| Annual · values | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 43.57% | 42.73% | 31.70% | 32.55% | 33.43% | 13.93% | 28.62% | 29.37% | 28.43% | 28.69% | — | — |
| Operating Margin | 1.65% | 1.16% | 2.35% | 5.65% | 6.42% | -26.24% | 3.64% | 1.85% | 4.45% | 7.36% | 8.15% | 9.70% |
| EBITDA Margin | 3.69% | 3.28% | 4.51% | 8.10% | 8.86% | -22.30% | 6.13% | 4.34% | 7.30% | 10.37% | 10.96% | 12.43% |
| Net Margin | -0.29% | -0.35% | 0.95% | 4.91% | 4.83% | -21.87% | 2.71% | -0.64% | 2.39% | 4.58% | 5.19% | 6.14% |
| Current Ratio | 1.20 | 1.24 | 1.25 | 1.24 | 1.20 | 1.04 | 1.32 | 2.06 | 2.66 | 2.40 | 2.46 | 2.71 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.25 | 0.23 | 0.33 | 0.29 | 0.43 | 0.41 | 0.39 | 0.67 | 1.11 | 0.82 | 0.96 | 1.12 |
| Debt / Equity | 1.54 | 1.76 | 1.19 | 0.65 | 0.55 | 1.38 | 0.26 | 0.19 | 0.00 | — | — | — |
| ROE | -2.96% | -3.79% | 8.09% | 37.58% | 37.46% | -201.10% | 13.11% | -2.46% | 7.08% | 13.28% | 15.03% | 15.16% |
| ROA | -0.43% | -0.53% | 1.40% | 8.09% | 7.67% | -24.73% | 3.83% | -1.26% | 4.76% | 8.72% | 9.94% | 10.66% |
| Asset Turnover | 1.49 | 1.50 | 1.48 | 1.65 | 1.59 | 1.13 | 1.42 | 1.96 | 1.99 | 1.90 | 1.91 | 1.74 |
| Book Value / Share | 5.75 | 5.19 | 5.67 | 6.00 | 5.34 | 3.37 | 9.66 | 10.40 | 11.78 | 11.41 | 10.23 | 11.16 |
Designer Brands Inc. is a vertically integrated footwear and accessories retailer and wholesaler headquartered in Ohio, United States. The primary purpose of the company is to offer a vast selection of high-quality shoes at competitive prices across various branded and exclusive products. Designer Brands operates under several key segments including DSW (Designer Shoe Warehouse), a leading footwear retailer with a strong presence in North America, and Camuto Group, a significant design and sourcing company. These segments allow it to cater to a diverse customer base ranging from everyday consumers in need of casual and formal footwear to fashion-forward individuals seeking trendy styles. Designer Brands focuses on delivering value through a blend of physical retail locations and a robust digital platform, thereby enhancing customer experience and expanding market reach. In the broader financial market, the company plays a significant role due to its solid market position in the lifestyle and retail sectors, as well as its ability to adapt to changing consumer preferences and digital retail trends. This positions Designer Brands as a noteworthy entity in the retail apparel industry, reflecting its impact and relevance in the footwear market.