CTRN (Citi Trends) FCF Margin %: 6.52% (As of Apr. 2026) — 190% Above Median


CTRN Citi Trends Inc CTRN
63 GF Score
Price $57.25
GF Value $28.99
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Citi Trends FCF Margin %?

Citi Trends CTRN +1.90% 63 FCF Margin % is 6.52% as of Apr. 2026, which is 190% above its 10-year median of 2.25. GuruFocus rates CTRN with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $28.99 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,125 Retail - Cyclical companies, Citi Trends ranks better than 51.56% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Citi Trends's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $15.0 Mil. Citi Trends's Revenue for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $230.9 Mil. Therefore, Citi Trends's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 6.52%.

As of today, Citi Trends's current FCF Yield % is 6.03%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Citi Trends's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

CTRN' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.27   Med: 2.25   Max: 11.99
Current: 3.38


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Citi Trends was 11.99%. The lowest was -3.27%. And the median was 2.25%.

CTRN's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
51.56% of 1125 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 3.02 vs CTRN: 3.38


Citi Trends FCF Margin % Related Terms


Citi Trends FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Citi Trends'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.

Citi Trends FCF Margin % Chart

Citi Trends Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
FCF Margin %
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Citi Trends Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
FCF Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -6.48 -0.92 0.39 6.37 6.52

CTRN vs LE, GCO, ZUMZ: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Citi Trends'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.


Citi Trends FCF Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Citi Trends's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Citi Trends's FCF Margin % falls into.


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Citi Trends FCF Margin % Calculation

FCF margin is the ratio of Free Cash Flow divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Citi Trends's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Jan. 2026 )/Revenue (A: Jan. 2026 )
=0.624/819.962
=0.08 %

Citi Trends's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Apr. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=15.042/230.858
=6.52 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about FCF Margin % →
What does a FCF Margin % of 6.52% mean?
Citi Trends (CTRN) has a FCF Margin % of 6.52% as of Apr. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Citi Trends and its competitors. This is 190% above median its historical median of 2.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Citi Trends ranks #545 out of 1125 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 48.4%.
Is Citi Trends' FCF Margin % too high?
Citi Trends' current FCF Margin % of 6.52% is 190% above median its 10-year median of 2.25. The Retail - Cyclical industry median FCF Margin % is 3.02. Citi Trends' value of 6.52% is 115.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Citi Trends ranks #545 out of 1125 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Citi Trends has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Citi Trends' FCF Margin % compare to LE and GCO?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Citi Trends ranks #545 out of 1125 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Citi Trends in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 3.02. Citi Trends' value of 6.52% is 115.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.25 vs. the industry median of 3.02, 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 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. Citi Trends's current FCF Margin % of 6.52% is 115.9% 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 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 Citi Trends 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. Citi Trends's current FCF Margin % is 6.52%, which is 190% above median its own 10-year median of 2.25. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Citi Trends (CTRN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $28.99, compared to a current price of $57.25 — trading 97.5% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 6.52%, which is 190% above median its 10-year median of 2.25 and 115.9% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 3.02. Citi Trends' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 5 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 Citi Trends (CTRN), the current FCF Margin % is 6.52% as of Apr. 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 (CTRN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Citi Trends stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $57.25 is trading 97.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $28.99. GuruFocus considers Citi Trends to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CTRN:

  • FCF Margin %: 6.52% (190% above median its 10-year median of 2.25)
  • GF Value™: $28.99 vs. price of $57.25 (97.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 115.9% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#545 of 1125)

No single metric tells the full story. See the CTRN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Citi Trends Business Description

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Address 17 Park of Commerce Boulevard, Suite 200, Savannah, GA, USA, 31405
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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