Movado Group (STU:MV4) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.35 (As of Aug. 28, 2026) — Near Median

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STU:MV4 Movado Group Inc STU:MV4
65 GF Score
Price €29.40
GF Value €20.89
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Movado Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Movado Group STU:MV4 65 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.35 as of Aug. 28, 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 1.25. GuruFocus rates STU:MV4 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of €20.89 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 770 Retail - Cyclical companies, Movado Group ranks worse than 54.03% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-28), Movado Group's current share price is €29.40. Movado Group's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2026 was €21.80. Movado Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.35.

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

STU:MV4' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.46   Med: 1.25   Max: 2.73
Current: 1.38

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.

STU:MV4's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
54.03% of 770 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 1.215 vs STU:MV4: 1.38

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 Jul. 2026 was €19.829. 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 €21.80 for the trailing ten years ended in Jul. 2026.

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Movado Group  (STU:MV4) 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
Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26 Jul26
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 0.63 0.74 0.92 1.08 1.52

STU:MV4 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
=29.40/21.80
=1.35

* 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 Jul. 2026 is calculated as:

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

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jul. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jul. 2026)
=19.829/333.9180*333.9180
=19.829

Current CPI (Jul. 2026) = 333.9180.

Movado Group Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201610 18.613 241.729 25.712
201701 19.413 242.839 26.694
201704 18.847 244.524 25.737
201707 18.048 244.786 24.620
201710 18.082 246.663 24.478
201801 16.814 247.867 22.651
201804 16.254 250.546 21.663
201807 17.133 252.006 22.702
201810 18.110 252.885 23.913
201901 18.900 251.712 25.073
201904 18.894 255.548 24.688
201907 19.403 256.571 25.252
201910 20.449 257.346 26.533
202001 20.609 257.971 26.676
202004 14.709 256.389 19.157
202007 14.024 259.101 18.074
202010 14.268 260.388 18.297
202101 15.052 261.582 19.214
202104 15.264 267.054 19.086
202107 15.936 273.003 19.492
202110 17.088 276.589 20.630
202201 18.259 281.148 21.686
202204 18.815 289.109 21.731
202207 20.649 296.276 23.272
202210 21.839 298.012 24.470
202301 21.279 299.170 23.751
202304 20.265 303.363 22.306
202307 20.443 305.691 22.331
202310 21.464 307.671 23.295
202401 20.958 308.417 22.691
202404 21.039 313.548 22.406
202407 20.918 314.540 22.207
202410 20.877 315.664 22.084
202501 20.995 317.671 22.069
202504 19.741 320.795 20.549
202507 18.966 323.048 19.604
202510 19.302 0.000
202601 19.614 325.252 20.137
202604 19.444 333.020 19.496
202607 19.829 333.918 19.829

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 1.35 mean?
Movado Group (STU:MV4) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.35 as of Aug. 28, 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 near 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 #416 out of 770 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 54%.
Is Movado Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Movado Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.35 is near 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 1.22. Movado Group's value of 1.35 is 11.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Movado Group ranks #416 out of 770 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 #416 out of 770 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 1.22. Movado Group's value of 1.35 is 11.1% 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 1.22, 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 1.22, based on 770 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 1.35 is 11.1% 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 1.22 — 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 1.35, which is near 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 (STU:MV4) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €20.89, compared to a current price of €29.40 — trading 40.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.35, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.25 and 11.1% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 1.22. Movado Group's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 4 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 (STU:MV4), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.35 as of Aug. 28, 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 (STU:MV4) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Movado Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €29.40 is trading 40.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €20.89. GuruFocus considers Movado Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:MV4:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.35 (near median its 10-year median of 1.25)
  • GF Value™: €20.89 vs. price of €29.40 (40.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 11.1% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#416 of 770)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:MV4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Movado Group Business Description

Other Exchanges MOV:USA
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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