Carter'sMEX:CRI 78 EV-to-FCF is 17.99 as of Jun. 28, 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 17.06. GuruFocus rates MEX:CRI with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN932.85. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 773 Retail - Cyclical companies, Carter's ranks worse than 61.84% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Carter's's Enterprise Value is MXN40,648 Mil.
Carter's's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN2,259 Mil. Therefore, Carter's's EV-to-FCF for today is 17.99.
The historical rank and industry rank for Carter's's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:CRI'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.13 Med: 17.06 Max: 521.08
Current: 18.26
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Carter's was 521.08. The lowest was 7.13. And the median was 17.06.
MEX:CRI's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 61.84% of 773
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 13.45
vs MEX:CRI: 18.26
EV-to-FCF 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-FCF 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 MXN700.00.
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 MXN44.838.
* 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. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Carter's EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Carter's EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Carter's's EV-to-FCF 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-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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-FCF vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Carter's's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Carter's's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Carter's's current Enterprise Value is MXN40,648 Mil.
Carter's's Free Cash Flow 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 MXN2,259 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 (MEX:CRI) has a EV-to-FCF of 17.99 as of Jun. 28, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Carter's and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 17.06. Over the past decade, Carter's' EV-to-FCF has ranged from 7.13 to 521.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Carter's ranks #478 out of 773 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 61.8%.
Is Carter's' EV-to-FCF too high?
Carter's' current EV-to-FCF of 17.99 is near median its 10-year median of 17.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.13 to a high of 521.08. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-FCF is 13.45. Carter's' value of 17.99 is 33.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Carter's ranks #478 out of 773 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Carter's has a GF Score™ of 78/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Carter's' EV-to-FCF compare to CAL and SFIX?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Carter's ranks #478 out of 773 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Carter's in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 13.45. Carter's' value of 17.99 is 33.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Carter's' own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 7.13 to 521.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.06 vs. the industry median of 13.45, 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-FCF for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Retail - Cyclical companies is 13.45, based on 773 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Carter's's current EV-to-FCF of 17.99 is 33.8% 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Carter's and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 13.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Carter's's current EV-to-FCF is 17.99, which is near median its own 10-year median of 17.06. 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?
Carter's (MEX:CRI) has a current EV-to-FCF of 17.99. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN932.85, compared to a current price of MXN700.00 — trading 25% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 17.99, which is near median its 10-year median of 17.06 and 33.8% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 13.45. Carter's' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Carter's (MEX:CRI), the current EV-to-FCF is 17.99 as of Jun. 28, 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 (MEX:CRI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carter's stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN700.00 is trading 25% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN932.85.
Key valuation signals for MEX:CRI:
EV-to-FCF: 17.99 (near median its 10-year median of 17.06)
GF Value™: MXN932.85 vs. price of MXN700.00 (25% below fair value)
Industry Position: 33.8% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#478 of 773)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX: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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