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Designer Brands's ROE % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 1.65%. Designer Brands's PB Ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 1.34.
Designer Brands's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 1.23%.
Designer Brands ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Related Terms
Designer Brands ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Designer Brands's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Chart
FRA:D9W vs FWDI, RCKY, FOSL: ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Comparison
For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, Designer Brands's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Designer Brands's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Designer Brands's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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.
What does a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 1.23% mean?
Designer Brands (FRA:D9W) has a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 1.23% as of Apr. 2026. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Designer Brands and its competitors.
Is Designer Brands' ROE % Adjusted to Book Value too high?
Designer Brands' current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 1.23%. Overall, Designer Brands has a GF Score™ of 71/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Designer Brands' ROE % Adjusted to Book Value compare to FWDI and RCKY?
Designer Brands' ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 1.23% 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry context. However, ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value mean?
A high ROE % Adjusted to Book Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Designer Brands and its competitors. Designer Brands's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 1.23%. 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 1.23%. 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 1.23%. 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value calculated?
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Designer Brands (FRA:D9W), the current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 1.23% 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:
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: 1.23%
GF Value™: €5.80 vs. price of €5.65 (2.6% below fair value)
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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