MOV (Movado Group) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.51 (As of Aug. 06, 2026) — 21% Above Median

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MOV Movado Group Inc MOV
65 GF Score
Price $37.87
GF Value $24.31
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Movado Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Movado Group MOV -2.95% 65 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.51 as of Aug. 06, 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 1.25. GuruFocus rates MOV with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $24.31 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 805 Retail - Cyclical companies, Movado Group ranks worse than 59.01% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-06), Movado Group's current share price is $37.87. Movado Group's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $25.13. Movado Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.51.

The historical rank and industry rank for Movado Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

MOV' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.46   Med: 1.25   Max: 2.73
Current: 1.55

During the past years, Movado Group's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.73. The lowest was 0.46. And the median was 1.25.

MOV's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
59.01% of 805 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 1.25 vs MOV: 1.55

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Movado Group's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $22.741. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is $25.13 for the trailing ten years ended in Apr. 2026.

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Movado Group  (NYSE:MOV) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Movado Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Movado Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Movado Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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.

Movado Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Movado Group Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.70 1.52 1.15 0.78 0.92

Movado Group Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.56 0.63 0.74 0.92 1.08

MOV vs ELA, REAL, LANV: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Luxury Goods subindustry, Movado Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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.


Movado Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Movado Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Movado Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Movado Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Movado Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=37.87/25.13
=1.51

* 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.

Movado Group's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Movado Group's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Apr. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Apr. 2026)
=22.741/333.0200*333.0200
=22.741

Current CPI (Apr. 2026) = 333.0200.

Movado Group Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201607 19.999 240.628 27.678
201610 20.499 241.729 28.241
201701 20.652 242.839 28.321
201704 20.201 244.524 27.512
201707 20.817 244.786 28.321
201710 21.249 246.663 28.688
201801 20.505 247.867 27.549
201804 19.943 250.546 26.508
201807 20.015 252.006 26.449
201810 20.816 252.885 27.412
201901 21.575 251.712 28.544
201904 21.229 255.548 27.665
201907 21.752 256.571 28.233
201910 22.621 257.346 29.273
202001 22.873 257.971 29.527
202004 15.989 256.389 20.768
202007 16.120 259.101 20.719
202010 16.786 260.388 21.468
202101 18.334 261.582 23.341
202104 18.258 267.054 22.768
202107 18.837 273.003 22.978
202110 19.823 276.589 23.867
202201 20.655 281.148 24.466
202204 20.319 289.109 23.405
202207 21.006 296.276 23.611
202210 21.516 298.012 24.044
202301 22.930 299.170 25.524
202304 22.220 303.363 24.392
202307 22.614 305.691 24.636
202310 22.665 307.671 24.532
202401 22.830 308.417 24.651
202404 22.574 313.548 23.976
202407 22.687 314.540 24.020
202410 22.742 315.664 23.992
202501 21.734 317.671 22.784
202504 22.181 320.795 23.026
202507 22.131 323.048 22.814
202510 22.471 0.000
202601 23.049 325.252 23.599
202604 22.741 333.020 22.741

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.51 mean?
Movado Group (MOV) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.51 as of Aug. 06, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Movado Group and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 1.25. Over the past decade, Movado Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.46 to 2.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Movado Group ranks #475 out of 805 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 59%.
Is Movado Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Movado Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.51 is 21% above median its 10-year median of 1.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.46 to a high of 2.73. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25. Movado Group's value of 1.51 is 20.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Movado Group ranks #475 out of 805 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Movado Group has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Movado Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to ELA and REAL?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Movado Group ranks #475 out of 805 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Movado Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25. Movado Group's value of 1.51 is 20.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Movado Group's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.46 to 2.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.25 vs. the industry median of 1.25, Movado Group has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 1.25, based on 805 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Movado Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.51 is 20.8% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Movado Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Movado Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.51, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 1.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Movado Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Movado Group (MOV) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $24.31, compared to a current price of $37.87 — trading 55.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.51, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 1.25 and 20.8% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 1.25. Movado Group's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Movado Group (MOV), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.51 as of Aug. 06, 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 Movado Group (MOV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Movado Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $37.87 is trading 55.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $24.31. GuruFocus considers Movado Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MOV:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.51 (21% above median its 10-year median of 1.25)
  • GF Value™: $24.31 vs. price of $37.87 (55.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 20.8% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#475 of 805)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MOV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Movado Group Business Description

Other Exchanges MV4:Germany
Address 650 From Road, Suite 375, Paramus, NJ, USA, 07652-3556
Movado Group Inc designs, develops, sources, markets, and distributes fine watches in the United States and internationally. It operates through the Watch and Accessory Brands and Company Stores segment. The Watch and Accessory Brands segment includes the designing, manufacturing, and distribution of watches and, to a lesser extent, jewelry and other accessories of quality owned brands and licensed brands. Its Company Stores segment includes the company's retail outlet locations in the United States and Canada. It generates maximum revenue from the Watch and Accessory Brands segment. Geographically, it derives the majority of its revenue from its international locations.
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