DBI (Designer Brands) Total Debt per Share: $24.17 (As of Apr. 2026)

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DBI Designer Brands Inc DBI
75 GF Score
Price $6.19
GF Value $6.70
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Designer Brands Total Debt per Share?

Designer Brands DBI +5.27% 75 Total Debt per Share is $24.17 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates DBI with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.70 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

$24.17 (As of Apr. 2026)

Total Debt per Share is calculated as total debt divided by Shares Outstanding (EOP). Total debt is calculated as Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation plus Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation. Designer Brands's Total Debt Per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $24.17.

Designer Brands Total Debt per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Designer Brands's Total Debt per Share 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 Total Debt per Share Chart

Designer Brands Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Total Debt per Share
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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 Total Debt per Share Calculation

Designer Brands's Total Debt Per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as:

Total Debt Per Share=(Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation+Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(1,025+182)/50
=24.24

Designer Brands's Total Debt Per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

Total Debt Per Share=(Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation+Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(1,062+165)/51
=24.17

* 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.

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What does a Total Debt per Share of $24.17 mean?
Designer Brands (DBI) has a Total Debt per Share of $24.17 as of Apr. 2026. Total debt per share equals the per-share value of a company's long-term and short-term debt. View historical data on Designer Brands and its competitors.
Is Designer Brands' Total Debt per Share too high?
Designer Brands' current Total Debt per Share is $24.17. Overall, Designer Brands has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Designer Brands' Total Debt per Share compare to FWDI and RCKY?
Designer Brands' Total Debt per Share of $24.17 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 Total Debt per Share for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good Total Debt per Share depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry context. However, Total Debt per Share 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 Total Debt per Share mean?
A high Total Debt per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total debt per share equals the per-share value of a company's long-term and short-term debt. View historical data on Designer Brands and its competitors. Designer Brands's current Total Debt per Share is $24.17. 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 $6.70, compared to a current price of $6.19 — trading 7.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Debt per Share is $24.17. Designer Brands' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Debt per Share calculated?
Total Debt per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Designer Brands (DBI), the current Total Debt per Share is $24.17 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 (DBI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Designer Brands stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $6.19 is trading 7.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.70. GuruFocus considers Designer Brands to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for DBI:

  • Total Debt per Share: $24.17
  • GF Value™: $6.70 vs. price of $6.19 (7.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 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

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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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