Steven MaddenSHOO -1.24%92 3-Year RORE % is -41.90 as of Mar. 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 1,005 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Steven Madden ranks worse than 77.91% on this metric.
Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is an indicator of a company's growth potential, it shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings, i.e. profits after dividend payments.
Steven Madden's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -41.90%.
The industry rank for Steven Madden's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
Steven Madden (NAS:SHOO) 3-Year RORE % Explanation
Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is important to investors because it reveals a company's efficiency and growth potential. A higher RORE indicates a higher return. A high RORE indicates that the company should reinvest profits into the business. A lower RORE suggests that the company should distribute profits to shareholders by paying out dividends, since those dollars aren't generating much additional growth for the company.
There are a several different ways to arrive at the Return on Retained Earnings. The simplest way to calculate it is by using published information on Earnings per Share (EPS) and Dividend per Share (DPS) over a selected period. Here, 3-year period is chosen.
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Please keep in mind that the RORE is relative to the nature of the business and its competitors. If another company in the same sector is producing a lower return on retained earnings, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad investment. It may just suggest the company is older and no longer in a high growth stage. At such a stage in the business cycle, it would be expected to see a lower RORE and higher dividend payout.
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Steven Madden 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Steven Madden's 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Steven Madden's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Steven Madden's 3-Year RORE % falls into.
* 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.
In the calculation of 3-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Mar. 2026 and 3-year before.
Steven Madden (SHOO) has a 3-Year RORE % of -41.90 as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Steven Madden and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Steven Madden ranks #783 out of 1005 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 77.9%.
Is Steven Madden's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Steven Madden's current 3-Year RORE % is -41.90. Based on the distribution chart, Steven Madden ranks #783 out of 1005 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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 3-Year RORE % compare to WWW and WEYS?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Steven Madden ranks #783 out of 1005 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Steven Madden in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 2.89. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year RORE % for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 2.89, based on 1,005 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year RORE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE % mean?
A high 3-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Steven Madden and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 2.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Steven Madden's current 3-Year RORE % is -41.90. 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 3-Year RORE % is -41.90. 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 3-Year RORE % calculated?
3-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Steven Madden (SHOO), the current 3-Year RORE % is -41.90 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 $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:
3-Year RORE %: -41.90
GF Value™: $49.34 vs. price of $41.58 (15.7% below fair value)
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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