DBI (Designer Brands) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: $9.69 (As of Apr. 2026)

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DBI Designer Brands Inc DBI
71 GF Score
Price $6.57
GF Value $6.75
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Designer Brands Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Designer Brands DBI +0.31% 71 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $9.69 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates DBI with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.75 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Designer Brands's adjusted book value per share for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $5.535. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is $9.69 for the trailing ten years ended in Apr. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Designer Brands's average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was -6.20% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was -5.20% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was -2.60% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 2.00% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate of Designer Brands was 11.20% per year. The lowest was -5.20% per year. And the median was 3.45% per year.

As of today (2026-08-10), Designer Brands's current stock price is $6.57. Designer Brands's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $9.69. Designer Brands's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is 0.68.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Designer Brands was 3.32. The lowest was 0.21. And the median was 1.20.


Designer Brands  (NYSE:DBI) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share may underestimate the company's equity. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can seem to be too high even the actual PB Ratio is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, the book value of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/B calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is also called CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Designer Brands's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=6.57/9.69
=0.68

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Designer Brands was 3.32. The lowest was 0.21. And the median was 1.20.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real book value.


Designer Brands Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Related Terms


Designer Brands Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Designer Brands's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Designer Brands Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Chart

Designer Brands Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
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Designer Brands Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 10.33 10.14 9.94 9.71 9.69

DBI vs FWDI, RCKY, FOSL: Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Comparison

For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, Designer Brands's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Designer Brands Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Designer Brands's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Designer Brands's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Designer Brands Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the book value per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 book value per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent book value in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's book value is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent book value in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's book value is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 book value in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent book value per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, Designer Brands's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was:

Adj_Book= Book Value per Share /CPI of Apr. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Apr. 2026)
=5.535/333.0200*333.0200
=5.535

Current CPI (Apr. 2026) = 333.0200.

Designer Brands Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201607 11.467 240.628 15.870
201610 11.490 241.729 15.829
201701 11.692 242.839 16.034
201704 11.777 244.524 16.039
201707 12.114 244.786 16.481
201710 11.859 246.663 16.011
201801 11.937 247.867 16.038
201804 11.980 250.546 15.924
201807 11.451 252.006 15.132
201810 11.729 252.885 15.446
201901 10.616 251.712 14.045
201904 10.149 255.548 13.226
201907 10.039 256.571 13.030
201910 10.358 257.346 13.404
202001 10.045 257.971 12.967
202004 6.915 256.389 8.982
202007 5.623 259.101 7.227
202010 5.119 260.388 6.547
202101 3.357 261.582 4.274
202104 3.607 267.054 4.498
202107 4.264 273.003 5.201
202110 5.367 276.589 6.462
202201 5.622 281.148 6.659
202204 5.774 289.109 6.651
202207 5.593 296.276 6.287
202210 6.028 298.012 6.736
202301 6.801 299.170 7.571
202304 6.698 303.363 7.353
202307 7.199 305.691 7.843
202310 6.825 307.671 7.387
202401 6.277 308.417 6.778
202404 6.203 313.548 6.588
202407 6.407 314.540 6.783
202410 6.653 315.664 7.019
202501 5.809 317.671 6.090
202504 5.489 320.795 5.698
202507 5.669 323.048 5.844
202510 6.018 0.000
202601 5.673 325.252 5.808
202604 5.535 333.020 5.535

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $9.69 mean?
Designer Brands (DBI) has a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $9.69 as of Apr. 2026. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Designer Brands and its competitors.
Is Designer Brands' Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share too high?
Designer Brands' current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $9.69. Overall, Designer Brands has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Designer Brands' Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share compare to FWDI and RCKY?
Designer Brands' Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $9.69 can be compared against companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Designer Brands and its competitors. Designer Brands's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $9.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Designer Brands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Designer Brands (DBI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.75, compared to a current price of $6.57 — trading 2.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $9.69. Designer Brands' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Designer Brands (DBI), the current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $9.69 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Designer Brands (DBI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Designer Brands stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $6.57 is trading 2.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.75. GuruFocus considers Designer Brands to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for DBI:

  • Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: $9.69
  • GF Value™: $6.75 vs. price of $6.57 (2.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the DBI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Designer Brands Business Description

Address 810 DSW Drive, Columbus, OH, USA, 43219
Designer Brands Inc is a designer, producer, and retailer of footwear and accessories. The company operates in two reportable segments: the Retail segment and the Brand Portfolio segment. The Retail segment, which derives key revenue, operates the DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse ("DSW") banner through its direct-to-consumer stores and e-commerce sites in the United States ("U.S.") and Canada, and the Shoe Co. and Rubino banners through its direct-to-consumer stores and e-commerce sites in Canada. The Brand Portfolio segment principally earns revenue from the wholesale of its exclusive and licensed brands to retailers, its Retail segment, and international distributors, and the sale of its Vince Camuto, Keds, and Topo brands through direct-to-consumer e-commerce sites.
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