CTRN (Citi Trends) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


CTRN Citi Trends Inc CTRN
63 GF Score
Price $58.55
GF Value $28.99
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Citi Trends Moat Score?

Citi Trends CTRN +5.23% 63 Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 28, 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. Among 1,118 Retail - Cyclical companies, Citi Trends ranks better than 84.26% on this metric.

Citi Trends has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Citi Trends has No Moat: Citi Trends faces intense competition in the retail sector with limited brand strength and customer loyalty. The company lacks significant pricing power, economies of scale, or proprietary technology, leading to a transient competitive advantage.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Citi Trends might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Citi Trends  (NAS:CTRN) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Citi Trends Moat Score Related Terms

CTRN vs LE, GCO, ZUMZ: Moat Score Comparison

For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Citi Trends's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Citi Trends's Moat Score falls into.


CTRN
63GF Score
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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Citi Trends (CTRN) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jun. 28, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Citi Trends ranks #176 out of 1118 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 15.7%.
Is Citi Trends' Moat Score too high?
Citi Trends' current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, Citi Trends ranks #176 out of 1118 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position 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' Moat Score compare to LE and GCO?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Citi Trends ranks #176 out of 1118 companies for Moat Score. This places Citi Trends in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Citi Trends's current Moat Score is 3. 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 $58.55 — trading 102% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Citi Trends (CTRN), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 28, 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 $58.55 is trading 102% above its estimated GF Value™ of $28.99. GuruFocus considers Citi Trends to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CTRN:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $28.99 vs. price of $58.55 (102% 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

Other Exchanges WW2:Germany
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.
63GF Score

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