Carter'sCRI -0.98%78 FCF Margin % is -0.08% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CRI with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $57.76 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,125 Retail - Cyclical companies, Carter's ranks better than 56.09% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Carter's's Free Cash Flow for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-1 Mil. Carter's's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $681 Mil. Therefore, Carter's's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -0.08%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Carter's's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CRI'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.49 Med: 8.49 Max: 18.37
Current: 4.31
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Carter's was 18.37%. The lowest was 1.49%. And the median was 8.49%.
CRI's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 56.09% of 1125
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 3.02
vs CRI: 4.31
Carter's FCF Margin % Related Terms
Carter's FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Carter's's FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Carter's's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Carter's's FCF Margin % falls into.
* 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 FCF Margin % of -0.08% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Carter's and its competitors. Over the past decade, Carter's' FCF Margin % has ranged from 1.49 to 18.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Carter's ranks #494 out of 1125 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 43.9%.
Is Carter's' FCF Margin % too high?
Carter's' current FCF Margin % is -0.08%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.49 to a high of 18.37. Based on the distribution chart, Carter's ranks #494 out of 1125 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Carter's has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Carter's' FCF Margin % compare to CAL and SFIX?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Carter's ranks #494 out of 1125 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Carter's in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 3.02. Historically, Carter's' own FCF Margin % has ranged from 1.49 to 18.37 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median FCF Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 3.02, based on 1,125 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Carter's and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median FCF Margin % is 3.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Carter's's current FCF Margin % is -0.08%. 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 Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $57.76, compared to a current price of $42.91 — trading 25.7% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -0.08%. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Carter's (CRI), the current FCF Margin % is -0.08% as of Mar. 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 $42.91 is trading 25.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $57.76.
GuruFocus considers Carter's to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CRI:
FCF Margin %: -0.08%
GF Value™: $57.76 vs. price of $42.91 (25.7% 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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