Citi TrendsCTRN +3.45%63 Gross Margin % is 39.95% as of Apr. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 38.35. 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 1,117 Retail - Cyclical companies, Citi Trends ranks better than 57.48% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Citi Trends's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $92.2 Mil. Citi Trends's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $230.9 Mil. Therefore, Citi Trends's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 39.95%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Citi Trends's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CTRN'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 37.45 Med: 38.35 Max: 41.1
Current: 39.7
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Citi Trends was 41.10%. The lowest was 37.45%. And the median was 38.35%.
CTRN's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 57.48% of 1117
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 36.23
vs CTRN: 39.70
Citi Trends had a gross margin of 39.95% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Citi Trends was -0.90% per year.
Citi Trends (NAS:CTRN) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Citi Trends had a gross margin of 39.95% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Citi Trends Gross Margin % Related Terms
Citi Trends Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Citi Trends's Gross 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, Citi Trends's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross 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 Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Citi Trends's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Citi Trends's Gross 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Citi Trends (CTRN) has a Gross Margin % of 39.95% as of Apr. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Citi Trends and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 38.35. Over the past decade, Citi Trends' Gross Margin % has ranged from 37.45 to 41.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Citi Trends ranks #475 out of 1117 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 42.5%.
Is Citi Trends' Gross Margin % too high?
Citi Trends' current Gross Margin % of 39.95% is near median its 10-year median of 38.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 37.45 to a high of 41.10. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.23. Citi Trends' value of 39.95% is 10.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Citi Trends ranks #475 out of 1117 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' Gross Margin % compare to LE and GCO?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Citi Trends ranks #475 out of 1117 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Citi Trends in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.23. Citi Trends' value of 39.95% is 10.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Citi Trends' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 37.45 to 41.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 38.35 vs. the industry median of 36.23, 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 Gross Margin % for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Gross Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 36.23, based on 1,117 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Citi Trends's current Gross Margin % of 39.95% is 10.3% 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Citi Trends and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Citi Trends's current Gross Margin % is 39.95%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 38.35. 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 $58.12 — trading 100.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 39.95%, which is near median its 10-year median of 38.35 and 10.3% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.23. 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 Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Citi Trends (CTRN), the current Gross Margin % is 39.95% 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 $58.12 is trading 100.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $28.99.
GuruFocus considers Citi Trends to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CTRN:
Gross Margin %: 39.95% (near median its 10-year median of 38.35)
GF Value™: $28.99 vs. price of $58.12 (100.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 10.3% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#475 of 1117)
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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