CRI
Carters
PE ratio, current and historical analysis
- Stocks
- Consumer Cyclical
- NYSE: CRI
- PE Ratio
As of Aug 2, 2026, the Carters stock's PE ratio is 7.2. This takes into account the latest EPS of $5.36 and stock price of $38.57. The PE ratio has decreased by 39% from its last 4 quarters average of 11.7.
CRI PE ratio history
The PE ratio of Carters has averaged 15.3 over the last ten years. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 7.2 is 53% less than the historical average. Analyzing the last ten years, CRI's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Jan 2021 quarter at 37.48, when the price was $94.07 and the EPS was $2.51. The lowest point was recorded in the Jul 2026 quarter, when it reached 7.58 with a price of $40.65 and an EPS of $5.36.
Carters PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 100.54% in 2021
Maximum annual decrease: -65.5% in 2022
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 13.12 | 23.42% | $33.2 | $2.53 |
| 2024 | 10.63 | -11.42% | $54.43 | $5.12 |
| 2023 | 12 | 1.95% | $74.89 | $6.24 |
| 2022 | 11.77 | -8.97% | $74.61 | $6.34 |
| 2022 | 12.93 | -65.5% | $101.22 | $7.83 |
| 2021 | 37.48 | 100.54% | $94.07 | $2.51 |
| 2019 | 18.69 | 38.96% | $110.06 | $5.89 |
| 2018 | 13.45 | -27.77% | $81.51 | $6.06 |
| 2017 | 18.62 | 10.37% | $117.49 | $6.31 |
| 2016 | 16.87 | -13.8% | $86.39 | $5.12 |
| 2016 | 19.57 | -16.94% | $89.03 | $4.55 |
| 2015 | 23.56 | -7.82% | $86 | $3.65 |
| 2013 | 25.56 | 28.64% | $71.07 | $2.78 |
| 2012 | 19.87 | -2.17% | $54.24 | $2.73 |
| 2011 | 20.31 | 72.12% | $39.81 | $1.96 |
Carters PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | 7.58 | -47.21% | $40.65 | $5.36 |
| Apr 2026 | 14.36 | 9.45% | $35.91 | $2.5 |
| Jan 2026 | 13.12 | 11% | $33.2 | $2.53 |
| Sep 2025 | 11.82 | 48.31% | $29.2 | $2.47 |
| Jun 2025 | 7.97 | -10.95% | $30.05 | $3.77 |
| Mar 2025 | 8.95 | -15.8% | $40.46 | $4.52 |
| Dec 2024 | 10.63 | 0.47% | $54.43 | $5.12 |
| Sep 2024 | 10.58 | 10.32% | $66.66 | $6.3 |
| Jun 2024 | 9.59 | -28.22% | $61.97 | $6.46 |
| Mar 2024 | 13.36 | 11.33% | $84.68 | $6.34 |
| Dec 2023 | 12 | -5.44% | $74.89 | $6.24 |
| Sep 2023 | 12.69 | -6.69% | $69.15 | $5.45 |
| Jul 2023 | 13.6 | 6.5% | $72.6 | $5.34 |
| Apr 2023 | 12.77 | 8.5% | $71.92 | $5.63 |
| Dec 2022 | 11.77 | 17.82% | $74.61 | $6.34 |
CRI Price vs fair value
CRI average PE ratio chart
What this chart measures
The Historical Valuation Regime chart shows where the stock's current valuation sits relative to its own historical valuation range over the selected lookback period.
This is a history-relative tool, not a market-relative percentile. It does not compare the stock to other companies. Instead, it compares each historical valuation reading to the stock's own past readings.
Percentile logic
The threshold lines are calculated them from the stock's real historical values using percentile interpolation. That is why some colored bands are narrow while others are wide: the band widths reflect how the stock actually traded through time.
Regime map
| Historical percentile | Regime | Chart meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 0-10 | Historically Low | Deep cheap zone |
| >10-25 | Below Average | Cheap relative to history |
| >25-75 | Average | Within the normal historical range |
| >75-90 | Above Average | Expensive relative to history |
| >90-100 | Historically High | Extreme or stretched valuation |
How to read each part
| Chart element | What it tells you |
|---|---|
| Main line | The actual historical valuation values over time for the selected metric. |
| Dashed horizontal lines | The stock's computed P10, P25, Median, P75, and P90 thresholds for the selected period. |
| Colored bands | The historical valuation zones between those thresholds. |
| Metric boxes | Current ratio, historical median, current percentile, and current regime. |
| Timeline strip | A condensed regime history showing how the stock moved between cheap, fair, and expensive states across each observation. |
Important metric definitions
Current Percentile is the percentile rank of the latest valid historical observation within the selected lookback range.
Current Regime is assigned directly from the latest observation's percentile bucket using the fixed 10 / 25 / 75 / 90 cutoffs shown above.
How to use it well
This chart is most useful for answering a narrow question: Is this stock trading high, low, or normal relative to its own history? It works best alongside growth, profitability, and forward-looking business analysis, because a stock can deserve a higher or lower regime if its business quality has changed.
CRI's current PE ratio is under its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
PE comparison
Carters's price to earnings (P/E) of 7.2 is lower than the Consumer Cyclical sector, the industry and its peers average. Looking at the Consumer Cyclical sector average of 20.94, Carters's price to earnings (P/E) is 66% lower.
CRI PE vs peers
When compared to its peer stocks WMT and TGT, CRI's PE ratio is lower. Carters's PE ratio is trading below the peer average of 18.12.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| CRI Carters Inc | 7.2 | $1.42B |
| GAP Gap Inc | 7.76 | $7.23B |
| KSS Kohl`s Corp | 7.88 | $2.17B |
| AEO American Eagle Outfitters Inc | 10.41 | $2.88B |
| TGT Target Corp | 18.99 | $65.63B |
| RL Ralph Lauren Corp - Class A | 24.67 | $22.64B |
| WMT Walmart Inc | 39.02 | $884.94B |
| PLCE Childrens Place Inc | N/A | $54.26M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Carters's PE ratio?
As of Aug 2, 2026, CRI stock has a price to earnings ratio of 7.2.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Carters (CRI)?
The 3-year average PE ratio for CRI stock is 11.05.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Carters (CRI)?
The 5-year average PE ratio for CRI stock is 11.44.
What is the highest PE ratio for CRI?
Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached its highest level at 37.48 in the Jan 2021 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for CRI compare to its historical average?
CRI's price to earnings ratio is currently 53% below its 10-year historical average.
Why is Carters's PE ratio so low?
A company with a lower PE ratio may indicate that the market has lower growth expectations for the company's future earnings.
How is CRI's PE ratio calculated (Carters PE ratio formula)?
The P/E ratio is calculated by taking the latest stock price and dividing it by the earnings per share(EPS) for the last 12 months. As of today (Aug 2, 2026), Carters's share price is $38.57. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Jul 2026 is $5.36. Therefore, Carters's price to earnings ratio for today is 7.2. PE RATIO(7.2) = STOCK PRICE($38.57) / TTM EPS($5.36)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.