Citi TrendsCTRN -0.03%63 Forward PE Ratio is 36.76 as of Jul. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates CTRN with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $29.09 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 503 Retail - Cyclical companies, Citi Trends ranks worse than 88.87% on this metric.
Citi Trends's Forward PE Ratio for today is 36.76.
Citi Trends (NAS:CTRN) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
Citi Trends Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Citi Trends Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Citi Trends's Forward PE Ratio 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 Forward PE Ratio Chart
Citi Trends Annual Data
Trend
2022-01
2026-01
Forward PE Ratio
6.37
49.31
Citi Trends Quarterly Data
2021-10
2022-01
2022-04
2025-10
2026-01
2026-04
Forward PE Ratio
11.45
6.37
3.73
61.81
49.31
47.04
CTRN vs CAL, SHOE, GCO: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Citi Trends's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE Ratio 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 Forward PE Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Citi Trends's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Citi Trends's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
Citi Trends (CTRN) has a Forward PE Ratio of 36.76 as of Jul. 11, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Citi Trends and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Citi Trends ranks #447 out of 503 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 88.9%.
Is Citi Trends' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Citi Trends' current Forward PE Ratio is 36.76. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Forward PE Ratio is 15.02. Citi Trends' value of 36.76 is 144.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Citi Trends ranks #447 out of 503 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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' Forward PE Ratio compare to CAL and SHOE?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Citi Trends ranks #447 out of 503 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Citi Trends in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 15.02. Citi Trends' value of 36.76 is 144.7% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 15.02, based on 503 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Citi Trends's current Forward PE Ratio of 36.76 is 144.7% 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Citi Trends and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 15.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Citi Trends's current Forward PE Ratio is 36.76. 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 $29.09, compared to a current price of $57.72 — trading 98.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 36.76 and 144.7% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 15.02. 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 Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Citi Trends (CTRN), the current Forward PE Ratio is 36.76 as of Jul. 11, 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 $57.72 is trading 98.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $29.09.
GuruFocus considers Citi Trends to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CTRN:
Forward PE Ratio: 36.76
GF Value™: $29.09 vs. price of $57.72 (98.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 144.7% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#447 of 503)
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 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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