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

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 Caleres (CAL), Shoe Carnival (SCVL), Genesco (GCO), Designer Brands (DBI), and Citi Trends (CTRN). These companies are all part of the "apparel retail" industry.

How does Zumiez compare to Caleres?

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

Zumiez has a net margin of 1.44% compared to Caleres' net margin of -0.24%. Caleres' return on equity of 6.49% beat Zumiez's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Caleres-0.24% 6.49% 1.98%
Zumiez 1.44%3.91%1.90%

Caleres has a beta of 0.74, meaning that its stock price is 26% less 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.

Zumiez has a consensus target price of $18.00, suggesting a potential downside of 23.34%. Given Zumiez's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Zumiez is more favorable than Caleres.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Caleres
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
Zumiez
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Caleres$2.76B0.18-$6.69M-$0.22N/A
Zumiez$929.06M0.44$13.38M$0.8627.30

In the previous week, Caleres had 4 more articles in the media than Zumiez. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for Caleres and 7 mentions for Zumiez. Zumiez's average media sentiment score of 0.94 beat Caleres' score of 0.65 indicating that Zumiez is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Caleres
3 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Zumiez
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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 endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Zumiez beats Caleres on 9 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 superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, dividends, earnings, institutional ownership, risk, profitability, valuation and analyst recommendations.

In the previous week, Zumiez had 6 more articles in the media than Shoe Carnival. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Zumiez and 1 mentions for Shoe Carnival. Zumiez's average media sentiment score of 0.94 beat Shoe Carnival's score of 0.93 indicating that Zumiez is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Zumiez Positive
Shoe Carnival Positive

Zumiez currently has a consensus target price of $18.00, indicating a potential downside of 23.34%. Shoe Carnival has a consensus target price of $22.00, indicating a potential upside of 27.98%. Given Shoe Carnival's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Shoe Carnival is more favorable than Zumiez.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Zumiez
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Shoe Carnival
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.33

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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Zumiez$929.06M0.44$13.38M$0.8627.30
Shoe Carnival$1.13B0.42$52.27M$1.3512.73

Shoe Carnival has a net margin of 3.31% compared to Zumiez's net margin of 1.44%. Shoe Carnival's return on equity of 7.24% beat Zumiez's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Zumiez1.44% 3.91% 1.90%
Shoe Carnival 3.31%7.24%4.19%

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

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

Summary

Shoe Carnival beats Zumiez on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Zumiez compare to Genesco?

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

Zumiez currently has a consensus target price of $18.00, suggesting a potential downside of 23.34%. Genesco has a consensus target price of $36.67, suggesting a potential downside of 8.41%. 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
Zumiez
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Genesco
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80

In the previous week, Genesco had 10 more articles in the media than Zumiez. MarketBeat recorded 17 mentions for Genesco and 7 mentions for Zumiez. Zumiez's average media sentiment score of 0.94 beat Genesco's score of 0.79 indicating that Zumiez is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Zumiez
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Genesco
3 Very Positive mention(s)
5 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Zumiez has a net margin of 1.44% compared to Genesco's net margin of 0.80%. Zumiez's return on equity of 3.91% beat Genesco's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Zumiez1.44% 3.91% 1.90%
Genesco 0.80%2.66%1.00%

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

Zumiez has higher earnings, but lower revenue 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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Zumiez$929.06M0.44$13.38M$0.8627.30
Genesco$2.44B0.18$13.27M$1.7323.14

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

Summary

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

How does Zumiez compare to Designer Brands?

Zumiez (NASDAQ:ZUMZ) and Designer Brands (NYSE:DBI) 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, media sentiment, valuation, earnings, dividends, risk, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

In the previous week, Zumiez had 6 more articles in the media than Designer Brands. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Zumiez and 1 mentions for Designer Brands. Zumiez's average media sentiment score of 0.94 beat Designer Brands' score of 0.00 indicating that Zumiez is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Zumiez
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Designer Brands
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Zumiez presently has a consensus target price of $18.00, indicating a potential downside of 23.34%. Designer Brands has a consensus target price of $7.50, indicating a potential downside of 17.81%. Given Designer Brands' 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
Zumiez
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Designer Brands
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.75

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

95.5% of Zumiez shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 88.8% of Designer Brands shares are held by institutional investors. 24.3% of Zumiez shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 67.3% of Designer Brands shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Zumiez$929.06M0.44$13.38M$0.8627.30
Designer Brands$2.89B0.16-$8.37M-$0.19N/A

Zumiez has a net margin of 1.44% compared to Designer Brands' net margin of -0.29%. Zumiez's return on equity of 3.91% beat Designer Brands' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Zumiez1.44% 3.91% 1.90%
Designer Brands -0.29%2.82%0.39%

Summary

Zumiez beats Designer Brands on 11 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

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 superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, media sentiment, risk, institutional ownership, profitability, analyst recommendations, valuation and dividends.

Citi Trends has a beta of 1.88, suggesting that its stock price is 88% more 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.

In the previous week, Citi Trends had 11 more articles in the media than Zumiez. MarketBeat recorded 18 mentions for Citi Trends and 7 mentions for Zumiez. Zumiez's average media sentiment score of 0.94 beat Citi Trends' score of 0.57 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
5 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
8 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Zumiez
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Citi Trends currently has a consensus price target of $68.00, suggesting a potential upside of 47.06%. Zumiez has a consensus price target of $18.00, suggesting a potential downside of 23.34%. Given Citi Trends' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly 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
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

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

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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Citi Trends$819.96M0.47$5.21M$0.5978.37
Zumiez$929.06M0.44$13.38M$0.8627.30

Zumiez has a net margin of 1.44% compared to Citi Trends' net margin of 1.42%. Zumiez's return on equity of 3.91% beat Citi Trends' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Citi Trends1.42% 2.15% 0.52%
Zumiez 1.44%3.91%1.90%

Summary

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

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ZUMZ vs. The Competition

MetricZumiezRETAIL IndustryRetail SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$398.78M$10.26B$27.13B$12.43B
Dividend YieldN/A2.96%178.40%5.33%
P/E Ratio27.3015.2019.3324.35
Price / Sales0.441.103.98115.20
Price / Cash11.8712.2814.5255.53
Price / Book1.234.376.266.72
Net Income$13.38M$377.89M$969.96M$337.03M
7 Day Performance-7.27%-1.94%-1.99%0.09%
1 Month PerformanceN/AN/AN/A-1.78%
1 Year Performance86.65%21.43%-0.09%33.98%

Zumiez Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
ZUMZ
Zumiez
1.6971 of 5 stars
$23.48
+1.6%
$18.00
-23.3%
+82.1%$398.78M$929.06M27.302,400
CAL
Caleres
2.7253 of 5 stars
$14.72
+1.6%
$14.00
-4.9%
+6.3%$488.90M$2.76BN/A10,000
SCVL
Shoe Carnival
4.9973 of 5 stars
$17.60
+2.1%
$22.00
+25.0%
-12.5%$473.83M$1.14B13.045,000
GCO
Genesco
2.4697 of 5 stars
$36.38
-2.1%
$34.00
-6.5%
+74.1%$403.71M$2.44B32.2016,000
DBI
Designer Brands
1.3874 of 5 stars
$7.92
+0.3%
$6.75
-14.7%
+142.1%$400.07M$2.89BN/A13,000

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