Designer Brands Inc (DBI)

Debt-to-assets ratio

Feb 3, 2024 Oct 28, 2023 Jul 29, 2023 Apr 29, 2023 Jan 28, 2023 Oct 29, 2022 Jul 30, 2022 Apr 30, 2022 Jan 29, 2022 Oct 30, 2021 Jul 31, 2021 May 1, 2021 Jan 30, 2021 Oct 31, 2020 Aug 1, 2020 May 2, 2020 Feb 1, 2020 Nov 2, 2019 Aug 3, 2019 May 4, 2019
Long-term debt US$ in thousands 415,467 387,441 306,861 225,536 165,422 184,569 274,887 272,319 274,635 393,000
Total assets US$ in thousands 2,076,230 2,132,580 2,147,340 2,134,500 2,009,620 2,171,380 2,102,440 2,087,740 2,014,630 2,093,940 1,946,050 2,032,460 1,976,600 2,226,720 2,273,260 2,437,840 2,465,070 2,536,980 2,557,250 2,549,170
Debt-to-assets ratio 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.19 0.18 0.15 0.11 0.08 0.09 0.14 0.14 0.12 0.17 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

February 3, 2024 calculation

Debt-to-assets ratio = Long-term debt ÷ Total assets
= $—K ÷ $2,076,230K
= 0.00

The debt-to-assets ratio of Designer Brands Inc has fluctuated over the analyzed period. From August 1, 2020, to April 30, 2022, the ratio steadily decreased from 0.17 to 0.11, indicating a reduction in the company's reliance on debt relative to its total assets. However, from July 31, 2021, to January 29, 2022, there was a slight uptick in the ratio from 0.08 to 0.14, suggesting a temporary increase in debt compared to assets.

Overall, the company demonstrated a relatively conservative debt management approach, with the ratio remaining below 0.20 in most periods, implying a lower financial risk and a stronger asset base relative to debt obligations. It is important to monitor this ratio over time to assess the company's ability to manage its debt levels effectively and maintain a healthy balance sheet position.


Peer comparison

Feb 3, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Debt-to-assets ratio
Designer Brands Inc
DBI
0.00
Boot Barn Holdings Inc
BOOT
0.00
Foot Locker Inc
FL
0.06
Shoe Carnival Inc
SCVL
0.00