CRI Carters PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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As of May 28, 2025, the Carters stock's PE ratio is 7.41. This takes into account the latest EPS of $4.52 and stock price of $33.5. The PE ratio has decreased by 25% from its last 4 quarters average of 9.9.
CRI PE ratio history
The PE ratio of Carters has averaged 16.7 over the last ten years. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 7.41 is 56% 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 Mar 2025 quarter, when it reached 8.95 with a price of $40.46 and an EPS of $4.52.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2011 | 11.8 | -8.74% | $29.51 | $2.5 |
Carters PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Oct 2022 | 9.99 | -3.66% | $65.53 | $6.56 |
| Jul 2022 | 10.37 | -12.49% | $70.8 | $6.83 |
| Apr 2022 | 11.85 | -8.35% | $89.21 | $7.53 |
| Jan 2022 | 12.93 | 1.25% | $101.22 | $7.83 |
| Oct 2021 | 12.77 | -5.06% | $99.49 | $7.79 |
CRI Price vs fair value
CRI average PE ratio chart
CRI's current PE ratio is under its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
CRI PE vs peers
When compared to its peers WMT and TGT, CRI's PE ratio is lower, but it is higher than AEO's. Carters's PE ratio is trading below the peer average of 16.0.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| AEO American Eagle Outfitters Inc | 6.49 | $1.91B |
| CRI Carters Inc | 7.41 | $1.22B |
| KSS KOHLS Corp | 8.27 | $901.72M |
| GES Guess Inc | 9.69 | $577.47M |
| TGT Target Corp | 10.79 | $43.71B |
| GAP Gap, Inc. | 12.61 | $10.59B |
| RL Ralph Lauren Corp | 23.96 | $17.14B |
| WMT Walmart Inc | 40.18 | $779.56B |
| PLCE Childrens Place Inc | N/A | $136.41M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Carters's PE ratio?
As of May 28, 2025, CRI stock has a price to earnings ratio of 7.41.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Carters (CRI)?
The 3-year average PE ratio for CRI stock is 11.36.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Carters (CRI)?
The 5-year average PE ratio for CRI stock is 14.91.
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 56% 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 (May 28, 2025), Carters's share price is $33.5. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2025 is $4.52. Therefore, Carters's price to earnings ratio for today is 7.41. PE RATIO(7.41) = STOCK PRICE($33.5) / TTM EPS($4.52)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.