Shoe Carnival, Inc. (SCVL) Financial Ratios
30 years of historical data (1996–2025) · Consumer Cyclical · Apparel - Retail
EV/EBITDA
↑
6.84
+5% vs avg
5yr avg: 6.52
30Y Low2.9·High9.9
P/FCF
↑
16.44
↑+33% vs avg
5yr avg: 12.35
30Y Low6.2·High136.0
P/B Ratio
↓
0.64
↓-53% vs avg
5yr avg: 1.34
30Y Low0.5·High2.2
ROE
↓
7.8%
↑-59% vs avg
5yr avg: 19.2%
30Y Low3%·High41%
Debt/EBITDA
↑
3.67
↑+53% vs avg
5yr avg: 2.41
30Y Low0.1·High3.7
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
SCVL Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Shoe Carnival, Inc. trades at 8.4x earnings, roughly in line with its 5-year average of 8.6x, sitting at the 7th percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Consumer Cyclical sector median P/E of 21.2x, the stock trades at a discount of 60%. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 16.4x P/FCF, 33% above the 5-year average of 12.4x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $437M | $525M | $745M | $720M | $766M | $945M | $670M | $527M | $572M | $361M | $456M |
| Enterprise Value | $691M | $779M | $1.0B | $976M | $1.1B | $1.1B | $795M | $702M | $505M | $313M | $393M |
| P/E Ratio → | 8.37 | 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 | 0.64 | 0.76 | 1.15 | 1.23 | 1.46 | 2.09 | 2.16 | 1.77 | 1.88 | 1.18 | 1.43 |
| P/FCF | 16.44 | 19.74 | 10.72 | 10.83 | — | 8.11 | 13.13 | 10.87 | 8.57 | 17.45 | 10.87 |
| P/OCF | 6.13 | 7.36 | 7.26 | 5.87 | 15.20 | 6.39 | 10.56 | 7.87 | 7.71 | 8.95 | 7.15 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
SCVL EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Shoe Carnival, Inc.'s enterprise value stands at 6.8x EBITDA, roughly in line with its 5-year average of 6.5x. The Consumer Cyclical sector median is 12.2x, placing the stock at a 44% discount on an enterprise-value basis.
| 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 | 6.84 | 7.71 | 8.22 | 7.84 | 4.87 | 3.99 | 9.93 | 6.19 | 7.05 | 5.09 | 6.38 |
| EV / EBIT | 10.36 | 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 |
SCVL Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Shoe Carnival, Inc. earns an operating margin of 5.9%, above the Consumer Cyclical sector average of 2.0%. Operating margins have compressed from 8.1% to 5.9% over the past 3 years, signaling potential cost pressures or competitive headwinds. ROE of 7.8% is modest. ROIC of 5.4% represents adequate returns on invested capital versus a sector median of 5.2%.
Margins
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% |
Return on Capital
| 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% |
SCVL Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
Shoe Carnival, Inc. carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 3.7x, which is moderately leveraged (23% below the sector average of 4.8x). Net debt stands at $254M ($371M total debt minus $117M cash). Interest coverage of 178.9x signals virtually no risk of debt distress — earnings comfortably cover interest obligations.
| 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 |
SCVL Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
Shoe Carnival, Inc.'s current ratio of 3.76x is well above the 1.0 safety threshold, indicating strong short-term liquidity with ample room to cover current liabilities. The quick ratio of 0.99x is notably lower than the current ratio, indicating a significant portion of current assets is tied up in inventory.
| 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 |
SCVL Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Shoe Carnival, Inc. returns 3.8% to shareholders annually primarily through dividends. The payout ratio of 32.0% is conservative, leaving significant room for dividend growth or reinvestment. The earnings yield of 11.9% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
Dividends
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 | 3.8% | 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% |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 11.9% | 10.0% | 9.9% | 10.2% | 14.4% | 16.4% | 2.4% | 8.1% | 6.7% | 5.1% | 5.1% |
| FCF Yield | 6.1% | 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 | 3.8% | 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 |
Peer Comparison
Compare SCVL with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 SCVLYou | $437M | 8.4 | 6.8 | 16.4 | 36.6% | 5.9% | 7.8% | 5.4% | 3.7 |
 BOOT | $5B | 23.7 | 15.7 | 41.8 | 38.1% | 13.3% | 18.4% | 12.6% | 2.0 |
 CATO | $59M | -10.6 | — | — | 32.5% | -2.2% | -3.7% | -3.7% | — |
 BURL | $21B | 35.4 | 20.6 | 123.6 | 43.9% | 7.3% | 38.4% | 10.3% | 4.8 |
 CROX | $6B | -83.4 | 8.0 | 9.5 | 57.0% | 22.0% | -5.2% | 21.7% | 1.7 |
 DECK | $15B | 15.5 | 10.3 | 13.8 | 56.1% | 22.8% | 40.9% | 100.0% | 0.3 |
 WWW | $1B | 15.4 | 10.9 | 11.9 | 47.0% | 8.0% | 25.9% | 11.6% | 4.2 |
 CAL | $443M | -59.7 | 13.9 | 13.7 | 43.0% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 1.5% | 9.5 |
 NKE | $54B | 20.9 | 12.7 | 16.5 | 42.7% | 8.0% | 23.3% | 16.7% | 2.4 |
 VFC | $7B | 27.1 | 12.3 | 13.4 | 54.8% | 6.3% | 15.3% | 7.3% | 5.6 |
 STXS | $184M | -7.5 | — | — | 52.7% | -68.3% | -143.6% | -207.9% | — |
| Consumer Cyclical Median | — | 21.2 | 12.2 | 15.6 | 36.2% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 5.2% | 4.8 |
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SCVL — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying SCVL stock.
What is Shoe Carnival, Inc.'s P/E ratio?
Shoe Carnival, Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 8.4x. The historical average is 14.9x. This places it at the 7th percentile of its historical range.
What is Shoe Carnival, Inc.'s EV/EBITDA?
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.
What is Shoe Carnival, Inc.'s ROE?
Shoe Carnival, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 7.8%. The historical average is 11.1%.
Is SCVL stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, Shoe Carnival, Inc. is trading at a P/E of 8.4x. This is at the 7th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What is Shoe Carnival, Inc.'s dividend yield?
Shoe Carnival, Inc.'s current dividend yield is 3.82% with a payout ratio of 32.0%.
What are Shoe Carnival, Inc.'s profit margins?
Shoe Carnival, Inc. has 36.6% gross margin and 5.9% operating margin.
How much debt does Shoe Carnival, Inc. have?
Shoe Carnival, Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 3.7x, indicating high leverage. A ratio between 2-4x is manageable but warrants monitoring.