Designer Brands (FRA:D9W) ROCE %: 5.49% (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 ROCE %?

Designer Brands FRA:D9W +0.89% 71 ROCE % is 5.49% 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.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. Designer Brands's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 5.49%.

Designer Brands  (FRA:D9W) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

Designer Brands ROCE % Related Terms

Designer Brands ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Designer Brands's ROCE % 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.

Designer Brands ROCE % Chart

Designer Brands Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
ROCE %
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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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Designer Brands ROCE % Calculation

Designer Brands's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Jan. 2026 )  (A: Jan. 2025 )(A: Jan. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Jan. 2026 )  (A: Jan. 2025 )(A: Jan. 2026 )
=40.484/( ( (1940.91 - 570.279) + (1657.436 - 500.791) )/ 2 )
=40.484/( (1370.631+1156.645)/ 2 )
=40.484/1263.638
=3.20 %

Designer Brands's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Apr. 2026 )  (Q: Jan. 2026 )(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Apr. 2026 )  (Q: Jan. 2026 )(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=64.52/( ( (1657.436 - 500.791) + (1708.458 - 515.958) )/ 2 )
=64.52/( ( 1156.645 + 1192.5 )/ 2 )
=64.52/1174.5725
=5.49 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 2026) EBIT data.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of 5.49% mean?
Designer Brands (FRA:D9W) has a ROCE % of 5.49% as of Apr. 2026.
Is Designer Brands' ROCE % too high?
Designer Brands' current ROCE % is 5.49%. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median ROCE % is 6.33. Designer Brands' value of 5.49% is 13.3% below this industry median. Overall, Designer Brands has a GF Score™ of 71/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Designer Brands' ROCE % compare to FWDI and RCKY?
Designer Brands' ROCE % of 5.49% can be compared against companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry. The industry median ROCE % is 6.33. Designer Brands' value of 5.49% is 13.3% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROCE % for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median ROCE % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 6.33, based on 1,039 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Designer Brands's current ROCE % of 5.49% is 13.3% 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median ROCE % is 6.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Designer Brands's current ROCE % is 5.49%. 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 ROCE % of 5.49%. 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 ROCE % is 5.49% and 13.3% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 6.33. 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 ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Designer Brands (FRA:D9W), the current ROCE % is 5.49% 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:

  • ROCE %: 5.49%
  • GF Value™: €5.80 vs. price of €5.65 (2.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 13.3% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median

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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