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DBI · NYSE · United States · Retail-Shoe Stores
In shortDesigner Brands Inc. is loss-making, generates cash and carries moderate debt, with revenue shrinking (−3.9% last year).
Financial health
Weak
Built from five areas over the last five annual reports. Tap an area to see the figures behind it.
| Operating marginShare of each sale left after running the business, before interest and tax. | 1.7% | 22/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Net marginShare of each sale left as profit after every cost, interest and tax. | -0.3% | 19/100 |
| Return on equityProfit earned on the money shareholders put in. Above 15% is strong. | -3.0% | 0/100 |
| Return on invested capitalProfit earned on all the capital used (equity and debt). Above 10% usually means a real competitive edge. | 5.3% | 35/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Current ratioShort-term assets divided by short-term debts. Below 1 can mean tight cash. | 1.19× | 33/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Debt / equityDebt compared with the shareholders' stake. Above 2 is heavily indebted. | 1.55× | 25/100 |
| Net debt / EBITDAYears of operating profit needed to repay net debt. Below 2 is comfortable. | 3.59× | 12/100 |
| Interest coverageHow many times operating profit covers interest. Below 2 is risky. | – | n/a |
| Altman Z''Bankruptcy-risk model. Above 2.6 safe, below 1.1 distress. | 0.82 | 0/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Free cash flow marginCash left from each sale after investments. The money that can pay dividends or reduce debt. | 2.7% | 31/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Free cash flow / net incomeHow much accounting profit turns into real cash. Near 1 or above is healthy. | – | n/a |
| Years with positive free cash flow (last 5) | 5 of 5 | 100/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Profitable years (last 5) | 3 of 5 | 60/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Years of revenue decline (last 5) | 3 of 5 | 0/100 |
| Revenue growth volatility | 20.7% | 34/100 |
| Operating margin volatility | 2.4% | 87/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Revenue growth, 3-year average | -4.4% | 0/100 |
|---|---|---|
| EPS growth, 3-year average | – | n/a |
Weight in the score: 10%
Fiscal year 2026 · change vs prior year
Annual figures as reported. Hover a bar or point for the exact value.
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
The last 5 fiscal years from the company's annual reports.
USD millions; negative values in parentheses.
| Fiscal year | FY22 | FY23 | FY24 | FY25 | FY26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 3,197 | 3,315 | 3,075 | 3,009 | 2,893 |
| Gross profit | 1,069 | 1,455 | 1,324 | 1,286 | 1,260 |
| Selling, general & admin | 871 | 1,272 | 1,256 | 1,246 | 1,219 |
| Operating income | 205 | 187 | 72 | 35 | 48 |
| Interest expense | 32 | 15 | 33 | 46 | – |
| Pre-tax income | 173 | 160 | 40 | (11) | 2.2 |
| Income tax | 19 | (3.1) | 11 | (0.8) | 7 |
| Net income | 154 | 163 | 29 | (11) | (8.4) |
| Diluted EPS | $2.00 | $2.26 | $0.46 | −$0.20 | −$0.17 |
| Diluted shares (millions) | 77 | 72 | 63 | 54 | 49 |
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
The last 8 reported quarters (10-Q and 10-K filings), in USD millions. The fourth quarter is derived from the annual report.
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0.82 Distress zone
Estimates bankruptcy risk from working capital, retained earnings, operating profit and equity. Above 2.6 is considered safe, below 1.1 signals distress.
6/9
Nine yes-or-no tests on profitability, debt, liquidity and efficiency versus the prior year. 7 to 9 is strong, 0 to 3 is weak.
All figures: SEC EDGAR. Ratios and scores are computed by Scorvest (see how it works). Information only, not investment advice. How it works
Latest annual report: Aug 1, 2026 · Data updated Sep 10, 2026