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Carter'sCRI +1.83%69 EV-to-OCF is 12.27 as of Jul. 29, 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 13.56. GuruFocus rates CRI with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $57.92 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,133 Retail - Cyclical companies, Carter's ranks worse than 67.26% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Carter's's Enterprise Value is $2,177 Mil.
Carter's's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $177 Mil. Therefore, Carter's's EV-to-OCF for today is 12.27.
The historical rank and industry rank for Carter's's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
CRI'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.33 Med: 13.56 Max: 93.74
Current: 12.27
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Carter's was 93.74. The lowest was 6.33. And the median was 13.56.
CRI's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 67.26% of 1133
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 7.14
vs CRI: 12.27
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Carter's's share price for today is $39.46.
Carter's's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $2.480.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Carter's EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Carter's EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Carter's's EV-to-OCF 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, Carter's's EV-to-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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 EV-to-OCF vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Carter's's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Carter's's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Carter's's current Enterprise Value is $2,177 Mil.
Carter's's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $177 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.
Carter's (CRI) has a EV-to-OCF of 12.27 as of Jul. 29, 2026. This is 10% below median its historical median of 13.56. Over the past decade, Carter's' EV-to-OCF has ranged from 6.33 to 93.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Carter's ranks #762 out of 1133 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 67.3%.
Is Carter's' EV-to-OCF too high?
Carter's' current EV-to-OCF of 12.27 is 10% below median its 10-year median of 13.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.33 to a high of 93.74. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.14. Carter's' value of 12.27 is 71.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Carter's ranks #762 out of 1133 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Carter's has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Carter's' EV-to-OCF compare to BKE and CTRN?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Carter's ranks #762 out of 1133 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Carter's in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.14. Carter's' value of 12.27 is 71.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Carter's' own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 6.33 to 93.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.56 vs. the industry median of 7.14, Carter's 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-OCF for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Retail - Cyclical companies is 7.14, based on 1,133 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Carter's's current EV-to-OCF of 12.27 is 71.8% 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-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 7.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Carter's's current EV-to-OCF is 12.27, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 13.56. 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 $57.92, compared to a current price of $39.46 — trading 31.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 12.27, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 13.56 and 71.8% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 7.14. Carter's' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Carter's (CRI), the current EV-to-OCF is 12.27 as of Jul. 29, 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 $39.46 is trading 31.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $57.92.
GuruFocus considers Carter's to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CRI:
EV-to-OCF: 12.27 (10% below median its 10-year median of 13.56)
GF Value™: $57.92 vs. price of $39.46 (31.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 71.8% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#762 of 1133)
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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