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Designer BrandsDBI +0.31%71 FCF Yield % is 22.17 as of Aug. 10, 2026, which is 115% above its 10-year median of 10.33. 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 1,062 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Designer Brands ranks better than 89.08% on this metric.
FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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Designer Brands FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Designer Brands's FCF Yield % can be seen below:
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For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, Designer Brands's FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % 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 FCF Yield % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Designer Brands's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Designer Brands's FCF Yield % falls into.
* 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 FCF Yield % of 22.17 as of Aug. 10, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Designer Brands and its competitors. This is 115% above median its historical median of 10.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Designer Brands ranks #116 out of 1062 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 10.9%.
Is Designer Brands' FCF Yield % too high?
Designer Brands' current FCF Yield % of 22.17 is 115% above median its 10-year median of 10.33. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median FCF Yield % is 1.96. Designer Brands' value of 22.17 is 1034% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Designer Brands ranks #116 out of 1062 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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' FCF Yield % compare to FWDI and RCKY?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Designer Brands ranks #116 out of 1062 companies for FCF Yield %. This places Designer Brands in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Yield % is 1.96. Designer Brands' value of 22.17 is 1034% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.33 vs. the industry median of 1.96, 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 FCF Yield % for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median FCF Yield % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 1.96, based on 1,062 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Designer Brands's current FCF Yield % of 22.17 is 1034% 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 FCF Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Designer Brands and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median FCF Yield % is 1.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Designer Brands's current FCF Yield % is 22.17, which is 115% above median its own 10-year median of 10.33. 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 FCF Yield % is 22.17, which is 115% above median its 10-year median of 10.33 and 1034% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 1.96. 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 FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Designer Brands (DBI), the current FCF Yield % is 22.17 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:
FCF Yield %: 22.17 (115% above median its 10-year median of 10.33)
GF Value™: $6.75 vs. price of $6.57 (2.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1034% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#116 of 1062)
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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