Designer BrandsDBI 73 EV-to-FCF is 19.77 as of Jul. 09, 2026, which is 36% above its 10-year median of 14.54. GuruFocus rates DBI with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.77 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 634 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Designer Brands ranks worse than 61.04% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Designer Brands's Enterprise Value is $1,462 Mil.
Designer Brands's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $74 Mil. Therefore, Designer Brands's EV-to-FCF for today is 19.77.
The historical rank and industry rank for Designer Brands's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
DBI'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -181.62 Med: 14.54 Max: 9851.25
Current: 19.77
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Designer Brands was 9851.25. The lowest was -181.62. And the median was 14.54.
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.
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.
Designer Brands's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Designer Brands's share price for today is $5.55.
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.
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.
Designer Brands EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Designer Brands EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Designer Brands'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 Footwear & Accessories subindustry, Designer Brands'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.
Designer Brands EV-to-FCF vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Designer Brands's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Designer Brands's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Designer Brands's current Enterprise Value is $1,462 Mil.
Designer Brands'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 $74 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-FCF of 19.77 as of Jul. 09, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Designer Brands and its competitors. This is 36% above median its historical median of 14.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Designer Brands ranks #387 out of 634 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 61%.
Is Designer Brands' EV-to-FCF too high?
Designer Brands' current EV-to-FCF of 19.77 is 36% above median its 10-year median of 14.54. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.91. Designer Brands' value of 19.77 is 32.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Designer Brands ranks #387 out of 634 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Designer Brands has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Designer Brands' EV-to-FCF compare to RCKY and FWDI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Designer Brands ranks #387 out of 634 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Designer Brands in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.91. Designer Brands' value of 19.77 is 32.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 14.54 vs. the industry median of 14.91, 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-FCF for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 14.91, based on 634 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. Designer Brands's current EV-to-FCF of 19.77 is 32.6% 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 Designer Brands and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 14.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Designer Brands's current EV-to-FCF is 19.77, which is 36% above median its own 10-year median of 14.54. 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 $6.77, compared to a current price of $5.55 — trading 18% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 19.77, which is 36% above median its 10-year median of 14.54 and 32.6% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 14.91. Designer Brands' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Designer Brands (DBI), the current EV-to-FCF is 19.77 as of Jul. 09, 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 $5.55 is trading 18% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.77.
GuruFocus considers Designer Brands to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for DBI:
EV-to-FCF: 19.77 (36% above median its 10-year median of 14.54)
GF Value™: $6.77 vs. price of $5.55 (18% below fair value)
Industry Position: 32.6% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#387 of 634)
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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