DBI
Designer Brands Inc. Consumer Cyclical - Footwear & Accessories Investor Relations →
Designer Brands Inc. (DBI) closed at $5.40 as of 2026-03-20, trading 30.1% below its 200-week moving average of $7.73. This places DBI in the extreme value zone. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from -28.6% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 31, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.2x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.95 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1033 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 $268 million, DBI is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 35.6%, which is notably high. Return on equity stands at -7.9%. The stock trades at 0.9x 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 $46, compared to $737 for the S&P 500. DBI has returned -3.8% annualized vs 10.6% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -40.2% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
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% | -38.3% |
| Jul 2007 | Aug 2007 | 1 | 0.5% | -56.7% | -46.2% |
| Aug 2007 | Nov 2009 | 118 | 72.3% | -52.3% | -44.4% |
| Jun 2010 | Jul 2010 | 1 | 0.2% | +131.0% | -24.0% |
| May 2014 | Aug 2014 | 13 | 10.4% | +41.6% | -69.7% |
| Jul 2015 | Jul 2015 | 1 | 1.2% | -23.0% | -76.5% |
| Aug 2015 | May 2018 | 142 | 40.4% | -17.9% | -76.9% |
| Mar 2019 | Apr 2019 | 2 | 8.9% | -71.2% | -68.1% |
| Apr 2019 | Mar 2021 | 101 | 80.0% | -76.6% | -70.2% |
| May 2021 | May 2022 | 51 | 24.3% | -2.0% | -62.4% |
| Jun 2022 | Jul 2022 | 5 | 13.6% | -33.5% | -56.9% |
| Nov 2022 | Sep 2023 | 40 | 45.2% | +15.8% | -45.5% |
| Oct 2023 | Ongoing | 127+ | 76.6% | Ongoing | -47.5% |
| Average | 46 | — | +-10.5% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DBI below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-03-20, Designer Brands Inc. (DBI) is trading 30.1% below its 200-week moving average of $7.73. The current price is $5.40.
What is DBI's 200-week moving average price?
Designer Brands Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $7.73 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when DBI drops below its 200-week moving average?
DBI has crossed below its 200-week moving average 13 times in our data. The average one-year return after these crossings was -10.5%, meaning the dips were not reliable buying signals for this particular stock. These episodes lasted 46 weeks on average.
Is DBI a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about DBI as of 2026-03-20: The stock is below its 200-week moving average, which is the starting point for our analysis. The 14-week RSI is 31. Free cash flow yield is 35.6%. Return on equity is -7.9%. Price-to-book is 0.9x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does DBI compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 19.8 years, $100 invested in DBI would have grown to $46, compared to $737 for the S&P 500. That's -3.8% annualized vs 10.6% for the index. DBI has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does DBI pay a dividend?
Yes. Designer Brands Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 370.00%.
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 week of 2026-03-20