Movado Group (STU:MV4) EBITDA Margin %: 7.93% (As of Apr. 2026) — 24% Below Median

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STU:MV4 Movado Group Inc STU:MV4
62 GF Score
Price €33.60
GF Value €20.93
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What is Movado Group EBITDA Margin %?

Movado Group STU:MV4 -1.18% 62 EBITDA Margin % is 7.93% as of Apr. 2026, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 10.37. GuruFocus rates STU:MV4 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of €20.93 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,133 Retail - Cyclical companies, Movado Group ranks better than 50.4% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Movado Group's EBITDA for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was €9.7 Mil. Movado Group's Revenue for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was €121.8 Mil. Therefore, Movado Group's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 7.93%.


Movado Group  (STU:MV4) EBITDA Margin % Explanation

EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.


Movado Group EBITDA Margin % Related Terms


Movado Group EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Movado Group's EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % Chart

Movado Group Annual Data
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EBITDA Margin %
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Movado Group Quarterly Data
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STU:MV4 vs ELA, REAL, LANV: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where Movado Group's EBITDA Margin % falls into.


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Movado Group EBITDA Margin % Calculation

EBITDA margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Movado Group's EBITDA Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (A: Jan. 2026 )/Revenue (A: Jan. 2026 )
=37.681/571.285
=6.60 %

Movado Group's EBITDA Margin % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (Q: Apr. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=9.651/121.754
=7.93 %

* 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 EBITDA Margin % →
What does a EBITDA Margin % of 7.93% mean?
Movado Group (STU:MV4) has a EBITDA Margin % of 7.93% as of Apr. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Movado Group and its competitors. This is 24% below median its historical median of 10.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Movado Group ranks #562 out of 1133 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 49.6%.
Is Movado Group's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Movado Group's current EBITDA Margin % of 7.93% is 24% below median its 10-year median of 10.37. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EBITDA Margin % is 7.48. Movado Group's value of 7.93% is 6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Movado Group ranks #562 out of 1133 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Movado Group has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Movado Group's EBITDA Margin % compare to ELA and REAL?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Movado Group ranks #562 out of 1133 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This puts Movado Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 7.48. Movado Group's value of 7.93% is 6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.37 vs. the industry median of 7.48, 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 EBITDA Margin % for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 7.48, based on 1,133 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Movado Group's current EBITDA Margin % of 7.93% is 6% 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Movado Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 7.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Movado Group's current EBITDA Margin % is 7.93%, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 10.37. 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 €20.93, compared to a current price of €33.60 — trading 60.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 7.93%, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 10.37 and 6% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 7.48. Movado Group's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Movado Group (STU:MV4), the current EBITDA Margin % is 7.93% 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 (STU:MV4) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Movado Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €33.60 is trading 60.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €20.93. GuruFocus considers Movado Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:MV4:

  • EBITDA Margin %: 7.93% (24% below median its 10-year median of 10.37)
  • GF Value™: €20.93 vs. price of €33.60 (60.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 6% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#562 of 1133)

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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