A Business at a Glance
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Caleres, Inc. (the "Company"), originally founded as Brown Shoe Company in 1878 and incorporated in 1913, is a global footwear company that operates retail shoe stores and e-commerce websites, and designs, develops, sources, manufactures and distributes footwear for people of all ages. Our mission is to inspire people to feel great...feet first. We meet consumers where they want to shop, whether in-store or online. We employ our “One Caleres” capabilities – design, sourcing, speed and marketing, working in unison to accelerate growth. The Company’s business operations are organized into two reportable segments—Famous Footwear and Brand Portfolio. The Famous Footwear segment is comprised of our Famous Footwear retail stores, famousfootwear.com and famousfootwear.ca. The Famous Footwear segment operated 846 stores at the end of 2024, selling primarily branded footwear for the entire family.
| Metric | TTM | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 3.4B | 2.7B | 2.8B | 3.0B | 2.8B | 2.1B |
| Net Income | 154M | 107M | 171M | 182M | 137M | -439M |
| EPS | $4.32 | $3.09 | $4.80 | $4.92 | $3.56 | $-11.80 |
| Free Cash Flow | 138M | 55M | 156M | 70M | 113M | 110M |
| ROIC | 27.7% | 16.1% | 23.3% | 27.4% | 27.4% | -110.0% |
| Gross Margin | 44.3% | 44.9% | 44.8% | 43.3% | 44.2% | 37.2% |
| Debt/Equity | 0.63 | 0.37 | 0.32 | 0.73 | 0.91 | 2.24 |
| Dividends/Share | $0.36 | $0.28 | $0.28 | $0.28 | $0.28 | $0.28 |
| Operating Income | 173M | 150M | 194M | 214M | 206M | -486M |
| Operating Margin | 5.0% | 5.5% | 6.9% | 7.2% | 7.4% | -22.9% |
| ROE | 25.1% | 18.5% | 30.6% | 43.2% | 43.0% | -219.3% |
| Shares Outstanding | 34M | 35M | 36M | 37M | 38M | 37M |
CALERES INC passes 5 of 9 quality checks, suggesting mixed fundamentals.
CALERES INC trades at 3.0x trailing earnings, compared to its 15-year median P/E of 6.3x, suggesting it is currently Cheap relative to its historical range. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 3.2x vs a median of 7.8x. The company's 5-year average gross margin is 42.9%. Total shareholder yield (dividends + buybacks) is 4.5%. At current prices, the estimated annualized return to fair value is +11.4%.
CALERES INC (CAL) has a current P/E ratio of 3.0, compared to its historical median P/E of 6.3. The stock is currently considered Cheap based on its historical valuation range.
CALERES INC (CAL) has a 5-year average return on invested capital (ROIC) of -3.2%. This is below average and may indicate limited pricing power.
CALERES INC (CAL) has a market capitalization of $436M. It is classified as a small-cap stock.
Yes, CALERES INC (CAL) pays a dividend with a trailing twelve-month yield of 2.81%. The company also returns capital through share buybacks, with a buyback yield of 1.70%.
Based on historical P/E analysis, CALERES INC (CAL) appears cheap. The current P/E of 3.0 is 53% below its historical median of 6.3. The estimated fair value CAGR (P/E method) is 51.0%.
CALERES INC (CAL) operates in the Footwear, (No Rubber) industry, within the Consumer Cyclical sector.
CALERES INC (CAL) reported annual revenue of $2.7 billion in its most recent fiscal year, based on SEC EDGAR filings.
CALERES INC (CAL) has a net profit margin of 3.9%. This is a modest margin.
CALERES INC (CAL) generated $55 million in free cash flow in its most recent fiscal year. Positive free cash flow supports dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction.
CALERES INC (CAL) has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.37. This indicates a conservatively financed balance sheet.
CALERES INC (CAL) reported earnings per share (EPS) of $3.09 in its most recent fiscal year.
CALERES INC (CAL) has a return on equity (ROE) of 18.5%. This indicates the company generates strong returns for shareholders.
CALERES INC (CAL) has a 5-year average gross margin of 42.9%. This indicates decent pricing power.
The Ledger Terminal provides 15 years of financial data for CALERES INC (CAL), sourced directly from SEC EDGAR filings. This includes income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key financial ratios.
CALERES INC (CAL) has a book value per share of $17.26, based on its most recent annual SEC filing.