Carter's, Inc. (CRI) P/E Ratio History
ExpensiveTrading at 16.4x vs 5Y avg 11.7x · 100th percentile · Material premium to history · Data 2003–2026
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P/E Ratio Analysis
As of June 22, 2026, Carter's, Inc. (CRI) trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.4x, with a stock price of $42.54 and trailing twelve-month earnings per share of $2.56.
The current P/E is 41% above its 5-year average of 11.7x. Over the past five years, CRI's P/E has ranged from a low of 8.0x to a high of 14.2x, placing the current valuation at the 100th percentile of its historical range.
Compared to the Consumer Cyclical sector median P/E of 21.2x, CRI trades at a 22% discount to its sector peers. The sector includes 307 companies with P/E ratios ranging from 0.1x to 184.9x.
Relative to the broader market, CRI trades at a notable discount to the S&P 500 median P/E of 24.4x. Investors should consider the company's growth prospects, competitive position, and earnings quality when evaluating whether the current valuation is justified.
For a comprehensive intrinsic value estimate using discounted cash flow analysis, see our CRI DCF Valuation Calculator →
Note: P/E ratio is just one valuation metric. It does not account for balance sheet strength, cash flow quality, or growth sustainability. Always conduct comprehensive due diligence before making investment decisions.
CRI Cross-Benchmark Valuation
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CRI P/E vs Peers
Children’s Apparel Retailers peers sorted by market cap
| Company | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | PEG Ratio | EPS Growth (1Y) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $877M | 21.8 | - | -75% | |
| $4B | 145.4 | - | -95% | |
| $25B | 27.3 | - | +30% | |
| $7B | 27.1 | - | +231%Best | |
| $3B | 20.5Lowest | 1.38 | -15% | |
| $1B | 23.0 | 0.89Best | -64% |
Lower P/E can signal a discount or weaker growth expectations; PEG adds growth context.
CRI Historical P/E Data (2003–2026)
Quarterly P/E ratios calculated from closing price and TTM EPS
| Quarter | Period End | Price | TTM EPS | P/E Ratio | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 Q1 | Apr 04 2026 | $35.91 | $2.54 | 14.2x | -25% |
| FY2025 Q4 | Jan 03 2026 | $33.20 | $2.57 | 12.9x | -32% |
| FY2025 Q3 | Sep 27 2025 | $29.20 | $2.47 | 11.8x | -38% |
| FY2025 Q2 | Jun 28 2025 | $30.05 | $3.77 | 8.0x | -58% |
| FY2025 Q1 | Mar 29 2025 | $40.46 | $4.52 | 9.0x | -53% |
| FY2024 Q4 | - | $54.19 | $5.13 | 10.6x | -44% |
| FY2024 Q3 | Sep 28 2024 | $66.66 | $6.32 | 10.5x | -44% |
| FY2024 Q2 | Jun 29 2024 | $61.97 | $6.48 | 9.6x | -50% |
| FY2024 Q1 | Mar 30 2024 | $84.68 | $6.36 | 13.3x | -30% |
| FY2023 Q4 | Dec 31 2023 | $74.89 | $6.27 | 11.9x | -37% |
| FY2023 Q3 | Sep 30 2023 | $69.15 | $5.48 | 12.6x | -33% |
| FY2023 Q2 | Jul 01 2023 | $72.60 | $5.37 | 13.5x | -29% |
| FY2023 Q1 | Apr 01 2023 | $71.92 | $5.66 | 12.7x | -33% |
| FY2022 Q4 | Dec 31 2022 | $74.61 | $6.37 | 11.7x | -38% |
| FY2022 Q3 | Oct 01 2022 | $65.53 | $6.57 | 10.0x | -47% |
| FY2022 Q2 | Jul 02 2022 | $70.80 | $6.83 | 10.4x | -45% |
| FY2022 Q1 | Apr 02 2022 | $89.21 | $7.52 | 11.9x | -37% |
| FY2021 Q4 | Dec 31 2021 | $101.22 | $7.82 | 12.9x | -32% |
| FY2021 Q3 | Oct 02 2021 | $99.49 | $7.79 | 12.8x | -33% |
| FY2021 Q2 | Jul 03 2021 | $103.72 | $7.71 | 13.5x | -29% |
| FY2021 Q1 | Apr 03 2021 | $89.83 | $6.28 | 14.3x | -25% |
| FY2020 Q4 | - | $94.07 | $2.50 | 37.6x | +98% |
| FY2020 Q3 | Sep 26 2020 | $87.33 | $3.04 | 28.7x | +51% |
| FY2020 Q2 | Jun 27 2020 | $76.64 | $2.53 | 30.3x | +60% |
| FY2020 Q1 | Mar 28 2020 | $69.64 | $3.31 | 21.0x | +11% |
| FY2019 Q4 | - | $109.34 | $5.88 | 18.6x | -2% |
| FY2019 Q3 | Sep 28 2019 | $88.02 | $5.89 | 14.9x | -21% |
| FY2019 Q2 | Jun 29 2019 | $97.54 | $6.08 | 16.0x | -15% |
| FY2019 Q1 | Mar 30 2019 | $100.79 | $5.90 | 17.1x | -10% |
| FY2018 Q4 | Dec 31 2018 | $81.62 | $6.04 | 13.5x | -29% |
| FY2018 Q3 | Sep 29 2018 | $98.60 | $6.05 | 16.3x | -14% |
| FY2018 Q2 | Jun 30 2018 | $108.39 | $6.23 | 17.4x | -8% |
| FY2018 Q1 | Mar 31 2018 | $104.10 | $6.22 | 16.7x | -12% |
| FY2017 Q4 | Dec 31 2017 | $117.49 | $6.28 | 18.7x | -1% |
| FY2017 Q3 | Sep 30 2017 | $98.75 | $5.20 | 19.0x | +0% |
| FY2017 Q2 | Jul 01 2017 | $88.95 | $5.09 | 17.5x | -8% |
| FY2017 Q1 | Apr 01 2017 | $89.80 | $5.02 | 17.9x | -6% |
| FY2016 Q4 | Dec 31 2016 | $86.39 | $5.11 | 16.9x | -11% |
| FY2016 Q3 | Oct 01 2016 | $86.71 | $4.74 | 18.3x | -4% |
| FY2016 Q2 | Jul 02 2016 | $106.32 | $4.65 | 22.9x | +21% |
| FY2016 Q1 | Apr 02 2016 | $104.87 | $4.62 | 22.7x | +20% |
| FY2015 Q4 | - | $89.03 | $4.52 | 19.7x | +4% |
| FY2015 Q3 | Oct 03 2015 | $90.96 | $4.42 | 20.6x | +9% |
| FY2015 Q2 | Jul 04 2015 | $107.80 | $4.14 | 26.0x | +37% |
| FY2015 Q1 | Apr 04 2015 | $92.00 | $3.94 | 23.4x | +23% |
| FY2014 Q4 | Dec 31 2014 | $87.31 | $3.63 | 24.1x | +27% |
| FY2014 Q3 | Sep 27 2014 | $77.76 | $3.12 | 24.9x | +31% |
| FY2014 Q2 | Jun 28 2014 | $68.97 | $2.86 | 24.1x | +27% |
| FY2014 Q1 | Mar 29 2014 | $76.05 | $2.71 | 28.1x | +48% |
| FY2013 Q4 | - | $71.79 | $2.77 | 25.9x | +37% |
| FY2013 Q3 | Sep 28 2013 | $76.03 | $2.81 | 27.1x | +43% |
| FY2013 Q2 | Jun 29 2013 | $74.07 | $2.83 | 26.2x | +38% |
| FY2013 Q1 | Mar 30 2013 | $57.27 | $2.85 | 20.1x | +6% |
| FY2012 Q4 | Dec 31 2012 | $55.65 | $2.70 | 20.6x | +9% |
| FY2012 Q3 | Sep 29 2012 | $53.84 | $2.48 | 21.7x | +14% |
| FY2012 Q2 | Jun 30 2012 | $52.60 | $2.07 | 25.4x | +34% |
| FY2012 Q1 | Mar 31 2012 | $49.77 | $1.94 | 25.7x | +35% |
| FY2011 Q4 | Dec 31 2011 | $39.81 | $1.95 | 20.4x | +8% |
| FY2011 Q3 | Oct 01 2011 | $30.54 | $1.95 | 15.7x | -17% |
| FY2011 Q2 | Jul 02 2011 | $31.31 | $2.20 | 14.2x | -25% |
| FY2011 Q1 | Apr 02 2011 | $29.07 | $2.30 | 12.6x | -33% |
| FY2010 Q4 | Dec 31 2010 | $29.51 | $2.46 | 12.0x | -37% |
| FY2010 Q3 | Oct 02 2010 | $26.44 | $2.44 | 10.8x | -43% |
| FY2010 Q2 | Jul 03 2010 | $26.70 | $2.45 | 10.9x | -43% |
| FY2010 Q1 | Apr 03 2010 | $31.14 | $2.32 | 13.4x | -29% |
| FY2009 Q4 | - | $26.25 | $1.89 | 13.9x | -27% |
| FY2009 Q3 | Oct 03 2009 | $26.11 | $1.80 | 14.5x | -24% |
| FY2009 Q2 | Jul 04 2009 | $23.18 | $1.54 | 15.1x | -21% |
| FY2009 Q1 | Apr 04 2009 | $19.98 | $1.40 | 14.3x | -25% |
| FY2008 Q4 | Dec 31 2008 | $19.26 | $1.31 | 14.7x | -22% |
| FY2008 Q3 | Sep 27 2008 | $20.42 | $1.32 | 15.5x | -18% |
| FY2008 Q2 | Jun 28 2008 | $14.28 | $1.32 | 10.8x | -43% |
| FY2007 Q1 | Mar 31 2007 | $25.34 | $1.33 | 19.1x | +0% |
| FY2006 Q4 | Dec 31 2006 | $25.50 | $1.43 | 17.8x | -6% |
| FY2006 Q3 | Sep 30 2006 | $26.39 | $1.26 | 20.9x | +10% |
| FY2006 Q2 | Jul 01 2006 | $26.43 | $0.86 | 30.7x | +62% |
| FY2006 Q1 | Apr 01 2006 | $33.75 | $0.80 | 42.2x | +122% |
| FY2005 Q4 | Dec 31 2005 | $29.43 | $0.77 | 38.2x | +102% |
| FY2005 Q3 | Oct 01 2005 | $28.40 | $0.74 | 38.4x | +102% |
| FY2005 Q2 | Jul 02 2005 | $29.19 | $0.88 | 33.2x | +75% |
| FY2005 Q1 | Apr 02 2005 | $19.86 | $0.89 | 22.3x | +18% |
| FY2004 Q4 | Dec 31 2004 | $17.00 | $0.84 | 20.2x | +7% |
| FY2004 Q3 | Oct 02 2004 | $14.05 | $0.63 | 22.4x | +18% |
| FY2004 Q2 | Jul 03 2004 | $14.59 | $0.58 | 25.3x | +34% |
| FY2004 Q1 | Apr 03 2004 | $14.38 | $0.60 | 24.1x | +27% |
| FY2003 Q4 | Dec 31 2003 | $12.73 | $0.38 | 33.7x | +77% |
Average P/E for displayed period: 19.0x
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CRI — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CRI stock.
What is CRI's P/E ratio?
Carter's, Inc. (CRI) trailing twelve-month P/E ratio is 16.4x, based on TTM diluted EPS of $2.56. The 5-year average P/E is 11.7x and the historical range spans 8.0x to 14.2x.
Is CRI stock overvalued or undervalued?
CRI trades at 16.4x P/E, above its 5-year average of 11.7x. The 100th percentile ranking within the 8.0x–14.2x historical range indicates a premium to historical valuation.
Is CRI stock expensive?
Yes, CRI is expensive relative to its own history. The current P/E of 16.4x is above the 5-year average of 11.7x. The stock sits at the 100th percentile of its 5-year valuation range.
What is CRI's historical P/E range?
Over the past 5 years, CRI's P/E ratio has ranged from 8.0x to 14.2x, with a median of 11.9x and an average of 11.7x. The current P/E of 16.4x places the stock at the 100th percentile of this range. Full historical data spans 2003–2026.
How does CRI's P/E compare to the S&P 500?
CRI trades at 16.4x P/E versus the S&P 500 median of 24.4x. The 33% discount to the market suggests lower growth expectations or perceived higher risk.
How does CRI's valuation compare to Consumer Cyclical peers?
Carter's, Inc. P/E of 16.4x compares to the Consumer Cyclical sector median of 21.2x. The discount suggests lower growth expectations, weaker margins, or higher perceived risk relative to peers. See the peer comparison table on this page for ticker-by-ticker P/E and PEG.
What is CRI's PEG ratio?
CRI PEG ratio is N/A, based on a P/E of 16.4x and EPS growth of -49.4%. PEG normalises P/E by growth and helps compare stocks with different earnings trajectories.
What is CRI's earnings yield?
CRI earnings yield is 6.09%, the inverse of its 16.4x P/E ratio. Earnings yield represents the percentage of each dollar invested that the company earns. It can be compared directly to bond yields to assess relative attractiveness of stocks versus fixed income.