CTRN vs. ROST

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

CTRN (Citi Trends, Inc.) and ROST (Ross Stores, Inc.) are both stocks. Both operate in the Apparel Retail industry within the Consumer Cyclical sector. Over the past 10 years, CTRN returned 11.85%/yr vs 17.07%/yr for ROST. At a 0.41 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

CTRN vs. ROST - Performance Comparison

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

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, CTRN achieves a 10.27% return, which is significantly lower than ROST's 29.41% return. Over the past 10 years, CTRN has underperformed ROST with an annualized return of 11.85%, while ROST has yielded a comparatively higher 17.07% annualized return.

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%

ROST

• 1D: 3.93%
• 1M: 2.92%
• YTD: 29.41%
• 6M: 31.26%
• 1Y: 63.12%
• 3Y*: 32.46%
• 5Y*: 15.53%
• 10Y*: 17.07%

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

CTRN vs. ROST - 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%
ROST Ross Stores, Inc.	29.41%	20.41%	10.39%	20.64%	2.94%	-6.03%	5.81%	41.72%	4.78%	23.53%

Correlation

The correlation between CTRN and ROST is 0.27, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.27
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.29
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.42
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.44
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since May 19, 2005	0.41

The correlation between CTRN and ROST shifts across timeframes, from 0.27 (1 year) to 0.44 (10 years), reflecting how their relationship changes across market environments.

Fundamentals

EPS CTRN : $1.95 ROST : $7.15
PE Ratio CTRN : 23.48 ROST : 32.52
PEG Ratio CTRN : 0.53 ROST : 3.68
PS Ratio CTRN : 0.46 ROST : 3.17
Total Revenue (TTM) CTRN : $618.23M ROST : $23.78B
Gross Profit (TTM) CTRN : $230.72M ROST : $4.95B
EBITDA (TTM) CTRN : $18.18M ROST : $3.62B

Return for Risk

CTRN vs. ROST — 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

ROST

ROST Risk / Return Rank: 93
ROST Sharpe Ratio Rank: 92
ROST Sortino Ratio Rank: 94
ROST Omega Ratio Rank: 92
ROST Calmar Ratio Rank: 92
ROST Martin Ratio Rank: 94

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. ROST - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Citi Trends, Inc. (CTRN) and Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST). 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	ROST	Difference
Sharpe ratio Return per unit of total volatility	0.73	2.57	-1.84
Sortino ratio Return per unit of downside risk	1.40	3.95	-2.55
Omega ratio Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.16	1.49	-0.33
Calmar ratio Return relative to maximum drawdown	1.33	5.42	-4.10
Martin ratio Return relative to average drawdown	3.85	16.93	-13.08
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

CTRN vs. ROST - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current CTRN Sharpe Ratio is 0.73, which is lower than the ROST Sharpe Ratio of 2.57. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of CTRN and ROST, calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months. A higher Sharpe Ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance relative to the risk-free rate.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	CTRN	ROST	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.73	2.57	-1.84
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	-0.19	0.53	-0.72
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.21	0.54	-0.34
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.10	0.45	-0.35

Drawdowns

CTRN vs. ROST - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum CTRN drawdown since its inception was -87.25%, which is greater than ROST's maximum drawdown of -82.23%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for CTRN and ROST.

Drawdown Indicators

	CTRN	ROST	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-87.25%	-82.23%	-5.02%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-29.81%	-11.70%	-18.11%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-56.96%	-21.08%	-35.88%
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-85.68%	-44.13%	-41.55%
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-87.25%	-51.41%	-35.84%
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-57.74%	-0.93%	-56.81%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-59.16%	-17.95%	-41.21%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	10.27%	3.79%	+6.48%

Volatility

CTRN vs. ROST - Volatility Comparison

Citi Trends, Inc. (CTRN) has a higher volatility of 23.59% compared to Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) at 12.40%. This indicates that CTRN's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than ROST based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	CTRN	ROST	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	23.59%	12.40%	+11.19%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	43.03%	18.33%	+24.70%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	58.12%	24.66%	+33.46%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	61.61%	29.54%	+32.07%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	57.72%	31.62%	+26.10%

Dividends

CTRN vs. ROST - Dividend Comparison

CTRN has not paid dividends to shareholders, while ROST's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 0.71%.

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%
ROST Ross Stores, Inc.	0.71%	0.90%	0.97%	0.97%	1.07%	1.00%	0.23%	1.10%	1.08%	0.80%	0.82%	4.59%

Financials

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both CTRN and ROST in my portfolio?

CTRN and ROST have a correlation of 0.27, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which is riskier, CTRN or ROST?

CTRN has higher volatility (23.59%) compared to ROST (12.40%). In terms of maximum drawdown, CTRN dropped -87.25% vs ROST's -82.23%.

Which has better risk-adjusted returns?

ROST currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (2.57 vs 0.73), meaning it's delivered slightly more return per unit of risk over the trailing 12 months. However, this ranking shifts over time - use the Risk/Return Score above for a more comprehensive view that combines Sharpe, Sortino, and other measures used by quantitative funds.