Designer Brands Inc.

As of July 31, 2026, Designer Brands Inc. Class A carries a market capitalization of 267.95M, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 1.28B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Designer Brands Inc. Class A's next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for December 8, 2026.

As of July 31, 2026, Designer Brands Inc. Class A has 51.04M shares outstanding.

As of July 31, 2026, Designer Brands Inc. Class A trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 17.97. The price-to-sales ratio is 0.11, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 1.03.

As of July 31, 2026, Designer Brands Inc. Class A trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 9.22 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 0.51 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 14.43 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. Designer Brands Inc. Class A trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 9.68, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 1.28B versus a market cap of 267.95M, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

As of July 31, 2026, Designer Brands Inc. Class A maintains a current ratio of 1.22, meaning it holds 1.2x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 393.37, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 2.78 demonstrates limited ability to service its debt obligations.

Over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026, Designer Brands Inc. Class A posted a return on equity (ROE) of 5.82, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 3.60 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 0.83, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 2.68, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 189,342.88 in revenue per employee across its workforce of 13,250.00, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers. Inventory turnover of 2.60 indicates how many times Designer Brands Inc. Class A sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.

Over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026, Designer Brands Inc. Class A recorded 17.54M in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 44.12, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 39.75M, leaving 14.69M in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

As of the close on September 23, 2026, Designer Brands Inc. Class A's stock has gained approximately 65.64% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 5.09, while the 200-day moving average is 5.65.

Over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026, Designer Brands Inc. Class A generated 2.51B in revenue and converted that into 14.69M in net income, yielding earnings per share of 0.39. EBITDA reached 138.51M, while operating income came in at 78.46M.

As of July 31, 2026, Designer Brands Inc. Class A holds 44.74M in cash and equivalents against 1.05B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 322.14M. Total book value stands at 261.13M, with working capital of 117.44M providing operational flexibility.

Designer Brands Inc. Class A produced 136.17M in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026. After subtracting -32.18M in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled 103.99M - equivalent to 2.07 per share.

Over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026, Designer Brands Inc. Class A posted a gross margin of 45.73, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 3.13 and net profit margin of 0.59 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026, Designer Brands Inc. Class A paid dividends of 0.17 per share. The dividend payout ratio of 31.26 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth. Free cash flow yield stands at 37.16, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield reaches 36.56, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to Designer Brands Inc. Class A shareholders.

Designer Brands Inc. Class A's most recent stock split took place on November 4, 2013 with a 1:2 split ratio.

As of July 31, 2026, Designer Brands Inc. Class A has an Altman Z-Score of 2.03, near the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.