CALERES INC (CAL) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:CAL • US1295001044

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This CAL fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. CAL Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • CAL had positive earnings in the past year.
  • CAL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • CAL had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
  • 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0 200M -200M -400M

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -0.34%, CAL is in line with its industry, outperforming 44.72% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CAL has a Return On Equity (-1.11%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • With a Return On Invested Capital value of 1.61%, CAL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 40.65% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CAL is significantly below the industry average of 13.24%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (1.61%) for CAL is well below the 3 year average (7.84%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that CAL had better years and this may not be a problem.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.34%
ROE -1.11%
ROIC 1.61%
ROA(3y)4.73%
ROA(5y)6.17%
ROE(3y)15.13%
ROE(5y)25.63%
ROIC(3y)7.84%
ROIC(5y)10.65%
CAL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCAL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0 -50 -100 -150 -200

1.3 Margins

  • CAL has a Operating Margin (1.05%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CAL has declined.
  • CAL has a Gross Margin of 42.96%. This is in the better half of the industry: CAL outperforms 62.60% of its industry peers.
  • CAL's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 1.05%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 42.96%
OM growth 3Y-47.78%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.25%
GM growth 5Y1.98%
CAL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCAL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0 20 -20 40

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2. CAL Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), CAL is destroying value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for CAL has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for CAL has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • CAL has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
CAL Yearly Shares OutstandingCAL Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 10M 20M 30M 40M
CAL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCAL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.2 Solvency

  • CAL has an Altman-Z score of 1.96. 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's Altman-Z score of 1.96 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CAL outperforms 44.72% of its industry peers.
  • CAL has a debt to FCF ratio of 8.40. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as CAL would need 8.40 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of CAL (8.40) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.49 indicates that CAL is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of CAL (0.49) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.49
Debt/FCF 8.4
Altman-Z 1.96
ROIC/WACC0.2
WACC7.93%
CAL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCAL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 200M 400M 600M

2.3 Liquidity

  • CAL has a Current Ratio of 1.02. This is a normal value and indicates that CAL is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • CAL's Current ratio of 1.02 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CAL is outperformed by 73.17% of its industry peers.
  • CAL has a Quick Ratio of 1.02. 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 has a Quick ratio of 0.30. This is in the lower half of the industry: CAL underperforms 79.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.02
Quick Ratio 0.3
CAL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCAL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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3. CAL Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for CAL have decreased strongly by -73.25% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, CAL shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -41.96% on average per year.
  • CAL shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -18.45%.
  • CAL shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.43% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-73.25%
EPS 3Y-41.96%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-209.09%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-18.45%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.42%
Revenue growth 5Y5.43%
Sales Q2Q%8.73%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 42.67% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
  • Based on estimates for the next years, CAL will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -0.38% on average per year.
EPS Next Y75.98%
EPS Next 2Y58.54%
EPS Next 3Y47.22%
EPS Next 5Y42.67%
Revenue Next Year3.24%
Revenue Next 2Y2.84%
Revenue Next 3Y2.22%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.38%

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 decreasing.
CAL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCAL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 0 2 4

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4. CAL Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 15.39, CAL is valued correctly.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CAL indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CAL is cheaper than 75.61% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.42. CAL is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
  • CAL is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.74.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CAL is valued cheaply inside the industry as 90.24% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.29, CAL is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.39
Fwd PE 8.74
CAL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCAL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

  • 89.43% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CAL, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CAL is valued a bit cheaper than 73.17% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 12.99
EV/EBITDA 4.58
CAL Per share dataCAL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • CAL's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • CAL's earnings are expected to grow with 47.22% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.2
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y58.54%
EPS Next 3Y47.22%

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5. CAL Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.04%, CAL has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.78, CAL pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • CAL's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.81.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.04%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of CAL has a limited annual growth rate of 0.32%.
  • 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)0.32%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years27
CAL Yearly Dividends per shareCAL Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.05 0.1 0.15 0.2 0.25

5.3 Sustainability

  • The earnings of CAL are negative and hence is the payout ratio. CAL will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
  • CAL's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP-141.29%
EPS Next 2Y58.54%
EPS Next 3Y47.22%
CAL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCAL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0 -200M -400M

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CAL Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

CALERES INC

NYSE:CAL (4/24/2026, 8:24:50 PM)

After market: 13.54 0 (0%)

13.54

-0.18 (-1.31%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)03-19
Earnings (Next)05-27
Inst Owners94.75%
Inst Owner Change-0.34%
Ins Owners3.76%
Ins Owner Change-0.53%
Market Cap458.19M
Revenue(TTM)2.76B
Net Income(TTM)-6.69M
Analysts76.67
Price Target15.3 (13%)
Short Float %16.63%
Short Ratio8.17
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.04%
Yearly Dividend0.28
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.32%
DP-141.29%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years27
Ex-Date03-26
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-5.32%
Min EPS beat(2)-22.26%
Max EPS beat(2)11.63%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-22.27%
Min EPS beat(4)-40.32%
Max EPS beat(4)11.63%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-12.64%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-6.98%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)-1.36%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.51%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.25%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.77%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.03%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.24%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.77%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.74%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.13%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.12%
PT rev (1m)-11.76%
PT rev (3m)-11.76%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.19%
EPS NY rev (1m)-8.18%
EPS NY rev (3m)-8.18%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.96%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)6.3%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.26%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.26%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.39
Fwd PE 8.74
P/S 0.17
P/FCF 12.99
P/OCF 4.44
P/B 0.76
P/tB 1.15
EV/EBITDA 4.58
EPS(TTM)0.88
EY6.5%
EPS(NY)1.55
Fwd EY11.44%
FCF(TTM)1.04
FCFY7.7%
OCF(TTM)3.05
OCFY22.52%
SpS81.5
BVpS17.79
TBVpS11.75
PEG (NY)0.2
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number18.7656 (38.59%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.34%
ROE -1.11%
ROCE 2.59%
ROIC 1.61%
ROICexc 1.64%
ROICexgc 1.92%
OM 1.05%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 42.96%
FCFM 1.28%
ROA(3y)4.73%
ROA(5y)6.17%
ROE(3y)15.13%
ROE(5y)25.63%
ROIC(3y)7.84%
ROIC(5y)10.65%
ROICexc(3y)7.99%
ROICexc(5y)10.91%
ROICexgc(3y)9.71%
ROICexgc(5y)13.44%
ROCE(3y)11.84%
ROCE(5y)17.3%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-51.61%
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-51.45%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-47.78%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.25%
GM growth 5Y1.98%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover1.4
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.49
Debt/FCF 8.4
Debt/EBITDA 3.17
Cap/Depr 105.13%
Cap/Sales 2.46%
Interest Coverage 1.64
Cash Conversion 110.28%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.02
Quick Ratio 0.3
Altman-Z 1.96
F-Score4
WACC7.93%
ROIC/WACC0.2
Cap/Depr(3y)96.62%
Cap/Depr(5y)93.29%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.04%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.83%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-73.25%
EPS 3Y-41.96%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-209.09%
EPS Next Y75.98%
EPS Next 2Y58.54%
EPS Next 3Y47.22%
EPS Next 5Y42.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-18.45%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.42%
Revenue growth 5Y5.43%
Sales Q2Q%8.73%
Revenue Next Year3.24%
Revenue Next 2Y2.84%
Revenue Next 3Y2.22%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.38%
EBIT growth 1Y-85.66%
EBIT growth 3Y-49.04%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year205.69%
EBIT Next 3Y68.78%
EBIT Next 5Y51.04%
FCF growth 1Y-33.27%
FCF growth 3Y-17.08%
FCF growth 5Y-19.49%
OCF growth 1Y-1.32%
OCF growth 3Y-6.42%
OCF growth 5Y-3.98%

CALERES INC / CAL Fundamental Analysis FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for CALERES INC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to CAL.


Can you provide the valuation status for CALERES INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to CALERES INC (CAL). This can be considered as Undervalued.


How profitable is CALERES INC (CAL) stock?

CALERES INC (CAL) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for CALERES INC?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CALERES INC (CAL) is expected to grow by 75.98% in the next year.


Is the dividend of CALERES INC sustainable?

The dividend rating of CALERES INC (CAL) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -141.29%.