Carter’s Inc (CRI) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Carter’s Inc stock (CRI) is currently trading at $34.93. Carter’s Inc PE ratio is 13.53. Carter’s Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.43. Analyst consensus price target for CRI is $37.00. WallStSmart rates CRI as Underperform.
- CRI PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- CRI PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- CRI intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
- CRI stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
- CRI fair value vs current price
- CRI insider transactions and insider buying
- Is CRI undervalued or overvalued?
- Carter’s Inc financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- CRI Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- CRI analyst price target and Smart Rating
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CRI Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Carter’s Inc (CRI)
CRI trades 13% above its Graham fair value of $33.40, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Carter’s Inc (CRI) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in price/sales, price/book, institutional own.. Concerns around operating margin and eps growth. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.
Carter’s Inc (CRI) Key Strengths (3)
Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue
112.13% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Trading at 1.35x book value, attractively priced
Supporting Valuation Data
Carter’s Inc (CRI) Areas to Watch (7)
Very thin margins with limited operational efficiency
Earnings barely growing at 4.00%
Very thin margins, barely profitable
Paying a premium for growth, expensive relative to earnings expansion
Modest revenue growth at 7.60%
Small-cap company with higher risk but more growth potential
Moderate profitability with room for improvement
Carter’s Inc (CRI) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 53/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C- grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 3 register as strengths (avg 9.3/10) while 7 fall into concern territory (avg 3.4/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Price/Sales, Institutional Own., Price/Book. Valuation metrics including Price/Sales (0.43), Price/Book (1.35) suggest the stock is attractively priced.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Operating Margin, EPS Growth, Profit Margin. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (2.01) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 7.60%, EPS Growth at 4.00%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 10.30%, Operating Margin at 8.61%, Profit Margin at 3.17%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Operating Margin improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 10.30% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 7.60% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Price/Sales, Institutional Own.) and negatives (Operating Margin, EPS Growth). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
CRI Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
CRI's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.43x trades at a deep discount to its historical average of 0.91x (5th percentile). The current valuation is 81% below its historical high of 2.21x set in Jan 2006, and 16% above its historical low of 0.37x in Jun 2008.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Carter’s Inc (CRI) · CONSUMER CYCLICAL › APPAREL RETAIL
The Big Picture
Carter’s Inc operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 2.9B with 8% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 3.2%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.
Key Findings
Generating 248M in free cash flow and 259M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can Carter’s Inc push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Dividend sustainability with a current yield of 4.4%. Watch payout ratio and free cash flow coverage.
Sector dynamics: monitor APPAREL RETAIL industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Carter’s Inc.
Bottom Line
Carter’s Inc offers stability with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. The valuation may present an opportunity for patient investors, though limited growth means returns will likely come from dividends and modest capital appreciation rather than explosive gains.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
Insider Transactions(44 last 3 months)
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
WESTENBERGER, RICHARD F. CFO & COO | Sell | -2,852 |
Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings
Last updated: 10:02:16 AM
About Carter’s Inc(CRI)
NYSE
CONSUMER CYCLICAL
APPAREL RETAIL
USA
Carter's, Inc. designs, supplies, and markets branded children's clothing under the brands Carter's, OshKosh, Skip Hop, Child of Mine, Just One You, Simple Joys, Carter's little baby basics, and other brands in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.