Designer Brands (FRA:D9W) Long-Term Debt: €401 Mil (As of Apr. 2026)

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FRA:D9W Designer Brands Inc FRA:D9W
71 GF Score
Price €5.65
GF Value €5.80
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What is Designer Brands Long-Term Debt?

Designer Brands FRA:D9W +0.89% 71 Long-Term Debt is €401 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:D9W with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.80. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Designer Brands's Long-Term Debt for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was €401 Mil.

Designer Brands's quarterly Long-Term Debt declined from Oct. 2025 (€398 Mil) to Jan. 2026 (€364 Mil) but then increased from Jan. 2026 (€364 Mil) to Apr. 2026 (€401 Mil).

Designer Brands's annual Long-Term Debt increased from Jan. 2024 (€386 Mil) to Jan. 2025 (€468 Mil) but then declined from Jan. 2025 (€468 Mil) to Jan. 2026 (€364 Mil).

Designer Brands  (FRA:D9W) Long-Term Debt Explanation

Long-Term Debt is the sum of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of all long-term debt, which is debt initially having maturities due after one year or beyond the operating cycle, if longer, but excluding the portions thereof scheduled to be repaid within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Long-Term Debt includes notes payable, bonds payable, mortgage loans, convertible debt, subordinated debt and other types of long term debt.

Designer Brands Long-Term Debt Related Terms

Designer Brands Long-Term Debt Historical Data

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Designer Brands Long-Term Debt Chart

Designer Brands Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Long-Term Debt
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Designer Brands Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Long-Term Debt →
What does a Long-Term Debt of €401 Mil mean?
Designer Brands (FRA:D9W) has a Long-Term Debt of €401 Mil as of Apr. 2026.
Is Designer Brands' Long-Term Debt too high?
Designer Brands' current Long-Term Debt is €401 Mil. Overall, Designer Brands has a GF Score™ of 71/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Designer Brands' Long-Term Debt compare to FWDI and RCKY?
Designer Brands' Long-Term Debt of €401 Mil can be compared against companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Long-Term Debt for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good Long-Term Debt depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry context. However, Long-Term Debt should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Long-Term Debt mean?
A high Long-Term Debt can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Designer Brands's current Long-Term Debt is €401 Mil. 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?
Designer Brands (FRA:D9W) has a current Long-Term Debt of €401 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.80, compared to a current price of €5.65 — trading 2.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Long-Term Debt is €401 Mil. 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 Long-Term Debt calculated?
Long-Term Debt is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Designer Brands (FRA:D9W), the current Long-Term Debt is €401 Mil as of Apr. 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 (FRA:D9W) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Designer Brands stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €5.65 is trading 2.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €5.80.

Key valuation signals for FRA:D9W:

  • Long-Term Debt: €401 Mil
  • GF Value™: €5.80 vs. price of €5.65 (2.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:D9W stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Designer Brands Business Description

Other Exchanges DBI:USA
Address 810 DSW Drive, Columbus, OH, USA, 43219
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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