Citi TrendsCTRN +5.23%63 Days Inventory is 75.29 as of Apr. 2026, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 95.87. GuruFocus rates CTRN with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $28.99 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,087 Retail - Cyclical companies, Citi Trends ranks better than 60.53% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Citi Trends's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $114.4 Mil. Citi Trends's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $138.6 Mil.
Hence, Citi Trends's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 75.29.
The historical rank and industry rank for Citi Trends's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
CTRN'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 71.14 Med: 95.87 Max: 115.79
Current: 82.66
During the past 13 years, Citi Trends's highest Days Inventory was 115.79. The lowest was 71.14. And the median was 95.87.
CTRN's Days Inventory is ranked better than 60.53% of 1087
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 104.57
vs CTRN: 82.66
Citi Trends's Days Inventory
declined
from Apr. 2025 (87.03) to Apr. 2026 (75.29).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Citi Trends's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 1.21.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Citi Trends's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.50.
Citi Trends (NAS:CTRN) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Citi Trends's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Citi Trends's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as
* 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.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
Citi Trends Days Inventory Related Terms
Citi Trends Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Citi Trends's Days Inventory 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.
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Citi Trends's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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.
Citi Trends Days Inventory vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Citi Trends's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Citi Trends's Days Inventory falls into.
* 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.
Citi Trends (CTRN) has a Days Inventory of 75.29 as of Apr. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Citi Trends and its competitors. This is 21% below median its historical median of 95.87. Over the past decade, Citi Trends' Days Inventory has ranged from 71.14 to 115.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Citi Trends ranks #429 out of 1087 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 39.5%.
Is Citi Trends' Days Inventory too high?
Citi Trends' current Days Inventory of 75.29 is 21% below median its 10-year median of 95.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 71.14 to a high of 115.79. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Days Inventory is 104.57. Citi Trends' value of 75.29 is 28% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Citi Trends ranks #429 out of 1087 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Citi Trends has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Citi Trends' Days Inventory compare to LE and GCO?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Citi Trends ranks #429 out of 1087 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Citi Trends in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 104.57. Citi Trends' value of 75.29 is 28% below this benchmark. Historically, Citi Trends' own Days Inventory has ranged from 71.14 to 115.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 95.87 vs. the industry median of 104.57, Citi Trends has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Inventory for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Days Inventory among Retail - Cyclical companies is 104.57, based on 1,087 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Citi Trends's current Days Inventory of 75.29 is 28% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Citi Trends and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Days Inventory is 104.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Citi Trends's current Days Inventory is 75.29, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 95.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Citi Trends stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Citi Trends (CTRN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $28.99, compared to a current price of $58.55 — trading 102% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 75.29, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 95.87 and 28% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 104.57. Citi Trends' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Citi Trends (CTRN), the current Days Inventory is 75.29 as of Apr. 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 Citi Trends (CTRN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Citi Trends stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $58.55 is trading 102% above its estimated GF Value™ of $28.99.
GuruFocus considers Citi Trends to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CTRN:
Days Inventory: 75.29 (21% below median its 10-year median of 95.87)
GF Value™: $28.99 vs. price of $58.55 (102% above fair value)
Industry Position: 28% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#429 of 1087)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CTRN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Citi Trends Inc is a differentiated off-price value retailer known for trendy fashions, great brands and amazing prices. It is the off-price retailer specifically focused on Black customers, delivering the styles, brands, and trends at amazing prices that resonate with its primary and secondary customers. Its product offering is Women's, Men's and Children's apparel, family footwear, accessories and products for the home, with a three-tiered mix of product. At the opening price point, the company offers value-focused basics for its budget-conscious customers.
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