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Citi TrendsCTRN -0.89%56 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates CTRN with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $29.85 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 688 Retail - Cyclical companies, Citi Trends ranks worse than 145348.69% on this metric.
Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. A positive ratio may indicate share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio may reflect no repurchases or potential share issuance. Citi Trends's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Citi Trends's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, Citi Trends's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 10.80%. The lowest was -4.10%. And the median was 0.00%.
CTRN's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is not ranked *
in the Retail - Cyclical industry.
Industry Median: -0.4 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio only.
Citi Trends (NAS:CTRN) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Explanation
A negative number means the company might be issuing new shares. A positive number indicates that the company is buying back shares.
Be Aware
Investors usually like share buybacks. But as pointed by Warren Buffett, only if a company buys back shares at the prices below the stock's intrinsic value, it rewards remaining shareholders. If a company buys its overvalued stocks back, it destroys shareholder value.
Citi Trends 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
CTRN vs SFIX, GCO, CAL: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Citi Trends's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Citi Trends's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Citi Trends's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Citi Trends 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Calculation
This is the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. The annualized percentage change is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four years of annual data on Shares Outstanding (EOP).
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What does a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00 mean?
Citi Trends (CTRN) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00 as of Apr. 2026. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for Citi Trends and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Citi Trends ranks #999999 out of 688 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry.
Is Citi Trends' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Citi Trends' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Citi Trends ranks #999999 out of 688 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Citi Trends has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Citi Trends' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to SFIX and GCO?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Citi Trends ranks #999999 out of 688 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Citi Trends in the lower half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio for a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for Citi Trends and its competitors. Citi Trends's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. 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 $29.85, compared to a current price of $74.04 — trading 148% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Citi Trends' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Citi Trends (CTRN), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00 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 $74.04 is trading 148% above its estimated GF Value™ of $29.85.
GuruFocus considers Citi Trends to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CTRN:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: $29.85 vs. price of $74.04 (148% 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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