CALERES INC (CAL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:CAL • US1295001044

12.51 USD
+0.31 (+2.54%)
At close: Feb 18, 2026
12.51 USD
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After Hours: 2/18/2026, 8:17:41 PM
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Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to CAL. CAL was compared to 121 industry peers in the Specialty Retail industry. There are concerns on the financial health of CAL while its profitability can be described as average. CAL is cheap, 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

  • In the past year CAL was profitable.
  • 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M -200M -400M

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 0.97%, CAL is in line with its industry, outperforming 52.07% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CAL has a Return On Equity of 3.28%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CAL outperforms 57.85% of its industry peers.
  • With a Return On Invested Capital value of 3.57%, CAL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.72% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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 12.08%.
  • 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 -50 -100 -150 -200

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of CAL (0.75%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CAL has grown nicely.
  • The Operating Margin of CAL (2.30%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CAL has grown nicely.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 43.28%, CAL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.64% 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 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.
  • CAL has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, CAL has less shares outstanding
  • 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 1.90 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 1.90, CAL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 46.28% 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's Debt to FCF ratio of 32.29 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CAL outperforms 42.15% 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.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.58, CAL is in line with its industry, outperforming 49.59% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.58
Debt/FCF 32.29
Altman-Z 1.9
ROIC/WACC0.36
WACC9.92%
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

  • 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.
  • With a Current ratio value of 1.06, CAL is not doing good in the industry: 69.42% 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 67.77% 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

  • The earnings per share for CAL have decreased strongly by -58.90% in the last year.
  • 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

  • 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 Year3.71%
Revenue Next 2Y2.93%
Revenue Next 3Y3.46%
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.
  • 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

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 7.97, the valuation of CAL can be described as very cheap.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CAL is valued cheaper than 95.04% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.27, CAL is valued rather cheaply.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.42, the valuation of CAL can be described as very cheap.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CAL indicates a rather cheap valuation: CAL is cheaper than 95.87% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.16, CAL is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.97
Fwd PE 7.42
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

  • 95.87% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CAL, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CAL is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 38.57
EV/EBITDA 3.06
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.
  • A cheap valuation may be justified as CAL's earnings are expected to decrease with -7.96% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.85
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 2.41%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.26, CAL pays a better dividend. On top of this CAL pays more dividend than 80.99% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.84, CAL pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.41%

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 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 46.69% of its income as dividend. 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-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 (2/18/2026, 8:17:41 PM)

After market: 12.51 0 (0%)

12.51

+0.31 (+2.54%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)12-09
Earnings (Next)05-27
Inst Owners102.06%
Inst Owner Change2.36%
Ins Owners4.06%
Ins Owner Change2.34%
Market Cap424.09M
Revenue(TTM)2.70B
Net Income(TTM)20.25M
Analysts76.67
Price Target17.34 (38.61%)
Short Float %14.15%
Short Ratio5.75
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.41%
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)-40.62%
EPS NY rev (3m)-66.99%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.2%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.68%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.91%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.83%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.97
Fwd PE 7.42
P/S 0.16
P/FCF 38.57
P/OCF 6.13
P/B 0.69
P/tB 1.03
EV/EBITDA 3.06
EPS(TTM)1.57
EY12.55%
EPS(NY)1.69
Fwd EY13.48%
FCF(TTM)0.32
FCFY2.59%
OCF(TTM)2.04
OCFY16.31%
SpS79.71
BVpS18.19
TBVpS12.2
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.85
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 1.9
F-Score5
WACC9.92%
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 Year3.71%
Revenue Next 2Y2.93%
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-14.54%
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.