Citi Trends, Inc. shares have recently benefited from a buyers' comeback, which was accompanied by a rise in volumes and volatility. This situation suggests a continuation of the upward dynamic.
Summary
● The company has strong fundamentals. More than 70% of companies have a lower mix of growth, profitability, debt and visibility.
● Overall, and from a short-term perspective, the company presents an interesting fundamental situation.
● According to Refinitiv, the company's ESG score for its industry is poor.
Strengths
● The earnings growth currently anticipated by analysts for the coming years is particularly strong.
● The company is in a robust financial situation considering its net cash and margin position.
● The stock, which is currently worth 2022 to 0.62 times its sales, is clearly overvalued in comparison with peers.
● The company has a low valuation given the cash flows generated by its activity.
● Over the last twelve months, the sales forecast has been frequently revised upwards.
● For the past year, analysts covering the stock have been revising their EPS expectations upwards in a significant manner.
● For the last 4 months, the company has been enjoying highly positive EPS revisions, which were frequently and significantly raised.
● Analysts covering this company mostly recommend stock overweighting or purchase.
● The difference between current prices and the average target price is rather important and implies a significant appreciation potential for the stock.
● Over the past twelve months, analysts' opinions have been strongly revised upwards.
● Historically, the company has been releasing figures that are above expectations.
Weaknesses
● As a percentage of sales and without taking into account depreciation and amortization, the company has relatively low margins.
● The company appears highly valued given the size of its balance sheet.
● The price targets of analysts who cover the stock differ significantly. This implies difficulties in evaluating the company and its business.
Citi Trends, Inc. is a specialty retailer of apparel, accessories and home trends primarily for African American and multicultural families in the United States. The Company operates over 602 stores located in 33 states. It offers a range of merchandise, including a range of apparel for juniors, missy and women (plus size), including sportswear, outerwear, sleepwear, lingerie and scrubs; selection of apparel for men and big men, including sportswear and outerwear; an assortment of basics, fashion and trends for boys up to size 20 and girls up to size 16 and also, sizes for newborns, infants and toddlers, as well as kids uniforms and accessories; fashionable handbags, hats, belts, sunglasses, jewelry and watches for men and women, underwear and socks for the entire family, as well as beauty and fragrance offerings for women and men; home goods for the bedroom, bathroom, kitchen and decorative accessories, and casual and dress footwear in sizes for men, ladies and kids.
CITI TRENDS, INC. 
