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Designer Brands Inc. (Class A) (DBI) Options Positioning, Max Pain & Unusual Sweeps

$6.74 -0.88% NYSE β€’ Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $6.72

Designer Brands Inc. (Class A) (DBI) carries a Roarable Rating of D+ (Sell) with 57/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.

πŸ“Š Historical Track Record: Scores of 57/100 (D+) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (-0.2% avg 90D alpha vs SPY) β†’
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As of 2026-11-02, Designer Brands Inc. (Class A) (NYSE: DBI) is rated D+ (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 57/100 at a spot price of $6.74 (-0.88% 1D, market cap $347.6M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 15/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 12/20, Executive Insider Alignment 8/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 10/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 12/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, DBI ranks #418 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Clothing/Shoe/Accessory Stores), DBI carries a Roarable D+ (57/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 43.6%, and ROIC of 16.4%. By comparison, CTRN (Citi Trends Inc.) holds a D grade (51/100 RQD, P/E 77.8x, ROIC 2.6%, cap $404.8M) and GCO (Genesco Inc.) posts a C grade (63/100 RQD, P/E 31.4x, ROIC 2.9%, cap $408.6M). Among the 5-stock peer group, SHOE leads on earnings multiple (7.8x) while DBI leads on capital efficiency (16.4% ROIC).

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Per DBI's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2026-01-31, CIK 0001319947), Designer Brands Inc. (Class A) generated $2.89B in revenue (-3.9% YoY), -$8.4M in net income, and $78.3M in free cash flow against $1.95B in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (44% profit margin)β€”profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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πŸ“Š Historical Track Record: Scores of 57/100 (D+) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (-0.2% avg 90D alpha vs SPY β€’ 52.2% hit rate β€” wait for RQD β‰₯ 70 breakout).
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: β€” (No Active Options Snapshot on file for DBI)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: Β±10.7%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (57/100 Composite)
πŸ” WHY DBI SCORES 57/100 (D+) β€” TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
β–² #1 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+15/20 pts (26% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 2.7% FCF Margin ($78.3M FCF) & 43.6% Gross Margin

β–² #2 Bullish Driver: Whale & Options Positioning+12/20 pts (21% of score)

20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (Β±10.7% realized swing band)

β–Ό #1 Drag / Risk Factor: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk8/20 pts (-12 pt drag)

Balance-sheet & 10-K footnote risk deducts 12 pts from forensic ceiling

πŸ“ˆ PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 β†’ Q2 β†’ Q3 β†’ Current
Q1 (-3Q)
49
Grade D$5.81+4.1% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
52
Grade C-$6.05+5.6% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
54
Grade C-$6.39+5.5% Next Q
Current
57
Grade D+$6.74-0.2% Hist 90D Ξ±
Trajectory: D (49) β†’ D+ (57)Full Audit β†’
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Even with a 57/100 (D+) score, DBI faces multiple-compression risk if current valuation multiples re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($5.99) or 200D SMA ($6.44) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($6.71) toward Bear Floor ($5.23).

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HISTORICAL 20D VOLATILITY SWING
Β±10.7%
Derived from 20D OHLCV bars (No Active Options Snapshot)

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DBI // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -6.78%β–² RESISTANCE BREAKOUT
2026-11-02O $6.35H $6.80L $6.35C $6.74VOL 1.03M
RES: $6.50SUP: $4.74SMA50: $5.99SMA200: $6.44
$9.46$8.25$7.03$5.82$4.60RES $6.50SUP $4.74$6.742026-05-042026-06-172026-08-042026-09-172026-11-02
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
-14.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. -3.9% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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Consumer Discretionary Rank #418 of 1011 βš”οΈ CTRN vs DBI Full Matrix β†’

1. Head-to-Head Consumer Discretionary Peer Comparison (DBI vs. CTRN, GCO, SHOE, LE)

Industry: Clothing/Shoe/Accessory Stores (25 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Designer Brands Inc. (Class A) (DBI) ranks #418 by composite RQD confidence (57/100, grade D+) and #635 by equity capitalization ($347.6M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, SHOE leads on earnings valuation at 7.8x trailing P/E, while DBI leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 16.4% ROIC and 43.6% gross margin. GCO currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 63/100 (C) compared with DBI at 57/100 (D+).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
DBI ACTIVE
Designer Brands Inc. (Class A)
D+ 57/100 β€” 43.6% 16.4% -0.88% $347.6M Benchmark Subject
CTRN
Citi Trends Inc.
D 51/100 77.8x β€” 2.6% -0.78% $404.8M /ctrn-vs-dbi β†’
GCO
Genesco Inc.
C 63/100 31.4x 46.3% 2.9% -0.29% $408.6M /gco-vs-dbi β†’
SHOE
Shoe Station Group Inc.
D+ 58/100 7.8x 36.6% 9.2% -2.72% $409.7M /shoe-vs-dbi β†’
LE
Lands' End Inc.
D+ 53/100 52.6x 48.7% 7.9% -2.96% $289.5M /le-vs-dbi β†’

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K β€’ FILED 2026-01-31 β€’ CIK 0001319947

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2026-01-31), Designer Brands Inc. (Class A) (DBI) reported GAAP revenue of $2.89B (-3.9% vs. FY2024 revenue of $3.01B , and -5.9% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of -$8.4M, operating cash flow of $109.9M, and free cash flow of $78.3M (+149.7% YoY). On the balance sheet, DBI closed FY2025 with $1.95B in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 1.80, Piotroski F-Score: 6/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2026-01-31 $2.89B -$8.4M $109.9M $78.3M $1.95B β€”
FY2024 (FY) 2025-02-01 $3.01B -$10.5M $82.2M $31.3M $2.01B β€”
FY2023 (FY) 2024-02-03 $3.07B $29.1M $162.4M $162.4M β€” β€”

3. DBI Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is DBI stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-02, Designer Brands Inc. (Class A) (NYSE: DBI) is rated D+ (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 57/100 at a spot price of $6.74 (-0.88% 1D, market cap $347.6M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 15/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 12/20, Executive Insider Alignment 8/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 10/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 12/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, DBI ranks #418 in composite RQD confidence.

How does DBI compare to CTRN and GCO in the Consumer Discretionary sector?

Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Clothing/Shoe/Accessory Stores), DBI carries a Roarable D+ (57/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 43.6%, and ROIC of 16.4%. By comparison, CTRN (Citi Trends Inc.) holds a D grade (51/100 RQD, P/E 77.8x, ROIC 2.6%, cap $404.8M) and GCO (Genesco Inc.) posts a C grade (63/100 RQD, P/E 31.4x, ROIC 2.9%, cap $408.6M). Among the 5-stock peer group, SHOE leads on earnings multiple (7.8x) while DBI leads on capital efficiency (16.4% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for DBI?

Per DBI's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2026-01-31, CIK 0001319947), Designer Brands Inc. (Class A) generated $2.89B in revenue (-3.9% YoY), -$8.4M in net income, and $78.3M in free cash flow against $1.95B in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (44% profit margin)β€”profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is DBI trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

DBI last traded at $6.74 (-0.88% on volume of 269,814 shares), positioning the stock +12.52% above its 50-day simple moving average ($5.99) and +4.66% above its 200-day simple moving average ($6.44). Across its 52-week range of $3.29 to $9.17, DBI sits at the 58.7% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 64.0 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of Β±10.7% ($6.02 to $7.46).

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DBI β€” Designer Brands Inc. (Class A): What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

Engine: anthropic/claude-haiku-5.5
As of: 2026-11-02T15:38:02Z

Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD rating, DBI scores 57 out of 100, graded D+ and labeled "Roarable Sell β€” Weak Fundamentals / Trim." The five pillars are:

  • Fundamental Cash Engine: 15 / 20 (ROIC 16.4%; FCF yield 22.51%). This is the strongest pillar and the main source of upside support in the rating: return on invested capital and free cash flow yield are both reported as relatively high, even though reported net margin is negative.
  • Whale 13F Flow: 12 / 20 (institutional accumulation and options positioning). The rating reflects moderate institutional signal strength; the holder detail needed to interpret it is not in the source data.
  • Insider Conviction: 12 / 20 (SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow). The score is mid-range; the underlying trade records are not included in the source data.
  • Macro Regime Fit: 10 / 20 (beta 1.0; sector sensitivity). A beta of 1.0 indicates market-level sensitivity, and the rating treats the sector exposure as a weakness.
  • Forensic Balance Sheet: 8 / 20 (Altman Z 1.8; Piotroski F 6/9; Debt/Equity 0.5). This is the weakest pillar. An Altman Z of 1.8 sits in a range that the rating treats as financially stressed, and the Piotroski score is moderate.

For a prospective investor, the rating's core tradeoff is a cheap, cash-generative equity (high FCF yield, low EV/EBITDA of 4) against a thin operating margin of 1.7%, negative net margin, and a weak forensic balance sheet. The rating suggests that the valuation discount is offset by balance sheet and macro-fit concerns. This is an educational reading of the source data, not a recommendation.

Business

Designer Brands Inc. (Class A) is a NYSE-listed issuer in the Consumer Discretionary sector, operating in the Clothing/Shoe/Accessory Stores industry. Per the company profile, its market capitalization is $0.3B. Not available in source data: product lines, customer segments, and revenue model detail beyond the sector and industry classification. Gross margin is reported at 43.6%, and the FY 2025 revenue of $2892.7M is consistent with a large-scale retail operation.

Financial Trend

PeriodRevenueOperating IncomeNet IncomeEPSFCFCashDebt
FY 2025$2892.7M$47.8M$-8.4MN/A$78.3M$50.9MN/A
FY 2024$3009.3M$34.9M$-10.5MN/A$31.3M$44.8MN/A
FY 2023$3075.0M$72.4M$29.1MN/A$162.4MN/AN/A

Per the SEC financials, revenue declined across the three reported periods, from $3075.0M (FY 2023) to $2892.7M (FY 2025). Operating income recovered from $34.9M in FY 2024 to $47.8M in FY 2025, while net income was negative in both of the last two years. Reported operating margin is 1.7% and net margin is -0.3%, and per the Roarable RQD rating ROIC is 16.4%. Per the Roarable RQD rating, the Altman Z-Score is 1.8, the Piotroski F-Score is 6/9, and Debt/Equity is 0.5; the rating characterizes this balance sheet posture as the weakest of its five pillars. Free cash flow fell from $162.4M in FY 2023 to $78.3M in FY 2025.

Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis

Per the recent news feed, the items are:

  • Risk Watch (RED): a Yahoo Finance report headlined "Missed Designer Brands' 84% Run? What Holders Had To Believe," flagged as RISK WATCH.
  • Catalyst (GREEN): a Simply Wall St report, "What Designer Brands Doubters Got Wrong Before A 79% Rally," flagged as CATALYST.
  • Market Wire (YELLOW): TradingView estimates coverage, a Stock Titan report on a CEO share-linked rights grant (19,518 rights, bringing the total to 134,257), a Yahoo Finance income-stock listing, and a TradingView report on Signet's digital investments.

Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, the sector is Consumer Discretionary, the supply chain is listed as NONE, and no butterfly links or proprietary signals are present. Price change for the session is 7.09%, and volume is 1,034,523.

Open Questions

  • What are the reported EPS, P/E (TTM), and forward P/E figures, given that these are absent from the source data?
  • What is the debt balance and debt structure behind the Debt/Equity of 0.5 and the Altman Z of 1.8?
  • What drove the 52-week move from $3.29 to $9.17, and how much of the recent gain reflects company fundamentals versus market sentiment?
  • What are the institutional and insider holdings and trade records underlying the 13F and Form 4 pillar scores?
  • How did revenue decline across FY 2023–FY 2025, and what is the outlook for same-store or segment performance?

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πŸ”₯ Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is DBI (D+ β€’ RQD 57/100) a Buy at $6.80?

Welcome to the DBI (Designer Brands Inc. (Class A)) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 57/100 (Roarable Sell β€” Weak Fundamentals / Trim) in Clothing/Shoe/Accessory Stores. Bulls point to capital efficiency (16.4% ROIC), while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (πŸ‚ Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

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Spot @ $6.80

Pump the brakes on DBI β€” check the valuation vs. margin headwinds

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on DBI, but look at what you are paying: current EV/EBITDA multiples with 43.6% gross margins. Unless Designer Brands Inc. (Class A) expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.

MA MacroHawk_NYC Verified K Arena Trader πŸ‚ BULLISH 🎯 Target: $7.89 (+16.0%)
Spot @ $6.80

DBI cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on DBI, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Clothing/Shoe/Accessory Stores and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $6.80 (52-wk range $3.29 - $9.17), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.

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