Designer Brands(Dbi) Financials: Working Capital Turnover Compared To Industry Average, Plus Other Key Ratios

Growth Trend (Last 5 Years)

Growth - working capital turnover

This chart shows the historical trend of working capital turnover for DBI compared to its industry average over the recent years.

Ratio Definition and Interpretation

Name: Working Capital Turnover

Definition: Working capital turnover shows how efficiently the company uses its short-term resources — like cash, inventory, and receivables — to generate sales. Higher turnover means the company squeezes more sales from its working capital. Lower turnover may indicate inefficient inventory, slow collections, or too much short-term capital tied up unnecessarily.

Interpretation:
• In '2022', DBI's working capital turnover was 20.58, showing how efficiently working capital is deployed. Industry average for Clothing/Shoe/Accessory Stores in '2022' stood at 6.76.
• In '2023', DBI's working capital turnover was 21.45, showing how efficiently working capital is deployed. The increase since '2022' reflects strengthening financial performance. Industry average for Clothing/Shoe/Accessory Stores in '2023' stood at 6.41. Industry average declined by 0.35 from previous year.
• In '2024', DBI's working capital turnover was 19.90, showing how efficiently working capital is deployed. The decline from '2023' may indicate some operational or financial challenges. Industry average for Clothing/Shoe/Accessory Stores in '2024' stood at 6.53. Industry average increased by 0.12 compared to previous year.
• In '2025', DBI's working capital turnover was 20.09, showing how efficiently working capital is deployed. The increase since '2024' reflects strengthening financial performance. Industry average for Clothing/Shoe/Accessory Stores in '2025' stood at 7.16. Industry average increased by 0.63 compared to previous year.
Overall, DBI's working capital turnover has consistently declined during the past 4 years.

Formula: Working Capital Turnover = Net Sales / Working Capital

Good Range: Ranges 5-20 depending on business.