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Movado GroupMOV -1.70%65 Debt-to-Equity is 0.15 as of Apr. 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 0.18. 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 1,025 Retail - Cyclical companies, Movado Group ranks better than 81.07% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Movado Group's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
MOV'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.05 Med: 0.18 Max: 0.48
Current: 0.15
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Movado Group was 0.48. The lowest was 0.05. And the median was 0.18.
MOV's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 81.07% of 1025
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 0.56
vs MOV: 0.15
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
Movado Group Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Movado Group Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Movado Group's Debt-to-Equity 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 Luxury Goods subindustry, Movado Group's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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 Debt-to-Equity vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Movado Group's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Movado Group's Debt-to-Equity 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.
Movado Group (MOV) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.15 as of Apr. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Movado Group and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 0.18. Over the past decade, Movado Group's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.05 to 0.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Movado Group ranks #194 out of 1025 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 18.9%.
Is Movado Group's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Movado Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.15 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 0.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.05 to a high of 0.48. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56. Movado Group's value of 0.15 is 73.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Movado Group ranks #194 out of 1025 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position 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 Debt-to-Equity compare to ELA and REAL?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Movado Group ranks #194 out of 1025 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Movado Group in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56. Movado Group's value of 0.15 is 73.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Movado Group's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.05 to 0.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.18 vs. the industry median of 0.56, Movado Group 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-Equity for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.56, based on 1,025 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Movado Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.15 is 73.2% 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-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Movado Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Movado Group's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.15, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 0.18. 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 $38.36 — trading 57.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.15, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 0.18 and 73.2% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.56. 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 Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Movado Group (MOV), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.15 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 $38.36 is trading 57.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $24.31.
GuruFocus considers Movado Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MOV:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.15 (17% below median its 10-year median of 0.18)
GF Value™: $24.31 vs. price of $38.36 (57.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 73.2% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#194 of 1025)
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 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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