Designer Brands Inc (DBI) — Working Capital to Net Assets Ratio
Designer Brands Inc (DBI) has a Working Capital to Net Assets ratio of 41.6% as of January 2026. Working capital of $119.67 Million (current assets of $708.15 Million minus current liabilities of $588.47 Million) is measured against net assets of $287.76 Million. A higher ratio indicates strong short-term liquidity financed by the equity base. See Designer Brands Inc (DBI) balance sheet quality index to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
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Designer Brands Inc Working Capital to Net Assets (2003–2026)
This chart shows how Designer Brands Inc's Working Capital to Net Assets ratio has evolved across 24 annual periods from 2003 to 2026. As of January 2026, the ratio stands at 41.6%, reflecting working capital of $119.67 Million against net assets of $287.76 Million USD. Check Designer Brands Inc tangible net worth ratio to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
Annual Working Capital to Net Assets for Designer Brands Inc (2003–2026)
The table below presents the year-by-year Working Capital to Net Assets ratio for Designer Brands Inc from 2003 to 2026, covering 24 annual filings. Each row shows current assets, current liabilities, working capital, net assets, the ratio, and the change in percentage points compared to the prior year. For live market cap and the full company profile, see DBI market cap.
| Year | WC/NA Ratio | Working Capital (USD) | Net Assets | Current Assets | Current Liabilities | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 41.6% | $119.67 Million | $287.76 Million | $708.15 Million | $588.47 Million | ▼ -9.7 pp |
| 2025 | 51.3% | $144.47 Million | $281.77 Million | $734.82 Million | $590.35 Million | ▲ +8.5 pp |
| 2024 | 42.8% | $155.16 Million | $362.51 Million | $777.43 Million | $622.27 Million | ▲ +7.3 pp |
| 2023 | 35.5% | $153.81 Million | $432.90 Million | $789.93 Million | $636.13 Million | ▼ -2.1 pp |
| 2022 | 37.7% | $155.30 Million | $412.40 Million | $914.22 Million | $758.92 Million | ▲ +26.2 pp |
| 2021 | 11.5% | $27.90 Million | $243.02 Million | $780.59 Million | $752.68 Million | ▼ -19.1 pp |
| 2020 | 30.6% | $220.78 Million | $720.91 Million | $900.81 Million | $680.03 Million | ▼ -28.5 pp |
| 2019 | 59.1% | $492.06 Million | $832.38 Million | $955.22 Million | $463.16 Million | ▲ +2.5 pp |
| 2018 | 56.7% | $538.48 Million | $950.36 Million | $863.01 Million | $324.53 Million | ▲ +9.4 pp |
| 2017 | 47.2% | $442.66 Million | $937.49 Million | $759.27 Million | $316.61 Million | ▼ -5.0 pp |
| 2016 | 52.2% | $472.24 Million | $904.92 Million | $795.67 Million | $323.43 Million | ▲ +4.3 pp |
| 2015 | 47.9% | $484.68 Million | $1.01 Billion | $768.47 Million | $283.79 Million | ▼ -5.0 pp |
| 2014 | 52.9% | $528.36 Million | $998.54 Million | $812.76 Million | $284.40 Million | ▼ -10.7 pp |
| 2013 | 63.6% | $546.48 Million | $858.58 Million | $821.79 Million | $275.31 Million | ▼ -7.6 pp |
| 2012 | 71.3% | $560.46 Million | $786.59 Million | $868.01 Million | $307.55 Million | ▼ -1.1 pp |
| 2011 | 72.3% | $463.46 Million | $640.76 Million | $717.18 Million | $253.72 Million | ▼ -0.5 pp |
| 2010 | 72.8% | $382.27 Million | $524.88 Million | $606.99 Million | $224.72 Million | ▲ +9.3 pp |
| 2009 | 63.5% | $295.72 Million | $465.58 Million | $454.05 Million | $158.33 Million | ▼ -1.7 pp |
| 2008 | 65.2% | $282.72 Million | $433.48 Million | $451.62 Million | $168.91 Million | ▼ -14.5 pp |
| 2007 | 79.7% | $298.70 Million | $374.58 Million | $457.97 Million | $159.27 Million | ▲ +1.5 pp |
| 2006 | 78.3% | $238.53 Million | $304.72 Million | $378.12 Million | $139.59 Million | ▲ +0.6 pp |
| 2005 | 77.7% | $138.92 Million | $178.83 Million | $247.85 Million | $108.93 Million | ▲ +5.9 pp |
| 2004 | 71.8% | $103.24 Million | $143.87 Million | $177.41 Million | $74.16 Million | ▲ +4.2 pp |
| 2003 | 67.5% | $87.14 Million | $129.06 Million | $168.29 Million | $81.15 Million | — |