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Pretax income is the income that a company earns before paying income taxes. Citi Trends's pretax income for the
three
months ended in Jul. 2026 was $-1.3 Mil.
Its pretax income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jul. 2026 was $7.5 Mil.
Citi Trends's pretax margin was -0.59%.
During the past 13 years, Citi Trends's highest Pretax Margin was 9.56%. The lowest was -4.96%. And the median was 2.95%.
During the past 13 years, Citi Trends's highest Pretax Margin was 9.56%. The lowest was -4.96%. And the median was 2.95%.
* 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 Pre-Tax Income Related Terms
Citi Trends Pre-Tax Income Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Citi Trends's Pre-Tax Income 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.
CTRN vs SFIX, CAL, SHOE: Pre-Tax Income Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Citi Trends's Pre-Tax Income, along with its competitors' market caps and Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Citi Trends's Pre-Tax Income distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Citi Trends's Pre-Tax Income falls into.
Pre-Tax Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jul. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $7.5 Mil.
* 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 Pre-Tax Income of $7.5 Mil as of Jul. 2026. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on Citi Trends and its competitors.
Is Citi Trends' Pre-Tax Income too high?
Citi Trends' current Pre-Tax Income is $7.5 Mil. Overall, Citi Trends has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Citi Trends' Pre-Tax Income compare to SFIX and CAL?
Citi Trends' Pre-Tax Income of $7.5 Mil 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 Pre-Tax Income for a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Pre-Tax Income depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income mean?
A high Pre-Tax Income can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on Citi Trends and its competitors. Citi Trends's current Pre-Tax Income is $7.5 Mil. 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 $33.36, compared to a current price of $55.05 — trading 65% above its estimated fair value. The current Pre-Tax Income is $7.5 Mil. Citi Trends' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Pre-Tax Income calculated?
Pre-Tax Income is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Citi Trends (CTRN), the current Pre-Tax Income is $7.5 Mil as of Jul. 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 $55.05 is trading 65% above its estimated GF Value™ of $33.36.
GuruFocus considers Citi Trends to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CTRN:
Pre-Tax Income: $7.5 Mil
GF Value™: $33.36 vs. price of $55.05 (65% 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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