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Carter's, Inc. (CRI) PE Ratio: 15.51

Is Carter's, Inc.’s P/E ratio high or low?

Carter's, Inc.'s P/E ratio of 15.51 is 36% above its 5-year average of 11.40, near the high end of its 5-year range (6.28–17.99).

The P/E ratio for Carter's, Inc. (CRI) is 15.51 as of Thursday, June 11, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 35.44% (11.45).

PE Ratio (15.51) = Close Price ($39.33) / Diluted TTM EPS ($2.54)

CRI PE Ratio Chart

CRI PE Ratio
15.51+115.12% 1Y
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CRI Average PE Ratio Chart

CRI Current vs Average PE Ratio Chart

CRI PE Ratio Metrics

PE RATIO

15.51

PE RATIO AVG TTM

11.45

PE RATIO AVG 3Y

11.00

PE RATIO AVG 5Y

11.40

PE RATIO AVG 10Y

15.77

PE RATIO AVG 15Y

18.41

PE RATIO AVG 20Y

18.04

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+35.44%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+40.95%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+36.08%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-1.65%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-15.77%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-14.04%

CRI Competitors' PE Ratio

NAMEMARKET CAPPE RATIOTTM3Y5Y
Carter's, Inc. (CRI)$1.45B15.5111.4511.0011.40
Lucid Group, Inc. (LCID)$1.49BN/AN/AN/AN/A
Liquidity Services, Inc. (LQDT)$1.18B40.6733.3732.8226.87
Cambium Learning Group, Inc. (ABCD)16.0912.1047.4147.41
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO)$2.99B11.0716.2517.0217.79
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (AAP)$3.53B80.9074.8471.1544.43
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (ANF)$3.86B8.358.6518.4635.96
Thor Industries, Inc. (THO)$3.90B15.0619.8419.3814.19
Mohawk Industries, Inc. (MHK)$6.20B15.2516.7115.7332.44
Etsy, Inc. (ETSY)$6.57B28.3641.8033.3838.15

P/E vs. its own history

At 15.5, P/E is in its normal range — richer than 42% of its 20-year range.

20-year low

6.3

median

16.9

20-year high

42.1

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P/E Comparison

Trailing P/E

15.5

Forward P/E

11.9

Forward P/E Calculation

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Forward P/E is calculated using analyst consensus EPS estimates for the current or next fiscal year.

Calculation:

Current Price

$39.33

÷

Forward EPS (Est.)

$3.31

=

Forward P/E

11.88

Source: FMP Analyst Consensus Estimates. Forward EPS represents the average analyst estimate for the nearest fiscal year.

Carter's, Inc. PE Ratio Formula & Definition

PE Ratio = Share Price / Diluted EPS (TTM)

The price-to-earnings ratio measures how much investors pay for each dollar of trailing earnings. A lower PE can indicate a cheaper valuation; a higher PE implies higher growth expectations.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Carter's, Inc. PE Ratio FAQ

What is the P/E ratio for Carter's, Inc. (CRI)?
The P/E ratio for CRI stock is 15.51.
Is Carter's, Inc.'s P/E ratio high or low?
Carter's, Inc.'s P/E ratio of 15.51 is 36% above its 5-year average of 11.40, near the high end of its 5-year range (6.28–17.99).
What is the TTM average P/E ratio for Carter's, Inc. (CRI)?
The TTM average P/E ratio for CRI stock is 11.45.
What is the 3Y average P/E ratio for Carter's, Inc. (CRI)?
The 3Y average P/E ratio for CRI stock is 11.00.
What is the 5Y average P/E ratio for Carter's, Inc. (CRI)?
The 5Y average P/E ratio for CRI stock is 11.40.
What is the 10Y average P/E ratio for Carter's, Inc. (CRI)?
The 10Y average P/E ratio for CRI stock is 15.77.
What is the 15Y average P/E ratio for Carter's, Inc. (CRI)?
The 15Y average P/E ratio for CRI stock is 18.41.
What is the 20Y average P/E ratio for Carter's, Inc. (CRI)?
The 20Y average P/E ratio for CRI stock is 18.04.

Carter's, Inc. PE Ratio History

DATEPE RATIO
2026-06-1015.51
2026-06-0915.69
2026-06-0815.44
2026-06-0515.06
2026-06-0415.04
2026-06-0315.35
2026-06-0215.69
2026-06-0115.14
2026-05-2915.22
2026-05-2815.82
2026-05-2715.52
2026-05-2615.14
2026-05-2214.68
2026-05-2114.81
2026-05-2014.63
2026-05-1914.09
2026-05-1814.00
2026-05-1513.19
2026-05-1413.31
2026-05-1313.17
2026-05-1213.14
2026-05-1112.91
2026-05-0813.93
2026-05-0714.10
2026-05-0614.68
2026-05-0512.99
2026-05-0412.93
2026-05-0113.14
2026-04-3014.08
2026-04-2914.21
2026-04-2814.64
2026-04-2714.91
2026-04-2414.50
2026-04-2314.84
2026-04-2215.15
2026-04-2115.23
2026-04-2015.26
2026-04-1715.01
2026-04-1614.40
2026-04-1514.12
2026-04-1413.56
2026-04-1313.50
2026-04-1013.84
2026-04-0914.34
2026-04-0813.48
2026-04-0713.73
2026-04-0614.01
2026-04-0213.99
2026-04-0113.87
2026-03-3113.94
2026-03-3013.53
2026-03-2713.57
2026-03-2613.47
2026-03-2513.61
2026-03-2413.54
2026-03-2313.43
2026-03-2013.34
2026-03-1913.65
2026-03-1813.45
2026-03-1713.50
2026-03-1613.67
2026-03-1313.51
2026-03-1213.50
2026-03-1113.41
2026-03-1013.23
2026-03-0912.98
2026-03-0613.21
2026-03-0513.73
2026-03-0413.72
2026-03-0313.99
2026-03-0213.62
2026-02-2713.07
2026-02-2617.06
2026-02-2517.00
2026-02-2417.19
2026-02-2317.29
2026-02-2017.99
2026-02-1917.04
2026-02-1816.64
2026-02-1716.54
2026-02-1316.24
2026-02-1215.46
2026-02-1115.34
2026-02-1015.40
2026-02-0915.25
2026-02-0614.92
2026-02-0515.38
2026-02-0415.60
2026-02-0314.92
2026-02-0214.76
2026-01-3014.03
2026-01-2913.63
2026-01-2813.39
2026-01-2714.14
2026-01-2614.27
2026-01-2314.46
2026-01-2215.32
2026-01-2115.48
2026-01-2014.26
2026-01-1614.69
2026-01-1514.90
2026-01-1414.91
2026-01-1314.74
2026-01-1214.45
2026-01-0914.45
2026-01-0814.05
2026-01-0713.93
2026-01-0614.22
2026-01-0513.49
2026-01-0213.46
2025-12-3113.15
2025-12-3012.99
2025-12-2912.89
2025-12-2612.85
2025-12-2412.86
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2025-12-1912.96
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2025-12-1713.02
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2025-12-1513.07
2025-12-1213.16
2025-12-1113.41
2025-12-1013.52
2025-12-0912.87
2025-12-0812.62
2025-12-0512.92
2025-12-0412.65
2025-12-0313.03
2025-12-0212.81
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2025-11-2812.94
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2025-11-2512.65
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2025-11-2011.92
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2025-11-1013.22
2025-11-0712.85
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2025-10-248.59
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2025-10-027.86
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2025-09-307.49
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About Carter's, Inc.

Carter's, Inc. (CRI), along with its various subsidiaries, specializes in the design, procurement, and marketing of branded children's clothing. Its extensive brand portfolio features well-known names like Carter's, OshKosh, Skip Hop, Child of Mine, Just One You, Simple Joys, Carter's My First Love, and little planet, alongside other proprietary labels, distributed across the United States and globally. The company's operations are divided into three main business units: U.S. Retail, U.S. Wholesale, and International. Under the Carter's brand, they provide a broad range of items for infants and young children, such as bodysuits, trousers, dresses, knit sets, blankets, essential layette items, bibs, booties, sleepwear, rompers, and jumpers. The OshKosh brand is recognized for its playclothes, particularly its diverse denim apparel featuring various washes and coordinating pieces, overalls, woven bottoms, knit tops, and bodysuits. Skip Hop, another key brand, focuses on accessories for playtime, travel, mealtime, and bathtime, in addition to home gear, children's bags, and diaper bags. Complementing its main apparel categories, Carter's also offers an array of related merchandise including bedding, cribs, footwear, outerwear, swimwear, and toys, alongside accessories like diaper bags, gift sets, hair accessories, jewelry, paper goods, and hosiery. Carter's employs a multi-channel distribution strategy, maintaining a substantial wholesale presence with 18,800 points of sale in department stores, national chain retailers, and specialty shops. As of December 31, 2021, the company directly operated 980 retail stores. Furthermore, products are available through dedicated e-commerce platforms such as carters.com, oshkoshbgosh.com, oshkosh.com, and skiphop.com, as well as via international wholesale accounts and licensing agreements. Founded in 1865, Carter's, Inc. is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

Atlanta, GA
15,350 employees
Consumer Cyclical / Apparel - Retail
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Apparel - Retail
CEO
Douglas C. Palladini