SHOO (Steven Madden) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 01, 2026)


SHOO Steven Madden Ltd SHOO
92 GF Score
Price $41.58
GF Value $49.34
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Steven Madden Moat Score?

Steven Madden SHOO -1.24% 92 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates SHOO with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of $49.34 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,144 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Steven Madden ranks better than 96.85% on this metric.

Steven Madden has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Steven Madden has Narrow Moat: Steven Madden Ltd has a discernible but modest moat due to its strong brand and customer loyalty in the fashion industry. It benefits from a superior distribution network but faces intense competition and lacks significant pricing power or regulatory barriers.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Steven Madden might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Steven Madden  (NAS:SHOO) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Steven Madden Moat Score Related Terms

SHOO vs WWW, WEYS, DBI: Moat Score Comparison

For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, Steven Madden's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Steven Madden's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Steven Madden's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Steven Madden (SHOO) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 01, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Steven Madden ranks #36 out of 1144 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 3.1%.
Is Steven Madden's Moat Score too high?
Steven Madden's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Steven Madden ranks #36 out of 1144 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 Moat Score compare to WWW and WEYS?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Steven Madden ranks #36 out of 1144 companies for Moat Score. This places Steven Madden in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry context. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Steven Madden's current Moat Score is 4. 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 $49.34, compared to a current price of $41.58 — trading 15.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Steven Madden (SHOO), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 01, 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 $41.58 is trading 15.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $49.34. GuruFocus considers Steven Madden to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SHOO:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $49.34 vs. price of $41.58 (15.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 with 6 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges SJM:Germany
Address 52-16 Barnett Avenue, Long Island City, NY, USA, 11104
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.
92GF Score

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