As of Jul 25, 2024, the Carters stock's PE ratio is 9.43. This takes into account the latest EPS of $6.34 and stock price of $59.81. The PE ratio has decreased by 27% from its last 4 quarters average of 12.9.
The PE ratio of Carters has averaged 17.95 over the last ten years. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 9.43 is 47% 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 Oct 2022 quarter, when it reached 9.99 with a price of $65.53 and an EPS of $6.56.
Maximum annual increase: 100.54% in 2021
Maximum annual decrease: -65.5% in 2022
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 12 | 1.95% |
| 2022 | 11.77 | -8.97% |
| 2022 | 12.93 | -65.5% |
| 2021 | 37.48 | 100.54% |
| 2019 | 18.69 | 38.96% |
| 2018 | 13.45 | -27.77% |
| 2017 | 18.62 | 10.37% |
| 2016 | 16.87 | -13.8% |
| 2016 | 19.57 | -16.94% |
| 2015 | 23.56 | -7.82% |
CRI's current PE ratio is under its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
When compared to its peers WMT and TGT, CRI's PE ratio is lower, but it is higher than KSS's and GES's. Carters's PE ratio is trading below the peer average of 15.22.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| GES Guess Inc | 5.68 | $1.26B |
| KSS KOHLS Corp | 8.17 | $2.28B |
| CRI Carters Inc | 9.03 | $2.09B |
| GPS Gap Inc | 11.72 | $8.04B |
| TGT Target Corp | 16.67 | $68.93B |
| RL Ralph Lauren Corp | 16.96 | $10.51B |
| AEO American Eagle Outfitters Inc | 19.41 | $4.27B |
| WMT Walmart Inc | 29.82 | $561.28B |
| PLCE Childrens Place Inc | N/A | $99.76M |
As of Jul 25, 2024, CRI stock has a price to earnings ratio of 9.43.
The 3-year average PE ratio for CRI stock is 12.19.
The 5-year average PE ratio for CRI stock is 16.48.
Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached its highest level at 37.48 in the Jan 2021 quarter.
CRI's price to earnings ratio is currently 47% below its 10-year historical average.
A company with a lower PE ratio may indicate that the market has lower growth expectations for the company's future earnings.
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 (Jul 25, 2024), Carters's share price is $59.81. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2024 is $6.34. Therefore, Carters's price to earnings ratio for today is 9.43. PE RATIO(9.43) = STOCK PRICE($59.81) / TTM EPS($6.34)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.