CTRN (Citi Trends) YoY EBITDA Growth: 137.79% (As of Apr. 2026)

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CTRN Citi Trends Inc CTRN
59 GF Score
Price $69.99
GF Value $30.32
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Citi Trends YoY EBITDA Growth?

Citi Trends CTRN +1.49% 59 YoY EBITDA Growth is 137.79% as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates CTRN with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $30.32 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per Share over the past twelve months. Citi Trends's YoY EBITDA Growth for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 137.79%.

Citi Trends's EBITDA per Share for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $1.55.

Citi Trends YoY EBITDA Growth Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Citi Trends's YoY EBITDA Growth can be seen below:

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* 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 YoY EBITDA Growth Chart

Citi Trends Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
YoY EBITDA Growth
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Citi Trends Quarterly Data
Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26 Jul26
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Citi Trends YoY EBITDA Growth Calculation

YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per Share over the past twelve months.

Citi Trends's YoY EBITDA Growth for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as:

YoY EBITDA Growth (A: Jan. 2026 )
=(EBITDA per Share (A: Jan. 2026 )-EBITDA per Share (A: Jan. 2025 ))/ | EBITDA per Share (A: Jan. 2025 ) |
=(2.931--2.188)/ | -2.188 |
=233.96 %

Citi Trends's YoY EBITDA Growth for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

YoY EBITDA Growth (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=(EBITDA per Share (Q: Apr. 2026 )-EBITDA per Share (Q: Apr. 2025 )) / | EBITDA per Share (Q: Apr. 2025 )) |
=(1.548-0.651)/ | 0.651 |
=137.79 %

* 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.

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What does a YoY EBITDA Growth of 137.79% mean?
Citi Trends (CTRN) has a YoY EBITDA Growth of 137.79% as of Apr. 2026. YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per share over the past 12-month. View historical data for Citi Trends and its competitors.
Is Citi Trends' YoY EBITDA Growth too high?
Citi Trends' current YoY EBITDA Growth is 137.79%. Overall, Citi Trends has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Citi Trends' YoY EBITDA Growth compare to SFIX and GCO?
Citi Trends' YoY EBITDA Growth of 137.79% can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good YoY EBITDA Growth for a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good YoY EBITDA Growth depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, YoY EBITDA Growth 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 YoY EBITDA Growth mean?
A high YoY EBITDA Growth can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per share over the past 12-month. View historical data for Citi Trends and its competitors. Citi Trends's current YoY EBITDA Growth is 137.79%. 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 $30.32, compared to a current price of $69.99 — trading 130.8% above its estimated fair value. The current YoY EBITDA Growth is 137.79%. Citi Trends' overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is YoY EBITDA Growth calculated?
YoY EBITDA Growth is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Citi Trends (CTRN), the current YoY EBITDA Growth is 137.79% 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 $69.99 is trading 130.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $30.32. GuruFocus considers Citi Trends to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CTRN:

  • YoY EBITDA Growth: 137.79%
  • GF Value™: $30.32 vs. price of $69.99 (130.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 5 warning signs

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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