Carter’s Inc (CRI) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Carter’s Inc (CRI) has net assets worth $928.46 Million USD as of March 2026. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($2.48 Billion) and total liabilities ($1.56 Billion). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off. Check CRI asset resilience ratio to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $928.46 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 37.38% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 10.58% |
| 5-Year Change | -2.65% |
| 10-Year Change | 17.37% |
| Growth Volatility | 27.91 |
Carter’s Inc - Net Assets Trend (1998–2025)
This chart illustrates how Carter’s Inc's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Also explore total assets of Carter’s Inc for the complete picture of this company's asset base.
Annual Net Assets for Carter’s Inc (1998–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Carter’s Inc from 1998 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see CRI company net worth.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $925.05 Million | +8.25% |
| 2024-12-31 | $854.56 Million | +1.10% |
| 2023-12-31 | $845.25 Million | +6.13% |
| 2022-12-31 | $796.41 Million | -16.18% |
| 2021-12-31 | $950.19 Million | +1.30% |
| 2020-12-31 | $938.03 Million | +6.58% |
| 2019-12-31 | $880.13 Million | +1.23% |
| 2018-12-31 | $869.43 Million | +1.44% |
| 2017-12-31 | $857.09 Million | +8.75% |
| 2016-12-31 | $788.12 Million | -9.93% |
| 2015-12-31 | $875.05 Million | +11.23% |
| 2014-12-31 | $786.68 Million | +12.27% |
| 2013-12-31 | $700.73 Million | -28.89% |
| 2012-12-31 | $985.48 Million | +22.31% |
| 2011-12-31 | $805.71 Million | +18.50% |
| 2010-12-31 | $679.94 Million | +22.29% |
| 2009-12-31 | $556.02 Million | +30.34% |
| 2008-12-31 | $426.60 Million | +11.64% |
| 2007-12-31 | $382.13 Million | -22.88% |
| 2006-12-31 | $495.49 Million | +28.15% |
| 2005-12-31 | $386.64 Million | +17.90% |
| 2004-12-31 | $327.93 Million | +20.33% |
| 2003-12-31 | $272.54 Million | +51.95% |
| 2002-12-31 | $179.36 Million | +13.28% |
| 2001-12-31 | $158.34 Million | +127.51% |
| 2000-12-31 | $69.60 Million | +22.20% |
| 1999-12-31 | $56.95 Million | -6.94% |
| 1998-12-31 | $61.20 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Carter’s Inc's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 35470.6% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | $929.46 Million | 100.48% |
| Common Stock | $364.00K | 0.04% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $-24.36 Million | -2.63% |
| Other Components | $19.58 Million | 2.12% |
| Total Equity | $925.05 Million | 100.00% |
Carter’s Inc Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Carter’s Inc ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
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Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Carter’s Inc's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 854,562,000 to 925,048,000, a change of 70,486,000 (8.2%).
- Net income of 91,796,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 56,359,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 19,317,000.
- Other factors increased equity by 15,732,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $91.80 Million | +9.92% |
| Dividends Paid | $56.36 Million | -6.09% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $19.32 Million | +2.09% |
| Other Changes | $15.73 Million | +1.7% |
| Total Change | $- | 8.25% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Carter’s Inc's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 1.47x
- The company is trading above its book value, indicating the market recognizes value beyond its reported assets.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 30.22x to 1.47x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-12-31 | $1.27 | $38.40 | x |
| 1999-12-31 | $1.18 | $38.40 | x |
| 2000-12-31 | $1.44 | $38.40 | x |
| 2001-12-31 | $3.31 | $38.40 | x |
| 2002-12-31 | $3.81 | $38.40 | x |
| 2003-12-31 | $5.41 | $38.40 | x |
| 2004-12-31 | $5.48 | $38.40 | x |
| 2005-12-31 | $6.36 | $38.40 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | $8.09 | $38.40 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | $6.60 | $38.40 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | $7.32 | $38.40 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | $9.47 | $38.40 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | $11.52 | $38.40 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | $13.84 | $38.40 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | $16.68 | $38.40 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | $12.18 | $38.40 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | $14.82 | $38.40 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | $16.72 | $38.40 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | $15.64 | $38.40 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | $17.80 | $38.40 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | $18.64 | $38.40 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | $19.69 | $38.40 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | $21.61 | $38.40 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | $22.10 | $38.40 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | $20.50 | $38.40 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | $23.10 | $38.40 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | $24.05 | $38.40 | x |
| 2025-12-31 | $26.10 | $38.40 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Carter’s Inc utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 9.92%
- The company has moderate efficiency in generating returns from equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 3.17%
- • Asset Turnover: 1.13x
- • Equity Multiplier: 2.77x
- Recent ROE (9.92%) is below the historical average (17.65%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 5.74% | 0.86% | 1.16x | 5.74x | $-2.61 Million |
| 1999 | -6.67% | -0.92% | 1.32x | 5.53x | $-9.50 Million |
| 2000 | 18.18% | 2.68% | 1.44x | 4.71x | $5.69 Million |
| 2001 | -2.63% | -0.80% | 0.86x | 3.82x | $-19.99 Million |
| 2002 | 10.73% | 3.32% | 0.90x | 3.59x | $1.32 Million |
| 2003 | 8.54% | 3.31% | 1.09x | 2.37x | $-3.98 Million |
| 2004 | 15.14% | 6.03% | 1.22x | 2.05x | $16.86 Million |
| 2005 | 12.21% | 4.21% | 1.00x | 2.89x | $8.54 Million |
| 2006 | 17.60% | 6.49% | 1.20x | 2.27x | $37.67 Million |
| 2007 | -18.48% | -5.00% | 1.45x | 2.55x | $-108.83 Million |
| 2008 | 17.59% | 5.04% | 1.42x | 2.46x | $32.40 Million |
| 2009 | 20.80% | 7.27% | 1.32x | 2.17x | $60.04 Million |
| 2010 | 21.54% | 8.37% | 1.39x | 1.85x | $78.48 Million |
| 2011 | 14.15% | 5.40% | 1.50x | 1.74x | $33.45 Million |
| 2012 | 16.35% | 6.77% | 1.46x | 1.65x | $62.60 Million |
| 2013 | 22.89% | 6.08% | 1.46x | 2.59x | $90.33 Million |
| 2014 | 24.75% | 6.73% | 1.53x | 2.41x | $116.00 Million |
| 2015 | 27.18% | 7.89% | 1.50x | 2.30x | $150.32 Million |
| 2016 | 32.75% | 8.07% | 1.64x | 2.47x | $179.29 Million |
| 2017 | 35.32% | 8.90% | 1.64x | 2.41x | $217.05 Million |
| 2018 | 32.44% | 8.15% | 1.68x | 2.37x | $195.12 Million |
| 2019 | 29.97% | 7.50% | 1.28x | 3.13x | $175.79 Million |
| 2020 | 11.70% | 3.63% | 0.89x | 3.62x | $15.91 Million |
| 2021 | 35.76% | 9.74% | 1.09x | 3.36x | $244.73 Million |
| 2022 | 31.40% | 7.78% | 1.32x | 3.06x | $170.40 Million |
| 2023 | 27.51% | 7.89% | 1.24x | 2.81x | $147.97 Million |
| 2024 | 21.71% | 6.52% | 1.17x | 2.85x | $100.05 Million |
| 2025 | 9.92% | 3.17% | 1.13x | 2.77x | $-708.80K |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Carter’s Inc's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Apparel Retail industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Apparel Retail
- Average net assets among peers: $320,799,148
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 39.35%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter’s Inc (CRI) | $928.46 Million | 5.74% | 1.68x | $1.21 Billion |
| American Eagle Outfitters Inc (AEO) | $1.41 Billion | 12.71% | 0.39x | $2.59 Billion |
| AKA Brands Holding Corp (AKA) | $112.04 Million | 1.24% | 0.30x | $100.72 Million |
| Abercrombie & Fitch Company (ANF) | $11.24 Million | 219.56% | 8.41x | $3.35 Billion |
| Allbirds Inc (BIRD) | $316.77 Million | -32.00% | 0.53x | $21.72 Million |
| Buckle Inc (BKE) | $163.26 Million | 22.90% | 0.22x | $2.52 Billion |
| Boot Barn Holdings Inc (BOOT) | $214.61 Million | 13.46% | 1.74x | $4.66 Billion |
| BrilliA Inc (BRIA) | $8.14 Million | 40.25% | 2.34x | $40.75 Million |
| Burlington Stores Inc (BURL) | $528.15 Million | 88.07% | 9.59x | $18.67 Billion |
| Caleres Inc (CAL) | $237.00 Million | 8.57% | 2.05x | $406.91 Million |
| Cato Corporation (CATO) | $207.76 Million | 18.78% | 0.50x | $54.99 Million |
About Carter’s Inc
Carter's, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, designs, sources, and markets branded childrenswear in the United States and internationally. It operates through three segments: U.S. Retail, U.S. Wholesale, and International. The company's products include babies and young children's products, such as bodysuits, layette essentials, sleep and play, pants, tops and t-shirts, multipiece sets, dresse… Read more