Designer BrandsDBI +5.94%74 PB Ratio is 1.13 as of Jun. 28, 2026, which is 31% below its 10-year median of 1.64. GuruFocus rates DBI with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.80 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,005 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Designer Brands ranks worse than 52.54% on this metric.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. As of today (2026-06-28), Designer Brands's share price is $6.24. Designer Brands's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $5.54. Hence, Designer Brands's PB Ratio of today is 1.13.
The historical rank and industry rank for Designer Brands's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
DBI'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.38 Med: 1.64 Max: 5.47
Current: 1.13
During the past 13 years, Designer Brands's highest PB Ratio was 5.47. The lowest was 0.38. And the median was 1.64.
During the past 12 months, Designer Brands's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -5.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -8.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Designer Brands was 58.30% per year. The lowest was -34.50% per year. And the median was 6.00% per year.
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
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Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
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Designer Brands PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Designer Brands's PB 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.
For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, Designer Brands's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB 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 PB Ratio vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Designer Brands's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Designer Brands's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
Designer Brands's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Designer Brands (DBI) has a PB Ratio of 1.13 as of Jun. 28, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Designer Brands and its competitors. This is 31% below median its historical median of 1.64. Over the past decade, Designer Brands' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.38 to 5.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Designer Brands ranks #528 out of 1005 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 52.5%.
Is Designer Brands' PB Ratio too high?
Designer Brands' current PB Ratio of 1.13 is 31% below median its 10-year median of 1.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.38 to a high of 5.47. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median PB Ratio is 1.06. Designer Brands' value of 1.13 is 6.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Designer Brands ranks #528 out of 1005 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Designer Brands has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Designer Brands' PB Ratio compare to FWDI and WEYS?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Designer Brands ranks #528 out of 1005 companies for PB Ratio. This places Designer Brands in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.06. Designer Brands' value of 1.13 is 6.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Designer Brands' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.38 to 5.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.64 vs. the industry median of 1.06, 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 PB Ratio for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median PB Ratio among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 1.06, based on 1,005 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Designer Brands's current PB Ratio of 1.13 is 6.6% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Designer Brands and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Designer Brands's current PB Ratio is 1.13, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 1.64. 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 $6.80, compared to a current price of $6.24 — trading 8.2% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.13, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 1.64 and 6.6% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 1.06. Designer Brands' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Designer Brands (DBI), the current PB Ratio is 1.13 as of Jun. 28, 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 $6.24 is trading 8.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.80.
GuruFocus considers Designer Brands to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for DBI:
PB Ratio: 1.13 (31% below median its 10-year median of 1.64)
GF Value™: $6.80 vs. price of $6.24 (8.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 6.6% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#528 of 1005)
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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