Is Citi Trends Inc (CTRN) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from January 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 56.7% / 30% | 15.7% / 30% | 0.8% / 30% | 0.33% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| DJIM | 56.7% / 33% | 15.7% / 33% | 0.8% / 33% | 0.33% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| MSCI | 47.6% / 33% | 13.2% / 33% | 0.7% / 33% | 0.33% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| S&P | 56.7% / 33% | 15.7% / 33% | 0.8% / 33% | 0.33% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| FTSE | 47.6% / 33% | 13.2% / 33% | 0.7% / 50% | 0.33% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 39.6% | |
| Operating Margin | 3.0% | |
| Net Margin | 0.6% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 4.5% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | -0.9% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | -$4M |
| Free Cash Flow | -$14M |
| Total Debt | $220M |
| Debt-to-Equity | 192.0 |
| Current Ratio | 1.1 |
| Total Assets | $463M |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $42.72 |
| 50-Day MA | $45.58 |
| 200-Day MA | $38.47 |
| Avg Volume | 102K |
| Beta | 2.1 |
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52-Week Range
$16.82
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About Citi Trends Inc (CTRN)
Citi Trends, Inc. operates as a value retailer of fashion apparel, accessories, and home goods. The company offers apparel, such as fashion sportswear and footwear for men and ladies, as well as apparel for kids, including newborns, infants, toddlers, boys, and girls; sleepwear, lingerie, and scrubs for ladies; and kids' uniforms and accessories. It also provides accessories and beauty products that include handbags, luggage, hats, belts, sunglasses, jewelry, watches, underwear, and socks, as well as offers beauty and fragrance, and outerwear for men and women. In addition, the company offers home and lifestyle products comprising home products for the bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, and decorative accessories; and food, tech, team sports, health and beauty products, as well as seasonal items, books, and toys. Citi Trends, Inc. provides its products primarily to African American and multicultural families in the United States. The company was formerly known as Allied Fashion, Inc. and changed its name to Citi Trends, Inc. in 2001. Citi Trends, Inc. was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Savannah, Georgia.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Citi Trends Inc (CTRN) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), Citi Trends Inc is Not Halal. The company fails one or more screening criteria. We screen against all 5 major standards: AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, and FTSE.
What is Citi Trends Inc's debt ratio?
Citi Trends Inc's debt ratio is 56.7% under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%. Under MSCI and FTSE (which use total assets as the denominator), the debt ratio is 47.6%.
What are Citi Trends Inc's key financial metrics?
Citi Trends Inc has a market capitalization of $353M, trailing P/E ratio of 67.2. The company maintains a gross margin of 39.6% and a net margin of 0.6%. Return on equity stands at 4.5%.
How often is the screening data updated?
Our screening data is updated regularly using the latest available financial statements and market data. Stock prices and market caps are refreshed frequently, while financial statements are updated quarterly when companies report earnings.
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