MOV (Movado Group) Days Inventory: 255.32 (As of Apr. 2026) — 31% Above Median

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MOV Movado Group Inc MOV
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Price $37.77
GF Value $24.31
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Movado Group Days Inventory?

Movado Group MOV -3.20% 65 Days Inventory is 255.32 as of Apr. 2026, which is 31% above its 10-year median of 194.76. 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 1,096 Retail - Cyclical companies, Movado Group ranks worse than 81.57% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Movado Group's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $170.1 Mil. Movado Group's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $60.8 Mil. Hence, Movado Group's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was 255.32.

The historical rank and industry rank for Movado Group's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

MOV' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 182.23   Med: 194.76   Max: 250.65
Current: 222.25

During the past 13 years, Movado Group's highest Days Inventory was 250.65. The lowest was 182.23. And the median was 194.76.

MOV's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
81.57% of 1096 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 103.87 vs MOV: 222.25

Movado Group's Days Inventory declined from Apr. 2025 (261.31) to Apr. 2026 (255.32).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Movado Group's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.36.

Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue. Movado Group's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was 1.19.


Movado Group  (NYSE:MOV) Days Inventory Explanation

Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:

1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.

Movado Group's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.

Movado Group's Inventory to Revenue for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

* 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.


Be Aware

A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.


Movado Group Days Inventory Related Terms


Movado Group Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Movado Group's Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory Chart

Movado Group Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Days Inventory
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Movado Group Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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MOV vs ELA, REAL, LANV: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Luxury Goods subindustry, Movado Group's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Movado Group's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Movado Group's Days Inventory falls into.


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Movado Group Days Inventory Calculation

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

Movado Group's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Jan. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Jan. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (A: Jan. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Jan. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (156.738 + 158.331) / 2 ) / 307.707*365
=157.5345 / 307.707*365
=186.87

Movado Group's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Jan. 2026 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Apr. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Apr. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (158.331 + 181.959) / 2 ) / 60.809*365 / 4
=170.145 / 60.809*365 / 4
=255.32

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Days Inventory →
What does a Days Inventory of 255.32 mean?
Movado Group (MOV) has a Days Inventory of 255.32 as of Apr. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Movado Group and its competitors. This is 31% above median its historical median of 194.76. Over the past decade, Movado Group's Days Inventory has ranged from 182.23 to 250.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Movado Group ranks #894 out of 1096 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 81.6%.
Is Movado Group's Days Inventory too high?
Movado Group's current Days Inventory of 255.32 is 31% above median its 10-year median of 194.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 182.23 to a high of 250.65. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Days Inventory is 103.87. Movado Group's value of 255.32 is 145.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Movado Group ranks #894 out of 1096 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 Days Inventory compare to ELA and REAL?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Movado Group ranks #894 out of 1096 companies for Days Inventory. This places Movado Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 103.87. Movado Group's value of 255.32 is 145.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Movado Group's own Days Inventory has ranged from 182.23 to 250.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 194.76 vs. the industry median of 103.87, 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 Days Inventory for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Days Inventory among Retail - Cyclical companies is 103.87, based on 1,096 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Movado Group's current Days Inventory of 255.32 is 145.8% 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 Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Movado Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Days Inventory is 103.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Movado Group's current Days Inventory is 255.32, which is 31% above median its own 10-year median of 194.76. 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 $37.77 — trading 55.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 255.32, which is 31% above median its 10-year median of 194.76 and 145.8% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 103.87. 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 Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Movado Group (MOV), the current Days Inventory is 255.32 as of Apr. 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 $37.77 is trading 55.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $24.31. GuruFocus considers Movado Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MOV:

  • Days Inventory: 255.32 (31% above median its 10-year median of 194.76)
  • GF Value™: $24.31 vs. price of $37.77 (55.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 145.8% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#894 of 1096)

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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