CITI TRENDS INC (CTRN)

US17306X1028 - Common Stock

22.52  +0.74 (+3.4%)

After market: 22.67 +0.15 (+0.67%)

Fundamental Rating

3

We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to CTRN. CTRN was compared to 126 industry peers in the Specialty Retail industry. The financial health of CTRN is average, but there are quite some concerns on its profitability. CTRN has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.



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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year CTRN has reported negative net income.
CTRN had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
CTRN had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Of the past 5 years CTRN 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.

1.2 Ratios

CTRN has a Return On Assets (-1.74%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -5.79%, CTRN is in line with its industry, outperforming 49.21% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -1.74%
ROE -5.79%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)7.21%
ROA(5y)6.02%
ROE(3y)27.13%
ROE(5y)21.14%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A

1.3 Margins

The Gross Margin of CTRN (38.22%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
CTRN's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for CTRN so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 38.22%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.42%
GM growth 5Y0.01%

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

CTRN does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
Compared to 1 year ago, CTRN has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for CTRN has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
CTRN has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.65 indicates that CTRN is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
CTRN's Altman-Z score of 2.65 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CTRN outperforms 63.49% of its industry peers.
There is no outstanding debt for CTRN. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 2.65
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC9.34%

2.3 Liquidity

CTRN has a Current Ratio of 1.31. This is a normal value and indicates that CTRN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CTRN has a Current ratio of 1.31. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CTRN outperforms 42.86% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.48 indicates that CTRN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CTRN has a worse Quick ratio (0.48) than 60.32% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.31
Quick Ratio 0.48

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for CTRN have decreased strongly by -165.56% in the last year.
The Revenue for CTRN has decreased by -10.19% in the past year. This is quite bad
The Revenue has been decreasing by -0.57% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-165.56%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS growth Q2Q-333.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-10.19%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.53%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.57%
Revenue growth Q2Q-6.65%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 33.44% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
Based on estimates for the next years, CTRN will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.88% on average per year.
EPS Next Y24.69%
EPS Next 2Y44.65%
EPS Next 3Y38.77%
EPS Next 5Y33.44%
Revenue Next Year1.54%
Revenue Next 2Y2.06%
Revenue Next 3Y3.19%
Revenue Next 5Y3.88%

3.3 Evolution

The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

CTRN reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Also next year CTRN is expected to report negative earnings again, which makes the also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CTRN indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: CTRN is more expensive than 65.08% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 55.5

4.3 Compensation for Growth

CTRN's earnings are expected to grow with 38.77% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y44.65%
EPS Next 3Y38.77%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for CTRN!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

CITI TRENDS INC

NASDAQ:CTRN (4/26/2024, 7:00:00 PM)

After market: 22.67 +0.15 (+0.67%)

22.52

+0.74 (+3.4%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
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Market Cap192.32M
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ROA -1.74%
ROE -5.79%
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OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 38.22%
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Asset Turnover1.46
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Debt/Equity 0
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Current Ratio 1.31
Quick Ratio 0.48
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EPS 3YN/A
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Revenue 1Y (TTM)-10.19%
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