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Designer BrandsDBI -1.14%75 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.19 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates DBI with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.66 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 799 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Designer Brands ranks worse than 93.37% on this metric.
Designer Brands's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $0.02.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $0.21.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -55.80% per year.
During the past 13 years, Designer Brands's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 440.00% per year. The lowest was -55.80% per year. And the median was 1.60% per year.
Designer Brands (NYSE:DBI) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
Designer Brands Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Designer Brands Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Designer Brands's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
DBI vs FOSL, RCKY, WEYS: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, Designer Brands's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE 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 PE Ratio vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Designer Brands's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Designer Brands's PE Ratio falls into.
Designer Brands Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
Designer Brands's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.19
* 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.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $0.19 mean?
Designer Brands (DBI) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $0.19 as of Apr. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Designer Brands and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Designer Brands ranks #746 out of 799 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 93.4%.
Is Designer Brands' Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Designer Brands' current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.19. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 2.30. Designer Brands' value of $0.19 is 91.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Designer Brands ranks #746 out of 799 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Designer Brands has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Designer Brands' Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to FOSL and RCKY?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Designer Brands ranks #746 out of 799 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Designer Brands in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 2.30. Designer Brands' value of $0.19 is 91.7% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 2.30, based on 799 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Designer Brands's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $0.19 is 91.7% below 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Designer Brands and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 2.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Designer Brands's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.19. 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 Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.66, compared to a current price of $5.20 — trading 21.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.19 and 91.7% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 2.30. Designer Brands' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Designer Brands (DBI), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.19 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 $5.20 is trading 21.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.66.
GuruFocus considers Designer Brands to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for DBI:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $0.19
GF Value™: $6.66 vs. price of $5.20 (21.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 91.7% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#746 of 799)
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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