Designer Brands Inc (DBI) — Cash Flow-to-Debt Ratio
Designer Brands Inc (DBI) has a Cash Flow-to-Debt Ratio of 0.03x as of January 2026, meaning its operating cash flow of $42.25 Million could theoretically repay 0% of its total liabilities ($1.66 Billion) in one year. See cash generation quality of Designer Brands Inc to measure how efficiently the company converts operating cash flow to free cash.
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Designer Brands Inc Cash Flow-to-Debt Ratio (2000–2026)
Historical debt coverage capacity for Designer Brands Inc across 26 annual periods. Also explore Designer Brands Inc net asset momentum to track the company's year-over-year net asset growth rate.
Annual Cash Flow-to-Debt Ratio for Designer Brands Inc (2000–2026)
Year-by-year debt coverage analysis for Designer Brands Inc. For market capitalisation and broader financial context, see market value of Designer Brands Inc.
| Year | CF-to-Debt Ratio | Operating CF (USD) | Total Liabilities | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.07x | $109.86 Million | $1.66 Billion | ▲ +39.0% |
| 2025 | 0.05x | $82.24 Million | $1.73 Billion | ▼ -49.8% |
| 2024 | 0.09x | $162.40 Million | $1.71 Billion | ▼ -25.8% |
| 2023 | 0.13x | $201.43 Million | $1.58 Billion | ▲ +19.4% |
| 2022 | 0.11x | $171.43 Million | $1.60 Billion | ▲ +220.6% |
| 2021 | -0.09x | $-153.79 Million | $1.73 Billion | ▼ -178.7% |
| 2020 | 0.11x | $196.71 Million | $1.74 Billion | ▼ -49.3% |
| 2019 | 0.22x | $175.33 Million | $788.21 Million | ▼ -46.1% |
| 2018 | 0.41x | $191.02 Million | $463.26 Million | ▼ -4.9% |
| 2017 | 0.43x | $212.91 Million | $490.99 Million | ▼ -17.0% |
| 2016 | 0.52x | $242.65 Million | $464.19 Million | ▲ +13.1% |
| 2015 | 0.46x | $197.40 Million | $427.12 Million | ▼ -34.6% |
| 2014 | 0.71x | $298.73 Million | $422.70 Million | ▲ +10.3% |
| 2013 | 0.64x | $258.56 Million | $403.52 Million | ▲ +25.7% |
| 2012 | 0.51x | $214.79 Million | $421.31 Million | ▲ +33.2% |
| 2011 | 0.38x | $140.95 Million | $368.13 Million | ▼ -24.1% |
| 2010 | 0.50x | $164.45 Million | $325.88 Million | ▲ +32.8% |
| 2009 | 0.38x | $97.11 Million | $255.61 Million | ▲ +39.6% |
| 2008 | 0.27x | $70.86 Million | $260.40 Million | ▼ -27.9% |
| 2007 | 0.38x | $88.17 Million | $233.72 Million | ▼ -29.9% |
| 2006 | 0.54x | $109.26 Million | $203.00 Million | ▲ +642.9% |
| 2005 | 0.07x | $15.69 Million | $216.61 Million | ▼ -76.3% |
| 2004 | 0.31x | $45.12 Million | $147.31 Million | ▲ +265.5% |
| 2003 | -0.19x | $-30.84 Million | $166.64 Million | ▼ -135.4% |
| 2002 | 0.52x | $58.41 Million | $111.82 Million | ▲ +662.6% |
| 2000 | 0.07x | $27.53 Million | $401.82 Million | — |