Caleres Inc (CAL) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Caleres Inc (CAL) has net assets worth $619.37 Million USD as of April 2026. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($2.02 Billion) and total liabilities ($1.40 Billion). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off. Check CAL PP&E to net assets ratio to assess the company's strategic physical and investment asset allocation.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $619.37 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 30.63% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 1.21% |
| 5-Year Change | 88.31% |
| 10-Year Change | -0.9% |
| Growth Volatility | 18.83 |
Caleres Inc - Net Assets Trend (1986–2026)
This chart illustrates how Caleres Inc's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. For live market cap and overall valuation, see CAL market cap.
Annual Net Assets for Caleres Inc (1986–2026)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Caleres Inc from 1986 to 2026. Also explore net asset momentum of Caleres Inc to track the company's year-over-year net asset growth rate.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-31 | $608.96 Million | +0.50% |
| 2025-01-31 | $605.95 Million | +6.76% |
| 2024-01-31 | $567.57 Million | +33.20% |
| 2023-01-31 | $426.11 Million | +31.77% |
| 2022-01-31 | $323.39 Million | +58.64% |
| 2021-01-31 | $203.85 Million | -68.60% |
| 2020-01-31 | $649.13 Million | +2.16% |
| 2019-01-31 | $635.43 Million | -11.62% |
| 2018-01-31 | $718.96 Million | +17.00% |
| 2017-01-31 | $614.49 Million | +1.99% |
| 2016-01-31 | $602.47 Million | +11.23% |
| 2015-01-31 | $541.62 Million | +13.46% |
| 2014-01-31 | $477.36 Million | +12.08% |
| 2013-01-31 | $425.90 Million | +2.95% |
| 2012-01-31 | $413.72 Million | -0.53% |
| 2011-01-31 | $415.91 Million | +1.14% |
| 2010-01-31 | $411.23 Million | +2.24% |
| 2009-01-31 | $402.21 Million | -28.26% |
| 2008-01-31 | $560.66 Million | +7.07% |
| 2007-01-31 | $523.64 Million | +20.60% |
| 2006-01-31 | $434.21 Million | +10.97% |
| 2005-01-31 | $391.30 Million | +10.19% |
| 2004-01-31 | $355.13 Million | +19.73% |
| 2003-01-31 | $296.61 Million | +15.57% |
| 2002-01-31 | $256.66 Million | -4.93% |
| 2001-01-31 | $269.97 Million | +8.01% |
| 2000-01-31 | $249.94 Million | +15.08% |
| 1999-01-31 | $217.20 Million | +9.04% |
| 1998-01-31 | $199.20 Million | -15.95% |
| 1997-01-31 | $237.00 Million | +2.33% |
| 1996-01-31 | $231.60 Million | -7.25% |
| 1995-01-31 | $249.70 Million | +6.76% |
| 1994-01-31 | $233.90 Million | -19.07% |
| 1993-01-31 | $289.00 Million | -7.79% |
| 1992-01-31 | $313.40 Million | -6.78% |
| 1991-01-31 | $336.20 Million | -0.83% |
| 1990-01-31 | $339.00 Million | +1.89% |
| 1989-01-31 | $332.70 Million | -6.28% |
| 1988-01-31 | $355.00 Million | +2.31% |
| 1987-01-31 | $347.00 Million | -7.93% |
| 1986-01-31 | $376.90 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Caleres Inc's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 45.8% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (January 2026)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | $421.21 Million | 69.99% |
| Common Stock | $338.00K | 0.06% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $-18.58 Million | -3.09% |
| Other Components | $198.88 Million | 33.04% |
| Total Equity | $601.85 Million | 100.00% |
Caleres Inc Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Caleres Inc ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Jasmine International Public Company Limited
BK:JAS-R
|
$413.53 Million |
|
Johnson Outdoors Inc
NASDAQ:JOUT
|
$413.60 Million |
|
Melcor Developments Ltd.
TO:MRD
|
$413.62 Million |
|
Jiangsu Nanfang Medical
SHG:603880
|
$413.65 Million |
|
Long Chen Paper Co Ltd
TW:1909
|
$413.47 Million |
|
Zhengzhou Qianweiyangchu Food Co Ltd
SHE:001215
|
$413.45 Million |
|
Promotora de Informaciones SA
MC:PRS
|
$413.34 Million |
|
PEPPER MONEY LTD.
F:X95
|
$413.28 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Caleres Inc's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2025 to 2026, total equity changed from 599,024,000 to 601,851,000, a change of 2,827,000 (0.5%).
- Net loss of 7,054,000 reduced equity.
- Dividend payments of 9,448,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 8,906,000 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 15,446,000.
- Other factors increased equity by 12,789,000.
Equity Change Factors (2025 to 2026)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $-7.05 Million | -1.17% |
| Dividends Paid | $9.45 Million | -1.57% |
| Share Repurchases | $8.91 Million | -1.48% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $15.45 Million | +2.57% |
| Other Changes | $12.79 Million | +2.12% |
| Total Change | $- | 0.47% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Caleres Inc's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 0.67x
- The company is trading below its book value, potentially indicating the market believes the assets are overvalued on the balance sheet or anticipates future losses.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 1.45x to 0.67x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-01-31 | $8.47 | $12.31 | x |
| 1987-01-31 | $8.57 | $12.31 | x |
| 1988-01-31 | $8.86 | $12.31 | x |
| 1989-01-31 | $8.59 | $12.31 | x |
| 1990-01-31 | $8.72 | $12.31 | x |
| 1991-01-31 | $8.70 | $12.31 | x |
| 1992-01-31 | $8.17 | $12.31 | x |
| 1993-01-31 | $7.39 | $12.31 | x |
| 1994-01-31 | $6.03 | $12.31 | x |
| 1995-01-31 | $6.29 | $12.31 | x |
| 1996-01-31 | $5.93 | $12.31 | x |
| 1997-01-31 | $5.97 | $12.31 | x |
| 1998-01-31 | $5.05 | $12.31 | x |
| 1999-01-31 | $5.38 | $12.31 | x |
| 2000-01-31 | $6.13 | $12.31 | x |
| 2001-01-31 | $6.73 | $12.31 | x |
| 2002-01-31 | $6.51 | $12.31 | x |
| 2003-01-31 | $7.35 | $12.31 | x |
| 2004-01-31 | $8.45 | $12.31 | x |
| 2005-01-31 | $9.22 | $12.31 | x |
| 2006-01-31 | $10.17 | $12.31 | x |
| 2007-01-31 | $12.00 | $12.31 | x |
| 2008-01-31 | $12.71 | $12.31 | x |
| 2009-01-31 | $9.49 | $12.31 | x |
| 2010-01-31 | $9.66 | $12.31 | x |
| 2011-01-31 | $9.77 | $12.31 | x |
| 2012-01-31 | $9.90 | $12.31 | x |
| 2013-01-31 | $10.42 | $12.31 | x |
| 2014-01-31 | $11.44 | $12.31 | x |
| 2015-01-31 | $12.81 | $12.31 | x |
| 2016-01-31 | $14.12 | $12.31 | x |
| 2017-01-31 | $14.54 | $12.31 | x |
| 2018-01-31 | $17.13 | $12.31 | x |
| 2019-01-31 | $15.18 | $12.31 | x |
| 2020-01-31 | $16.21 | $12.31 | x |
| 2021-01-31 | $5.38 | $12.31 | x |
| 2022-01-31 | $8.59 | $12.31 | x |
| 2023-01-31 | $11.88 | $12.31 | x |
| 2024-01-31 | $16.42 | $12.31 | x |
| 2025-01-31 | $17.87 | $12.31 | x |
| 2026-01-31 | $18.44 | $12.31 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Caleres Inc utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): -1.17%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: -0.26%
- • Asset Turnover: 1.40x
- • Equity Multiplier: 3.27x
- Recent ROE (-1.17%) is below the historical average (3.72%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 12.50% | 3.36% | 2.20x | 1.69x | $9.41 Million |
| 1987 | 11.56% | 2.85% | 2.14x | 1.90x | $5.40 Million |
| 1988 | 13.21% | 2.79% | 2.45x | 1.93x | $11.40 Million |
| 1989 | 7.87% | 1.54% | 2.34x | 2.19x | $-7.07 Million |
| 1990 | 9.09% | 1.69% | 2.55x | 2.10x | $-3.10 Million |
| 1991 | 9.46% | 1.80% | 2.39x | 2.19x | $-1.82 Million |
| 1992 | 5.01% | 0.91% | 2.45x | 2.25x | $-15.64 Million |
| 1993 | 1.63% | 0.26% | 2.36x | 2.63x | $-24.20 Million |
| 1994 | -13.51% | -1.98% | 2.07x | 3.30x | $-54.99 Million |
| 1995 | 15.78% | 2.70% | 2.30x | 2.55x | $14.43 Million |
| 1996 | 1.42% | 0.23% | 2.20x | 2.85x | $-19.86 Million |
| 1997 | 8.57% | 1.33% | 2.11x | 3.05x | $-3.40 Million |
| 1998 | -10.49% | -1.33% | 2.25x | 3.49x | $-40.82 Million |
| 1999 | 10.91% | 1.54% | 2.35x | 3.02x | $1.98 Million |
| 2000 | 14.20% | 2.23% | 2.45x | 2.60x | $10.51 Million |
| 2001 | 13.47% | 2.16% | 2.28x | 2.74x | $9.37 Million |
| 2002 | -1.54% | -0.23% | 2.51x | 2.73x | $-29.63 Million |
| 2003 | 15.23% | 2.45% | 2.61x | 2.38x | $15.51 Million |
| 2004 | 13.20% | 2.56% | 2.55x | 2.03x | $11.38 Million |
| 2005 | 11.07% | 2.23% | 2.29x | 2.16x | $4.17 Million |
| 2006 | 9.44% | 1.79% | 2.23x | 2.37x | $-2.42 Million |
| 2007 | 12.55% | 2.66% | 2.25x | 2.10x | $13.34 Million |
| 2008 | 10.78% | 2.56% | 2.15x | 1.96x | $4.36 Million |
| 2009 | -33.81% | -5.85% | 2.21x | 2.61x | $-172.65 Million |
| 2010 | 2.36% | 0.42% | 2.16x | 2.59x | $-30.72 Million |
| 2011 | 8.97% | 1.49% | 2.18x | 2.77x | $-4.28 Million |
| 2012 | 5.96% | 0.95% | 2.10x | 2.97x | $-16.68 Million |
| 2013 | 6.47% | 1.06% | 2.22x | 2.76x | $-15.02 Million |
| 2014 | 7.99% | 1.51% | 2.19x | 2.41x | $-9.60 Million |
| 2015 | 15.30% | 3.22% | 2.11x | 2.25x | $28.69 Million |
| 2016 | 13.52% | 3.16% | 1.98x | 2.16x | $21.23 Million |
| 2017 | 10.71% | 2.55% | 1.75x | 2.41x | $4.35 Million |
| 2018 | 12.13% | 3.13% | 1.87x | 2.07x | $15.30 Million |
| 2019 | -0.86% | -0.19% | 1.54x | 2.90x | $-68.85 Million |
| 2020 | 9.61% | 2.12% | 1.20x | 3.76x | $-2.51 Million |
| 2021 | -219.23% | -20.74% | 1.13x | 9.32x | $-459.02 Million |
| 2022 | 43.01% | 4.93% | 1.51x | 5.79x | $105.16 Million |
| 2023 | 43.20% | 6.12% | 1.62x | 4.37x | $139.67 Million |
| 2024 | 29.23% | 5.82% | 1.56x | 3.22x | $107.81 Million |
| 2025 | 17.90% | 3.94% | 1.44x | 3.16x | $47.35 Million |
| 2026 | -1.17% | -0.26% | 1.40x | 3.27x | $-67.24 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Caleres Inc's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Apparel Retail industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Apparel Retail
- Average net assets among peers: $219,725,165
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 39.95%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleres Inc (CAL) | $619.37 Million | 12.50% | 2.26x | $413.49 Million |
| American Eagle Outfitters Inc (AEO) | $193.40 Million | 46.88% | 0.36x | $2.47 Billion |
| AKA Brands Holding Corp (AKA) | $148.62 Million | -66.54% | 1.43x | $95.78 Million |
| Abercrombie & Fitch Company (ANF) | $11.24 Million | 219.56% | 8.41x | $5.00 Billion |
| Allbirds Inc (BIRD) | $185.33 Million | -82.26% | 0.78x | $13.35 Million |
| Buckle Inc (BKE) | $312.92 Million | 81.43% | 1.50x | $2.04 Billion |
| Boot Barn Holdings Inc (BOOT) | $264.16 Million | 14.77% | 1.41x | $3.91 Billion |
| BrilliA Inc (BRIA) | $8.14 Million | 40.25% | 2.34x | $40.75 Million |
| Burlington Stores Inc (BURL) | $528.15 Million | 88.07% | 9.59x | $14.28 Billion |
| Cato Corporation (CATO) | $325.56 Million | 17.44% | 0.60x | $43.74 Million |
About Caleres Inc
Caleres, Inc. engages in the designs, develops, sources, manufactures, and distributes footwear in the United States, Canada, East and Southeast Asia, and internationally. It operates through Famous Footwear and Brand Portfolio segments. The company offers licensed, branded, and private-label athletic, casual, and dress footwear products. The company provides brand-name fashion, casual, and athle… Read more