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Citi TrendsSTU:WW2 -2.29%49 EV-to-EBIT is 60.03 as of Aug. 13, 2026, which is 545% above its 10-year median of 9.30. GuruFocus rates STU:WW2 with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of €24.68. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 879 Retail - Cyclical companies, Citi Trends ranks worse than 92.95% on this metric.
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Citi Trends's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was €470.3 Mil.
Citi Trends's EBIT 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 €11.0 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Citi Trends EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Citi Trends's EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Citi Trends's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Citi Trends's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Citi Trends's current Enterprise Value is €660.1 Mil.
Citi Trends's EBIT 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 €11.0 Mil.
* 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 (STU:WW2) has a EV-to-EBIT of 60.03 as of Aug. 13, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Citi Trends and its competitors. This is 545% above median its historical median of 9.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Citi Trends ranks #817 out of 879 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 92.9%.
Is Citi Trends' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Citi Trends' current EV-to-EBIT of 60.03 is 545% above median its 10-year median of 9.30. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.24. Citi Trends' value of 60.03 is 353.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Citi Trends ranks #817 out of 879 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, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Citi Trends' EV-to-EBIT compare to SFIX and GCO?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Citi Trends ranks #817 out of 879 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Citi Trends in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.24. Citi Trends' value of 60.03 is 353.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.30 vs. the industry median of 13.24, Citi Trends has consistently been above 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Retail - Cyclical companies is 13.24, based on 879 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Citi Trends's current EV-to-EBIT of 60.03 is 353.4% above 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Citi Trends and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Citi Trends's current EV-to-EBIT is 60.03, which is 545% above median its own 10-year median of 9.30. 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?
Citi Trends (STU:WW2) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 60.03. The stock's GF Value™ is €24.68, compared to a current price of €64.00 — trading 159.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 60.03, which is 545% above median its 10-year median of 9.30 and 353.4% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 13.24. 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 EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Citi Trends (STU:WW2), the current EV-to-EBIT is 60.03 as of Aug. 13, 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 (STU:WW2) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Citi Trends stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €64.00 is trading 159.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €24.68.
Key valuation signals for STU:WW2:
EV-to-EBIT: 60.03 (545% above median its 10-year median of 9.30)
GF Value™: €24.68 vs. price of €64.00 (159.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 353.4% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#817 of 879)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:WW2 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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