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DESIGNER BRANDS INC-CLASS A (DBI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:DBI - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US2505651081 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

4.78  -0.14 (-2.85%)

After market: 4.78 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

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Taking everything into account, DBI scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. DBI was compared to 120 industry peers in the Specialty Retail industry. DBI may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. DBI is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

DBI had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year DBI has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years DBI 4 years were profitable.
Of the past 5 years DBI 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
DBI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFDBI 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 0 200M -200M -400M

1.2 Ratios

DBI has a Return On Assets (-0.10%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
DBI has a Return On Equity of -0.65%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DBI outperforms 52.14% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of DBI (2.00%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for DBI is below the industry average of 12.30%.
The 3 year average ROIC (8.30%) for DBI is well above the current ROIC(2.00%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.1%
ROE -0.65%
ROIC 2%
ROA(3y)5.72%
ROA(5y)-0.75%
ROE(3y)27.71%
ROE(5y)-20.97%
ROIC(3y)8.3%
ROIC(5y)N/A
DBI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICDBI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -50 -100 -150 -200

1.3 Margins

The Operating Margin of DBI (1.36%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DBI has declined.
The Gross Margin of DBI (31.24%) is worse than 61.54% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DBI has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 1.36%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 31.24%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y-14.17%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y31.55%
GM growth 5Y1.43%
DBI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsDBI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20 -20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so DBI is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, DBI has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for DBI has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, DBI has a worse debt to assets ratio.
DBI Yearly Shares OutstandingDBI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M
DBI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsDBI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 1.82 indicates that DBI is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.82, DBI is doing worse than 60.68% of the companies in the same industry.
DBI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.66. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
DBI has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.66) than 68.38% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.66
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.82
ROIC/WACC0.2
WACC9.98%
DBI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFDBI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.41 indicates that DBI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
DBI has a Current ratio (1.41) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.29 indicates that DBI may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of DBI (0.29) is worse than 74.36% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.41
Quick Ratio 0.29
DBI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesDBI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for DBI have decreased strongly by -81.98% in the last year.
DBI shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -18.32% yearly.
Looking at the last year, DBI shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -1.01% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, DBI shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -0.66% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-81.98%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-18.32%
EPS Q2Q%12.5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.01%
Revenue growth 3Y11.23%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.66%
Sales Q2Q%-1.16%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, DBI will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 16.94% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, DBI will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.03% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-64.09%
EPS Next 2Y-1.19%
EPS Next 3Y16.94%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-1.61%
Revenue Next 2Y0.26%
Revenue Next 3Y1.03%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

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.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
DBI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesDBI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1B 2B 3B
DBI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesDBI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 1 -1 -2 -3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 23.90, the valuation of DBI can be described as rather expensive.
DBI's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of DBI to the average of the S&P500 Index (29.63), we can say DBI is valued inline with the index average.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 8.16, which indicates a very decent valuation of DBI.
88.03% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DBI, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
DBI is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.68, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.9
Fwd PE 8.16
DBI Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDBI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of DBI indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: DBI is cheaper than 77.78% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 6.72
DBI Per share dataDBI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

DBI's earnings are expected to grow with 16.94% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-1.19%
EPS Next 3Y16.94%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

DBI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.07%, which is a nice return.
DBI's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.31. DBI pays more dividend than 89.74% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.27, DBI pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.07%

5.2 History

The dividend of DBI decreases each year by -27.55%.
DBI has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
DBI has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-27.55%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
DBI Yearly Dividends per shareDBI Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2022 2023 2024 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8

5.3 Sustainability

DBI has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
DP-524.77%
EPS Next 2Y-1.19%
EPS Next 3Y16.94%
DBI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendDBI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -200M -400M

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DESIGNER BRANDS INC-CLASS A

NYSE:DBI (2/21/2025, 8:12:15 PM)

After market: 4.78 0 (0%)

4.78

-0.14 (-2.85%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)12-10 2024-12-10/bmo
Earnings (Next)06-02 2025-06-02
Inst Owners100.76%
Inst Owner Change-95.35%
Ins Owners18.02%
Ins Owner Change0.23%
Market Cap229.11M
Analysts48
Price Target6.12 (28.03%)
Short Float %22.64%
Short Ratio4
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.07%
Yearly Dividend0.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)-27.55%
DP-524.77%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-35.08%
Min EPS beat(2)-45.82%
Max EPS beat(2)-24.34%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-24.41%
Min EPS beat(4)-45.82%
Max EPS beat(4)8.29%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)45.06%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)38.04%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)51.99%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-5.21%
Min Revenue beat(2)-6.36%
Max Revenue beat(2)-4.07%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.7%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.36%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.06%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.07%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.22%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.32%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)4.35%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-107.35%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-27.03%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-59.24%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.63%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.76%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.61%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.9
Fwd PE 8.16
P/S 0.08
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 0.72
P/tB 2.25
EV/EBITDA 6.72
EPS(TTM)0.2
EY4.18%
EPS(NY)0.59
Fwd EY12.26%
FCF(TTM)-1.66
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.58
OCFYN/A
SpS63.64
BVpS6.65
TBVpS2.13
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.1%
ROE -0.65%
ROCE 2.75%
ROIC 2%
ROICexc 2.05%
ROICexgc 2.4%
OM 1.36%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 31.24%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)5.72%
ROA(5y)-0.75%
ROE(3y)27.71%
ROE(5y)-20.97%
ROIC(3y)8.3%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)8.72%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)9.72%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)11.41%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5Y-20.34%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5Y-20.52%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y-14.17%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y31.55%
GM growth 5Y1.43%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover1.47
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.66
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 4.88
Cap/Depr 77.1%
Cap/Sales 1.69%
Interest Coverage 0.98
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.41
Quick Ratio 0.29
Altman-Z 1.82
F-Score3
WACC9.98%
ROIC/WACC0.2
Cap/Depr(3y)64.38%
Cap/Depr(5y)63.67%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.49%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.62%
Profit Quality(3y)183.06%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-81.98%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-18.32%
EPS Q2Q%12.5%
EPS Next Y-64.09%
EPS Next 2Y-1.19%
EPS Next 3Y16.94%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.01%
Revenue growth 3Y11.23%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.66%
Sales Q2Q%-1.16%
Revenue Next Year-1.61%
Revenue Next 2Y0.26%
Revenue Next 3Y1.03%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-61.49%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y-14.73%
EBIT Next Year59.09%
EBIT Next 3Y23.38%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-917.35%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y-0.46%
OCF growth 1Y-162.08%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y-1.52%