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Movado GroupMOV -1.52%65 Interest Coverage is 68.77 as of Apr. 2026, which is 31% above its 10-year median of 52.53. 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 839 Retail - Cyclical companies, Movado Group ranks better than 86.17% on this metric.
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's
Operating Income
by its Interest Expense. Movado Group's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $7.0 Mil. Movado Group's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $-0.1 Mil.
Movado Group's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 68.77.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
Good Sign:
Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Movado Group Inc has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.
The historical rank and industry rank for Movado Group's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
MOV'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.04 Med: 52.53 Max: 223.14
Current: 73.4
MOV's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 86.17% of 839
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 7.45
vs MOV: 73.40
Movado Group (NYSE:MOV) Interest Coverage Explanation
Ben Graham requires that a company has a minimum interest coverage of 5 with the companies he invested. If the interest coverage is less than 2, the company is burdened by debt. Any business slow or recession may drag the company into a situation where it cannot pay the interest on its debt.
Interest Coverage is an important factor when GuruFocus ranks a company's overage Financial Strength .
Movado Group Interest Coverage Related Terms
Movado Group Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Movado Group's Interest Coverage 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.
Note: For Interest Coverage, "No debt" indicates no long-term debt. An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no long-term debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.
MOV vs ELA, REAL, LANV: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Luxury Goods subindustry, Movado Group's Interest Coverage, along with its competitors' market caps and Interest Coverage 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 Interest Coverage vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Movado Group's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Movado Group's Interest Coverage falls into.
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:
* 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 Interest Coverage of 68.77 as of Apr. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Movado Group and its competitors. This is 31% above median its historical median of 52.53. Over the past decade, Movado Group's Interest Coverage has ranged from 7.04 to 223.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Movado Group ranks #116 out of 839 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 13.8%.
Is Movado Group's Interest Coverage too high?
Movado Group's current Interest Coverage of 68.77 is 31% above median its 10-year median of 52.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.04 to a high of 223.14. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Interest Coverage is 7.45. Movado Group's value of 68.77 is 823.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Movado Group ranks #116 out of 839 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 Interest Coverage compare to ELA and REAL?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Movado Group ranks #116 out of 839 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Movado Group in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 7.45. Movado Group's value of 68.77 is 823.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Movado Group's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 7.04 to 223.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 52.53 vs. the industry median of 7.45, 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 Interest Coverage for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Interest Coverage among Retail - Cyclical companies is 7.45, based on 839 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Interest Coverage significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Interest Coverage should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Movado Group's current Interest Coverage of 68.77 is 823.1% 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 Interest Coverage mean?
A high Interest Coverage can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Movado Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Interest Coverage is 7.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Movado Group's current Interest Coverage is 68.77, which is 31% above median its own 10-year median of 52.53. 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 $38.43 — trading 58.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 68.77, which is 31% above median its 10-year median of 52.53 and 823.1% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 7.45. 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 Interest Coverage calculated?
Interest Coverage is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Movado Group (MOV), the current Interest Coverage is 68.77 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 $38.43 is trading 58.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $24.31.
GuruFocus considers Movado Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MOV:
Interest Coverage: 68.77 (31% above median its 10-year median of 52.53)
GF Value™: $24.31 vs. price of $38.43 (58.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 823.1% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#116 of 839)
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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