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DESIGNER BRANDS INC-CLASS A (DBI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:DBI - US2505651081 - Common Stock

3.73 USD
-0.08 (-2.1%)
Last: 11/14/2025, 8:04:00 PM
3.73 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 11/14/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

Overall DBI gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated DBI against 122 industry peers in the Specialty Retail industry. DBI may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. DBI is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

DBI had negative earnings in the past year.
In the past year DBI had a positive cash flow from operations.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: DBI reported negative net income in multiple years.
Of the past 5 years DBI 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
DBI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFDBI 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

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -1.54%, DBI is doing worse than 61.48% of the companies in the same industry.
DBI's Return On Equity of -11.31% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DBI outperforms 44.26% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 1.56%, DBI is in line with its industry, outperforming 43.44% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for DBI is significantly below the industry average of 11.81%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -1.54%
ROE -11.31%
ROIC 1.56%
ROA(3y)2.99%
ROA(5y)-1.62%
ROE(3y)13.96%
ROE(5y)-24.35%
ROIC(3y)5.27%
ROIC(5y)N/A
DBI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICDBI 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

DBI's Operating Margin of 1.09% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DBI outperforms 41.80% of its industry peers.
DBI's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 48.19%, DBI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.41% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DBI has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 1.09%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 48.19%
OM growth 3Y-37.23%
OM growth 5Y-17.02%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y8.53%
GM growth 5Y8.35%
DBI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsDBI 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) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), DBI is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, DBI has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for DBI has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
DBI has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
DBI Yearly Shares OutstandingDBI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M 80M
DBI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsDBI 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

DBI has an Altman-Z score of 1.68. This is a bad value and indicates that DBI is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.68, DBI is not doing good in the industry: 61.48% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Debt to FCF ratio of DBI is 23.45, which is on the high side as it means it would take DBI, 23.45 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
DBI has a Debt to FCF ratio of 23.45. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DBI outperforms 50.82% of its industry peers.
DBI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.92. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.92, DBI is doing worse than 68.85% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.92
Debt/FCF 23.45
Altman-Z 1.68
ROIC/WACC0.17
WACC9.08%
DBI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFDBI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.31 indicates that DBI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of DBI (1.31) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
DBI has a Quick Ratio of 1.31. This is a bad value and indicates that DBI is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.25, DBI is doing worse than 86.07% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.31
Quick Ratio 0.25
DBI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesDBI 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

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for DBI have decreased strongly by -152.94% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, DBI shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -33.43% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, DBI shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -4.63% in the last year.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -2.94% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-152.94%
EPS 3Y-50.9%
EPS 5Y-33.43%
EPS Q2Q%17.24%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.63%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.99%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.94%
Sales Q2Q%-4.16%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 48.78% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
Based on estimates for the next years, DBI will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 0.37% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-344.92%
EPS Next 2Y-73.49%
EPS Next 3Y48.78%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-3.91%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.74%
Revenue Next 3Y0.37%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

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 accelerating.
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.
DBI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesDBI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 1B 2B 3B
DBI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesDBI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 0 1 -1 -2 -3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

DBI reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Besides the negative Price/Earnings Ratio, also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for DBI. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
DBI Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDBI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 20 -20 40 -40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of DBI indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: DBI is cheaper than 68.03% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, DBI is valued cheaply inside the industry as 90.98% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 7.95
EV/EBITDA 7.4
DBI Per share dataDBI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20 30 40 50

4.3 Compensation for Growth

DBI's earnings are expected to grow with 48.78% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-73.49%
EPS Next 3Y48.78%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

DBI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.25%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.49, DBI pays a better dividend. On top of this DBI pays more dividend than 92.62% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, DBI pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.25%

5.2 History

The dividend of DBI decreases each year by -27.12%.
DBI has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
DBI has decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-27.12%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
DBI Yearly Dividends per shareDBI Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8

5.3 Sustainability

The earnings of DBI are negative and hence is the payout ratio. DBI will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
DP-30.01%
EPS Next 2Y-73.49%
EPS Next 3Y48.78%
DBI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendDBI 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

DESIGNER BRANDS INC-CLASS A

NYSE:DBI (11/14/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 3.73 0 (0%)

3.73

-0.08 (-2.1%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)09-09 2025-09-09/bmo
Earnings (Next)12-08 2025-12-08/bmo
Inst Owners87%
Inst Owner Change0.09%
Ins Owners18.95%
Ins Owner Change7.8%
Market Cap184.78M
Revenue(TTM)2.92B
Net Income(TTM)-31.75M
Analysts46.67
Price Target4.59 (23.06%)
Short Float %25.03%
Short Ratio9.44
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.25%
Yearly Dividend0.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)-27.12%
DP-30.01%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date10-03 2025-10-03 (0.05)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-128.43%
Min EPS beat(2)-306.48%
Max EPS beat(2)49.62%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-67.68%
Min EPS beat(4)-306.48%
Max EPS beat(4)49.62%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-49.26%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)8.8%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)16.38%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.96%
Min Revenue beat(2)-7.19%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.73%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.44%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.19%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.73%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.33%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.63%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)28.57%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)65.51%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)31.37%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.83%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 0.06
P/FCF 7.95
P/OCF 3.01
P/B 0.66
P/tB 2.71
EV/EBITDA 7.4
EPS(TTM)-0.09
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.2
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)0.47
FCFY12.58%
OCF(TTM)1.24
OCFY33.24%
SpS58.89
BVpS5.67
TBVpS1.38
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -1.54%
ROE -11.31%
ROCE 2.15%
ROIC 1.56%
ROICexc 1.61%
ROICexgc 1.89%
OM 1.09%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 48.19%
FCFM 0.8%
ROA(3y)2.99%
ROA(5y)-1.62%
ROE(3y)13.96%
ROE(5y)-24.35%
ROIC(3y)5.27%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)5.49%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)6.23%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)7.26%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y-40.03%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-14.78%
ROICexc growth 3Y-41.48%
ROICexc growth 5Y-16.22%
OM growth 3Y-37.23%
OM growth 5Y-17.02%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y8.53%
GM growth 5Y8.35%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.42
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.92
Debt/FCF 23.45
Debt/EBITDA 5.82
Cap/Depr 62.92%
Cap/Sales 1.31%
Interest Coverage 0.77
Cash Conversion 66.34%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.31
Quick Ratio 0.25
Altman-Z 1.68
F-Score5
WACC9.08%
ROIC/WACC0.17
Cap/Depr(3y)76.83%
Cap/Depr(5y)61.65%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.71%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.51%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-152.94%
EPS 3Y-50.9%
EPS 5Y-33.43%
EPS Q2Q%17.24%
EPS Next Y-344.92%
EPS Next 2Y-73.49%
EPS Next 3Y48.78%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.63%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.99%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.94%
Sales Q2Q%-4.16%
Revenue Next Year-3.91%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.74%
Revenue Next 3Y0.37%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y3.3%
EBIT growth 3Y-38.48%
EBIT growth 5Y-19.46%
EBIT Next Year41.56%
EBIT Next 3Y26.83%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-91.45%
FCF growth 3Y-39.04%
FCF growth 5Y-23.41%
OCF growth 1Y-81.1%
OCF growth 3Y-21.72%
OCF growth 5Y-16.01%

DESIGNER BRANDS INC-CLASS A / DBI FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for DBI stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to DBI.


Can you provide the valuation status for DESIGNER BRANDS INC-CLASS A?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to DESIGNER BRANDS INC-CLASS A (DBI). This can be considered as Overvalued.


What is the profitability of DBI stock?

DESIGNER BRANDS INC-CLASS A (DBI) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.


What is the financial health of DESIGNER BRANDS INC-CLASS A (DBI) stock?

The financial health rating of DESIGNER BRANDS INC-CLASS A (DBI) is 2 / 10.


Is the dividend of DESIGNER BRANDS INC-CLASS A sustainable?

The dividend rating of DESIGNER BRANDS INC-CLASS A (DBI) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -30.01%.