DBI
Designer Brands Inc. Consumer Cyclical - Footwear & Accessories Investor Relations →
Designer Brands Inc. (DBI) closed at $6.95 as of 2026-02-02, trading 12.2% below its 200-week moving average of $7.91. This places DBI in the extreme value zone. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from -20.2% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 66, indicating neutral momentum.
Over the past 1027 weeks of data, DBI has crossed below its 200-week moving average 13 times. On average, these episodes lasted 46 weeks. The average one-year return after crossing below was -10.5%, suggesting these dips have not historically been reliable buying opportunities for this stock.
With a market cap of $345 million, DBI is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 27.7%, which is notably high. Return on equity stands at -7.9%. The stock trades at 1.1x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 34.6% over the past three years. This stock also meets the Yartseva multibagger criteria as a small-cap with strong free cash flow yield and reasonable book value.
Over the past 19.8 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in DBI would have grown to $60, compared to $783 for the S&P 500. DBI has returned -2.6% annualized vs 11.0% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -40.2% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Growth of $100: DBI vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After DBI Crosses Below the Line?
Across 13 historical episodes, buying DBI when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of -13.9% after 12 months (median -20.0%), compared to +9.0% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 31% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was -26.1% vs +24.0% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment DBI crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
DBI has crossed below its 200-week MA 13 times with an average 1-year return of +-10.5% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2006 | Aug 2006 | 3 | 1.8% | +18.4% | -20.6% |
| Jul 2007 | Aug 2007 | 1 | 0.5% | -56.7% | -30.8% |
| Aug 2007 | Nov 2009 | 118 | 72.3% | -52.3% | -28.4% |
| Jun 2010 | Jul 2010 | 1 | 0.2% | +131.0% | -2.2% |
| May 2014 | Aug 2014 | 13 | 10.4% | +41.6% | -60.9% |
| Jul 2015 | Jul 2015 | 1 | 1.2% | -23.0% | -69.7% |
| Aug 2015 | May 2018 | 142 | 40.4% | -17.9% | -70.2% |
| Mar 2019 | Apr 2019 | 2 | 8.9% | -71.2% | -58.9% |
| Apr 2019 | Mar 2021 | 101 | 80.0% | -76.6% | -61.6% |
| May 2021 | May 2022 | 51 | 24.3% | -2.0% | -51.6% |
| Jun 2022 | Jul 2022 | 5 | 13.6% | -33.5% | -44.6% |
| Nov 2022 | Sep 2023 | 40 | 45.2% | +15.8% | -29.8% |
| Oct 2023 | Ongoing | 121+ | 76.6% | Ongoing | -32.5% |
| Average | 46 | — | +-10.5% | — |
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of Friday close, 2026-02-02