CTRN vs. GES

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

CTRN (Citi Trends, Inc.) and GES (Guess', Inc.) are both stocks. Both operate in the Apparel Retail industry within the Consumer Cyclical sector. At a 0.43 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

CTRN vs. GES - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Citi Trends, Inc. (CTRN) and Guess', Inc. (GES). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

CTRN

• 1D: -0.61%
• 1M: 0.42%
• YTD: 10.27%
• 6M: 4.61%
• 1Y: 39.43%
• 3Y*: 43.41%
• 5Y*: -11.52%
• 10Y*: 11.85%

GES

• 1D: —
• 1M: —
• YTD: —
• 6M: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

CTRN vs. GES - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
CTRN Citi Trends, Inc.	10.27%	58.32%	-7.18%	6.80%	-72.05%	90.72%	115.75%	15.46%	-21.94%	42.63%
GES Guess', Inc.	0.36%	29.55%	-29.47%	17.62%	-8.51%	7.01%	2.59%	11.18%	28.22%	49.24%

Correlation

The correlation between CTRN and GES is 0.14, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.14
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.32
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.45
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.47
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since May 19, 2005	0.43

Over the past year, the correlation between CTRN and GES has dropped to 0.14 - well below their long-term average of 0.43, suggesting their price drivers have been diverging.

Fundamentals

EPS CTRN : $1.95 GES : $1.55
PE Ratio CTRN : 23.48 GES : 10.84
PEG Ratio CTRN : 0.53 GES : 0.56
PS Ratio CTRN : 0.46 GES : 0.28
Total Revenue (TTM) CTRN : $618.23M GES : $3.14B
Gross Profit (TTM) CTRN : $230.72M GES : $1.33B
EBITDA (TTM) CTRN : $18.18M GES : $134.39M

Return for Risk

CTRN vs. GES — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

CTRN

CTRN Risk / Return Rank: 65
CTRN Sharpe Ratio Rank: 64
CTRN Sortino Ratio Rank: 63
CTRN Omega Ratio Rank: 59
CTRN Calmar Ratio Rank: 66
CTRN Martin Ratio Rank: 70

The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

CTRN vs. GES - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Citi Trends, Inc. (CTRN) and Guess', Inc. (GES). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

	CTRN	GES	Difference
Sharpe ratio Return per unit of total volatility	0.73	—	—
Sortino ratio Return per unit of downside risk	1.40	—	—
Omega ratio Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.16	—	—
Calmar ratio Return relative to maximum drawdown	1.33	—	—
Martin ratio Return relative to average drawdown	3.85	—	—
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	CTRN	GES	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.73	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	-0.19	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.21	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.10	—	—

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	CTRN	GES	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-87.25%	—	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-29.81%	—	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-56.96%	—	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-85.68%	—	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-87.25%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-57.74%	—	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-59.16%	—	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	10.27%	—	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	CTRN	GES	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	23.59%	—	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	43.03%	—	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	58.12%	—	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	61.61%	—	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	57.72%	—	—

Dividends

CTRN vs. GES - Dividend Comparison

CTRN has not paid dividends to shareholders, while GES's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 4.46%.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
CTRN Citi Trends, Inc.	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.16%	1.38%	1.57%	1.13%	1.27%	0.56%
GES Guess', Inc.	4.46%	6.27%	24.54%	4.88%	4.35%	2.38%	0.99%	2.51%	4.33%	5.33%	7.44%	4.77%

Financials

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both CTRN and GES in my portfolio?

CTRN and GES have a correlation of 0.14, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.