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CALERES INC (CAL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

13.28 USD
+0.13 (+0.99%)
Last: 12/26/2025, 8:04:00 PM
13.28 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/26/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

CAL gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 123 industry peers in the Specialty Retail industry. CAL has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. CAL 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

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 each 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M -200M -400M

1.2 Ratios

CAL has a Return On Assets (0.97%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 3.28%, CAL is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.72% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 3.57%, CAL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.03% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CAL is in line with the industry average of 12.14%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (3.57%) 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 0.97%
ROE 3.28%
ROIC 3.57%
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

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 0.75%, CAL is in line with its industry, outperforming 52.85% of the companies in the same industry.
CAL's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
CAL has a Operating Margin (2.30%) which is in line with its industry peers.
CAL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 43.28%, CAL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.23% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CAL has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 2.3%
PM (TTM) 0.75%
GM 43.28%
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

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), CAL is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for CAL has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for CAL has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, CAL has a worse debt to assets ratio.
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

An Altman-Z score of 1.92 indicates that CAL is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
CAL's Altman-Z score of 1.92 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CAL outperforms 45.53% of its industry peers.
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.
CAL has a Debt to FCF ratio of 32.29. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CAL outperforms 45.53% of its industry peers.
CAL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.58. This is a neutral value indicating CAL is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.58, CAL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.41% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.58
Debt/FCF 32.29
Altman-Z 1.92
ROIC/WACC0.36
WACC9.79%
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

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.
CAL has a worse Current ratio (1.06) than 71.54% of its industry peers.
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.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.33, CAL is not doing good in the industry: 67.48% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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 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 -58.90%.
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 -21.45% 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)-58.9%
EPS 3Y-8.47%
EPS 5Y9.39%
EPS Q2Q%-45.53%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-21.45%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.66%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.4%
Sales Q2Q%6.63%

3.2 Future

CAL is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 2.08% yearly.
CAL is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -0.04% yearly.
EPS Next Y-70.53%
EPS Next 2Y-21.58%
EPS Next 3Y-7.96%
EPS Next 5Y2.08%
Revenue Next Year0.36%
Revenue Next 2Y2%
Revenue Next 3Y2.86%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.04%

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 decreasing.
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.
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

The Price/Earnings ratio is 8.46, which indicates a very decent valuation of CAL.
92.68% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CAL, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
CAL is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.92, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
CAL is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.56.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CAL is valued cheaply inside the industry as 97.56% of the companies are valued more expensively.
CAL is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.46, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.46
Fwd PE 6.56
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 cheaper than 93.50% 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 40.88
EV/EBITDA 3.34
CAL Per share dataCAL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

CAL has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
CAL's earnings are expected to decrease with -7.96% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.9
EPS Next 2Y-21.58%
EPS Next 3Y-7.96%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CAL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.13%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.01, CAL pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
CAL's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.00.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.13%

5.2 History

The dividend of CAL has a limited annual growth rate of 0.25%.
CAL has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
CAL has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
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

46.69% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CAL. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
CAL's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP46.69%
EPS Next 2Y-21.58%
EPS Next 3Y-7.96%
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 (12/26/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 13.28 0 (0%)

13.28

+0.13 (+0.99%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)12-09 2025-12-09/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-27 2026-05-27
Inst Owners102.79%
Inst Owner Change-0.81%
Ins Owners4.06%
Ins Owner Change3.08%
Market Cap449.40M
Revenue(TTM)2.70B
Net Income(TTM)20.25M
Analysts76.67
Price Target17.34 (30.57%)
Short Float %24.83%
Short Ratio6.74
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.13%
Yearly Dividend0.28
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.25%
DP46.69%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years26
Ex-Date12-26 2025-12-26 (0.07)
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)-10.53%
PT rev (3m)-10.53%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-232.93%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-229.76%
EPS NY rev (1m)-44.4%
EPS NY rev (3m)-50.6%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.62%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.68%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.47%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.76%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.46
Fwd PE 6.56
P/S 0.17
P/FCF 40.88
P/OCF 6.5
P/B 0.73
P/tB 1.09
EV/EBITDA 3.34
EPS(TTM)1.57
EY11.82%
EPS(NY)2.02
Fwd EY15.24%
FCF(TTM)0.32
FCFY2.45%
OCF(TTM)2.04
OCFY15.39%
SpS79.85
BVpS18.23
TBVpS12.22
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.9
Graham Number25.37
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.97%
ROE 3.28%
ROCE 5.39%
ROIC 3.57%
ROICexc 3.65%
ROICexgc 4.24%
OM 2.3%
PM (TTM) 0.75%
GM 43.28%
FCFM 0.41%
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-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 1.92
F-Score5
WACC9.79%
ROIC/WACC0.36
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)-58.9%
EPS 3Y-8.47%
EPS 5Y9.39%
EPS Q2Q%-45.53%
EPS Next Y-70.53%
EPS Next 2Y-21.58%
EPS Next 3Y-7.96%
EPS Next 5Y2.08%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-21.45%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.66%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.4%
Sales Q2Q%6.63%
Revenue Next Year0.36%
Revenue Next 2Y2%
Revenue Next 3Y2.86%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.04%
EBIT growth 1Y-71.89%
EBIT growth 3Y-10.74%
EBIT growth 5Y5%
EBIT Next Year-35.02%
EBIT Next 3Y8.36%
EBIT Next 5Y6.27%
FCF growth 1Y-93.92%
FCF growth 3Y-28.44%
FCF growth 5Y-15.2%
OCF growth 1Y-70.79%
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 8.46 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 46.69%.