Steven MaddenSHOO -3.99%92 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 8.36 as of Jul. 06, 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 7.57. GuruFocus rates SHOO with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of $49.39 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 531 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Steven Madden ranks better than 79.66% on this metric.
Steven Madden's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.36.
The historical rank and industry rank for Steven Madden's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
SHOO'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.35 Med: 7.57 Max: 16.72
Current: 8.36
During the past 13 years, Steven Madden's highest Yield on Cost was 16.72. The lowest was 1.35. And the median was 7.57.
SHOO's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 79.66% of 531
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 3.41
vs SHOO: 8.36
Steven Madden (NAS:SHOO) 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.
Steven Madden 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
SHOO vs WWW, WEYS, DBI: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, Steven Madden'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.
Steven Madden 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Steven Madden's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Steven Madden'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 Steven Madden is calculated as
Steven Madden (SHOO) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 8.36 as of Jul. 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 Steven Madden and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 7.57. Over the past decade, Steven Madden's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.35 to 16.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Steven Madden ranks #108 out of 531 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 20.3%.
Is Steven Madden's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Steven Madden's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 8.36 is 10% above median its 10-year median of 7.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.35 to a high of 16.72. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.41. Steven Madden's value of 8.36 is 145.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Steven Madden ranks #108 out of 531 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 Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Steven Madden's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to WWW and WEYS?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Steven Madden ranks #108 out of 531 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Steven Madden in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.41. Steven Madden's value of 8.36 is 145.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Steven Madden's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.35 to 16.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.57 vs. the industry median of 3.41, 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 3.41, based on 531 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. Steven Madden's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 8.36 is 145.2% 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 Steven Madden and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Steven Madden's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 8.36, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 7.57. 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 $49.39, compared to a current price of $39.90 — trading 19.2% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 8.36, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 7.57 and 145.2% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 3.41. Steven Madden's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 4 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 Steven Madden (SHOO), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 8.36 as of Jul. 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 Steven Madden (SHOO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Steven Madden stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $39.90 is trading 19.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $49.39.
GuruFocus considers Steven Madden to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SHOO:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 8.36 (10% above median its 10-year median of 7.57)
GF Value™: $49.39 vs. price of $39.90 (19.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 145.2% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#108 of 531)
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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