Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 28.4x · EV/EBITDA 15.0x · ROE 5.3%. (1997–2026 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $762M | $516M | $432M | $624M | $812M | $878M | $480M | $401M | $754M | $706M | $632M |
| Enterprise Value | $590M | $343M | $318M | $454M | $649M | $677M | $362M | $364M | $614M | $516M | $405M |
| P/E Ratio → | 28.41 | 19.49 | 23.60 | 13.39 | 8.58 | 9.58 | — | 9.41 | 12.24 | — | 17.98 |
| P/S Ratio | 1.14 | 0.77 | 0.66 | 0.93 | 1.08 | 1.20 | 0.95 | 0.57 | 1.11 | 1.24 | 1.14 |
| P/B Ratio | 1.47 | 1.01 | 0.89 | 1.20 | 1.59 | 1.84 | 1.12 | 0.76 | 1.51 | 1.50 | 1.33 |
| P/FCF | 14.27 | 9.65 | — | 9.13 | 17.25 | 7.03 | 7.36 | 21.00 | 10.05 | 14.60 | 12.11 |
| P/OCF | 13.16 | 8.90 | — | 8.13 | 14.94 | 6.71 | 7.02 | 12.51 | 8.75 | 12.90 | 10.81 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 0.51 | 0.49 | 0.68 | 0.86 | 0.92 | 0.71 | 0.52 | 0.90 | 0.91 | 0.73 |
| EV / EBITDA | 15.02 | 8.74 | 10.41 | 7.06 | 4.95 | 5.21 | 12.79 | 6.13 | 8.05 | 9.11 | 6.19 |
| EV / EBIT | 19.76 | 11.50 | 14.97 | 7.49 | 5.30 | 5.74 | — | 6.23 | 9.83 | 11.83 | 7.66 |
| EV / FCF | — | 6.42 | — | 6.64 | 13.79 | 5.42 | 5.55 | 19.06 | 8.19 | 10.68 | 7.77 |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 54.2% | 54.2% | 54.0% | 55.1% | 57.7% | 57.2% | 53.4% | 53.5% | 54.4% | 52.5% | 53.3% |
| Operating Margin | 4.4% | 4.4% | 3.3% | 8.1% | 16.0% | 16.0% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 9.2% | 7.6% | 9.8% |
| Net Profit Margin | 4.0% | 4.0% | 2.8% | 6.9% | 12.6% | 12.5% | -22.0% | 6.1% | 9.1% | -2.7% | 6.3% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 5.3% | 5.3% | 3.7% | 9.1% | 19.1% | 20.2% | -23.2% | 8.3% | 12.7% | -3.2% | 7.7% |
| ROA | 3.6% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 6.0% | 12.2% | 12.4% | -14.2% | 5.3% | 8.8% | -2.4% | 5.9% |
| ROIC | 6.3% | 6.3% | 4.4% | 11.8% | 28.9% | 30.0% | 2.6% | 7.5% | 14.5% | 12.3% | 16.2% |
| ROCE | 4.8% | 4.8% | 3.3% | 8.4% | 19.2% | 19.6% | 2.1% | 6.2% | 10.4% | 8.0% | 10.3% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.20 | 0.18 | 0.17 | 0.16 | 0.25 | 0.28 | 0.10 | 0.05 | 0.06 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 1.48 | 1.48 | 3.10 | 1.43 | 0.68 | 0.59 | 3.73 | 2.51 | 0.66 | 0.44 | 0.46 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | -0.34 | -0.24 | -0.33 | -0.32 | -0.42 | -0.28 | -0.07 | -0.28 | -0.40 | -0.48 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | -4.39 | -4.39 | -3.72 | -2.64 | -1.24 | -1.54 | -4.18 | -0.62 | -1.83 | -3.35 | -3.46 |
| Debt / FCF | — | -3.23 | — | -2.48 | -3.46 | -1.61 | -1.81 | -1.94 | -1.86 | -3.93 | -4.34 |
| Interest Coverage | 58.83 | 58.83 | 43.49 | 122.13 | 236.34 | 171.54 | -71.68 | 62.83 | 81.07 | 28.91 | 36.15 |
Net cash position: cash ($231M) exceeds total debt ($58M)
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4.58 | 4.58 | 4.34 | 4.81 | 3.98 | 3.66 | 3.93 | 4.25 | 4.15 | 4.80 | 7.07 |
| Quick Ratio | 3.17 | 3.17 | 2.95 | 3.50 | 2.68 | 2.60 | 2.73 | 2.68 | 2.69 | 3.29 | 4.92 |
| Cash Ratio | 2.04 | 2.04 | 1.85 | 2.32 | 1.77 | 1.83 | 1.75 | 1.70 | 1.69 | 2.14 | 3.59 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.90 | 0.90 | 0.87 | 0.95 | 0.96 | 0.70 | 0.83 | 0.89 | 0.88 | 0.91 |
| Inventory Turnover | 1.94 | 1.94 | 1.92 | 2.04 | 1.71 | 1.95 | 1.55 | 1.90 | 1.88 | 1.78 | 1.68 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 55.48 | 57.50 | 62.86 | 51.06 | 49.59 | 73.36 | 40.82 | 45.13 | 53.40 | 44.14 |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.1% | 6.0% | 7.2% | 8.5% | 3.9% | 2.5% | — | 4.6% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Payout Ratio | 116.9% | 116.9% | 169.2% | 113.8% | 33.2% | 24.0% | — | 43.1% | 30.0% | — | 34.0% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 3.5% | 5.1% | 4.2% | 7.5% | 11.7% | 10.4% | — | 10.6% | 8.2% | — | 5.6% |
| FCF Yield | 7.0% | 10.4% | — | 11.0% | 5.8% | 14.2% | 13.6% | 4.8% | 10.0% | 6.8% | 8.3% |
| Buyback Yield | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 4.6% | 6.8% | 7.8% | 9.0% | 7.7% | 5.1% | 0.0% | 5.6% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $23M | $23M | $23M | $23M | $24M | $23M | $23M | $24M | $23M | $23M |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying MOV stock.
Movado Group, Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 28.4x. The historical average is 17.2x. This places it at the 96th percentile of its historical range.
Movado Group, Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 15.0x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 9.9x.
Movado Group, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 5.3%. The historical average is 7.4%.
Based on historical data, Movado Group, Inc. is trading at a P/E of 28.4x. This is at the 96th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
Movado Group, Inc.'s current dividend yield is 4.13% with a payout ratio of 116.9%.
Movado Group, Inc. has 54.2% gross margin and 4.4% operating margin.
Movado Group, Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 1.5x, indicating moderate leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.
Key Metrics
Top Statement Risk
Margin compression from elevated SG&A
Metrics are mathematically derived from official filings.
Valuation Disconnect from Cash-Rich Profile
Movado trades at a P/E of 29.47 and EV/EBITDA of 15.75, multiples that appear elevated for a company with a 4.4% operating margin, yet the significant net cash position suggests the market is pricing the core business at a substantial discount to its tangible asset value.
The forward EV/EBITDA of 14.10 implies the market expects modest margin expansion, but the current P/E is inflated by the low earnings base. When adjusting for the ~$211.6M cash pile, the enterprise value is significantly lower than the market capitalization, suggesting the operating business is being valued at a very low multiple of its historical earnings power. This creates a potential value trap or a deep-value opportunity, depending on whether the cash is deployed or remains a drag on returns.
Gross Margin Surge vs. Persistent SG&A Drag
Gross margin expanded sharply to 59.4% in 2027Q2 from a stable 54% average, yet operating margin remains constrained at 8.8%, indicating that the benefits of pricing power or mix shift are being largely absorbed by elevated selling and marketing expenses.
The recent gross margin expansion is a positive signal for brand equity and pricing power, but its sustainability is questionable given the historical consistency around 54%. The persistent SG&A burden, consistently over 40% of revenue, is the primary structural headwind preventing the conversion of gross profit into meaningful operating income. This suggests the company's cost structure is misaligned with its current revenue scale, particularly for its digital-native brands.
Low and Volatile Returns on Invested Capital
ROIC has fluctuated between 0.2% and 3.1% over the last ten quarters, indicating the company is generating minimal returns on its capital base, a trend that appears inconsistent with the significant cash holdings and low leverage.
The low ROIC is driven by both modest net margins and a relatively low asset turnover of 0.23, suggesting the business model is not efficiently converting its asset base into profits. The volatility in ROIC, mirroring the seasonal cash flow swings, indicates that capital efficiency is highly dependent on the timing of inventory and receivable cycles. This pattern suggests the company's capital is not being deployed into high-return growth initiatives, but rather is sitting as a low-yield cash buffer.
Seasonal Working Capital Swings Dominate Efficiency
The cash conversion cycle is highly volatile, ranging from 206 to 272 days, driven primarily by massive swings in days inventory outstanding (DIO) that reflect the company's seasonal wholesale model and inventory build for holiday sales.
The extended CCC is a structural feature of the wholesale watch business, but the wide swings indicate significant working capital risk. The DIO peak of 253 days in 2027Q2 suggests a substantial inventory build-up ahead of the holiday season, which ties up capital and creates obsolescence risk if sell-through disappoints. The relatively stable DSO and DPO indicate the company has limited leverage to improve the cycle, making it highly dependent on the seasonal sales surge to unlock cash.
Fortress Balance Sheet Limits Financial Flexibility
With a debt-to-equity ratio of just 0.13 and interest coverage of 137.76x, Movado's leverage is negligible, providing exceptional safety but also suggesting a potential misallocation of capital that could be used for growth or shareholder returns.
The near-zero leverage is a strategic choice that has insulated the company from interest rate risk and retail downturns. However, this conservative posture, combined with the large cash balance, may be destroying shareholder value by not deploying capital into higher-return opportunities or returning it via buybacks. The interest coverage ratio is so high as to be meaningless, indicating that debt service is not a constraint, but rather that the company is operating with an inefficiently conservative capital structure.
The Misapplied P/E Ratio in a Cash-Heavy Model
The P/E ratio of 29.47 is the most commonly misapplied metric for Movado, as it fails to account for the massive net cash position which, if factored in, would reveal a much lower effective valuation for the operating business.
Investors focusing on the P/E are likely overpaying for the earnings stream while ignoring the significant balance sheet value. The more appropriate metric is the EV/EBITDA or a price-to-tangible-book analysis, which would adjust for the cash hoard. The current P/E obscures the fact that the market is pricing the core watch business at a very low multiple, potentially creating a value opportunity for those who recognize the cash cushion as a real asset rather than a drag on returns.