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Citi TrendsCTRN +3.92%49 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.39 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates CTRN with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of $28.69 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 846 Retail - Cyclical companies, Citi Trends ranks worse than 118203.19% on this metric.
Citi Trends's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $0.95.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $1.48.
Citi Trends's EPS without NRI for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $0.91.
Its EPS without NRI for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $0.08.
During the past 13 years, Citi Trends's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 208.50% per year. The lowest was -72.20% per year. And the median was 21.00% per year.
Citi Trends (NAS:CTRN) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
Be Aware
Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
Citi Trends Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Citi Trends Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Citi Trends's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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.
CTRN vs SFIX, GCO, CAL: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Citi Trends's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE Ratio 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 PE Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Citi Trends's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Citi Trends's PE Ratio falls into.
Citi Trends Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
Citi Trends's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1.39
* 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.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $1.39 mean?
Citi Trends (CTRN) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $1.39 as of Apr. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Citi Trends and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Citi Trends ranks #999999 out of 846 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry.
Is Citi Trends' Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Citi Trends' current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.39. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 6.50. Citi Trends' value of $1.39 is 78.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Citi Trends ranks #999999 out of 846 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Citi Trends has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Citi Trends' Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to SFIX and GCO?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Citi Trends ranks #999999 out of 846 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Citi Trends in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 6.50. Citi Trends' value of $1.39 is 78.6% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Retail - Cyclical companies is 6.50, based on 846 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Citi Trends's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $1.39 is 78.6% 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Citi Trends and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 6.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Citi Trends's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.39. 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 $28.69, compared to a current price of $76.94 — trading 168.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.39 and 78.6% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 6.50. Citi Trends' overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Citi Trends (CTRN), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.39 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 $76.94 is trading 168.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $28.69.
GuruFocus considers Citi Trends to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CTRN:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $1.39
GF Value™: $28.69 vs. price of $76.94 (168.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 78.6% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#999999 of 846)
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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