Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
Designer BrandsFRA:D9W +0.89%71 Days Payable is 56.44 as of Apr. 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 50.94. GuruFocus rates FRA:D9W with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.75. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,021 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Designer Brands ranks better than 51.03% on this metric.
Designer Brands's Days Payable
declined
from Apr. 2025 (64.70) to Apr. 2026 (56.44).
It may suggest that Designer Brandsaccelerated paying its suppliers.
The historical data trend for Designer Brands's Days Payable 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.
FRA:D9W vs FWDI, RCKY, FOSL: Days Payable Comparison
For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, Designer Brands's Days Payable, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Payable 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 Payable vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Designer Brands's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Designer Brands's Days Payable falls into.
Days Payable indicates the number of days that the account payable relative to cost of goods sold the company has. An increase of Days Payable may suggest that the company delays paying its suppliers.
Designer Brands's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 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.
Designer Brands (FRA:D9W) has a Days Payable of 56.44 as of Apr. 2026. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Designer Brands and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 50.94. Over the past decade, Designer Brands' Days Payable has ranged from 33.25 to 59.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Designer Brands ranks #500 out of 1021 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 49%.
Is Designer Brands' Days Payable too high?
Designer Brands' current Days Payable of 56.44 is 11% above median its 10-year median of 50.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 33.25 to a high of 59.40. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Days Payable is 54.10. Designer Brands' value of 56.44 is 4.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Designer Brands ranks #500 out of 1021 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Designer Brands has a GF Score™ of 71/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Designer Brands' Days Payable compare to FWDI and RCKY?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Designer Brands ranks #500 out of 1021 companies for Days Payable. This puts Designer Brands in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 54.10. Designer Brands' value of 56.44 is 4.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Designer Brands' own Days Payable has ranged from 33.25 to 59.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 50.94 vs. the industry median of 54.10, 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 Payable for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Days Payable among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 54.10, based on 1,021 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Payable significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Payable should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Designer Brands's current Days Payable of 56.44 is 4.3% 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 Payable mean?
A high Days Payable can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Designer Brands and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Days Payable is 54.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Designer Brands's current Days Payable is 56.44, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 50.94. 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?
Designer Brands (FRA:D9W) has a current Days Payable of 56.44. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.75, compared to a current price of €5.65 — trading 1.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 56.44, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 50.94 and 4.3% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 54.10. 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 Payable calculated?
Days Payable is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Designer Brands (FRA:D9W), the current Days Payable is 56.44 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 (FRA:D9W) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Designer Brands stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €5.65 is trading 1.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €5.75.
Key valuation signals for FRA:D9W:
Days Payable: 56.44 (11% above median its 10-year median of 50.94)
GF Value™: €5.75 vs. price of €5.65 (1.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 4.3% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#500 of 1021)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:D9W 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.
71GF Score
Get the complete analysis for FRA:D9W
Days Payable is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
FRA:D9W has been successfully added to your 
