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Designer BrandsDBI +0.31%71 Days Inventory is 137.72 as of Apr. 2026, which is 39% above its 10-year median of 99.24. 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. Among 1,008 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Designer Brands ranks worse than 51.29% on this metric.
Designer Brands's Days Inventory
declined
from Apr. 2025 (142.23) to Apr. 2026 (137.72).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Designer Brands's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.66.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Designer Brands's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.83.
Designer Brands (NYSE:DBI) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Designer Brands's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Designer Brands's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as
* 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.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
Designer Brands Days Inventory Related Terms
Designer Brands Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Designer Brands's Days Inventory 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.
DBI vs FWDI, RCKY, FOSL: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, Designer Brands's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Designer Brands's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Designer Brands's Days Inventory falls into.
* 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 (DBI) has a Days Inventory of 137.72 as of Apr. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Designer Brands and its competitors. This is 39% above median its historical median of 99.24. Over the past decade, Designer Brands' Days Inventory has ranged from 90.88 to 135.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Designer Brands ranks #517 out of 1008 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 51.3%.
Is Designer Brands' Days Inventory too high?
Designer Brands' current Days Inventory of 137.72 is 39% above median its 10-year median of 99.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 90.88 to a high of 135.27. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Days Inventory is 132.61. Designer Brands' value of 137.72 is 3.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Designer Brands ranks #517 out of 1008 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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' Days Inventory compare to FWDI and RCKY?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Designer Brands ranks #517 out of 1008 companies for Days Inventory. This places Designer Brands in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 132.61. Designer Brands' value of 137.72 is 3.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Designer Brands' own Days Inventory has ranged from 90.88 to 135.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 99.24 vs. the industry median of 132.61, Designer Brands has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Inventory for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Days Inventory among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 132.61, based on 1,008 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Designer Brands's current Days Inventory of 137.72 is 3.9% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Designer Brands and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Days Inventory is 132.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Designer Brands's current Days Inventory is 137.72, which is 39% above median its own 10-year median of 99.24. 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 Days Inventory is 137.72, which is 39% above median its 10-year median of 99.24 and 3.9% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 132.61. 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 Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Designer Brands (DBI), the current Days Inventory is 137.72 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:
Days Inventory: 137.72 (39% above median its 10-year median of 99.24)
GF Value™: $6.75 vs. price of $6.57 (2.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 3.9% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#517 of 1008)
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 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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