Steven MaddenSHOO 92 Altman Z2-Score is 6.40 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 31% below its 10-year median of 9.23. GuruFocus rates SHOO with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of $49.25 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,059 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Steven Madden ranks better than 73.84% on this metric.
Altman Z2-Score, also known as Z"-Score, is used to predict the likelihood that a non-manufacturing company (excluding property/financial company) will face bankruptcy within a two-year period.
Good Sign:
Steven Madden has a Altman Z2-Score of 6.40, indicating it is in Safe Zones. This implies the Altman Z2-Score is strong.
The zones of discrimination were as such:
When Altman Z2-Score <= 1.1, it is in Distress Zones.
When Altman Z2-Score >= 2.6, it is in Safe Zones.
When Altman Z2-Score is between 1.1 and 2.6, it is in Grey Zones.
The historical rank and industry rank for Steven Madden's Altman Z2-Score or its related term are showing as below:
SHOO'
s Altman Z2-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.73 Med: 9.23 Max: 11.68
Current: 6.4
During the past 13 years, Steven Madden's highest Altman Z2-Score was 11.68. The lowest was 5.73. And the median was 9.23.
Steven Madden (NAS:SHOO) Altman Z2-Score Explanation
The original Z-Score model was based on publicly traded manufacturing companies while the Z2-Score, also known as Z"-score can be used for any type of company excluding property/financial companies. Both Z-Score and Z2-Score describes the financial health of a company, and its likelihood of financial distress.
X1: The Working Capital/Total Assets (WC/TA) ratio is a measure of the net liquid assets of the firm relative to the total capitalization. Working capital is defined as the difference between current assets and current liabilities. Ordinarily, a firm experiencing consistent operating losses will have shrinking current assets in relation to total assets. Altman found this one proved to be the most valuable liquidity ratio comparing with the current ratio and the quick ratio. This is however the least significant of the five factors.
X2: Retained Earnings/Total Assets: the RE/TA ratio measures the leverage of a firm. Retained earnings is the account which reports the total amount of reinvested earnings and/or losses of a firm over its entire life. Those firms with high RE, relative to TA, have financed their assets through retention of profits and have not utilized as much debt.
X3, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes/Total Assets (EBIT/TA): This ratio is a measure of the true productivity of the firm's assets, independent of any tax or leverage factors. Since a firm's ultimate existence is based on the earning power of its assets, this ratio appears to be particularly appropriate for studies dealing with corporate failure. This ratio continually outperforms other profitability measures, including cash flow.
Altman Z2-Score does not apply to financial companies.
Steven Madden Altman Z2-Score Related Terms
Steven Madden Altman Z2-Score Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Steven Madden's Altman Z2-Score 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.
SHOO vs WWW, CROX, DBI: Altman Z2-Score Comparison
For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, Steven Madden's Altman Z2-Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Altman Z2-Score 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 Altman Z2-Score vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Steven Madden's Altman Z2-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Steven Madden's Altman Z2-Score falls into.
Altman Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.
Z2-Score, also known as Z"-Score is the Z-Score for non-manufacturing companies excluding property/financial companies.
Steven Madden's Altman Z2-Score for today is calculated with this formula:
Z
=
6.56
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X1
+
3.26
*
X2
+
6.72
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X3
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1.05
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X4_2
=
6.56
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0.2954
+
3.26
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0.9351
+
6.72
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0.0692
+
1.05
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0.9062
=
6.40
* 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. GuruFocus does not calculate Altman Z2-Score when X4_2 value is 0.
Steven Madden (SHOO) has a Altman Z2-Score of 6.40 as of Jun. 25, 2026. Z2-Score is the Z-Score for non-manufacturing companies excluding property/financial companies, which measures a company's bankruptcy risk. View historical data on Steven Madden and its competitors. This is 31% below median its historical median of 9.23. Over the past decade, Steven Madden's Altman Z2-Score has ranged from 5.73 to 11.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Steven Madden ranks #277 out of 1059 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 26.2%.
Is Steven Madden's Altman Z2-Score too high?
Steven Madden's current Altman Z2-Score of 6.40 is 31% below median its 10-year median of 9.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.73 to a high of 11.68. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Altman Z2-Score is 3.53. Steven Madden's value of 6.40 is 81.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Steven Madden ranks #277 out of 1059 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 Altman Z2-Score compare to WWW and CROX?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Steven Madden ranks #277 out of 1059 companies for Altman Z2-Score. This puts Steven Madden in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Altman Z2-Score is 3.53. Steven Madden's value of 6.40 is 81.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Steven Madden's own Altman Z2-Score has ranged from 5.73 to 11.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.23 vs. the industry median of 3.53, 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 Altman Z2-Score for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Altman Z2-Score among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 3.53, based on 1,059 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Altman Z2-Score significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Altman Z2-Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Steven Madden's current Altman Z2-Score of 6.40 is 81.3% 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 Altman Z2-Score mean?
A high Altman Z2-Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Z2-Score is the Z-Score for non-manufacturing companies excluding property/financial companies, which measures a company's bankruptcy risk. View historical data on Steven Madden and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Altman Z2-Score is 3.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Steven Madden's current Altman Z2-Score is 6.40, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 9.23. 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 $49.25, compared to a current price of $42.29 — trading 14.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Altman Z2-Score is 6.40, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 9.23 and 81.3% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 3.53. 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 Altman Z2-Score calculated?
Altman Z2-Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Steven Madden (SHOO), the current Altman Z2-Score is 6.40 as of Jun. 25, 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 $42.29 is trading 14.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $49.25.
GuruFocus considers Steven Madden to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SHOO:
Altman Z2-Score: 6.40 (31% below median its 10-year median of 9.23)
GF Value™: $49.25 vs. price of $42.29 (14.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 81.3% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#277 of 1059)
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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