Destination Xl Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: DXLG)

Sector: Consumer Cyclical Industry: Apparel Retail CIK: 0000813298
Market Cap 26.99 Mn
P/B 0.20
P/E -3.53
P/S 0.06
ROIC (Qtr) -2.13
Div Yield % 0.00
Rev 1y % (Qtr) -5.23
Total Debt (Qtr) 213.29 Mn
Debt/Equity (Qtr) 1.55
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About

Destination XL Group, Inc., also known as DXL, is a prominent player in the specialty retail industry, specifically focusing on big & tall men's apparel. The company's operations span across the United States, with a diverse range of retail locations and brand names. DXL's primary business activities revolve around the retail sale of men's apparel and shoes, tailored to meet the needs of big & tall men. The company's product range is extensive, encompassing a wide variety of lifestyles, from formal business attire to casual denim. DXL's offerings...

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Investment thesis

Bull case

  • Robust tangible asset base of 400.39M provides 11.35x coverage of working capital 35.26M, indicating strong operational backing.
  • Tangible assets of 400.39M provide robust 17.99x coverage of other current liabilities 22.25M, indicating strong asset backing.
  • Operating cash flow of 13.92M fully covers other non-current liabilities 499000 by 27.89x, showing strong long-term stability.
  • Cash reserves of 14.59M provide solid 29.25x coverage of other non-current liabilities 499000, indicating strong liquidity.
  • Strong tangible asset base of 400.39M provides 348.16x coverage of intangibles 1.15M, indicating robust asset quality.

Bear case

  • Operating cash flow of 13.92M barely covers its investment activities of (2.31M), with a coverage ratio of -6.03, indicating heavy reliance on external financing for growth which may not be sustainable in a tighter credit environment.
  • With cash reserves of 14.59M against inventory of 85.04M, the 0.17 cash-to-inventory ratio suggests potential liquidity risks if inventory turnover slows, particularly concerning given current supply chain volatilities.
  • Free cash flow of (11.40M) provides weak coverage of capital expenditures of 25.32M, with a -0.45 ratio suggesting additional external financing needs for growth initiatives.
  • Operating earnings of (11.29M) show weak coverage of depreciation charges of 14.92M, with a -0.76 ratio indicating high capital intensity and potential reinvestment needs.
  • Operating cash flow of 13.92M provides minimal -8.86x coverage of tax expenses of (1.57M), suggesting potential tax planning inefficiencies or unsustainable tax positions.

Consolidation Items Breakdown of Revenue (2025)

Contract with Customer, Sales Channel Breakdown of Revenue (2025)

Peer comparison

Companies in the Apparel Retail
S.No. Ticker Company Market Cap P/E P/S Total Debt (Qtr)
1 TJX Tjx Companies Inc /De/ 176.25 Bn 35.43 3.04 13.19 Bn
2 ROST Ross Stores, Inc. 72.04 Bn 44.64 4.67 5.19 Bn
3 LULU lululemon athletica inc. 21.48 Bn 12.34 1.94 1.76 Bn
4 BURL Burlington Stores, Inc. 19.82 Bn 35.36 1.77 5.94 Bn
5 GAP Gap Inc 13.16 Bn 10.66 0.83 5.52 Bn
6 URBN Urban Outfitters Inc 6.51 Bn 13.31 1.08 1.18 Bn
7 BOOT Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. 6.02 Bn 27.51 2.78 0.70 Bn
8 AEO American Eagle Outfitters Inc 4.85 Bn 20.95 0.90 1.97 Bn

Industry comparisons

Current Valuation Value Ind Avg Percentile
EV to Assets EV to Assets 0.58 1.34
EV to Cash from Ops. EV/CFO 16.68 7.80
EV to Debt EV to Debt 1.09 4.21
EV to EBIT EV/EBIT -20.55 -71.02
EV to EBITDA EV/EBITDA 49.67 6.84
EV to Free Cash Flow [EV/FCF] EV/FCF -20.36 16.08
EV to Market Cap EV to Market Cap 8.60 2.11
EV to Revenue EV/Rev 0.53 1.09
Price to Book Value [P/B] P/B 0.20 4.05
Price to Earnings [P/E] P/E -3.53 238.46
Dividend Metrics Value Ind Avg Percentile
Dividend Coverage Ratio Dividend Coverage Ratio 0.00 0.87
Dividend Payout Ratio % Div Payout % (Qtr) 0.00 12.36
Dividend per Basic Share Div per Share (Qtr) 0.00 0.36
FCF Dividend Payout Ratio % FCF Div Payout % (Qtr) 0.00 14.72
Interest Coverage Int. cover (Qtr) 5.42 9.50
Growth Metrics Value Ind Avg Percentile
Capex Growth (1y) % Capex 1y % (Qtr) 4.10 2.00
Cash and Equivalents Growth (1y) % Cash & Equiv 1y % (Qtr) 105.32 97.51
Dividend Growth (1y) % Dividend Growth (1y) % 0.00 4.12
EBIAT Growth (1y) % EBIAT 1y % (Qtr) -214.43 -5.24
EBITDA Growth (1y) % EBITDA 1y % (Qtr) -82.86 -28.04
EBIT Growth (1y) % EBIT 1y % (Qtr) -191.55 -4.11
EBT Growth (1y) % EBT 1y % (Qtr) -163.64 -9.48
EPS Growth (1y) % EPS 1y % (Qtr) -188.24 -7.53
FCF Growth (1y) % FCF 1y % (Qtr) -547.23 -177.06
Gross Profit Growth (1y) % Gross Profit 1y % (Qtr) -14.25 -2.43
Liquidity Ratios Value Ind Avg Percentile
Asset Utilization Ratio Asset Util Ratio (Qtr) 1.10 1.42
Cash Payout Ratio Cash Payout (Qtr) 0.00 0.06
Cash Ratio Cash Ratio (Qtr) 0.17 0.44
Current Ratio Curr Ratio (Qtr) 1.41 1.64
Debt to Equity Ratio Debt/Equity (Qtr) 1.55 1.24
Interest Cover Ratio Int Coverage (Qtr) 5.42 9.50
Times Interest Earned Times Interest Earned (Qtr) 5.42 9.50
Profitability Value Ind Avg Percentile
EBITDA Margin % EBITDA Margin % (Qtr) 0.80 1.59
EBIT Margin % EBIT Margin % (Qtr) -2.55 -10.83
EBT Margin % EBT Margin % (Qtr) -2.08 -4.08
Gross Margin % Gross Margin % (Qtr) 44.40 41.09
Net Profit Margin % Net Margin % (Qtr) -1.70 -5.43