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Steven MaddenSHOO +0.21%92 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.25 as of Mar. 2026, which is 112% above its 10-year median of 0.59. GuruFocus rates SHOO with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of $49.50 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 806 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Steven Madden ranks worse than 57.07% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for Steven Madden's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
SHOO'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.35 Med: 0.59 Max: 3.94
Current: 3.26
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Steven Madden was 3.94. The lowest was 0.35. And the median was 0.59.
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.
According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
Steven Madden Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Steven Madden Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Steven Madden's Debt-to-EBITDA 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.
For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, Steven Madden's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA 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 Debt-to-EBITDA vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Steven Madden's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Steven Madden's Debt-to-EBITDA 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.
In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data,
the EBITDA data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
Steven Madden (SHOO) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.25 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Steven Madden. This is 112% above median its historical median of 0.59. Over the past decade, Steven Madden's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.35 to 3.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Steven Madden ranks #460 out of 806 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 57.1%.
Is Steven Madden's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Steven Madden's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.25 is 112% above median its 10-year median of 0.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.35 to a high of 3.94. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.72. Steven Madden's value of 1.25 is 54% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Steven Madden ranks #460 out of 806 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below 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 Debt-to-EBITDA compare to WWW and WEYS?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Steven Madden ranks #460 out of 806 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Steven Madden in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.72. Steven Madden's value of 1.25 is 54% below this benchmark. Historically, Steven Madden's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.35 to 3.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.59 vs. the industry median of 2.72, Steven Madden has consistently been below 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 Debt-to-EBITDA for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 2.72, based on 806 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Steven Madden's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.25 is 54% below 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 Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Steven Madden. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Steven Madden's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.25, which is 112% above median its own 10-year median of 0.59. 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 $49.50, compared to a current price of $42.45 — trading 14.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.25, which is 112% above median its 10-year median of 0.59 and 54% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 2.72. 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 Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Steven Madden (SHOO), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.25 as of Mar. 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 $42.45 is trading 14.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $49.50.
GuruFocus considers Steven Madden to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SHOO:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.25 (112% above median its 10-year median of 0.59)
GF Value™: $49.50 vs. price of $42.45 (14.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 54% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#460 of 806)
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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