CALERES INC (CAL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:CAL • US1295001044

11.19 USD
-0.19 (-1.67%)
Last: Mar 3, 2026, 03:03 PM
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Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, CAL scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CAL was compared to 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 bad growth rate and is valued cheaply. Finally CAL also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year CAL was profitable.
  • In the past year CAL had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Of the past 5 years CAL 4 years were profitable.
  • In the past 5 years CAL always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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 0 200M -200M -400M

1.2 Ratios

  • CAL has a Return On Assets (0.97%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • CAL has a Return On Equity of 3.28%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CAL outperforms 58.54% of its industry peers.
  • CAL's Return On Invested Capital of 3.57% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CAL outperforms 53.66% of its industry peers.
  • CAL had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 13.19%. This is in line with the industry average of 13.61%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (13.19%) for CAL is well above the current ROIC(3.57%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 -50 -100 -150 -200

1.3 Margins

  • CAL has a Profit Margin of 0.75%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CAL outperforms 52.85% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CAL has grown nicely.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 2.30%, CAL is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.22% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CAL has grown nicely.
  • CAL's Gross Margin of 43.28% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CAL outperforms 64.23% of its industry peers.
  • CAL's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 -20 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • CAL has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
  • CAL has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for CAL has been reduced compared to 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 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 1.89 indicates that CAL is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • With a Altman-Z score value of 1.89, CAL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.53% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CAL has a debt to FCF ratio of 32.29. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as CAL would need 32.29 years to pay back of 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 43.09% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.58 indicates that CAL is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • CAL has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.58) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.58
Debt/FCF 32.29
Altman-Z 1.89
ROIC/WACC0.36
WACC9.83%
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 200M 400M 600M

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.06 indicates that CAL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With a Current ratio value of 1.06, CAL is not doing good in the industry: 69.11% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • 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.
  • CAL has a worse Quick ratio (0.33) than 65.85% of its industry peers.
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 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%.
  • Measured over the past years, CAL shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 9.39% on average per year.
  • CAL shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -21.45%.
  • Measured over the past years, CAL shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.40% on average per year.
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

  • Based on estimates for the next years, CAL will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 2.08% on average per year.
  • The Revenue is expected to decrease by -0.04% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-82.5%
EPS Next 2Y-28.4%
EPS Next 3Y-7.96%
EPS Next 5Y2.08%
Revenue Next Year1.69%
Revenue Next 2Y2.9%
Revenue Next 3Y3.46%
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 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. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 7.13, the valuation of CAL can be described as very cheap.
  • 95.94% 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 27.13, CAL is valued rather cheaply.
  • CAL is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.63.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CAL indicates a rather cheap valuation: CAL is cheaper than 96.75% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.11, CAL is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.13
Fwd PE 6.63
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

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CAL indicates a rather cheap valuation: CAL is cheaper than 95.94% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • CAL's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 34.5
EV/EBITDA 2.83
CAL Per share dataCAL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The decent profitability rating of CAL 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)0.76
EPS Next 2Y-28.4%
EPS Next 3Y-7.96%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • CAL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.32%.
  • CAL's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.33. CAL pays more dividend than 80.49% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CAL's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.32%

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 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.
  • The dividend of CAL is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP46.69%
EPS Next 2Y-28.4%
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 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

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CALERES INC

NYSE:CAL (3/3/2026, 3:03:22 PM)

11.19

-0.19 (-1.67%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)12-09
Earnings (Next)05-27
Inst Owners102.06%
Inst Owner Change5.13%
Ins Owners4.06%
Ins Owner Change2.34%
Market Cap379.34M
Revenue(TTM)2.70B
Net Income(TTM)20.25M
Analysts76.67
Price Target17.34 (54.96%)
Short Float %13.43%
Short Ratio6.86
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.32%
Yearly Dividend0.28
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.25%
DP46.69%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years26
Ex-DateN/A
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)0%
PT rev (3m)-10.53%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-5.5%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-240.24%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-66.99%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.34%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.82%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.95%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.81%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.13
Fwd PE 6.63
P/S 0.14
P/FCF 34.5
P/OCF 5.48
P/B 0.62
P/tB 0.92
EV/EBITDA 2.83
EPS(TTM)1.57
EY14.03%
EPS(NY)1.69
Fwd EY15.07%
FCF(TTM)0.32
FCFY2.9%
OCF(TTM)2.04
OCFY18.23%
SpS79.71
BVpS18.19
TBVpS12.2
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.76
Graham Number25.35
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 1.89
F-Score5
WACC9.83%
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-82.5%
EPS Next 2Y-28.4%
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 Year1.69%
Revenue Next 2Y2.9%
Revenue Next 3Y3.46%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.04%
EBIT growth 1Y-71.89%
EBIT growth 3Y-10.74%
EBIT growth 5Y5%
EBIT Next Year-35.91%
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 for CAL stock?

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


What is the profitability of CAL stock?

CALERES INC (CAL) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for CAL stock?

The financial health rating of CALERES INC (CAL) is 3 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for CALERES INC (CAL) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CALERES INC (CAL) is expected to decline by -82.5% in the next year.