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During the past 12 months, Carter's's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 33.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -19.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -5.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -1.80% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of Carter's was 107.20% per year. The lowest was -36.50% per year. And the median was 9.40% per year.
EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate gives an overview of the company's growth in operating profitability and is an important factor used in calculating Peter Lynch Fair Value.
Carter's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
CRI vs BKE, CTRN, SFIX: 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Carter's's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Carter's's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Carter's's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
This is the 5-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.
What does a 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of -5.40% mean?
Carter's (CRI) has a 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of -5.40% as of Jun. 2026. 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Carter's and its competitors.
Is Carter's' 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Carter's' current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -5.40%. Overall, Carter's has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Carter's' 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to BKE and CTRN?
Carter's' 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of -5.40% 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 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Carter's and its competitors. Carter's's current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -5.40%. 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 $54.73, compared to a current price of $38.57 — trading 29.5% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -5.40%. Carter's' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Carter's (CRI), the current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -5.40% 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 $38.57 is trading 29.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $54.73.
GuruFocus considers Carter's to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CRI:
5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: -5.40%
GF Value™: $54.73 vs. price of $38.57 (29.5% 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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