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CaleresCAL +0.86%62 EV-to-OCF is 16.22 as of Jul. 27, 2026, which is 42% above its 10-year median of 11.45. GuruFocus rates CAL with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $24.96 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,133 Retail - Cyclical companies, Caleres ranks worse than 75.73% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Caleres's Enterprise Value is $1,315 Mil.
Caleres's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $81 Mil. Therefore, Caleres's EV-to-OCF for today is 16.22.
The historical rank and industry rank for Caleres's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
CAL'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.15 Med: 11.45 Max: 75.63
Current: 16.22
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Caleres was 75.63. The lowest was 5.15. And the median was 11.45.
CAL's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 75.73% of 1133
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 7.02
vs CAL: 16.22
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
As of today (2026-07-27), Caleres's stock price is $11.78.
Caleres's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $-0.010. Therefore, Caleres's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.
Caleres (NYSE:CAL) EV-to-OCF Explanation
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
Caleres's share price for today is $11.78.
Caleres'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 $-0.010.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Caleres EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Caleres EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Caleres's EV-to-OCF 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 Apparel Retail subindustry, Caleres's EV-to-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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.
Caleres EV-to-OCF vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Caleres's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Caleres's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Caleres's current Enterprise Value is $1,315 Mil.
Caleres's Cash Flow from Operations 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 $81 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.
Caleres (CAL) has a EV-to-OCF of 16.22 as of Jul. 27, 2026. This is 42% above median its historical median of 11.45. Over the past decade, Caleres' EV-to-OCF has ranged from 5.15 to 75.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Caleres ranks #858 out of 1133 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 75.7%.
Is Caleres' EV-to-OCF too high?
Caleres' current EV-to-OCF of 16.22 is 42% above median its 10-year median of 11.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.15 to a high of 75.63. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.02. Caleres' value of 16.22 is 131.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Caleres ranks #858 out of 1133 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Caleres has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Caleres' EV-to-OCF compare to SHOE and GCO?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Caleres ranks #858 out of 1133 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Caleres in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.02. Caleres' value of 16.22 is 131.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Caleres' own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 5.15 to 75.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.45 vs. the industry median of 7.02, Caleres 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-OCF for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Retail - Cyclical companies is 7.02, based on 1,133 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Caleres's current EV-to-OCF of 16.22 is 131.1% 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-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 7.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Caleres's current EV-to-OCF is 16.22, which is 42% above median its own 10-year median of 11.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Caleres stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Caleres (CAL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $24.96, compared to a current price of $11.78 — trading 52.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 16.22, which is 42% above median its 10-year median of 11.45 and 131.1% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 7.02. Caleres' overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Caleres (CAL), the current EV-to-OCF is 16.22 as of Jul. 27, 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 Caleres (CAL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Caleres stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $11.78 is trading 52.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $24.96.
GuruFocus considers Caleres to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CAL:
EV-to-OCF: 16.22 (42% above median its 10-year median of 11.45)
GF Value™: $24.96 vs. price of $11.78 (52.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 131.1% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#858 of 1133)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CAL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Caleres Inc is a footwear company that operates retail shoe stores and e-commerce websites, and designs, develops, sources, manufactures, and distributes footwear for people of all ages. The Company's business operations are organized into two reportable segments - Famous Footwear and Brand Portfolio. The Famous Footwear segment is comprised of its Famous Footwear retail stores, famousfootwear.com, and famousfootwear.ca. The Brand Portfolio segment offers retailers and consumers a cultivated portfolio of known brands. This segment is comprised of wholesale operations that designs, develops, sources, manufactures, markets and distributes branded, licensed and private-label footwear. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from Domestic operations.
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