DESIGNER BRANDS INC-CLASS A (DBI)

US2505651081 - Common Stock

5.73  -0.23 (-3.86%)

After market: 5.72 -0.01 (-0.17%)

Fundamental Rating

3

Taking everything into account, DBI scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. DBI was compared to 122 industry peers in the Specialty Retail industry. DBI may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. DBI has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.



3

1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year DBI was profitable.
In the past year DBI has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
DBI had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Of the past 5 years DBI 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.

1.2 Ratios

DBI has a Return On Assets of -0.10%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DBI outperforms 47.93% of its industry peers.
DBI's Return On Equity of -0.65% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DBI outperforms 53.72% of its industry peers.
DBI's Return On Invested Capital of 2.00% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DBI outperforms 47.93% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for DBI is below the industry average of 12.03%.
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

1.3 Margins

DBI has a Operating Margin of 1.36%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DBI outperforms 46.28% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DBI has declined.
The Gross Margin of DBI (31.24%) is worse than 61.98% of its industry peers.
DBI's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
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%

2

2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), DBI is destroying value.
DBI has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, DBI has less shares outstanding
DBI has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.

2.2 Solvency

DBI has an Altman-Z score of 1.86. This is not the best score and indicates that DBI is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
DBI has a Altman-Z score (1.86) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.66 is on the high side and indicates that DBI has dependencies on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of DBI (1.66) is worse than 66.12% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.66
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.86
ROIC/WACC0.2
WACC10.19%

2.3 Liquidity

DBI has a Current Ratio of 1.41. This is a normal value and indicates that DBI is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
DBI has a Current ratio (1.41) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.29 indicates that DBI may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
DBI has a Quick ratio of 0.29. This is in the lower half of the industry: DBI underperforms 76.03% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.41
Quick Ratio 0.29

3

3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for DBI have decreased strongly by -67.39% 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.
DBI shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -0.66% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-67.39%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-18.32%
EPS Q2Q%47.31%
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 14.72% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.78% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-11.91%
EPS Next 2Y12.11%
EPS Next 3Y14.72%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year0%
Revenue Next 2Y1.58%
Revenue Next 3Y1.78%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better 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.

5

4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 9.55 indicates a reasonable valuation of DBI.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, DBI is valued cheaper than 89.26% of the companies in the same industry.
DBI's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 28.77.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.60, the valuation of DBI can be described as very cheap.
91.74% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DBI, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.38. DBI is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.55
Fwd PE 7.6

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 77.69% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 7.66

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A more expensive valuation may be justified as DBI's earnings are expected to grow with 14.72% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y12.11%
EPS Next 3Y14.72%

4

5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

DBI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.67%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.37, DBI pays a better dividend. On top of this DBI pays more dividend than 90.91% of the companies listed in the same industry.
DBI's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.24.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.67%

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

5.3 Sustainability

The earnings of DBI are negative and hence is the payout ratio. DBI will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
DP-524.77%
EPS Next 2Y12.11%
EPS Next 3Y14.72%

DESIGNER BRANDS INC-CLASS A

NYSE:DBI (12/18/2024, 5:05:00 PM)

After market: 5.72 -0.01 (-0.17%)

5.73

-0.23 (-3.86%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners
Inst Owner Change
Ins Owners
Ins Owner Change
Market Cap318.01M
Analysts
Price Target
Short Float %
Short Ratio
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.67%
Dividend Growth(5Y)
DP
Div Incr Years
Div Non Decr Years
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)
Avg EPS beat(2)
Min EPS beat(2)
Max EPS beat(2)
EPS beat(4)
Avg EPS beat(4)
Min EPS beat(4)
Max EPS beat(4)
EPS beat(8)
Avg EPS beat(8)
EPS beat(12)
Avg EPS beat(12)
EPS beat(16)
Avg EPS beat(16)
Revenue beat(2)
Avg Revenue beat(2)
Min Revenue beat(2)
Max Revenue beat(2)
Revenue beat(4)
Avg Revenue beat(4)
Min Revenue beat(4)
Max Revenue beat(4)
Revenue beat(8)
Avg Revenue beat(8)
Revenue beat(12)
Avg Revenue beat(12)
Revenue beat(16)
Avg Revenue beat(16)
PT rev (1m)
PT rev (3m)
EPS NQ rev (1m)
EPS NQ rev (3m)
EPS NY rev (1m)
EPS NY rev (3m)
Revenue NQ rev (1m)
Revenue NQ rev (3m)
Revenue NY rev (1m)
Revenue NY rev (3m)
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.55
Fwd PE 7.6
P/S
P/FCF
P/OCF
P/B
P/tB
EV/EBITDA
EPS(TTM)
EY
EPS(NY)
Fwd EY
FCF(TTM)
FCFY
OCF(TTM)
OCFY
SpS
BVpS
TBVpS
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.1%
ROE -0.65%
ROCE
ROIC
ROICexc
ROICexgc
OM 1.36%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 31.24%
FCFM
ROA(3y)
ROA(5y)
ROE(3y)
ROE(5y)
ROIC(3y)
ROIC(5y)
ROICexc(3y)
ROICexc(5y)
ROICexgc(3y)
ROICexgc(5y)
ROCE(3y)
ROCE(5y)
ROICexcg growth 3Y
ROICexcg growth 5Y
ROICexc growth 3Y
ROICexc growth 5Y
OM growth 3Y
OM growth 5Y
PM growth 3Y
PM growth 5Y
GM growth 3Y
GM growth 5Y
F-Score
Asset Turnover1.47
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.66
Debt/FCF
Debt/EBITDA
Cap/Depr
Cap/Sales
Interest Coverage
Cash Conversion
Profit Quality
Current Ratio 1.41
Quick Ratio 0.29
Altman-Z
F-Score
WACC
ROIC/WACC
Cap/Depr(3y)
Cap/Depr(5y)
Cap/Sales(3y)
Cap/Sales(5y)
Profit Quality(3y)
Profit Quality(5y)
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-67.39%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y
EPS Q2Q%
EPS Next Y-11.91%
EPS Next 2Y
EPS Next 3Y
EPS Next 5Y
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.01%
Revenue growth 3Y11.23%
Revenue growth 5Y
Sales Q2Q%
Revenue Next Year
Revenue Next 2Y
Revenue Next 3Y
Revenue Next 5Y
EBIT growth 1Y
EBIT growth 3Y
EBIT growth 5Y
EBIT Next Year
EBIT Next 3Y
EBIT Next 5Y
FCF growth 1Y
FCF growth 3Y
FCF growth 5Y
OCF growth 1Y
OCF growth 3Y
OCF growth 5Y