CaleresCAL -0.13%63 EV-to-FCF is 59.52 as of Jul. 06, 2026, which is 302% above its 10-year median of 14.82. GuruFocus rates CAL with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $24.92 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 773 Retail - Cyclical companies, Caleres ranks worse than 88.1% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Caleres's Enterprise Value is $1,312 Mil.
Caleres's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $22 Mil. Therefore, Caleres's EV-to-FCF for today is 59.52.
The historical rank and industry rank for Caleres's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
CAL'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -62.95 Med: 14.82 Max: 4328.27
Current: 59.52
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Caleres was 4328.27. The lowest was -62.95. And the median was 14.82.
CAL's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 88.1% of 773
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 13.76
vs CAL: 59.52
EV-to-FCF 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 (2026-07-06), Caleres's stock price is $11.695.
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-FCF Explanation
EV-to-FCF 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 $11.695.
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. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Caleres EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Caleres EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Caleres's EV-to-FCF 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-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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-FCF vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Caleres's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Caleres's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Caleres's current Enterprise Value is $1,312 Mil.
Caleres's Free Cash Flow 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 $22 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-FCF of 59.52 as of Jul. 06, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Caleres and its competitors. This is 302% above median its historical median of 14.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Caleres ranks #681 out of 773 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 88.1%.
Is Caleres' EV-to-FCF too high?
Caleres' current EV-to-FCF of 59.52 is 302% above median its 10-year median of 14.82. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-FCF is 13.76. Caleres' value of 59.52 is 332.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Caleres ranks #681 out of 773 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Caleres has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Caleres' EV-to-FCF compare to SHOE and CTRN?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Caleres ranks #681 out of 773 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Caleres in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 13.76. Caleres' value of 59.52 is 332.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 14.82 vs. the industry median of 13.76, 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-FCF for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Retail - Cyclical companies is 13.76, based on 773 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Caleres's current EV-to-FCF of 59.52 is 332.6% 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Caleres and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 13.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Caleres's current EV-to-FCF is 59.52, which is 302% above median its own 10-year median of 14.82. 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 $24.92, compared to a current price of $11.70 — trading 53.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 59.52, which is 302% above median its 10-year median of 14.82 and 332.6% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 13.76. Caleres' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Caleres (CAL), the current EV-to-FCF is 59.52 as of Jul. 06, 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 $11.70 is trading 53.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $24.92.
GuruFocus considers Caleres to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CAL:
EV-to-FCF: 59.52 (302% above median its 10-year median of 14.82)
GF Value™: $24.92 vs. price of $11.70 (53.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 332.6% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#681 of 773)
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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