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Designer BrandsDBI +0.31%71 EV-to-EBITDA is 11.44 as of Aug. 10, 2026, which is 28% above its 10-year median of 8.93. 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 869 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Designer Brands ranks worse than 58.57% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Designer Brands's enterprise value is $1,514 Mil.
Designer Brands's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $132 Mil. Therefore, Designer Brands's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 11.44.
The historical rank and industry rank for Designer Brands's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
DBI'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -15.93 Med: 8.93 Max: 83.76
Current: 11.44
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Designer Brands was 83.76. The lowest was -15.93. And the median was 8.93.
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Designer Brands's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Designer Brands's share price for today is $6.57.
Designer Brands's 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 $0.189.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Designer Brands's EV-to-EBITDA 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.
For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, Designer Brands's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Designer Brands's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Designer Brands's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Designer Brands's current Enterprise Value is $1,514 Mil.
Designer Brands's EBITDA 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 $132 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBITDA of 11.44 as of Aug. 10, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Designer Brands. This is 28% above median its historical median of 8.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Designer Brands ranks #509 out of 869 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 58.6%.
Is Designer Brands' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Designer Brands' current EV-to-EBITDA of 11.44 is 28% above median its 10-year median of 8.93. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.60. Designer Brands' value of 11.44 is 19.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Designer Brands ranks #509 out of 869 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' EV-to-EBITDA compare to FWDI and RCKY?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Designer Brands ranks #509 out of 869 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Designer Brands in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.60. Designer Brands' value of 11.44 is 19.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.93 vs. the industry median of 9.60, 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 EV-to-EBITDA for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 9.60, based on 869 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Designer Brands's current EV-to-EBITDA of 11.44 is 19.2% 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Designer Brands. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Designer Brands's current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.44, which is 28% above median its own 10-year median of 8.93. 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 EV-to-EBITDA is 11.44, which is 28% above median its 10-year median of 8.93 and 19.2% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 9.60. 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 EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Designer Brands (DBI), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.44 as of Aug. 10, 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:
EV-to-EBITDA: 11.44 (28% above median its 10-year median of 8.93)
GF Value™: $6.75 vs. price of $6.57 (2.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 19.2% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#509 of 869)
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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