Designer Brands Inc. (DBI) — Stock Score Summary

Designer Brands Inc. (DBI) has a MoatMap StockRank of 86/100 based on Quality (34/100), Value (49/100), and Momentum (86/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Designer Brands is a low-quality footwear retailer with thin margins and high exposure to promotional retail environments.

Designer Brands Inc. is one of North America's largest designers, producers, and retailers of footwear and accessories, operating DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse and other brands. The company leverages its extensive retail footprint, online presence, and private label brands to offer a wide selection of branded and proprietary footwear at competitive prices. Its integrated approach across design, sourcing, and retail provides a competitive edge in the fragmented footwear market.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$9.11
Market Cap$400M
P/E (Forward)15.39
Price/Book1.61
Return on Equity-2.0%
Return on Invested Capital3.5%
Debt/Equity430.17
Gross Margin43.6%
Operating Margin-2.1%
Revenue Growth0.0%
Dividend Yield2.2%
Free Cash Flow$62M

Designer Brands Inc. operates in the Footwear & Accessories industry, part of the Consumer Cyclical sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Designer Brands Inc.’s (DBI) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Designer Brands Inc. (DBI) is 86/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (34), Value (49), and Momentum (86) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Designer Brands Inc. have an economic moat?
Designer Brands Inc. (DBI) has a Quality factor score of 34/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Designer Brands Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Designer Brands Inc. (DBI) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 86/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Designer Brands Inc. in?
Designer Brands Inc. (DBI) operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Footwear & Accessories industry (United States).
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