Citi TrendsCTRN +1.73%63 ROE % is 25.67% as of Apr. 2026, which is 222% above its 10-year median of 7.97. 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 1,097 Retail - Cyclical companies, Citi Trends ranks better than 63.08% on this metric.
ROE % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Stockholders Equity over a certain period of time. Citi Trends's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $31.0 Mil. Citi Trends's average Total Stockholders Equity over the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $120.8 Mil. Therefore, Citi Trends's annualized ROE % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 25.67%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Citi Trends's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:
CTRN'
s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -31.87 Med: 7.97 Max: 44.49
Current: 10.58
During the past 13 years, Citi Trends's highest ROE % was 44.49%. The lowest was -31.87%. And the median was 7.97%.
CTRN's ROE % is ranked better than 63.08% of 1097
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 6.46
vs CTRN: 10.58
Citi Trends (NAS:CTRN) ROE % Explanation
ROE % measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' equity (also known as net assets or assets minus liabilities). ROE % shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. ROE %s between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
The factors that affect a company's ROE % can be illustrated with the three-step DuPont Analysis:
Note:
The net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 2026) revenue data. The same rule applies to Pre-Tax Income and Operating Income.
* In the five-step DuPont Analysis, Operating Income is only available for non-financial companies. Thus, for Insurance companies, we use EBIT as a substitution of Operating Income. For Banks, both Operating Income and EBIT is unavailable. Thus we combined Interest Burden and Operating Margin % into Pretax Margin %, and the DuPont Analysis is divided into four components instead.
* 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
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the equity multiplier when investing in high ROE % companies. Like ROA %, ROE % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their ROE %s can be extremely high.
Citi Trends ROE % Related Terms
Citi Trends ROE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Citi Trends's ROE % 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.
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Citi Trends's ROE %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % 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 ROE % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Citi Trends's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Citi Trends's ROE % 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 ROE %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder equity over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 2026) net income data.
ROE % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Citi Trends (CTRN) has a ROE % of 25.67% as of Apr. 2026. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Citi Trends and its competitors. This is 222% above median its historical median of 7.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Citi Trends ranks #405 out of 1097 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 36.9%.
Is Citi Trends' ROE % too high?
Citi Trends' current ROE % of 25.67% is 222% above median its 10-year median of 7.97. The Retail - Cyclical industry median ROE % is 6.46. Citi Trends' value of 25.67% is 297.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Citi Trends ranks #405 out of 1097 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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' ROE % compare to LE and GCO?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Citi Trends ranks #405 out of 1097 companies for ROE %. This puts Citi Trends in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROE % is 6.46. Citi Trends' value of 25.67% is 297.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.97 vs. the industry median of 6.46, Citi Trends has consistently been above 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 ROE % for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median ROE % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 6.46, based on 1,097 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Citi Trends's current ROE % of 25.67% is 297.4% above 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 ROE % mean?
A high ROE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Citi Trends and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median ROE % is 6.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Citi Trends's current ROE % is 25.67%, which is 222% above median its own 10-year median of 7.97. 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 $57.15 — trading 97.1% above its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is 25.67%, which is 222% above median its 10-year median of 7.97 and 297.4% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 6.46. 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 ROE % calculated?
ROE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Citi Trends (CTRN), the current ROE % is 25.67% 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 $57.15 is trading 97.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $28.99.
GuruFocus considers Citi Trends to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CTRN:
ROE %: 25.67% (222% above median its 10-year median of 7.97)
GF Value™: $28.99 vs. price of $57.15 (97.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 297.4% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#405 of 1097)
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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