CTRN (Citi Trends) Inventory Turnover: 1.21 (As of Apr. 2026)


CTRN Citi Trends Inc CTRN
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Price $57.87
GF Value $28.99
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Citi Trends Inventory Turnover?

Citi Trends CTRN +3.30% 63 Inventory Turnover is 1.21 as of Apr. 2026. 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.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. It is calculated as Cost of Goods Sold divided by Total Inventories. Citi Trends's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $138.6 Mil. Citi Trends's Average Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $114.4 Mil. Citi Trends's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 1.21.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. Citi Trends's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was 75.29.

Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue. Citi Trends's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.50.

Citi Trends  (NAS:CTRN) Inventory Turnover Explanation

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. A higher Inventory Turnover means the company has light inventory. Therefore the company spends less money on storage, write downs, and obsolete inventory. If the inventory is too light, it may affect sales because the company may not have enough to meet demand.

1. Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

Citi Trends's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory =Average Total Inventories (Q: Apr. 2026 )/Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Apr. 2026 )*Days in Period
=114.3805/138.63*365 / 4
=75.29

2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.

Citi Trends's Inventory to Revenue for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory-to-Revenue=Average Total Inventories (Q: Apr. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=114.3805 / 230.858
=0.50

* 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.

Be Aware

Usually retailers pile up their inventories at holiday seasons to meet the stronger demand. Therefore, the inventory of a particular quarter of a year should not be used to calculate Inventory Turnover. An average inventory is a better indication.

Citi Trends Inventory Turnover Related Terms

Citi Trends Inventory Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Citi Trends's Inventory Turnover 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 Inventory Turnover Chart

Citi Trends Annual Data
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Citi Trends Quarterly Data
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Citi Trends Inventory Turnover Calculation

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

Inventory Turnover (A: Jan. 2026 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (A: Jan. 2026 ) / ((Total Inventories (A: Jan. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (A: Jan. 2026 )) / count )
=495.32 / ((122.64 + 113.515) / 2 )
=495.32 / 118.0775
=4.19

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

Inventory Turnover (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Apr. 2026 ) / ((Total Inventories (Q: Jan. 2026 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Apr. 2026 )) / count )
=138.63 / ((113.515 + 115.246) / 2 )
=138.63 / 114.3805
=1.21

* 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 Inventory Turnover →
What does a Inventory Turnover of 1.21 mean?
Citi Trends (CTRN) has a Inventory Turnover of 1.21 as of Apr. 2026. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Citi Trends and its competitors.
Is Citi Trends' Inventory Turnover too high?
Citi Trends' current Inventory Turnover is 1.21. 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' Inventory Turnover compare to CAL and SHOE?
Citi Trends' Inventory Turnover of 1.21 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 Inventory Turnover for a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Inventory Turnover depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, Inventory Turnover 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 Inventory Turnover mean?
A high Inventory Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Citi Trends and its competitors. Citi Trends's current Inventory Turnover is 1.21. 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 $57.87 — trading 99.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Inventory Turnover is 1.21. 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 Inventory Turnover calculated?
Inventory Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Citi Trends (CTRN), the current Inventory Turnover is 1.21 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 $57.87 is trading 99.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $28.99. GuruFocus considers Citi Trends to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CTRN:

  • Inventory Turnover: 1.21
  • GF Value™: $28.99 vs. price of $57.87 (99.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 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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