Steven MaddenSHOO -1.24%92 Buyback Yield % is 0.43 as of Jul. 02, 2026, which is 89% below its 10-year median of 3.92. GuruFocus rates SHOO with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of $49.34 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 264 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Steven Madden ranks better than 73.11% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
The historical data trend for Steven Madden's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
SHOO vs WWW, WEYS, DBI: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, Steven Madden's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Steven Madden Buyback Yield % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Steven Madden's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Steven Madden's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Steven Madden (SHOO) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.43 as of Jul. 02, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Steven Madden and its competitors. This is 89% below median its historical median of 3.92. Over the past decade, Steven Madden's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.43 to 7.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Steven Madden ranks #71 out of 264 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 26.9%.
Is Steven Madden's Buyback Yield % too high?
Steven Madden's current Buyback Yield % of 0.43 is 89% below median its 10-year median of 3.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.43 to a high of 7.73. Based on the distribution chart, Steven Madden ranks #71 out of 264 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Steven Madden has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Steven Madden's Buyback Yield % compare to WWW and WEYS?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Steven Madden ranks #71 out of 264 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts Steven Madden in the upper half of its industry. Historically, Steven Madden's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.43 to 7.73 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry context. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Steven Madden and its competitors. Steven Madden's current Buyback Yield % is 0.43, which is 89% below median its own 10-year median of 3.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Steven Madden stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Steven Madden (SHOO) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $49.34, compared to a current price of $41.58 — trading 15.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.43, which is 89% below median its 10-year median of 3.92. Steven Madden's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Steven Madden (SHOO), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.43 as of Jul. 02, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Steven Madden (SHOO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Steven Madden stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $41.58 is trading 15.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $49.34.
GuruFocus considers Steven Madden to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SHOO:
Buyback Yield %: 0.43 (89% below median its 10-year median of 3.92)
GF Value™: $49.34 vs. price of $41.58 (15.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHOO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Steven Madden Ltd and its subsidiaries design, source, and market branded and private label footwear, accessories, and apparel. Its offerings include contemporary styles and core products, known for design creativity, trend-right offerings, high quality, and accessible price points. It operates through four segments: Wholesale Footwear, which generates maximum revenue and sells footwear globally; Wholesale Accessories/Apparel, which sells handbags and apparel through wholesale channels; Direct-to-Consumer, which sells footwear, handbags, apparel, and accessories through stores, outlets, e-commerce, and concessions; and Licensing, which licenses Steve Madden, Betsey Johnson, and Kurt Geiger trademarks, with the Company generating the majority of its revenue from the USA.
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