CALERES INCCAL
ASignal's systematic analysis rates CAL as Neutral.
Reflects the latest available analysis · analyzed Oct 2, 2026
The case on CAL
Bull vs bear, surfaced by ASignal's framework agents from public market data. The precise verdict: ASignal Rank, confidence, and price targets - is in the app.
- Low forward P/E ratio (5.46x) indicating potential undervaluation
- Strong value score (0.9) supported by low price-to-book (0.61x) and price-to-sales (0.15x)
- High dividend yield (228%) suggesting income appeal, though atypical
- Earnings growth (761.5%) shows significant year-over-year improvement
- Gross margin (44.83%) indicates solid pricing power
- Negative free cash flow (-$18.50M) raises sustainability concerns
- High debt-to-equity ratio (1.29x) indicates elevated leverage
- Low current and quick ratios (1.11x, 0.22x) suggest liquidity risk
- Limited news coverage (only 1 source: Yahoo)
- No Reddit mentions, indicating minimal retail investor interest
- MACD below signal line with negative histogram, suggesting weak momentum
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ASignal Rank (1-4), confidence score, Buffett / Ackman / Dalio grades, price targets, and the full reasoning behind the call.
How ASignal analyzes CAL
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