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

USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:DBI • US2505651081

6.67 USD
-0.16 (-2.34%)
At close: Feb 10, 2026
6.75 USD
+0.08 (+1.2%)
After Hours: 2/10/2026, 8:04:00 PM
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Fundamental Rating

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Overall DBI gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated DBI against 120 industry peers in the Specialty Retail industry. DBI has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. DBI has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • DBI had positive 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 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 -1.29%, DBI is in line with its industry, outperforming 40.83% of the companies in the same industry.
  • With a Return On Equity value of -8.89%, DBI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of DBI (1.84%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for DBI is significantly below the industry average of 12.16%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -1.29%
ROE -8.89%
ROIC 1.84%
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 -50 -100 -150 -200

1.3 Margins

  • DBI has a Operating Margin (1.26%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DBI has declined.
  • The Gross Margin of DBI (51.79%) is better than 80.00% of its industry peers.
  • DBI's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 1.26%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 51.79%
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 -20 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • DBI has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
  • DBI has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • DBI has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, DBI has a worse debt to assets ratio.
DBI Yearly Shares OutstandingDBI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.73, we must say that DBI is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • DBI has a Altman-Z score (1.73) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • DBI has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.02. This is a neutral value as DBI would need 5.02 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • DBI's Debt to FCF ratio of 5.02 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DBI outperforms 65.83% of its industry peers.
  • DBI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.65. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
  • DBI has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.65. This is in the lower half of the industry: DBI underperforms 65.83% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.65
Debt/FCF 5.02
Altman-Z 1.73
ROIC/WACC0.18
WACC10.13%
DBI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFDBI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.3 Liquidity

  • DBI has a Current Ratio of 1.27. This is a normal value and indicates that DBI is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • With a Current ratio value of 1.27, DBI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.33% of the companies in the same industry.
  • DBI has a Quick Ratio of 1.27. This is a bad value and indicates that DBI is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of DBI (0.25) is worse than 83.33% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.27
Quick Ratio 0.25
DBI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesDBI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 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 -90.00% in the last year.
  • The earnings per share for DBI have been decreasing by -33.43% on average. This is quite bad
  • The Revenue has decreased by -5.16% in the past year.
  • The Revenue has been decreasing by -2.94% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-90%
EPS 3Y-50.9%
EPS 5Y-33.43%
EPS Q2Q%40.74%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.16%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.99%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.94%
Sales Q2Q%-3.19%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, DBI will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 74.38% on average per year.
  • DBI is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.63% yearly.
EPS Next Y-117.68%
EPS Next 2Y46.5%
EPS Next 3Y74.38%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-3.88%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.56%
Revenue Next 3Y0.63%
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 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 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 is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 333.50.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as DBI.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of DBI to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.03), we can say DBI is valued expensively.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 15.54, which indicates a correct valuation of DBI.
  • 73.33% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DBI, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 27.97. DBI is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 333.5
Fwd PE 15.54
DBI Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDBI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 100 200 300

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, DBI is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 70.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, DBI is valued cheaply inside the industry as 98.33% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 3.31
EV/EBITDA 8.12
DBI Per share dataDBI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40 50

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • DBI's earnings are expected to grow with 74.38% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y46.5%
EPS Next 3Y74.38%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.97%, DBI has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.26, DBI pays a better dividend. On top of this DBI pays more dividend than 88.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.80, DBI pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.97%

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.
  • The dividend of DBI decreased 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8

5.3 Sustainability

  • DBI has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
DP-36.12%
EPS Next 2Y46.5%
EPS Next 3Y74.38%
DBI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendDBI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 -200M -400M

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DESIGNER BRANDS INC-CLASS A

NYSE:DBI (2/10/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 6.75 +0.08 (+1.2%)

6.67

-0.16 (-2.34%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)12-09
Earnings (Next)06-08
Inst Owners86.73%
Inst Owner Change-0.92%
Ins Owners17.75%
Ins Owner Change-4.68%
Market Cap330.43M
Revenue(TTM)2.89B
Net Income(TTM)-26.55M
Analysts46.67
Price Target7.4 (10.94%)
Short Float %21.45%
Short Ratio5.59
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.97%
Yearly Dividend0.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)-27.12%
DP-36.12%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)79.32%
Min EPS beat(2)49.62%
Max EPS beat(2)109.02%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)-34.34%
Min EPS beat(4)-306.48%
Max EPS beat(4)109.02%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-29.38%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)18.59%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)19.94%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.57%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.41%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.73%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.03%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.19%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.73%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.87%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.06%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.42%
PT rev (1m)3.57%
PT rev (3m)61.11%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.98%
EPS NQ rev (3m)31.29%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)92.78%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.33%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.03%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 333.5
Fwd PE 15.54
P/S 0.11
P/FCF 3.31
P/OCF 2.4
P/B 1.11
P/tB 3.8
EV/EBITDA 8.12
EPS(TTM)0.02
EY0.3%
EPS(NY)0.43
Fwd EY6.44%
FCF(TTM)2.02
FCFY30.25%
OCF(TTM)2.78
OCFY41.67%
SpS58.39
BVpS6.03
TBVpS1.75
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number1.65
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -1.29%
ROE -8.89%
ROCE 2.53%
ROIC 1.84%
ROICexc 1.91%
ROICexgc 2.25%
OM 1.26%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 51.79%
FCFM 3.45%
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-Score4
Asset Turnover1.41
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.65
Debt/FCF 5.02
Debt/EBITDA 5.11
Cap/Depr 63.34%
Cap/Sales 1.31%
Interest Coverage 0.93
Cash Conversion 143.26%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.27
Quick Ratio 0.25
Altman-Z 1.73
F-Score4
WACC10.13%
ROIC/WACC0.18
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)-90%
EPS 3Y-50.9%
EPS 5Y-33.43%
EPS Q2Q%40.74%
EPS Next Y-117.68%
EPS Next 2Y46.5%
EPS Next 3Y74.38%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.16%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.99%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.94%
Sales Q2Q%-3.19%
Revenue Next Year-3.88%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.56%
Revenue Next 3Y0.63%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-12.21%
EBIT growth 3Y-38.48%
EBIT growth 5Y-19.46%
EBIT Next Year96.68%
EBIT Next 3Y34.13%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-67.83%
FCF growth 3Y-39.04%
FCF growth 5Y-23.41%
OCF growth 1Y-62.38%
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.


What is the valuation status for DBI stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to DESIGNER BRANDS INC-CLASS A (DBI). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of DBI stock?

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


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for DBI stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for DESIGNER BRANDS INC-CLASS A (DBI) is 333.5 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.11.


Can you provide the financial health for DBI stock?

The financial health rating of DESIGNER BRANDS INC-CLASS A (DBI) is 3 / 10.