MOV (Movado Group) Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.09 (As of Apr. 2026) — 221% Above Median

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MOV Movado Group Inc MOV
65 GF Score
Price $38.12
GF Value $24.31
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Movado Group Dividend Payout Ratio?

Movado Group MOV -2.31% 65 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.09 as of Apr. 2026, which is 221% above its 10-year median of 0.34. 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 506 Retail - Cyclical companies, Movado Group ranks worse than 85.18% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Movado Group's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Apr. 2026 was 1.09.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Movado Group Inc is 0.95, which seems too high.

The historical rank and industry rank for Movado Group's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

MOV' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.11   Med: 0.34   Max: 1.73
Current: 0.95

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Movado Group was 1.73. The lowest was 0.11. And the median was 0.34.

MOV's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
85.18% of 506 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 0.42 vs MOV: 0.95

As of today (2026-08-06), the Dividend Yield % of Movado Group is 3.80%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Movado Group was 10.49%. The lowest was 0.32%. And the median was 3.29%.

Movado Group's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Apr. 2026 was $0.35.

During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 52.20% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 13.50% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Movado Group was 141.00% per year. The lowest was -42.30% per year. And the median was 18.10% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.

* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Movado Group (NYSE:MOV) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

Movado Group Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Movado Group Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Movado Group's Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Movado Group Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.22 0.33 0.66 1.73 1.05

Movado Group Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
Dividend Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 4.38 2.69 0.78 0.61 1.09

MOV vs ELA, REAL, LANV: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Luxury Goods subindustry, Movado Group's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Movado Group's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Movado Group's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Movado Group Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.

Movado Group's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Jan. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Jan. 2026 )
=1.4/ 1.34
=1.04

Movado Group's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Apr. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=0.35/ 0.32
=1.09

* 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 Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.09 mean?
Movado Group (MOV) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.09 as of Apr. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Movado Group and its competitors. This is 221% above median its historical median of 0.34. Over the past decade, Movado Group's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.11 to 1.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Movado Group ranks #431 out of 506 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 85.2%.
Is Movado Group's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Movado Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.09 is 221% above median its 10-year median of 0.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.11 to a high of 1.73. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42. Movado Group's value of 1.09 is 159.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Movado Group ranks #431 out of 506 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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 Dividend Payout Ratio compare to ELA and REAL?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Movado Group ranks #431 out of 506 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Movado Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42. Movado Group's value of 1.09 is 159.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Movado Group's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.11 to 1.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.34 vs. the industry median of 0.42, 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.42, based on 506 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Movado Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.09 is 159.5% 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Movado Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Movado Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.09, which is 221% above median its own 10-year median of 0.34. 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 $38.12 — trading 56.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.09, which is 221% above median its 10-year median of 0.34 and 159.5% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.42. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Movado Group (MOV), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.09 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 $38.12 is trading 56.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $24.31. GuruFocus considers Movado Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MOV:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.09 (221% above median its 10-year median of 0.34)
  • GF Value™: $24.31 vs. price of $38.12 (56.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 159.5% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#431 of 506)

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges MV4:Germany
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.
65GF Score

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