DBI (Designer Brands) Tariff Resilience Score: 5/10 (As of Aug. 10, 2026)

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DBI Designer Brands Inc DBI
71 GF Score
Price $6.57
GF Value $6.75
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Designer Brands Tariff Resilience Score?

Designer Brands DBI +0.31% 71 Tariff Resilience Score is 5 as of Aug. 10, 2026. 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 1,136 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Designer Brands ranks better than 97.71% on this metric.

Designer Brands has the Tariff Resilience Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Average Resilient.

Designer Brands has DBI imports a significant portion of its products, exposing it to tariff risks. However, its diverse supplier base and ability to shift production locations provide some mitigation. Past tariff impacts have been moderate due to strategic pricing adjustments.

Tariff Resilience Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to measure a company's exposure to international trade tariffs, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as global supply chain dependencies, manufacturing locations versus sales markets, import / export balance and percentage of revenue, and more.

The company's exposure to international trade tariffs based on these criteria:

1. Global supply chain dependencies
2. Manufacturing locations versus sales markets
3. Import/export balance and percentage of revenue
4. Historical impact from previous tariff changes
5. Available mitigation strategies (alternative suppliers, pricing power)
6. Industry-specific tariff exemptions or vulnerabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Designer Brands might have Average Resilient.

Designer Brands  (NYSE:DBI) Tariff Resilience Score Explanation

The Tariff Resilience Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the most resilient. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 3 categories:

Tariff Resilience Score Resilience Level
7 - 10Highly Resilient
4 - 6Average Resilient
0 - 3Highly Vulnerable

Designer Brands Tariff Resilience Score Related Terms

DBI vs FWDI, RCKY, FOSL: Tariff Resilience Score Comparison

For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, Designer Brands's Tariff Resilience Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Tariff Resilience Score 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 Tariff Resilience Score vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Designer Brands's Tariff Resilience Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Designer Brands's Tariff Resilience Score falls into.


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What does a Tariff Resilience Score of 5 mean?
Designer Brands (DBI) has a Tariff Resilience Score of 5 as of Aug. 10, 2026. Tariff Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to measure a company's exposure to international trade tariffs, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as global supply chain dependencies, manufacturing locations versus sales markets, import / export balance and percentage of revenue, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Designer Brands ranks #26 out of 1136 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 2.3%.
Is Designer Brands' Tariff Resilience Score too high?
Designer Brands' current Tariff Resilience Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Designer Brands ranks #26 out of 1136 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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' Tariff Resilience Score compare to FWDI and RCKY?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Designer Brands ranks #26 out of 1136 companies for Tariff Resilience Score. This places Designer Brands in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Tariff Resilience Score for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good Tariff Resilience Score depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry context. However, Tariff Resilience Score 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 Tariff Resilience Score mean?
A high Tariff Resilience Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Tariff Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to measure a company's exposure to international trade tariffs, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as global supply chain dependencies, manufacturing locations versus sales markets, import / export balance and percentage of revenue, and more. Designer Brands's current Tariff Resilience Score is 5. 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 Tariff Resilience Score is 5. 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 Tariff Resilience Score calculated?
Tariff Resilience Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Designer Brands (DBI), the current Tariff Resilience Score is 5 as of Aug. 10, 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:

  • Tariff Resilience Score: 5
  • GF Value™: $6.75 vs. price of $6.57 (2.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 6 warning signs

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 Business Description

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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