Designer Brands Inc
Designer Brands Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the design, production, and retailing of footwear and accessories in the United States and Canada. It operates through three segments: U.S. Retail, Canada Retail, and Brand Portfolio. The company offers dress, casual, and athletic footwear and accessories, as well as handbags for women, men, and kids. It sells its products under the… Read more
Designer Brands Inc (DBI) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of October 2025: $302.88 Million USD
Based on the latest financial reports, Designer Brands Inc (DBI) has net assets worth $302.88 Million USD as of October 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($2.05 Billion) and total liabilities ($1.75 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.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $302.88 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 14.75% |
| Annual Growth Rate | -0.78% |
| 5-Year Change | 15.95% |
| 10-Year Change | -68.86% |
| Growth Volatility | 29.8 |
Designer Brands Inc - Net Assets Trend (2000–2025)
This chart illustrates how Designer Brands Inc's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for Designer Brands Inc (2000–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Designer Brands Inc from 2000 to 2025.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-31 | $281.77 Million | -22.27% |
| 2024-01-31 | $362.51 Million | -16.26% |
| 2023-01-31 | $432.90 Million | +4.97% |
| 2022-01-31 | $412.40 Million | +69.70% |
| 2021-01-31 | $243.02 Million | -66.29% |
| 2020-01-31 | $720.91 Million | -13.39% |
| 2019-01-31 | $832.38 Million | -12.41% |
| 2018-01-31 | $950.36 Million | +1.37% |
| 2017-01-31 | $937.49 Million | +3.60% |
| 2016-01-31 | $904.92 Million | -10.50% |
| 2015-01-31 | $1.01 Billion | +1.26% |
| 2014-01-31 | $998.54 Million | +16.30% |
| 2013-01-31 | $858.58 Million | +9.15% |
| 2012-01-31 | $786.59 Million | +22.76% |
| 2011-01-31 | $640.76 Million | +22.08% |
| 2010-01-31 | $524.88 Million | +12.74% |
| 2009-01-31 | $465.58 Million | +7.41% |
| 2008-01-31 | $433.48 Million | +15.72% |
| 2007-01-31 | $374.58 Million | +22.93% |
| 2006-01-31 | $304.72 Million | +70.40% |
| 2005-01-31 | $178.83 Million | +24.30% |
| 2004-01-31 | $143.87 Million | +11.47% |
| 2003-01-31 | $129.06 Million | +6.66% |
| 2002-01-31 | $121.00 Million | +0.20% |
| 2001-01-31 | $120.77 Million | -64.73% |
| 2000-01-31 | $342.36 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Designer Brands 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 decreased by 63.0% over the analyzed period, potentially due to dividend distributions or operating losses.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (January 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | $77.89 Million | 27.97% |
| Common Stock | $1.05 Billion | 375.24% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $-11.05 Million | -3.97% |
| Total Equity | $278.49 Million | 100.00% |
Designer Brands Inc Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Designer Brands Inc ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Korea District Heating Corp
KO:071320
|
$150.86 Million |
|
Admicom Oyj
HE:ADMCM
|
$151.03 Million |
|
DONGJIANG ENVIRONMENTAL H
F:DGN
|
$151.06 Million |
|
Power Solutions International Inc
PINK:PSIX
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$151.12 Million |
|
Tongling Jieya Biologic Technology Co. Ltd.
SHE:301108
|
$150.86 Million |
|
Man Industries (India) Limited
NSE:MANINDS
|
$150.79 Million |
|
Tower Bersama Infrastructure Tbk PT
JK:TBIG
|
$150.74 Million |
|
Isik Plastik Sanayi ve Dis Ticaret Pazarlama AS
IS:ISKPL
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$150.70 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Designer Brands Inc's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 359,220,000 to 278,491,000, a change of -80,729,000 (-22.5%).
- Net loss of 10,549,000 reduced equity.
- Dividend payments of 10,452,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 68,553,000 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 5,412,000.
- Other factors increased equity by 14,237,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $-10.55 Million | -3.79% |
| Dividends Paid | $10.45 Million | -3.75% |
| Share Repurchases | $68.55 Million | -24.62% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $-5.41 Million | -1.94% |
| Other Changes | $14.24 Million | +5.11% |
| Total Change | $- | -22.47% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Designer Brands 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: 1.03x
- The company is trading above its book value, indicating the market recognizes value beyond its reported assets.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 2.46x to 1.03x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-01-31 | $2.18 | $5.36 | x |
| 2002-01-31 | $2.18 | $5.36 | x |
| 2003-01-31 | $2.33 | $5.36 | x |
| 2004-01-31 | $2.60 | $5.36 | x |
| 2005-01-31 | $3.23 | $5.36 | x |
| 2006-01-31 | $4.08 | $5.36 | x |
| 2007-01-31 | $4.24 | $5.36 | x |
| 2008-01-31 | $4.90 | $5.36 | x |
| 2009-01-31 | $5.26 | $5.36 | x |
| 2010-01-31 | $5.86 | $5.36 | x |
| 2011-01-31 | $8.00 | $5.36 | x |
| 2012-01-31 | $10.59 | $5.36 | x |
| 2013-01-31 | $9.48 | $5.36 | x |
| 2014-01-31 | $10.87 | $5.36 | x |
| 2015-01-31 | $11.16 | $5.36 | x |
| 2016-01-31 | $10.23 | $5.36 | x |
| 2017-01-31 | $11.41 | $5.36 | x |
| 2018-01-31 | $11.78 | $5.36 | x |
| 2019-01-31 | $10.40 | $5.36 | x |
| 2020-01-31 | $9.66 | $5.36 | x |
| 2021-01-31 | $3.37 | $5.36 | x |
| 2022-01-31 | $5.34 | $5.36 | x |
| 2023-01-31 | $5.96 | $5.36 | x |
| 2024-01-31 | $5.67 | $5.36 | x |
| 2025-01-31 | $5.19 | $5.36 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Designer Brands 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): -3.79%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: -0.35%
- • Asset Turnover: 1.50x
- • Equity Multiplier: 7.21x
- Recent ROE (-3.79%) is below the historical average (4.60%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 9.78% | 1.99% | 2.26x | 2.17x | $-768.10K |
| 2001 | 4.34% | 1.24% | 1.83x | 1.91x | $-6.83 Million |
| 2002 | 0.20% | 0.05% | 2.25x | 1.92x | $-11.86 Million |
| 2003 | 6.24% | 1.25% | 2.18x | 2.29x | $-4.85 Million |
| 2004 | 10.29% | 1.87% | 2.72x | 2.02x | $419.90K |
| 2005 | 19.55% | 3.64% | 2.43x | 2.21x | $17.07 Million |
| 2006 | 12.20% | 3.25% | 2.25x | 1.67x | $6.71 Million |
| 2007 | 17.48% | 5.12% | 2.10x | 1.62x | $28.01 Million |
| 2008 | 12.41% | 3.83% | 2.03x | 1.60x | $10.43 Million |
| 2009 | 5.78% | 1.84% | 2.03x | 1.55x | $-19.66 Million |
| 2010 | 10.43% | 3.42% | 1.88x | 1.62x | $2.25 Million |
| 2011 | 16.80% | 5.91% | 1.81x | 1.57x | $43.55 Million |
| 2012 | 22.22% | 8.63% | 1.68x | 1.54x | $96.13 Million |
| 2013 | 17.06% | 6.49% | 1.79x | 1.47x | $60.58 Million |
| 2014 | 15.15% | 6.39% | 1.67x | 1.42x | $51.45 Million |
| 2015 | 15.16% | 6.14% | 1.74x | 1.42x | $52.19 Million |
| 2016 | 15.03% | 5.19% | 1.91x | 1.51x | $45.54 Million |
| 2017 | 13.28% | 4.59% | 1.90x | 1.52x | $30.79 Million |
| 2018 | 7.08% | 2.40% | 1.98x | 1.49x | $-27.73 Million |
| 2019 | -2.46% | -0.64% | 1.96x | 1.95x | $-103.70 Million |
| 2020 | 13.11% | 2.71% | 1.42x | 3.42x | $22.41 Million |
| 2021 | -201.10% | -21.87% | 1.13x | 8.13x | $-513.02 Million |
| 2022 | 37.46% | 4.83% | 1.59x | 4.89x | $113.24 Million |
| 2023 | 37.85% | 4.91% | 1.65x | 4.68x | $119.70 Million |
| 2024 | 8.09% | 0.95% | 1.48x | 5.78x | $-6.86 Million |
| 2025 | -3.79% | -0.35% | 1.50x | 7.21x | $-38.40 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Designer Brands Inc's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Footwear & Accessories industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Footwear & Accessories
- Average net assets among peers: $16,414,955,517
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 15.21%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Designer Brands Inc (DBI) | $302.88 Million | 9.78% | 5.78x | $150.86 Million |
| Adidas AG (ADDDF) | $6.36 Billion | 26.74% | 1.45x | $29.25 Billion |
| American Rebel Holdings Inc (AREB) | $-49.64K | 0.00% | 0.00x | $796.33K |
| American Rebel Holdings Inc. Warrants (AREBW) | $-5.01 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $11.15K |
| ASICS Corporation (ASCCF) | $138.08 Billion | 9.97% | 0.77x | $14.51 Billion |
| Birkenstock Holding plc (BIRK) | $2.40 Billion | 3.13% | 1.01x | $2.70 Billion |
| Boss Holdings Inc (BSHI) | $18.59 Million | 4.22% | 0.25x | $145.28K |
| Eatware Inc (CHSH) | $3.45 Million | 18.93% | 0.33x | $0.91 |
| Crocs Inc (CROX) | $817.93 Million | 66.04% | 4.50x | $3.96 Billion |
| Deckers Outdoor Corporation (DECK) | $57.10 Million | 7.88% | 0.31x | $14.31 Billion |