What Is Caleres, Inc. (CAL) Worth in 2026?
According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, Caleres, Inc.'s intrinsic value is estimated at a composite fair value of $23.24. While the stock appears modestly undervalued at $11.85 (implied upside of +96.2%), our analysis suggests a thinner margin of safety across 8 of 12 bullish models. Notably, Bayesian DCF sees the most upside at +284.9% (fair value: $45.59), while EPV is the most conservative at -87.0% ($1.54). The spread between these extremes — +372.0% — reveals how different analytical frameworks can reach starkly different conclusions.
What Do the Models Say About CAL?
12 of 13 models are currently active for CAL. Of these, 8 models suggest upside while 4 models suggest overvaluation. The Bayesian DCF estimates CAL's intrinsic value at $45.59, implying +284.9% upside from the current price. See which stocks rank higher →
How Does CAL Rank in Footwear, (No Rubber)?
Among 5 Footwear, (No Rubber) stocks, CAL ranks #2 by Quality of Company score. CirclFi's QOC score of 8.3/10 evaluates 32 fundamental signals. A score of 8.3 places CAL in the top tier.
Caleres, Inc. operates in a competitive landscape where fundamental quality metrics are key differentiators for long-term value creation.
Is CAL a Value Trap?
CirclFi's Value Trap algorithm assigns CAL a score of 18/100 (SAFE). This indicates minimal risk. Fundamentals are healthy. The score cross-references apparent undervaluation against fundamental deterioration signals. Browse lowest value-trap stocks →
Multi-Model Methodology
12 of 13 models are active for Caleres, Inc.. Broad coverage provides high confidence. Each model applies a fundamentally different valuation philosophy. See the complete methodology →
According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, Caleres, Inc. scores 8.3 out of 10 on our 32-signal quality assessment, a strong rating that demonstrates strong fundamentals across the majority of our quality signals. The QOC score synthesizes profitability margins, revenue growth reliability, debt management, and capital allocation into a single metric designed to separate durable businesses from statistically cheap ones.
The gap between the most bullish and bearish model spans +372.0% — demonstrating why single-model analysis is dangerous. Browse all stocks with 13-model coverage →
Data Sources & Confidence
Every CAL valuation is built from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings — 700+ standardized financial tags. Macroeconomic context from FRED calibrates discount rates, while GDELT news sentiment feeds into our Sentiment SOTP model. All pipelines run daily. Read the complete data methodology →
Across CAL's 12 active models, average confidence is 45%. Lower confidence may reflect limited history or high volatility.
CirclFi's output is a research starting point, not a buy/sell signal. All data updates daily. Read the full methodology →
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