE) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $201.70, compared to a current price of $244.60 — trading 21.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Change in Same Store Sales % is 14.10%. Five Below's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Change in Same Store Sales % calculated?
Change in Same Store Sales % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Five Below (FIVE), the current Change in Same Store Sales % is 14.10% as of Jul. 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 Five Below (FIVE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Five Below stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $244.60 is trading 21.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $201.70.
GuruFocus considers Five Below to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FIVE:
Change in Same Store Sales %: 14.10%
GF Value™: $201.70 vs. price of $244.60 (21.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FIVE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Five Below Inc is a specialty value retailer offering a broad range of trend-right, high-quality products loved by the kid and the kid in all of customers. The Company's edited assortment of products includes select brands and licensed merchandise. The Company also sells its merchandise on the internet, through the Company's e-commerce website and mobile app, offering home delivery and the option to buy online and pick up in store. Additionally, the Company sells merchandise through on-demand third-party delivery services to enable its customers to shop online and receive convenient delivery. It derives revenue from sales of the Company's merchandise to customers.
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