Steven MaddenSHOO 92 Quick Ratio is 1.42 as of Mar. 2026, which is 31% below its 10-year median of 2.07. GuruFocus rates SHOO with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of $49.25 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,069 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Steven Madden ranks better than 62.3% on this metric.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets excludes Total Inventories divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Steven Madden's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.42.
Steven Madden has a quick ratio of 1.42. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Steven Madden's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SHOO'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.08 Med: 2.07 Max: 3.06
Current: 1.42
During the past 13 years, Steven Madden's highest Quick Ratio was 3.06. The lowest was 1.08. And the median was 2.07.
The quick ratio is more conservative than the Current Ratio because it excludes inventories from current assets. The ratio derives its name presumably from the fact that assets such as cash and marketable securities are quick sources of cash. Inventories generally take time to be converted into cash, and if they have to be sold quickly, the company may have to accept a lower price than book value of these inventories. As a result, they are justifiably excluded from assets that are ready sources of immediate cash.
In general, low or decreasing quick ratios generally suggest that a company is over-leveraged, struggling to maintain or grow sales, paying bills too quickly or collecting receivables too slowly. On the other hand, a high or increasing quick ratio generally indicates that a company is experiencing solid top-line growth, quickly converting receivables into cash, and easily able to cover its financial obligations. Such companies often have faster inventory turnover and cash conversion cycles.
The higher the quick ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
Steven Madden Quick Ratio Related Terms
Steven Madden Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Steven Madden's Quick 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.
For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, Steven Madden's Quick Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Quick 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.
Steven Madden Quick Ratio vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Steven Madden's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Steven Madden's Quick Ratio falls into.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. For this reason, the ratio excludes inventories from current assets.
Steven Madden's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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.
Steven Madden (SHOO) has a Quick Ratio of 1.42 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Steven Madden and its competitors. This is 31% below median its historical median of 2.07. Over the past decade, Steven Madden's Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.08 to 3.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Steven Madden ranks #403 out of 1069 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 37.7%.
Is Steven Madden's Quick Ratio too high?
Steven Madden's current Quick Ratio of 1.42 is 31% below median its 10-year median of 2.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.08 to a high of 3.06. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Quick Ratio is 1.10. Steven Madden's value of 1.42 is 29.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Steven Madden ranks #403 out of 1069 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 Quick Ratio compare to WWW and CROX?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Steven Madden ranks #403 out of 1069 companies for Quick Ratio. This puts Steven Madden in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.10. Steven Madden's value of 1.42 is 29.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Steven Madden's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.08 to 3.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.07 vs. the industry median of 1.10, Steven Madden 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 Quick Ratio for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Quick Ratio among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 1.10, based on 1,069 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Quick Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Quick Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Steven Madden's current Quick Ratio of 1.42 is 29.1% 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 Quick Ratio mean?
A high Quick Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Steven Madden and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Steven Madden's current Quick Ratio is 1.42, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 2.07. 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 $49.25, compared to a current price of $42.29 — trading 14.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 1.42, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 2.07 and 29.1% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 1.10. 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 Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Steven Madden (SHOO), the current Quick Ratio is 1.42 as of Mar. 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 $42.29 is trading 14.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $49.25.
GuruFocus considers Steven Madden to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SHOO:
Quick Ratio: 1.42 (31% below median its 10-year median of 2.07)
GF Value™: $49.25 vs. price of $42.29 (14.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 29.1% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#403 of 1069)
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 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.
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