Designer Brands Inc (DBI) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Designer Brands Inc stock (DBI) is currently trading at $5.27. Designer Brands Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.09. Analyst consensus price target for DBI is $6.75. WallStSmart rates DBI as Underperform.
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- Designer Brands Inc financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- DBI Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- DBI analyst price target and Smart Rating
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Smart Analysis
Designer Brands Inc (DBI) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in price/sales, price/book, eps growth. Concerns around market cap and return on equity. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.
Designer Brands Inc (DBI) Key Strengths (4)
Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue
Trading below book value, meaning the market prices it less than net assets
Earnings per share surging 45.80% year-over-year
89.22% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Supporting Valuation Data
Designer Brands Inc (DBI) Areas to Watch (6)
Company is destroying shareholder value
Revenue declining -3.20%, a shrinking business
Company is losing money with a negative profit margin
Very thin margins with limited operational efficiency
Micro-cap company with very limited liquidity and high volatility
Paying a premium for growth, expensive relative to earnings expansion
Supporting Valuation Data
Designer Brands Inc (DBI) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 51/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C- grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 4 register as strengths (avg 10.0/10) while 6 fall into concern territory (avg 1.5/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Price/Sales, Price/Book, EPS Growth. Valuation metrics including Price/Sales (0.09), Price/Book (0.90) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Growth metrics are encouraging with EPS Growth at 45.80%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Return on Equity, Revenue Growth, Profit Margin. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (2.34) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at -3.20%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at -7.91%, Operating Margin at 5.68%, Profit Margin at -0.92%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Return on Equity improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at -7.91% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at -3.20% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Price/Sales, Price/Book) and negatives (Return on Equity, Revenue Growth). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
DBI Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
DBI's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.09x trades at a deep discount to its historical average of 0.55x (5th percentile). The current valuation is 94% below its historical high of 1.6x set in Aug 2013, and 85% above its historical low of 0.05x in Oct 2020. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~0.1x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Designer Brands Inc (DBI) · CONSUMER CYCLICAL › FOOTWEAR & ACCESSORIES
The Big Picture
Designer Brands Inc is in a turnaround phase, with management focused on restoring profitability. Revenue reached 2.9B with 3% decline year-over-year. The company is currently unprofitable, posting a -0.9% profit margin.
Key Findings
Generating 66M in free cash flow and 67M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
The company is unprofitable with a -0.9% profit margin. The path to breakeven will be the key catalyst.
What to Watch Next
Dividend sustainability with a current yield of 3.6%. Watch payout ratio and free cash flow coverage.
Sector dynamics: monitor FOOTWEAR & ACCESSORIES industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Designer Brands Inc.
Bottom Line
Designer Brands Inc is in turnaround mode. The path to profitability remains the critical question. Speculative investors may see opportunity in the recovery story, but conservative investors should wait for consistent positive earnings before committing capital.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
Insider Transactions(42 last 3 months)
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
TOAL, SHEAMUS EVP & CFO | Buy | +104,165 |
Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings
Last updated: 10:06:42 AM
About Designer Brands Inc(DBI)
NYSE
CONSUMER CYCLICAL
FOOTWEAR & ACCESSORIES
USA
Designer Brands Inc. designs, manufactures and retails women's, men's and children's footwear and accessories primarily in North America. The company is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.