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Richard Sloan from the University of Michigan was first to document what is referred to as the "accrual anomaly". His 1996 paper found that shares of companies with small or negative accruals vastly outperform (+10%) those of companies with large ones.
Steven Madden's Sloan Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 18.22%.
As of Mar. 2026, Steven Madden has a Sloan Ratio of 18.22%, indicating there is a warning stage of accrual build up.
Steven Madden (NAS:SHOO) Sloan Ratio % Explanation
A former University of Michigan researcher, Richard Sloan's 1996 paper found that shares of companies with small or negative accruals vastly outperform (+10%) those of companies with large ones. In fact, for the 40-year period between 1962 and 2001, buying the lowest accrual companies and shorting the highest accrual companies resulted in an average annual compounded return of 18%, more than double the S&P 500's 7.4% annual return over the same period.
If the Sloan Ratio is between -10% and 10%, the company is in the safe zone and there is no funny business with accruals.
If the Sloan Ratio is less than between -25% and -10% on the negative side, and between 10% and 25% on the positive side, this is a warning stage of accrual build up.
If the Sloan Ratio is less than -25% or greater than 25%, and this ratio is consistent over several quarters or even years, be careful. Earnings are highly likely to be made up of accruals.
As of Mar. 2026, Steven Madden has a Sloan Ratio of 18.22%, indicating there is a warning stage of accrual build up.
Steven Madden Sloan Ratio % Related Terms
Steven Madden Sloan Ratio % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Steven Madden's Sloan 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 Sloan Ratio %, along with its competitors' market caps and Sloan 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 Sloan Ratio % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Steven Madden's Sloan Ratio % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Steven Madden's Sloan Ratio % falls into.
Earnings contain a lot of non cash earnings which is called accruals. The Sloan ratio is a way to identify firms with low non-cash or accrual-derived earnings relative to their cash flow.
Steven Madden's Sloan Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
Steven Madden's Net Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was -39.477 (Jun. 2025 ) + 20.528 (Sep. 2025 ) + 23.187 (Dec. 2025 ) + 71.822 (Mar. 2026 ) = $76 Mil.
Steven Madden's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 66.467 (Jun. 2025 ) + 23.437 (Sep. 2025 ) + 91.127 (Dec. 2025 ) + -55.337 (Mar. 2026 ) = $126 Mil.
Steven Madden's Cash Flow from Investing for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was -376.851 (Jun. 2025 ) + -15.005 (Sep. 2025 ) + -8.058 (Dec. 2025 ) + -5.901 (Mar. 2026 ) = $-406 Mil.
* 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 Sloan Ratio % of 18.22% as of Mar. 2026. Sloan ratio measures earnings quality based on the amount of accruals. View historical data on Steven Madden and its competitors.
Is Steven Madden's Sloan Ratio % too high?
Steven Madden's current Sloan Ratio % is 18.22%. 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 Sloan Ratio % compare to WWW and WEYS?
Steven Madden's Sloan Ratio % of 18.22% can be compared against companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Sloan Ratio % for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good Sloan Ratio % depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry context. However, Sloan Ratio % 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 Sloan Ratio % mean?
A high Sloan Ratio % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Sloan ratio measures earnings quality based on the amount of accruals. View historical data on Steven Madden and its competitors. Steven Madden's current Sloan Ratio % is 18.22%. 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 $49.56, compared to a current price of $43.42 — trading 12.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Sloan Ratio % is 18.22%. Steven Madden's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Sloan Ratio % calculated?
Sloan Ratio % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Steven Madden (SHOO), the current Sloan Ratio % is 18.22% 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 $43.42 is trading 12.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $49.56.
GuruFocus considers Steven Madden to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SHOO:
Sloan Ratio %: 18.22%
GF Value™: $49.56 vs. price of $43.42 (12.4% 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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