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Designer BrandsFRA:D9W +0.89%71 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.72 as of Apr. 2026, which is 24% above its 10-year median of 0.58. 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. Among 415 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Designer Brands ranks better than 63.86% on this metric.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Designer Brands's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.72.
The historical rank and industry rank for Designer Brands's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:D9W'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.11 Med: 0.58 Max: 0.94
Current: 0.31
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Designer Brands was 0.94. The lowest was 0.11. And the median was 0.58.
FRA:D9W's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 63.86% of 415
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 0.43
vs FRA:D9W: 0.31
During the past 12 months, Designer Brands's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -25.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -9.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Designer Brands was 71.00% per year. The lowest was -50.00% per year. And the median was 7.70% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
Designer Brands (FRA:D9W) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation
In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Designer Brands Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Designer Brands Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Designer Brands's Dividend Payout Ratio 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.
FRA:D9W vs FWDI, RCKY, FOSL: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, Designer Brands's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Designer Brands's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Designer Brands's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.
Designer Brands's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as
* 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 (FRA:D9W) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.72 as of Apr. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Designer Brands and its competitors. This is 24% above median its historical median of 0.58. Over the past decade, Designer Brands' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.11 to 0.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Designer Brands ranks #150 out of 415 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 36.1%.
Is Designer Brands' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Designer Brands' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.72 is 24% above median its 10-year median of 0.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.11 to a high of 0.94. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.43. Designer Brands' value of 0.72 is 67.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Designer Brands ranks #150 out of 415 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Designer Brands has a GF Score™ of 71/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Designer Brands' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to FWDI and RCKY?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Designer Brands ranks #150 out of 415 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Designer Brands in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.43. Designer Brands' value of 0.72 is 67.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Designer Brands' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.11 to 0.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.58 vs. the industry median of 0.43, 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 0.43, based on 415 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Designer Brands's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.72 is 67.4% 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Designer Brands and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Designer Brands's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.72, which is 24% above median its own 10-year median of 0.58. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.72. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.72, which is 24% above median its 10-year median of 0.58 and 67.4% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 0.43. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Designer Brands (FRA:D9W), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.72 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:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.72 (24% above median its 10-year median of 0.58)
GF Value™: €5.80 vs. price of €5.65 (2.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 67.4% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#150 of 415)
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 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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