CALERES INC (CAL) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:CAL • US1295001044

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This CAL fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. CAL Profitability Analysis

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 4 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0 200M -200M -400M

1.2 Ratios

  • With a Return On Assets value of 0.97%, CAL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.85% of the companies in the same industry.
  • With a Return On Equity value of 3.28%, CAL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.91% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CAL's Return On Invested Capital of 3.24% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CAL outperforms 52.85% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CAL is significantly below the industry average of 13.58%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (7.80%) for CAL is well above the current ROIC(3.24%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.97%
ROE 3.28%
ROIC 3.24%
ROA(3y)4.73%
ROA(5y)6.17%
ROE(3y)15.13%
ROE(5y)25.63%
ROIC(3y)7.8%
ROIC(5y)10.64%
CAL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCAL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0 -50 -100 -150 -200

1.3 Margins

  • CAL's Profit Margin of 0.75% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CAL outperforms 52.03% of its industry peers.
  • CAL's Operating Margin of 2.30% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CAL outperforms 52.03% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CAL has declined.
  • CAL has a better Gross Margin (43.28%) than 64.23% of its industry peers.
  • CAL's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 2.3%
PM (TTM) 0.75%
GM 43.28%
OM growth 3Y-48.83%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.25%
GM growth 5Y1.98%
CAL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCAL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0 20 -20 40

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2. CAL Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), CAL is destroying value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, CAL has more shares outstanding
  • CAL has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for CAL is higher compared to a year ago.
CAL Yearly Shares OutstandingCAL Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 10M 20M 30M 40M
CAL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCAL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.2 Solvency

  • CAL has an Altman-Z score of 1.93. 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.
  • With a Altman-Z score value of 1.93, CAL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.15% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of CAL is 32.29, which is on the high side as it means it would take CAL, 32.29 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 32.29, CAL is in line with its industry, outperforming 43.90% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CAL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.58. This is a neutral value indicating CAL is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.58, CAL is in line with its industry, outperforming 49.59% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.58
Debt/FCF 32.29
Altman-Z 1.93
ROIC/WACC0.41
WACC7.94%
CAL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCAL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 200M 400M 600M

2.3 Liquidity

  • CAL has a Current Ratio of 1.06. This is a normal value and indicates that CAL is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.06, CAL is doing worse than 70.73% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CAL has a Quick Ratio of 1.06. This is a bad value and indicates that CAL is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • CAL's Quick ratio of 0.33 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CAL is outperformed by 73.17% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.06
Quick Ratio 0.33
CAL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCAL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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3. CAL Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for CAL have decreased strongly by -73.25% in the last year.
  • The earnings per share for CAL have been decreasing by -41.96% on average. This is quite bad
  • Looking at the last year, CAL shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -18.45% in the last year.
  • CAL shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.43% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-73.25%
EPS 3Y-41.96%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-209.09%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-18.45%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.42%
Revenue growth 5Y5.43%
Sales Q2Q%8.73%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 42.67% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
  • CAL is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -0.38% yearly.
EPS Next Y75.98%
EPS Next 2Y58.54%
EPS Next 3Y47.22%
EPS Next 5Y42.67%
Revenue Next Year3.24%
Revenue Next 2Y2.84%
Revenue Next 3Y2.22%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.38%

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
CAL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCAL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 0 2 4

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4. CAL Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 15.59, the valuation of CAL can be described as correct.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CAL is valued a bit cheaper than 75.61% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CAL is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.47, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.86, the valuation of CAL can be described as reasonable.
  • CAL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CAL is cheaper than 89.43% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.62. CAL is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.59
Fwd PE 8.86
CAL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCAL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CAL is valued cheaper than 95.94% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CAL's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 42.23
EV/EBITDA 3.59
CAL Per share dataCAL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • CAL's earnings are expected to grow with 47.22% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.21
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y58.54%
EPS Next 3Y47.22%

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5. CAL Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.19%, CAL has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • CAL's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.35.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, CAL pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.19%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of CAL has a limited annual growth rate of 0.25%.
  • CAL has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • CAL has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.25%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years27
CAL Yearly Dividends per shareCAL Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.05 0.1 0.15 0.2 0.25

5.3 Sustainability

  • CAL pays out 46.69% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
  • The dividend of CAL is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP46.69%
EPS Next 2Y58.54%
EPS Next 3Y47.22%
CAL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCAL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0 -200M -400M
CAL Dividend Payout.CAL Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CAL Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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CAL Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

CALERES INC

NYSE:CAL (4/23/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 13.72 0 (0%)

13.72

-0.47 (-3.31%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)03-19
Earnings (Next)05-27
Inst Owners94.75%
Inst Owner Change-0.3%
Ins Owners3.76%
Ins Owner Change-0.53%
Market Cap464.28M
Revenue(TTM)2.76B
Net Income(TTM)20.25M
Analysts76.67
Price Target15.3 (11.52%)
Short Float %16.63%
Short Ratio8.17
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.19%
Yearly Dividend0.28
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.25%
DP46.69%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years27
Ex-Date03-26
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-30.19%
Min EPS beat(2)-38.12%
Max EPS beat(2)-22.26%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-16.84%
Min EPS beat(4)-40.32%
Max EPS beat(4)33.36%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-14.13%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-8%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)0.07%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.55%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.68%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.77%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.09%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.21%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.77%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.97%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.24%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.24%
PT rev (1m)-11.76%
PT rev (3m)-11.76%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-5.22%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-11.01%
EPS NY rev (1m)-8.18%
EPS NY rev (3m)-23.46%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.44%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.6%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.26%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.26%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.59
Fwd PE 8.86
P/S 0.17
P/FCF 42.23
P/OCF 6.71
P/B 0.75
P/tB 1.12
EV/EBITDA 3.59
EPS(TTM)0.88
EY6.41%
EPS(NY)1.55
Fwd EY11.29%
FCF(TTM)0.32
FCFY2.37%
OCF(TTM)2.04
OCFY14.9%
SpS79.85
BVpS18.23
TBVpS12.22
PEG (NY)0.21
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number18.9964 (38.46%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.97%
ROE 3.28%
ROCE 5.39%
ROIC 3.24%
ROICexc 3.31%
ROICexgc 3.84%
OM 2.3%
PM (TTM) 0.75%
GM 43.28%
FCFM 0.41%
ROA(3y)4.73%
ROA(5y)6.17%
ROE(3y)15.13%
ROE(5y)25.63%
ROIC(3y)7.8%
ROIC(5y)10.64%
ROICexc(3y)7.96%
ROICexc(5y)10.89%
ROICexgc(3y)9.65%
ROICexgc(5y)13.41%
ROCE(3y)11.79%
ROCE(5y)17.27%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-53.04%
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-52.43%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-48.83%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.25%
GM growth 5Y1.98%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.3
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.58
Debt/FCF 32.29
Debt/EBITDA 2.86
Cap/Depr 93.84%
Cap/Sales 2.15%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 55.67%
Profit Quality 54.29%
Current Ratio 1.06
Quick Ratio 0.33
Altman-Z 1.93
F-Score5
WACC7.94%
ROIC/WACC0.41
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-73.25%
EPS 3Y-41.96%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-209.09%
EPS Next Y75.98%
EPS Next 2Y58.54%
EPS Next 3Y47.22%
EPS Next 5Y42.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-18.45%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.42%
Revenue growth 5Y5.43%
Sales Q2Q%8.73%
Revenue Next Year3.24%
Revenue Next 2Y2.84%
Revenue Next 3Y2.22%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.38%
EBIT growth 1Y-71.89%
EBIT growth 3Y-50.07%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year205.69%
EBIT Next 3Y68.78%
EBIT Next 5Y51.04%
FCF growth 1Y-83.27%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-41.72%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

CALERES INC / CAL Fundamental Analysis FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for CALERES INC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to CAL.


Can you provide the valuation status for CALERES INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to CALERES INC (CAL). This can be considered as Undervalued.


How profitable is CALERES INC (CAL) stock?

CALERES INC (CAL) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for CALERES INC?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CALERES INC (CAL) is expected to grow by 75.98% in the next year.


Is the dividend of CALERES INC sustainable?

The dividend rating of CALERES INC (CAL) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 46.69%.