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Designer BrandsDBI +0.31%71 Net Margin % is 0.17% as of Apr. 2026, which is 90% below its 10-year median of 1.68. 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 1,042 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Designer Brands ranks worse than 67.75% on this metric.
Designer Brands (NYSE:DBI) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Designer Brands Net Margin % Related Terms
Designer Brands Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Designer Brands's Net Margin % 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 Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Designer Brands's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Designer Brands's Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % of 0.17% as of Apr. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Designer Brands and its competitors. This is 90% below median its historical median of 1.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Designer Brands ranks #706 out of 1042 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 67.8%.
Is Designer Brands' Net Margin % too high?
Designer Brands' current Net Margin % of 0.17% is 90% below median its 10-year median of 1.68. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Net Margin % is 2.71. Designer Brands' value of 0.17% is 93.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Designer Brands ranks #706 out of 1042 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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' Net Margin % compare to FWDI and RCKY?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Designer Brands ranks #706 out of 1042 companies for Net Margin %. This places Designer Brands in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.71. Designer Brands' value of 0.17% is 93.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.68 vs. the industry median of 2.71, Designer Brands has consistently been below 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 Net Margin % for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Net Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 2.71, based on 1,042 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Designer Brands's current Net Margin % of 0.17% is 93.7% below 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Designer Brands and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Designer Brands's current Net Margin % is 0.17%, which is 90% below median its own 10-year median of 1.68. 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 Net Margin % is 0.17%, which is 90% below median its 10-year median of 1.68 and 93.7% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 2.71. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Designer Brands (DBI), the current Net Margin % is 0.17% 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 (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:
Net Margin %: 0.17% (90% below median its 10-year median of 1.68)
GF Value™: $6.75 vs. price of $6.57 (2.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 93.7% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#706 of 1042)
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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