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CALERES INC (CAL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:CAL - US1295001044 - Common Stock

13.3 USD
-0.27 (-1.99%)
Last: 12/18/2025, 8:06:44 PM
13.3 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/18/2025, 8:06:44 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Overall CAL gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated CAL against 122 industry peers in the Specialty Retail industry. While CAL belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are concerns on its financial health. CAL has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. 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.
Each year in the past 5 years CAL had a positive operating cash flow.
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 (2.69%) which is in line with its industry peers.
CAL's Return On Equity of 9.45% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CAL outperforms 66.39% of its industry peers.
CAL's Return On Invested Capital of 5.78% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CAL outperforms 57.38% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CAL is in line with the industry average of 12.16%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (5.78%) for CAL is well below the 3 year average (13.19%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that CAL had better years and this may not be a problem.
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

With a decent Profit Margin value of 2.19%, CAL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.30% of the companies in the same industry.
CAL's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
CAL's Operating Margin of 3.84% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CAL outperforms 58.20% of its industry peers.
CAL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of CAL (43.97%) is better than 68.03% of its industry peers.
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

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CAL is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CAL has less 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 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 1.90. 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.
CAL has a Altman-Z score of 1.90. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CAL outperforms 45.90% of its industry peers.
CAL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.63. This is a neutral value indicating CAL is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of CAL (0.63) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.63
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.9
ROIC/WACC0.59
WACC9.83%
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

A Current Ratio of 1.08 indicates that CAL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
CAL's Current ratio of 1.08 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CAL is outperformed by 69.67% of its industry peers.
CAL has a Quick Ratio of 1.08. 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 0.40 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CAL is outperformed by 61.48% of its industry peers.
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%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 9.39% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
The Revenue for CAL has decreased by -23.34% in the past year. This is quite bad
The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.40% on average over the past years.
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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 2.08% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -0.04% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-46.99%
EPS Next 2Y-10.49%
EPS Next 3Y-1.64%
EPS Next 5Y2.08%
Revenue Next Year-0.11%
Revenue Next 2Y2.83%
Revenue Next 3Y3.33%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.04%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 6.24, the valuation of CAL can be described as very cheap.
95.08% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CAL, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.26, CAL is valued rather cheaply.
CAL is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.05.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CAL is valued cheaper than 99.18% of the companies in the same industry.
CAL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.68.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 6.24
Fwd PE 5.05
CAL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCAL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80 100

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CAL is valued cheaply inside the industry as 97.54% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 1.61
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)0.66
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 2.07%, CAL has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.84, CAL pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
CAL's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.87.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.07%

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 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

CAL pays out 16.43% of its income as dividend. This is a 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 (12/18/2025, 8:06:44 PM)

After market: 13.3 0 (0%)

13.3

-0.27 (-1.99%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)12-03 2025-12-03/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-27 2026-05-27
Inst Owners102.79%
Inst Owner Change-0.81%
Ins Owners4.06%
Ins Owner Change1.91%
Market Cap450.07M
Revenue(TTM)2.65B
Net Income(TTM)57.97M
Analysts76.67
Price Target19.38 (45.71%)
Short Float %24.83%
Short Ratio6.74
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.07%
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)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-22.89%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-24.27%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.24%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.72%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.29%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 6.24
Fwd PE 5.05
P/S 0.17
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 14.75
P/B 0.73
P/tB 1.06
EV/EBITDA 1.61
EPS(TTM)2.13
EY16.02%
EPS(NY)2.64
Fwd EY19.82%
FCF(TTM)-0.99
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.9
OCFY6.78%
SpS78.4
BVpS18.12
TBVpS12.6
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.66
Graham Number29.47
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
ROICexgc growth 3Y-17.97%
ROICexgc 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 1.9
F-Score4
WACC9.83%
ROIC/WACC0.59
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-46.99%
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-0.11%
Revenue Next 2Y2.83%
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 3Y8.36%
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%

CALERES INC / CAL FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for CALERES INC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to CAL.


What is the valuation status of CALERES INC (CAL) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to CALERES INC (CAL). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of CAL stock?

CALERES INC (CAL) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


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

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CALERES INC (CAL) is 6.24 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.73.


Is the dividend of CALERES INC sustainable?

The dividend rating of CALERES INC (CAL) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 16.43%.