Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 8.2x · EV/EBITDA 6.8x · ROE 7.8%. (1996–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $429M | $525M | $745M | $720M | $766M | $945M | $670M | $527M | $572M | $361M | $456M |
| Enterprise Value | $683M | $779M | $1.0B | $976M | $1.1B | $1.1B | $795M | $702M | $505M | $313M | $393M |
| P/E Ratio → | 8.22 | 10.03 | 10.10 | 9.81 | 6.96 | 6.10 | 41.96 | 12.28 | 15.00 | 19.53 | 19.77 |
| P/S Ratio | 0.38 | 0.46 | 0.62 | 0.61 | 0.61 | 0.71 | 0.69 | 0.51 | 0.56 | 0.35 | 0.46 |
| P/B Ratio | 0.62 | 0.76 | 1.15 | 1.23 | 1.46 | 2.09 | 2.16 | 1.77 | 1.88 | 1.18 | 1.43 |
| P/FCF | 16.14 | 19.74 | 10.72 | 10.83 | — | 8.11 | 13.13 | 10.87 | 8.57 | 17.45 | 10.87 |
| P/OCF | 6.02 | 7.36 | 7.26 | 5.87 | 15.20 | 6.39 | 10.56 | 7.87 | 7.71 | 8.95 | 7.15 |
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Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 0.69 | 0.83 | 0.83 | 0.84 | 0.81 | 0.81 | 0.68 | 0.49 | 0.31 | 0.39 |
| EV / EBITDA | 6.76 | 7.71 | 8.22 | 7.84 | 4.87 | 3.99 | 9.93 | 6.19 | 7.05 | 5.09 | 6.38 |
| EV / EBIT | 10.24 | 11.68 | 10.27 | 10.12 | 7.18 | 5.17 | 36.18 | 12.78 | 10.15 | 8.30 | 10.36 |
| EV / FCF | — | 29.31 | 14.45 | 14.68 | — | 9.22 | 15.58 | 14.49 | 7.57 | 15.12 | 9.37 |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 36.6% | 36.6% | 35.6% | 35.9% | 37.1% | 39.6% | 28.7% | 30.1% | 30.0% | 29.1% | 28.9% |
| Operating Margin | 5.9% | 5.9% | 7.6% | 8.1% | 11.6% | 15.6% | 2.2% | 5.2% | 4.8% | 3.7% | 3.8% |
| Net Profit Margin | 4.6% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 6.2% | 8.7% | 11.6% | 1.6% | 4.1% | 3.7% | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 7.8% | 7.8% | 12.0% | 13.2% | 22.5% | 40.6% | 5.3% | 14.3% | 12.5% | 6.0% | 7.1% |
| ROA | 4.5% | 4.5% | 6.8% | 7.2% | 12.2% | 21.3% | 2.5% | 8.2% | 9.1% | 4.3% | 5.0% |
| ROIC | 5.4% | 5.4% | 7.8% | 8.7% | 15.7% | 30.6% | 3.6% | 11.5% | 15.0% | 11.0% | 10.8% |
| ROCE | 6.6% | 6.6% | 9.6% | 10.9% | 19.6% | 35.5% | 4.3% | 12.7% | 14.1% | 10.3% | 9.9% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.54 | 0.54 | 0.57 | 0.61 | 0.65 | 0.54 | 0.75 | 0.80 | — | — | — |
| Debt / EBITDA | 3.67 | 3.67 | 3.01 | 2.85 | 1.58 | 0.91 | 2.89 | 2.09 | — | — | — |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.37 | 0.40 | 0.44 | 0.56 | 0.28 | 0.40 | 0.59 | -0.22 | -0.16 | -0.20 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 2.52 | 2.52 | 2.12 | 2.05 | 1.34 | 0.48 | 1.56 | 1.55 | -0.94 | -0.78 | -1.02 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 9.57 | 3.73 | 3.84 | — | 1.11 | 2.45 | 3.62 | -1.00 | -2.33 | -1.50 |
| Interest Coverage | 178.91 | 178.91 | 311.46 | 341.92 | 501.41 | 434.47 | 53.31 | 287.64 | 331.73 | 129.13 | 224.37 |
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.76 | 3.76 | 4.11 | 3.76 | 2.99 | 2.88 | 2.71 | 2.69 | 4.77 | 5.65 | 4.08 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.99 | 0.99 | 1.15 | 1.05 | 0.50 | 1.02 | 0.93 | 0.57 | 1.13 | 1.06 | 0.84 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.83 | 0.83 | 0.94 | 0.87 | 0.40 | 0.86 | 0.81 | 0.51 | 0.95 | 0.85 | 0.73 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.94 | 1.07 | 1.13 | 1.28 | 1.64 | 1.52 | 1.65 | 2.46 | 2.45 | 2.18 |
| Inventory Turnover | 1.64 | 1.64 | 2.01 | 2.18 | 2.03 | 2.82 | 2.99 | 2.79 | 2.80 | 2.77 | 2.55 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 2.05 | 2.74 | 0.80 | 0.88 | 3.88 | 2.65 | 0.96 | 0.43 | 2.25 | 1.61 |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.9% | 3.2% | 2.0% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Payout Ratio | 32.0% | 32.0% | 19.9% | 16.6% | 9.1% | 5.2% | 32.1% | 13.2% | 12.5% | 25.5% | 21.4% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 12.2% | 10.0% | 9.9% | 10.2% | 14.4% | 16.4% | 2.4% | 8.1% | 6.7% | 5.1% | 5.1% |
| FCF Yield | 6.2% | 5.1% | 9.3% | 9.2% | — | 12.3% | 7.6% | 9.2% | 11.7% | 5.7% | 9.2% |
| Buyback Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 7.2% | 8.1% | 8.2% | 9.3% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 3.9% | 3.2% | 2.0% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 8.2% | 8.9% | 9.6% | 10.4% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $28M | $28M | $27M | $28M | $29M | $28M | $29M | $31M | $32M | $36M |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying SCVL stock.
Shoe Carnival, Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 8.2x. The historical average is 14.9x. This places it at the 7th percentile of its historical range.
Shoe Carnival, Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 6.8x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 6.0x.
Shoe Carnival, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 7.8%. The historical average is 11.1%.
Based on historical data, Shoe Carnival, Inc. is trading at a P/E of 8.2x. This is at the 7th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
Shoe Carnival, Inc.'s current dividend yield is 3.89% with a payout ratio of 32.0%.
Shoe Carnival, Inc. has 36.6% gross margin and 5.9% operating margin.
Shoe Carnival, Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 3.7x, indicating high leverage. A ratio between 2-4x is manageable but warrants monitoring.
Key Metrics
Top Statement Risk
Structural margin erosion
Metrics are mathematically derived from official filings.
Deep Value Pricing Amidst Growth Concerns
Shoe Carnival trades at a significant discount to peers, with its P/E of 8.2x and P/B of 0.6x suggesting the market is pricing in severe earnings deterioration rather than recovery.
The current P/E of 8.22 and P/B of 0.62 place SCVL well below peer Boot Barn's 16.7x P/E and 2.9x P/B, implying a substantial discount for what is perceived as lower quality or higher risk. The EV/EBITDA of 6.76 appears attractive on a standalone basis, but the volatility in EBITDA, seen in the D/EBITDA swinging from 10.7 to over 120 in recent quarters, makes this multiple unreliable. Based on trailing figures, the market is clearly applying a steep discount for expected contraction in normalized earnings.
Accelerating Margin Contraction
Gross margins have deteriorated for six consecutive quarters, falling from 38.8% to 31.9%, indicating competitive and promotional pressures are overwhelming the company's core pricing power.
The trend from 38.8% in 2025Q2 to 31.9% in 2026Q2 represents a 690-basis-point erosion in gross margin, a critical metric for a retailer. This decline is more severe than the overall revenue contraction, suggesting product mix or inventory management challenges. The operating margin's collapse to 2.7% from 8.2% in the same period, as reported in the income statement analysis, confirms that cost controls are failing to offset top-line weakness, making net margin, currently at 2.2%, the most accurate reflection of diminished earning power.
Superficial Liquidity Masking Cash Flow Volatility
Despite a current ratio of 4.04 and quick ratio of 1.12 in 2026Q2, the company's cash position is vulnerable to the working capital swings that consumed $46.4M in a single quarter earlier this year.
The substantial liquidity metrics suggest a strong defensive posture, but they must be viewed against the reported cash flow volatility where working capital was a major drain in weak quarters. The high inventory dependence, indicated by a 198-day inventory on hand (DIO), creates risk if markdowns fail to move product. The combination of ample on-balance-sheet liquidity but erratic operating cash conversion warrants caution in assessing true financial flexibility.
Lengthening Cash Cycle Signals Strain
The cash conversion cycle has expanded to 168 days in 2026Q2 from 150 days a year ago, primarily due to a 20-day increase in days inventory outstanding, highlighting slowing inventory turns.
The increase in CCC is driven by a significant rise in DIO from 179 to 198 days, which more than offset a modest improvement in DPO. This trend suggests customers are not purchasing at historical rates, forcing the company to hold inventory longer. Asset turnover has also weakened to 0.24 from 0.30, confirming that revenue generation per dollar of assets is declining, a classic sign of operational inefficiency during a sales downturn.
The Danger of a Static P/E Multiple
Applying a trailing P/E multiple to Shoe Carnival's earnings is misleading because the ratio is artificially compressed by near-trough profitability and will not accurately reflect a normalized earnings power.
The current P/E of 8.22 appears cheap but is based on volatile, depressed earnings that include quarters of negative operating income. For a cyclical retailer with demonstrated margin swings, this trailing multiple obscures the true risk of earnings collapse. Investors should instead monitor the price-to-cash flow or EV/EBITDA during a more representative earnings period to gauge sustainable valuation, as the reported net income in weak quarters is not indicative of long-term earning capacity.