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Citi TrendsCTRN -2.78%49 12-1 Month Momentum % is 85.24% as of Aug. 12, 2026. GuruFocus rates CTRN with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of $28.69 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,109 Retail - Cyclical companies, Citi Trends ranks better than 94.32% on this metric.
12-1 Month Momentum % is the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. As of today (2026-08-12), Citi Trends's 12-1 Month Momentum % is 85.24%.
The industry rank for Citi Trends's 12-1 Month Momentum % or its related term are showing as below:
CTRN's 12-1 Month Momentum % is ranked better than 94.32% of 1109
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: -8.62
vs CTRN: 85.24
Citi Trends (NAS:CTRN) 12-1 Month Momentum % Explanation
Momentum investing is a trading strategy in which investors buy securities that are rising and sell before the prices start to go back down. The 12-1 Month Momentum % measures the total return to a stock over the past twelve months, but ignores the previous month.
The reason why the most recent month’s return dropped related to the short-term reversal effect associated with momentum. There is an academic finding that short-term momentum actually has a reversal effect, whereby the previous winners (measured over the past months) do poorly the next month, while the previous losers do well the next month. In order to eliminate the short-term reversal effect, the previous month return was not included in this calculation.
Citi Trends 12-1 Month Momentum % Related Terms
CTRN vs SFIX, GCO, CAL: 12-1 Month Momentum % Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Citi Trends's 12-1 Month Momentum %, along with its competitors' market caps and 12-1 Month Momentum % 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 12-1 Month Momentum % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Citi Trends's 12-1 Month Momentum % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Citi Trends's 12-1 Month Momentum % falls into.
Citi Trends (NAS:CTRN) 12-1 Month Momentum % Calculation
12-1 Month Momentum % is calculated as following:
12-1 Month Momentum %
=
( Price 1-month ago
/
Price 12-month ago
- 1 )
*
100 %
* 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 (CTRN) has a 12-1 Month Momentum % of 85.24% as of Aug. 12, 2026. 12-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Citi Trends and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Citi Trends ranks #63 out of 1109 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 5.7%.
Is Citi Trends' 12-1 Month Momentum % too high?
Citi Trends' current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 85.24%. Based on the distribution chart, Citi Trends ranks #63 out of 1109 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 49/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Citi Trends' 12-1 Month Momentum % compare to SFIX and GCO?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Citi Trends ranks #63 out of 1109 companies for 12-1 Month Momentum %. This places Citi Trends in the top 6% 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 12-1 Month Momentum % for a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good 12-1 Month Momentum % depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, 12-1 Month Momentum % 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 12-1 Month Momentum % mean?
A high 12-1 Month Momentum % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 12-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Citi Trends and its competitors. Citi Trends's current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 85.24%. 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 $28.69, compared to a current price of $74.02 — trading 158% above its estimated fair value. The current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 85.24%. Citi Trends' overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 12-1 Month Momentum % calculated?
12-1 Month Momentum % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Citi Trends (CTRN), the current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 85.24% as of Aug. 12, 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 $74.02 is trading 158% above its estimated GF Value™ of $28.69.
GuruFocus considers Citi Trends to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CTRN:
12-1 Month Momentum %: 85.24%
GF Value™: $28.69 vs. price of $74.02 (158% above fair value)
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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