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Steven MaddenSHOO +0.35%92 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.80 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates SHOO with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of $50.12 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 456 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Steven Madden ranks better than 89.25% on this metric.
Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. A positive ratio may indicate share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio may reflect no repurchases or potential share issuance. Steven Madden's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 1.80%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Steven Madden's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SHOO'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -18.5 Med: -0.5 Max: 5
Current: 1.8
During the past 13 years, Steven Madden's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 5.00%. The lowest was -18.50%. And the median was -0.50%.
SHOO's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 89.25% of 456
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: -0.9
vs SHOO: 1.80
Steven Madden (NAS:SHOO) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Explanation
A negative number means the company might be issuing new shares. A positive number indicates that the company is buying back shares.
Be Aware
Investors usually like share buybacks. But as pointed by Warren Buffett, only if a company buys back shares at the prices below the stock's intrinsic value, it rewards remaining shareholders. If a company buys its overvalued stocks back, it destroys shareholder value.
Steven Madden 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
SHOO vs WWW, WEYS, RCKY: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, Steven Madden's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Share Buyback 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Steven Madden's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Steven Madden's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Steven Madden 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Calculation
This is the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. The annualized percentage change is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four years of annual data on Shares Outstanding (EOP).
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What does a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 1.80 mean?
Steven Madden (SHOO) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 1.80 as of Jun. 2026. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for Steven Madden and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Steven Madden ranks #49 out of 456 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 10.7%.
Is Steven Madden's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Steven Madden's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.80. Based on the distribution chart, Steven Madden ranks #49 out of 456 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 Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Steven Madden's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to WWW and WEYS?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Steven Madden ranks #49 out of 456 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Steven Madden in the top 11% 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry context. However, 3-Year Share Buyback 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for Steven Madden and its competitors. Steven Madden's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.80. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $50.12, compared to a current price of $49.06 — trading 2.1% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.80. Steven Madden's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Steven Madden (SHOO), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.80 as of Jun. 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 $49.06 is trading 2.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $50.12.
GuruFocus considers Steven Madden to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SHOO:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 1.80
GF Value™: $50.12 vs. price of $49.06 (2.1% 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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