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Movado GroupMOV -2.37%65 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 30.87 as of Aug. 06, 2026, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 26.87. 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 577 Retail - Cyclical companies, Movado Group ranks better than 98.27% on this metric.
Movado Group's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 30.87.
The historical rank and industry rank for Movado Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
MOV'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.61 Med: 26.87 Max: 85.67
Current: 30.87
During the past 13 years, Movado Group's highest Yield on Cost was 85.67. The lowest was 2.61. And the median was 26.87.
MOV's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 98.27% of 577
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 3.24
vs MOV: 30.87
Movado Group (NYSE:MOV) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Explanation
Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.
Movado Group 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
MOV vs ELA, REAL, LANV: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Luxury Goods subindustry, Movado Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Movado Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Movado Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.
Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.
Therefore, Yield-on-Cost of Movado Group is calculated as
Movado Group (MOV) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 30.87 as of Aug. 06, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Movado Group and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 26.87. Over the past decade, Movado Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.61 to 85.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Movado Group ranks #10 out of 577 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 1.7%.
Is Movado Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Movado Group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 30.87 is 15% above median its 10-year median of 26.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.61 to a high of 85.67. The Retail - Cyclical industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.24. Movado Group's value of 30.87 is 852.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Movado Group ranks #10 out of 577 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to ELA and REAL?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Movado Group ranks #10 out of 577 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Movado Group in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.24. Movado Group's value of 30.87 is 852.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Movado Group's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.61 to 85.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.87 vs. the industry median of 3.24, 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 3.24, based on 577 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Movado Group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 30.87 is 852.8% 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Movado Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Movado Group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 30.87, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 26.87. 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 $38.10 — trading 56.7% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 30.87, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 26.87 and 852.8% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 3.24. 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Movado Group (MOV), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 30.87 as of Aug. 06, 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 $38.10 is trading 56.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $24.31.
GuruFocus considers Movado Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MOV:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 30.87 (15% above median its 10-year median of 26.87)
GF Value™: $24.31 vs. price of $38.10 (56.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 852.8% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#10 of 577)
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 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.
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