Is Designer Brands Inc. (DBI) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from January 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 420.6% / 30% | 14.6% / 30% | 16.5% / 30% | 0.04% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| DJIM | 420.6% / 33% | 14.6% / 33% | 16.5% / 33% | 0.04% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| MSCI | 64.0% / 33% | 2.2% / 33% | 2.5% / 33% | 0.04% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| S&P | 420.6% / 33% | 14.6% / 33% | 16.5% / 33% | 0.04% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| FTSE | 64.0% / 33% | 2.2% / 33% | 2.5% / 50% | 0.04% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 43.6% | |
| Operating Margin | -2.0% | |
| Net Margin | -0.3% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | -2.0% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 1.7% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $82M |
| Free Cash Flow | $31M |
| Total Debt | $1.3B |
| Debt-to-Equity | 419.5 |
| Current Ratio | 1.2 |
| Total Assets | $2.0B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $5.65 |
| 50-Day MA | $6.61 |
| 200-Day MA | $4.79 |
| Avg Volume | 790K |
| Beta | 1.0 |
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52-Week Range
$2.17
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About Designer Brands Inc. (DBI)
Designer Brands Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the design, production, and retailing of footwear and accessories in the United States and Canada. It operates through three segments: U.S. Retail, Canada Retail, and Brand Portfolio. The company offers dress, casual, and athletic footwear and accessories, as well as handbags for women, men, and kids. It sells its products under the Vince Camuto, Keds, Topo, as well as Jessica Simpson, Lucky Brand, Le Tigre, and Hush Puppies brands. The company offers its products through its direct-to-consumer stores and e-commerce sites; and a portfolio of banners, including DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse, The Shoe Co, and Rubino; and mobiles applications. The company was founded in 1991 and is based in Columbus, Ohio.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Designer Brands Inc. (DBI) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), Designer Brands Inc. is Not Halal. The company fails one or more screening criteria. We screen against all 5 major standards: AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, and FTSE.
What is Designer Brands Inc.'s debt ratio?
Designer Brands Inc.'s debt ratio is 420.6% under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%. Under MSCI and FTSE (which use total assets as the denominator), the debt ratio is 64.0%.
What are Designer Brands Inc.'s key financial metrics?
Designer Brands Inc. has a market capitalization of $270M, and revenue of $3.0B. The company maintains a gross margin of 43.6% and a net margin of -0.3%. Return on equity stands at -2.0%.
How often is the screening data updated?
Our screening data is updated regularly using the latest available financial statements and market data. Stock prices and market caps are refreshed frequently, while financial statements are updated quarterly when companies report earnings.
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