Which has better earnings and valuation, CTRN or ZUMZ?

Zumiez has higher revenue and earnings than Citi Trends. Zumiez is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Citi Trends, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Citi Trends $819.96M 0.56 $5.21M $1.39 39.98 Zumiez $929.06M 0.34 $13.38M $0.83 22.68

Is CTRN or ZUMZ more profitable?

Zumiez has a net margin of 1.54% compared to Citi Trends' net margin of 1.42%. Zumiez's return on equity of 4.24% beat Citi Trends' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Citi Trends 1.42% 2.09% 0.51% Zumiez 1.54% 4.24% 2.05%

Does the media favor CTRN or ZUMZ?

In the previous week, Citi Trends had 1 more articles in the media than Zumiez. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Citi Trends and 1 mentions for Zumiez. Zumiez's average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat Citi Trends' score of -0.17 indicating that Zumiez is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Citi Trends 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Zumiez 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, ZUMZ or SCVL?

Shoe Carnival has higher revenue and earnings than Zumiez. Shoe Carnival is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Zumiez, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Zumiez $929.06M 0.34 $13.38M $0.83 22.68 Shoe Carnival $1.13B 0.42 $52.27M $1.35 12.91

Is ZUMZ or SCVL more profitable?

Shoe Carnival has a net margin of 3.31% compared to Zumiez's net margin of 1.54%. Shoe Carnival's return on equity of 7.24% beat Zumiez's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Zumiez 1.54% 4.24% 2.05% Shoe Carnival 3.31% 7.24% 4.19%

Do analysts rate CAL or ZUMZ?

Zumiez has a consensus price target of $18.00, indicating a potential downside of 4.38%. Given Zumiez's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Zumiez is more favorable than Caleres. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Caleres 1 Sell rating(s) 1 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.33 Zumiez 1 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 1.67

Which has preferable earnings and valuation, CAL or ZUMZ?

Zumiez has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Caleres. Caleres is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Zumiez, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Caleres $2.76B 0.16 -$6.69M -$0.01 N/A Zumiez $929.06M 0.34 $13.38M $0.83 22.68

Is CAL or ZUMZ more profitable?

Zumiez has a net margin of 1.54% compared to Caleres' net margin of 0.02%. Caleres' return on equity of 7.33% beat Zumiez's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Caleres 0.02% 7.33% 2.21% Zumiez 1.54% 4.24% 2.05%

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, GCO or ZUMZ?

Zumiez has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Genesco. Genesco is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Zumiez, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Genesco $2.44B 0.16 $13.27M $1.73 20.52 Zumiez $929.06M 0.34 $13.38M $0.83 22.68

Is GCO or ZUMZ more profitable?

Zumiez has a net margin of 1.54% compared to Genesco's net margin of 0.80%. Zumiez's return on equity of 4.24% beat Genesco's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Genesco 0.80% 2.66% 1.00% Zumiez 1.54% 4.24% 2.05%

Does the media favor GCO or ZUMZ?

In the previous week, Genesco had 2 more articles in the media than Zumiez. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Genesco and 1 mentions for Zumiez. Genesco's average media sentiment score of 0.53 beat Zumiez's score of 0.00 indicating that Genesco is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Genesco 0 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Zumiez 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Is DBI or ZUMZ more profitable?

Zumiez has a net margin of 1.54% compared to Designer Brands' net margin of 0.35%. Designer Brands' return on equity of 8.60% beat Zumiez's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Designer Brands 0.35% 8.60% 1.22% Zumiez 1.54% 4.24% 2.05%

Zumiez (ZUMZ) Competitors

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ZUMZ vs. CTRN, SCVL, CAL, GCO, and DBI

Should you buy Zumiez stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Zumiez with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Zumiez include Citi Trends (CTRN), Shoe Carnival (SCVL), Caleres (CAL), Genesco (GCO), and Designer Brands (DBI). These companies are all part of the "apparel retail" industry.

How does Zumiez compare to Citi Trends?

Citi Trends (NASDAQ:CTRN) and Zumiez (NASDAQ:ZUMZ) are both small-cap retail/wholesale companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, dividends, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk and valuation.

95.5% of Zumiez shares are held by institutional investors. 9.6% of Citi Trends shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 24.3% of Zumiez shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Citi Trends has a beta of 1.88, indicating that its stock price is 88% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Zumiez has a beta of 0.97, indicating that its stock price is 3% less volatile than the broader market.

Zumiez has higher revenue and earnings than Citi Trends. Zumiez is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Citi Trends, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Citi Trends	$819.96M	0.56	$5.21M	$1.39	39.98
Zumiez	$929.06M	0.34	$13.38M	$0.83	22.68

Zumiez has a net margin of 1.54% compared to Citi Trends' net margin of 1.42%. Zumiez's return on equity of 4.24% beat Citi Trends' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Citi Trends	1.42%	2.09%	0.51%
Zumiez	1.54%	4.24%	2.05%

In the previous week, Citi Trends had 1 more articles in the media than Zumiez. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Citi Trends and 1 mentions for Zumiez. Zumiez's average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat Citi Trends' score of -0.17 indicating that Zumiez is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Citi Trends	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Zumiez	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Citi Trends currently has a consensus target price of $68.00, suggesting a potential upside of 22.35%. Zumiez has a consensus target price of $18.00, suggesting a potential downside of 4.38%. Given Citi Trends' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Citi Trends is more favorable than Zumiez.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Citi Trends	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.67
Zumiez	1 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.67

Summary

Citi Trends and Zumiez tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Zumiez compare to Shoe Carnival?

Zumiez (NASDAQ:ZUMZ) and Shoe Carnival (NASDAQ:SCVL) are both small-cap retail/wholesale companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, institutional ownership, profitability, analyst recommendations, dividends, valuation, earnings and risk.

Shoe Carnival has a net margin of 3.31% compared to Zumiez's net margin of 1.54%. Shoe Carnival's return on equity of 7.24% beat Zumiez's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Zumiez	1.54%	4.24%	2.05%
Shoe Carnival	3.31%	7.24%	4.19%

Zumiez presently has a consensus target price of $18.00, indicating a potential downside of 4.38%. Shoe Carnival has a consensus target price of $22.00, indicating a potential upside of 26.26%. Given Shoe Carnival's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Shoe Carnival is more favorable than Zumiez.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Zumiez	1 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.67
Shoe Carnival	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.33

95.5% of Zumiez shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 66.1% of Shoe Carnival shares are owned by institutional investors. 24.3% of Zumiez shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 33.6% of Shoe Carnival shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Shoe Carnival has higher revenue and earnings than Zumiez. Shoe Carnival is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Zumiez, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Zumiez	$929.06M	0.34	$13.38M	$0.83	22.68
Shoe Carnival	$1.13B	0.42	$52.27M	$1.35	12.91

In the previous week, Zumiez had 1 more articles in the media than Shoe Carnival. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Zumiez and 0 mentions for Shoe Carnival. Zumiez's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Shoe Carnival'saverage media sentiment score.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Zumiez	Neutral
Shoe Carnival	Neutral

Zumiez has a beta of 0.97, meaning that its stock price is 3% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Shoe Carnival has a beta of 1.41, meaning that its stock price is 41% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Shoe Carnival beats Zumiez on 12 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Zumiez compare to Caleres?

Caleres (NYSE:CAL) and Zumiez (NASDAQ:ZUMZ) are both small-cap apparel retail companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, media sentiment, valuation, risk, profitability, analyst recommendations, earnings and institutional ownership.

Caleres has a beta of 0.74, suggesting that its stock price is 26% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Zumiez has a beta of 0.97, suggesting that its stock price is 3% less volatile than the broader market.

Zumiez has a net margin of 1.54% compared to Caleres' net margin of 0.02%. Caleres' return on equity of 7.33% beat Zumiez's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Caleres	0.02%	7.33%	2.21%
Zumiez	1.54%	4.24%	2.05%

In the previous week, Zumiez had 1 more articles in the media than Caleres. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Zumiez and 0 mentions for Caleres. Caleres' average media sentiment score of 0.99 beat Zumiez's score of 0.00 indicating that Caleres is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Caleres	Positive
Zumiez	Neutral

Zumiez has a consensus price target of $18.00, indicating a potential downside of 4.38%. Given Zumiez's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Zumiez is more favorable than Caleres.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Caleres	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.33
Zumiez	1 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.67

Zumiez has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Caleres. Caleres is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Zumiez, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Caleres	$2.76B	0.16	-$6.69M	-$0.01	N/A
Zumiez	$929.06M	0.34	$13.38M	$0.83	22.68

98.4% of Caleres shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 95.5% of Zumiez shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.1% of Caleres shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 24.3% of Zumiez shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Zumiez beats Caleres on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Zumiez compare to Genesco?

Genesco (NYSE:GCO) and Zumiez (NASDAQ:ZUMZ) are both small-cap retail/wholesale companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, dividends, valuation, earnings, institutional ownership, risk, analyst recommendations and profitability.

Genesco has a beta of 1.83, meaning that its share price is 83% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Zumiez has a beta of 0.97, meaning that its share price is 3% less volatile than the broader market.

Zumiez has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Genesco. Genesco is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Zumiez, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Genesco	$2.44B	0.16	$13.27M	$1.73	20.52
Zumiez	$929.06M	0.34	$13.38M	$0.83	22.68

94.5% of Genesco shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 95.5% of Zumiez shares are held by institutional investors. 23.1% of Genesco shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 24.3% of Zumiez shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Genesco currently has a consensus target price of $36.67, suggesting a potential upside of 3.29%. Zumiez has a consensus target price of $18.00, suggesting a potential downside of 4.38%. Given Genesco's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Genesco is more favorable than Zumiez.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Genesco	1 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.60
Zumiez	1 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.67

Zumiez has a net margin of 1.54% compared to Genesco's net margin of 0.80%. Zumiez's return on equity of 4.24% beat Genesco's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Genesco	0.80%	2.66%	1.00%
Zumiez	1.54%	4.24%	2.05%

In the previous week, Genesco had 2 more articles in the media than Zumiez. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Genesco and 1 mentions for Zumiez. Genesco's average media sentiment score of 0.53 beat Zumiez's score of 0.00 indicating that Genesco is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Genesco	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Zumiez	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Summary

Genesco and Zumiez tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Zumiez compare to Designer Brands?

Designer Brands (NYSE:DBI) and Zumiez (NASDAQ:ZUMZ) are both small-cap retail/wholesale companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, risk, institutional ownership, valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, dividends and profitability.

Zumiez has a net margin of 1.54% compared to Designer Brands' net margin of 0.35%. Designer Brands' return on equity of 8.60% beat Zumiez's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Designer Brands	0.35%	8.60%	1.22%
Zumiez	1.54%	4.24%	2.05%

Designer Brands has a beta of 1.19, meaning that its stock price is 19% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Zumiez has a beta of 0.97, meaning that its stock price is 3% less volatile than the broader market.

88.8% of Designer Brands shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 95.5% of Zumiez shares are held by institutional investors. 67.3% of Designer Brands shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 24.3% of Zumiez shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Designer Brands presently has a consensus target price of $7.75, suggesting a potential upside of 24.32%. Zumiez has a consensus target price of $18.00, suggesting a potential downside of 4.38%. Given Designer Brands' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Designer Brands is more favorable than Zumiez.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Designer Brands	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00
Zumiez	1 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.67

Zumiez has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Designer Brands. Zumiez is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Designer Brands, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Designer Brands	$2.89B	0.11	-$8.37M	$0.19	32.81
Zumiez	$929.06M	0.34	$13.38M	$0.83	22.68

In the previous week, Zumiez had 1 more articles in the media than Designer Brands. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Zumiez and 0 mentions for Designer Brands. Designer Brands' average media sentiment score of 1.00 beat Zumiez's score of 0.00 indicating that Designer Brands is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Designer Brands	Positive
Zumiez	Neutral

Summary

Designer Brands beats Zumiez on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

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ZUMZ vs. The Competition

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Metric	Zumiez	RETAIL Industry	Retail Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$317.58M	$10.22B	$26.23B	$12.12B
Dividend Yield	N/A	3.11%	175.42%	5.88%
P/E Ratio	22.68	15.99	20.54	23.96
Price / Sales	0.34	1.11	3.77	107.19
Price / Cash	9.25	12.21	14.57	53.76
Price / Book	1.04	4.45	6.23	6.40
Net Income	$13.38M	$377.89M	$962.92M	$337.03M
7 Day Performance	5.82%	-2.17%	1.01%	-0.86%
1 Month Performance	-21.40%	2.41%	2.97%	0.69%
1 Year Performance	47.76%	28.06%	2.75%	29.23%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
ZUMZ Zumiez	1.2288 of 5 stars	$18.83 -1.5%	$18.00 -4.4%	+47.3%	$317.58M	$929.06M	22.68	2,400
CTRN Citi Trends	1.5013 of 5 stars	$60.66 flat	$68.00 +12.1%	+109.6%	$505.30M	$819.96M	43.64	4,700	Gap Down High Trading Volume
SCVL Shoe Carnival	4.9875 of 5 stars	$17.43 0.0%	$22.00 +26.3%	-8.4%	$473.11M	$1.13B	12.91	5,000	Gap Down
CAL Caleres	2.6422 of 5 stars	$13.10 -0.3%	N/A	+2.5%	$440.03M	$2.76B	N/A	10,000
GCO Genesco	3.5627 of 5 stars	$35.71 +0.1%	$36.67 +2.7%	+65.7%	$396.75M	$2.44B	20.64	16,000

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