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CALERES INC (CAL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:CAL - US1295001044 - Common Stock

13.05 USD
-0.6 (-4.4%)
Last: 9/29/2025, 8:04:00 PM
13.05 USD
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After Hours: 9/29/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

CAL gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 122 industry peers in the Specialty Retail industry. CAL scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. CAL is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing. CAL also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

CAL had positive earnings in the past year.
CAL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years CAL 4 years were profitable.
CAL had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
CAL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCAL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M -200M -400M

1.2 Ratios

CAL has a Return On Assets of 2.69%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CAL outperforms 59.02% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of CAL (9.45%) is better than 68.03% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 5.78%, CAL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.48% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CAL is in line with the industry average of 11.93%.
The 3 year average ROIC (13.19%) for CAL is well above the current ROIC(5.78%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.69%
ROE 9.45%
ROIC 5.78%
ROA(3y)8%
ROA(5y)1.53%
ROE(3y)29.28%
ROE(5y)-18.01%
ROIC(3y)13.19%
ROIC(5y)N/A
CAL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCAL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 -50 -100 -150 -200

1.3 Margins

CAL has a Profit Margin of 2.19%. This is in the better half of the industry: CAL outperforms 61.48% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CAL has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 3.84%, CAL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.48% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CAL has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 43.97%, CAL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.03% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CAL has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 3.84%
PM (TTM) 2.19%
GM 43.97%
OM growth 3Y-10.14%
OM growth 5Y6.49%
PM growth 3Y-7.2%
PM growth 5Y12.79%
GM growth 3Y0.52%
GM growth 5Y2.06%
CAL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCAL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 -20 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), CAL is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for CAL has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for CAL has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, CAL has a worse debt to assets ratio.
CAL Yearly Shares OutstandingCAL Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M 40M
CAL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCAL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.2 Solvency

CAL has an Altman-Z score of 1.91. This is not the best score and indicates that CAL is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.91, CAL is in line with its industry, outperforming 43.44% of the companies in the same industry.
CAL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.63. This is a neutral value indicating CAL is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
CAL's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.63 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CAL outperforms 46.72% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.63
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.91
ROIC/WACC0.58
WACC9.9%
CAL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCAL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M

2.3 Liquidity

CAL has a Current Ratio of 1.08. This is a normal value and indicates that CAL is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of CAL (1.08) is worse than 69.67% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.40 indicates that CAL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.40, CAL is not doing good in the industry: 61.48% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.08
Quick Ratio 0.4
CAL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCAL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

CAL shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -46.21%.
CAL shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 9.39% yearly.
The Revenue for CAL has decreased by -23.34% in the past year. This is quite bad
Measured over the past years, CAL shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.40% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-46.21%
EPS 3Y-8.47%
EPS 5Y9.39%
EPS Q2Q%-58.82%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-23.34%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.66%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.4%
Sales Q2Q%-3.63%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, CAL will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 2.08% on average per year.
CAL is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -0.04% yearly.
EPS Next Y-40.34%
EPS Next 2Y-10.49%
EPS Next 3Y-1.64%
EPS Next 5Y2.08%
Revenue Next Year-0.4%
Revenue Next 2Y2.67%
Revenue Next 3Y3.33%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.04%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
CAL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCAL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 1B 2B 3B
CAL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCAL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 0 2 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 6.13, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of CAL.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CAL indicates a rather cheap valuation: CAL is cheaper than 95.90% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.67. CAL is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.95 indicates a rather cheap valuation of CAL.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CAL is valued cheaper than 99.18% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.13, CAL is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 6.13
Fwd PE 4.95
CAL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCAL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

98.36% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CAL, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 1.68
CAL Per share dataCAL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The decent profitability rating of CAL may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.65
EPS Next 2Y-10.49%
EPS Next 3Y-1.64%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.01%, CAL has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
CAL's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 5.56. CAL pays more dividend than 81.15% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, CAL has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.01%

5.2 History

The dividend of CAL has a limited annual growth rate of 0.25%.
CAL has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
CAL has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.25%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years26
CAL Yearly Dividends per shareCAL Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.05 0.1 0.15 0.2 0.25

5.3 Sustainability

16.43% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CAL. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of CAL is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP16.43%
EPS Next 2Y-10.49%
EPS Next 3Y-1.64%
CAL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCAL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 -200M -400M
CAL Dividend Payout.CAL Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CAL Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

CALERES INC

NYSE:CAL (9/29/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

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13.05

-0.6 (-4.4%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)09-04 2025-09-04/bmo
Earnings (Next)12-03 2025-12-03/bmo
Inst Owners103.72%
Inst Owner Change1.77%
Ins Owners4.05%
Ins Owner Change4.28%
Market Cap441.61M
Analysts76.67
Price Target19.38 (48.51%)
Short Float %17.12%
Short Ratio7.24
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.01%
Yearly Dividend0.28
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.25%
DP16.43%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years26
Ex-Date09-12 2025-09-12 (0.07)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-39.22%
Min EPS beat(2)-40.32%
Max EPS beat(2)-38.12%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-13.8%
Min EPS beat(4)-40.32%
Max EPS beat(4)33.36%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-10.73%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-5.99%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)3.8%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.46%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.24%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.68%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.12%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.21%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.68%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.51%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.32%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.16%
PT rev (1m)-2.56%
PT rev (3m)-2.56%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-6.21%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.63%
EPS NY rev (1m)-14.77%
EPS NY rev (3m)-14.77%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)5.51%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)5.56%
Revenue NY rev (1m)2.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.41%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 6.13
Fwd PE 4.95
P/S 0.17
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 14.47
P/B 0.72
P/tB 1.04
EV/EBITDA 1.68
EPS(TTM)2.13
EY16.32%
EPS(NY)2.64
Fwd EY20.2%
FCF(TTM)-0.99
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.9
OCFY6.91%
SpS78.4
BVpS18.12
TBVpS12.6
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.65
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.69%
ROE 9.45%
ROCE 8.95%
ROIC 5.78%
ROICexc 6.61%
ROICexgc 7.69%
OM 3.84%
PM (TTM) 2.19%
GM 43.97%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)8%
ROA(5y)1.53%
ROE(3y)29.28%
ROE(5y)-18.01%
ROIC(3y)13.19%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)13.49%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)16.41%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)18.87%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3Y-17.97%
ROICexcg growth 5Y7.88%
ROICexc growth 3Y-16.7%
ROICexc growth 5Y11.74%
OM growth 3Y-10.14%
OM growth 5Y6.49%
PM growth 3Y-7.2%
PM growth 5Y12.79%
GM growth 3Y0.52%
GM growth 5Y2.06%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover1.23
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.63
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 2.41
Cap/Depr 107.9%
Cap/Sales 2.41%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 18.95%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.08
Quick Ratio 0.4
Altman-Z 1.91
F-Score4
WACC9.9%
ROIC/WACC0.58
Cap/Depr(3y)105.11%
Cap/Depr(5y)79.57%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.94%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.55%
Profit Quality(3y)59.52%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-46.21%
EPS 3Y-8.47%
EPS 5Y9.39%
EPS Q2Q%-58.82%
EPS Next Y-40.34%
EPS Next 2Y-10.49%
EPS Next 3Y-1.64%
EPS Next 5Y2.08%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-23.34%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.66%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.4%
Sales Q2Q%-3.63%
Revenue Next Year-0.4%
Revenue Next 2Y2.67%
Revenue Next 3Y3.33%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.04%
EBIT growth 1Y-55.67%
EBIT growth 3Y-10.74%
EBIT growth 5Y5%
EBIT Next Year-0.46%
EBIT Next 3Y3.94%
EBIT Next 5Y6.27%
FCF growth 1Y-120.44%
FCF growth 3Y-28.44%
FCF growth 5Y-15.2%
OCF growth 1Y-86.37%
OCF growth 3Y-14.69%
OCF growth 5Y-9.35%