Carter's, Inc. (CRI) Return on Assets (ROA): 3.65%
Is Carter's, Inc.’s return on assets (ROA) high or low?
Carter's, Inc.'s return on assets (ROA) of 3.65% is 56% below its 5-year average of 8.38%, near the low end of its 5-year range (3.58%–10.66%).
The return on assets (ROA) for Carter's, Inc. (CRI) is 3.65% as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 1.96% (3.58%).
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CRI Return on Assets (ROA) Metrics
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA)
3.65%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG TTM
3.58%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 3Y
6.99%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 5Y
8.38%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 10Y
9.63%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 15Y
9.69%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 20Y
8.71%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+1.96%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-47.78%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-56.42%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-62.09%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-62.31%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-58.08%
CRI Competitors' Return on Assets (ROA)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter's, Inc. (CRI) | $1.47B | 3.65% | 3.58% | 6.99% | 8.38% |
| Lucid Group, Inc. (LCID) | $1.49B | -44.90% | -30.15% | -27.52% | -32.35% |
| Liquidity Services, Inc. (LQDT) | $1.19B | 7.55% | 6.63% | 8.31% | 8.54% |
| Cambium Learning Group, Inc. (ABCD) | — | 23.30% | 18.16% | 7.40% | -5.84% |
| American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO) | $2.99B | 6.87% | 6.67% | 6.04% | 6.57% |
| Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (AAP) | $3.58B | 0.37% | 0.37% | -0.83% | 1.25% |
| Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (ANF) | $3.85B | 14.30% | 15.73% | 14.17% | 10.31% |
| Thor Industries, Inc. (THO) | $4.10B | 3.64% | 3.72% | 6.99% | 6.96% |
| Mohawk Industries, Inc. (MHK) | $6.20B | 3.00% | 3.38% | 0.92% | 2.42% |
| Etsy, Inc. (ETSY) | $6.61B | 10.62% | 9.15% | 0.85% | 5.13% |
Asset Efficiency
ROA
3.6%
ROE
9.8%
Carter's, Inc. Return on Assets (ROA) Formula & Definition
ROA = Net Income / Total Assets
Return on assets measures how efficiently a company generates profit from its total assets.
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Carter's, Inc. Return on Assets (ROA) FAQ
- What is the return on assets (ROA) for Carter's, Inc. (CRI)?
- The return on assets (ROA) for CRI stock is 3.65%.
- Is Carter's, Inc.'s return on assets (ROA) high or low?
- Carter's, Inc.'s return on assets (ROA) of 3.65% is 56% below its 5-year average of 8.38%, near the low end of its 5-year range (3.58%–10.66%).
- What is the TTM average return on assets (ROA) for Carter's, Inc. (CRI)?
- The TTM average return on assets (ROA) for CRI stock is 3.58%.
- What is the 3Y average return on assets (ROA) for Carter's, Inc. (CRI)?
- The 3Y average return on assets (ROA) for CRI stock is 6.99%.
- What is the 5Y average return on assets (ROA) for Carter's, Inc. (CRI)?
- The 5Y average return on assets (ROA) for CRI stock is 8.38%.
- What is the 10Y average return on assets (ROA) for Carter's, Inc. (CRI)?
- The 10Y average return on assets (ROA) for CRI stock is 9.63%.
- What is the 15Y average return on assets (ROA) for Carter's, Inc. (CRI)?
- The 15Y average return on assets (ROA) for CRI stock is 9.69%.
- What is the 20Y average return on assets (ROA) for Carter's, Inc. (CRI)?
- The 20Y average return on assets (ROA) for CRI stock is 8.71%.
Carter's, Inc. Return on Assets (ROA) History
| DATE | RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) |
|---|---|
| 2026-01-03 | 3.58% |
| 2024-12-28 | 7.62% |
| 2023-12-31 | 9.77% |
| 2022-12-31 | 10.25% |
| 2021-12-31 | 10.66% |
| 2020-12-31 | 3.23% |
| 2019-12-31 | 9.58% |
| 2018-12-31 | 13.70% |
| 2017-12-31 | 14.64% |
| 2016-12-31 | 13.26% |
| 2015-12-31 | 11.84% |
| 2014-12-31 | 10.28% |
| 2013-12-31 | 8.85% |
| 2012-12-31 | 9.89% |
| 2011-12-31 | 8.13% |
| 2010-12-31 | 11.65% |
| 2009-12-31 | 9.57% |
| 2008-12-31 | 7.14% |
| 2007-12-31 | -7.25% |
| 2006-12-31 | 7.77% |
| 2005-12-31 | 4.23% |
| 2004-12-31 | 7.38% |
| 2003-12-31 | 3.60% |
| 2002-12-31 | 2.99% |
| 2001-12-31 | -0.69% |
| 2000-12-31 | 3.86% |
| 1999-12-31 | -1.21% |
| 1998-12-31 | 1.00% |
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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.
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Apparel - Retail
- CEO
- Douglas C. Palladini