GES vs. CTRN

Last updated Jun 3, 2026

GES (Guess', Inc.) and CTRN (Citi Trends, 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

GES vs. CTRN - Performance Comparison

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

Returns By Period

GES

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

CTRN

• 1D: 4.13%
• 1M: -3.86%
• YTD: 10.95%
• 6M: 6.07%
• 1Y: 70.71%
• 3Y*: 43.70%
• 5Y*: -11.55%
• 10Y*: 11.92%

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

GES vs. CTRN - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
GES Guess', Inc.	0.36%	29.55%	-29.47%	17.62%	-8.51%	7.01%	2.59%	11.18%	28.22%	49.24%
CTRN Citi Trends, Inc.	10.95%	58.32%	-7.18%	6.80%	-72.05%	90.72%	115.75%	15.46%	-21.94%	42.63%

Correlation

The correlation between GES and CTRN is 0.15, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.15
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 GES and CTRN has dropped to 0.15 - well below their long-term average of 0.43, suggesting their price drivers have been diverging.

Fundamentals

EPS GES : $1.55 CTRN : $1.95
PE Ratio GES : 10.84 CTRN : 23.62
PEG Ratio GES : 0.56 CTRN : 0.54
PS Ratio GES : 0.28 CTRN : 0.46
Total Revenue (TTM) GES : $3.14B CTRN : $618.23M
Gross Profit (TTM) GES : $1.33B CTRN : $230.72M
EBITDA (TTM) GES : $134.39M CTRN : $18.18M

Return for Risk

GES vs. CTRN — Risk / Return Rank

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

CTRN

CTRN Risk / Return Rank: 76
CTRN Sharpe Ratio Rank: 76
CTRN Sortino Ratio Rank: 76
CTRN Omega Ratio Rank: 72
CTRN Calmar Ratio Rank: 78
CTRN Martin Ratio Rank: 81

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.

GES vs. CTRN - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Guess', Inc. (GES) and Citi Trends, Inc. (CTRN). 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.

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	GES	CTRN	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	1.22	—
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

	GES	CTRN	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	—	-57.48%	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	—	-59.16%	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	10.24%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	GES	CTRN	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	24.11%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	43.12%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	58.14%	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	—	61.61%	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	—	57.73%	—

Dividends

GES vs. CTRN - Dividend Comparison

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

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 GES and CTRN in my portfolio?

GES and CTRN have a correlation of 0.15, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.