Carter'sCRI +1.84%74 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.83% as of Mar. 2026, which is 77% below its 10-year median of 12.42. GuruFocus rates CRI with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $57.82 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,127 Retail - Cyclical companies, Carter's ranks better than 60.96% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total tangible assets. Total tangible assets equals to Total Assets minus Intangible Assets. Carter's's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $57 Mil. Carter's's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,028 Mil. Therefore, Carter's's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.83%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Carter's's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
CRI'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.4 Med: 12.42 Max: 20.97
Current: 4.61
During the past 13 years, Carter's's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 20.97%. The lowest was 4.40%. And the median was 12.42%.
CRI's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 60.96% of 1127
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.93
vs CRI: 4.61
Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.
Be Aware
Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the companys earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a companys tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
Carter's Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Carter's Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Carter's's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
CRI vs BKE, SFIX, CTRN: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Carter's's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
Carter's Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Carter's's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Carter's's Return-on-Tangible-Asset falls into.
* 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 2.83% mean?
Carter's (CRI) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 2.83% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Carter's and its competitors. This is 77% below median its historical median of 12.42. Over the past decade, Carter's' Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 4.40 to 20.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Carter's ranks #440 out of 1127 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 39%.
Is Carter's' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Carter's' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 2.83% is 77% below median its 10-year median of 12.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.40 to a high of 20.97. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.93. Carter's' value of 2.83% is 3.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Carter's ranks #440 out of 1127 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Carter's has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Carter's' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to BKE and SFIX?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Carter's ranks #440 out of 1127 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts Carter's in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.93. Carter's' value of 2.83% is 3.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Carter's' own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 4.40 to 20.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.42 vs. the industry median of 2.93, Carter's has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Return-on-Tangible-Asset for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.93, based on 1,127 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Carter's's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 2.83% is 3.4% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Carter's and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Carter's's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.83%, which is 77% below median its own 10-year median of 12.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Carter's stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carter's (CRI) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $57.82, compared to a current price of $39.82 — trading 31.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.83%, which is 77% below median its 10-year median of 12.42 and 3.4% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 2.93. Carter's' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Carter's (CRI), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.83% as of Mar. 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 Carter's (CRI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carter's stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $39.82 is trading 31.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $57.82.
GuruFocus considers Carter's to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CRI:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 2.83% (77% below median its 10-year median of 12.42)
GF Value™: $57.82 vs. price of $39.82 (31.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 3.4% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#440 of 1127)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CRI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Carter's Inc makes apparel for babies and children under brand names including Carter's and OshKosh B'gosh. It sells its products through a multi-channel business model, which includes retail stores, eCommerce, and wholesale sales channels, as well as retail omnichannel capabilities in the United States and Canada, which enables it to reach a broad range of consumers around the world. The company operates in three segments; U.S. Retail, U.S. Wholesale, and International. The majority of revenue is derived from U.S. Wholesale segment. The company predominantly sources products through contract manufacturers in Asia. It has multiple distribution centers in the U.S., in addition to distribution centers in Canada and Asia that serve international customers.
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