DESIGNER BRANDS INC-CLASS A (DBI) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:DBI • US2505651081
5.89 USD
-0.13 (-2.16%)
At close: Mar 10, 2026
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This DBI fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
DBI gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 124 industry peers in the Specialty Retail industry. DBI has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. DBI is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. DBI Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- DBI had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year DBI had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In multiple years DBI reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
- DBI had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- DBI's Return On Assets of -1.29% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DBI outperforms 41.13% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of DBI (-8.89%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- DBI has a Return On Invested Capital of 1.84%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DBI outperforms 43.55% of its industry peers.
- DBI had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.27%. This is significantly below the industry average of 13.57%.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
1.3 Margins
- DBI's Operating Margin of 1.26% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DBI outperforms 45.16% 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 51.79%, DBI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.84% of the companies in the same industry.
- DBI's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. DBI Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so DBI is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, DBI has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, DBI has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, DBI has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.72, we must say that DBI is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- DBI's Altman-Z score of 1.72 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DBI outperforms 43.55% of 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 65.32% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.65 is on the high side and indicates that DBI has dependencies on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.65, DBI is doing worse than 65.32% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.65 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.02 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.72 |
ROIC/WACC0.18
WACC10.03%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.27 indicates that DBI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- DBI has a Current ratio (1.27) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.25 indicates that DBI may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- DBI has a worse Quick ratio (0.25) than 81.45% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.27 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.25 |
3. DBI Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for DBI have decreased strongly by -90.00% 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 -5.16% in the last 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
- DBI is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 74.38% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, DBI will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 0.63% on average per year.
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.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. DBI Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- DBI is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 294.50.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of DBI is on the same level as its industry peers.
- DBI's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.25.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 13.72, which indicates a correct valuation of DBI.
- 73.39% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DBI, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.39, DBI is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 294.5 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.72 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, DBI is valued a bit cheaper than 67.74% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, DBI is valued cheaply inside the industry as 97.58% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 2.93 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.72 |
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%
5. DBI Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- DBI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.02%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- The stock price of DBI dropped by -28.95% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
- DBI's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.36. DBI pays more dividend than 86.29% of the companies in the same industry.
- DBI's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.02% |
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
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-36.12%
EPS Next 2Y46.5%
EPS Next 3Y74.38%
DBI Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
5.89
-0.13 (-2.16%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)12-09 2025-12-09/bmo
Earnings (Next)06-08 2026-06-08
Inst Owners86.41%
Inst Owner Change1.02%
Ins Owners17.8%
Ins Owner Change-1.62%
Market Cap292.38M
Revenue(TTM)2.89B
Net Income(TTM)-26.55M
Analysts46.67
Price Target7.4 (25.64%)
Short Float %22.23%
Short Ratio8.59
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.02% |
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)0%
PT rev (3m)52.63%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)30.82%
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 294.5 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.72 | ||
| P/S | 0.1 | ||
| P/FCF | 2.93 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.12 | ||
| P/B | 0.98 | ||
| P/tB | 3.37 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.72 |
EPS(TTM)0.02
EY0.34%
EPS(NY)0.43
Fwd EY7.29%
FCF(TTM)2.01
FCFY34.18%
OCF(TTM)2.77
OCFY47.1%
SpS58.27
BVpS6.01
TBVpS1.75
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number1.65
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 1.72 |
F-Score4
WACC10.03%
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 294.5 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.98.
Can you provide the financial health for DBI stock?
The financial health rating of DESIGNER BRANDS INC-CLASS A (DBI) is 3 / 10.