CRI Carters PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Feb 21, 2025, the Carters stock's PE ratio is 8.26. This takes into account the latest EPS of $6.3 and stock price of $52.05. The PE ratio has decreased by 27% from its last 4 quarters average of 11.4.
CRI PE ratio history
The PE ratio of Carters has averaged 17.23 over the last ten years. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 8.26 is 52% 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 Jun 2024 quarter, when it reached 9.59 with a price of $61.97 and an EPS of $6.46.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2010 | 12.93 | -7.91% | $26.25 | $2.03 |
Carters PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Jul 2021 | 13.45 | -6.14% | $103.72 | $7.71 |
| Apr 2021 | 14.33 | -61.77% | $89.83 | $6.27 |
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 KSS's and GES's. Carters's PE ratio is trading below the peer average of 15.81.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| KSS KOHLS Corp | 5.36 | $1.34B |
| GES Guess Inc | 6.96 | $612.34M |
| CRI Carters Inc | 8.26 | $1.88B |
| GAP Gap, Inc. | 10.1 | $8.38B |
| AEO American Eagle Outfitters Inc | 11.57 | $2.65B |
| TGT Target Corp | 13.12 | $56.94B |
| RL Ralph Lauren Corp | 24.75 | $17.15B |
| WMT Walmart Inc | 38.84 | $761.4B |
| PLCE Childrens Place Inc | N/A | $115.12M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Carters's PE ratio?
As of Feb 21, 2025, CRI stock has a price to earnings ratio of 8.26.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Carters (CRI)?
The 3-year average PE ratio for CRI stock is 11.69.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Carters (CRI)?
The 5-year average PE ratio for CRI stock is 15.77.
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 52% 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 (Feb 21, 2025), Carters's share price is $52.05. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $6.3. Therefore, Carters's price to earnings ratio for today is 8.26. PE RATIO(8.26) = STOCK PRICE($52.05) / TTM EPS($6.3)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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